80DL

8″ – 10″ Trees

Application: Loaders, Tractors

Our most popular Loader Mounted Tree Spade

Our most popular size of loader-mounted tree spade, the 80DL offers rugged versatility for trees up to 10″ in diameter in unprepared soils. Popular in sandy soil conditions, the 80DL allows you to run a spade with the same durable standard as a truck spade from a loader mount!

Blank attaching plates to mate the BIG JOHN transplanter to the host vehicle come with the purchase of your tree spade. Some in-field fabrication will be necessary to couple the BIG JOHN to your specific wheel loader.

Specifications

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80DL SPECS
Tree Trunk Diameter	8″ – 10″
Root Ball Width (Adjustable)	80″
Root Ball Depth (Adjustable)	54″
Root Ball Weight	8,500 lbs
Total Machine Weight	9,500 lbs
Blade Tower Height (down position)	99″
Gate Opening	72″
Operating Width (Closed)	97″
Number of Spades	4
Hydraulic Gate Lock	Yes
Adjustable Hydraulic Pads	Yes
Adjustable Mechanical Pads	Yes
Spade Material	AR5500
Drive System (Minimum GPM)	20 GPM

Meet the 80DL

Wireless or Cabled Remote Controls

Control your tree spade with ease using cabled controls or from anywhere with a wireless remote that allows for easy operation.

Internal Leveling Pads

Correct for trees that have a natural tilt with internal leveling pads that allow you to adjust the spade’s digging position before relocating the tree to its final destination.

Heavy Duty Gate Hinges

Gate hinges designed for stressful conditions, our spades feature heavy-duty gate hinges that beat the competition for longevity.

Heavy Duty Blade Edges

Our blade edges are the toughest in the business, cutting through not only tough root systems but allowing you to dig in tough soil conditions. Dig in just about any conditions with ease and minimal annual maintenance.

Easy to Use and Maintain

Anyone can learn how to operate a BIG JOHN spade with minimal instruction and successfully dig a tree in a matter of minutes. Maintenance requirements are simple, quick, and affordable with a minimal time commitment to keep your spade at peak performance.

Durable Slide Blocks

Made with top grade plastics for heavy duty use, our slide blocks dig for thousands of tree moves with ease and simplicity. Fewer moving parts, no bolts to rust, and no small plastic parts to keep track of make the simple design of BIG JOHN spades last decades longer.

Climbable Towers

Our towers are designed with steps along the inside of the spade to give canopy access during a dig instead of only after the dig when the tree is lowered to the deck.