Skid Steer Attachments

Models ranging from 20” to 60” in nursery diggers offer a wide array of configurations to suit diverse requirements. These configurations include 22° (truncated), 25° (semi-truncated), and 30° (pointed) spade angles, each tailored to specific digging conditions and tree types.

Whether you’re working on-site, navigating rugged terrain in the wild, or transplanting trees with or without baskets, we have the expertise to fabricate the perfect spade for your needs. Our team is dedicated to understanding your unique requirements and crafting a solution that optimizes efficiency and precision in your tree-moving process.

Discover the ultimate in versatility and efficiency with Big John’s skid steer tree spade attachments. Our attachments are designed to integrate seamlessly with your skid steer loaders, providing enhanced performance for your tree transplanting needs.

  • Model 20

    1″ – 2″ Diameter

    Application: Skid Steers

  • Model 28

    1″ – 3″ Diameter

    Application: Skid Steers

  • Model 36

    1″ – 3″ Diameter

    Application: Skid Steers

  • Model 40

    1″ – 4″ Diameter

    Application: Skid Steers

  • Model 44

    1″ – 4″ Diameter

    Application: Skid Steers

  • Model 48

    1″ – 5″ Diameter

    Application: Skid Steers

  • Model 54

    1″ – 5″ Diameter

    Application: Skid Steers

Lightweight and Adaptable

We designed our skid steer tree spade nursery diggers for prepared ground nursery digging and they fit a variety of skid steer loaders. They are lightweight with AR400 cold formed, straight blades, and can move trees from 1” to 5” in diameter.

Our skid steer tree spades are designed for prepared ground nursery digging. We offer several customization options for our skid steer tree spades. We can change the size, number, shape, or position of blades, add hydraulic stabilizers, and attach adjustable leveling pads. Contact us for more information about custom units.

We offer pointed, truncated, and semi-truncated models.

Features on all Models

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

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

Add on stabilizers or other optional features to make your skidsteer tree spade more robust with an extra valve section for add-on hydraulic components.

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.

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.

Our blades are cold-formed from AR400 steel, making them durable and strong for all kinds of digging conditions and maintain their integrity for decades. The blades are also fluted to distribute the stress of digging better in tough conditions.

Get the level of digging speed you need with adjustable valve bodies on all our skid steer tree spades. Slow spades down for safety with new operators or speed up for seasoned spade users for efficiency.

Features on all Models

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

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

Add on stabilizers or other optional features to make your skidsteer tree spade more robust with an extra valve section for add-on hydraulic components.

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.

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.

Our blades are cold-formed from AR400 steel, making them durable and strong for all kinds of digging conditions and maintain their integrity for decades. The blades are also fluted to distribute the stress of digging better in tough conditions.

Get the level of digging speed you need with adjustable valve bodies on all our skid steer tree spades. Slow spades down for safety with new operators or speed up for seasoned spade users for efficiency.

Proven results from Proud BIG JOHN Owners

I would definitely recommend the Big John tree spades to anyone looking for a reliable, efficient and robust digging machine. The style and design of the Big John 90D proved to be way better and allowed for more down pressure in much harder ground than the other manufacturers’ spade.

Stephen Jones

Friendly service, straight to the point type. Check’m’out!

Robert Dobbins

Amazing and reliable machines.

Lukáš Kaprál

Big John has been the back bone of our company for 30 years now. They are high in quality, durability, dependability, and affordability. Great response from parts and service if needed. Still moving trees in north east Florida.

Keith Kirker

Quality-built Tree Spades made by an American company with a proven track record since the 1970’s.

After owning 3 different manufacturers of Tree Spades I realized I needed to use the Big John brand so I could be more efficient No other manufacturer offers the tree pod capability of taking multiple trees to the job site with 1 trip. Fuel is expensive and time isn’t cheap!

Fred Heckman

Fantastic company with people who care about your business and their products are first class with the service to back them up.

Bryon Rahn