# Big John: America's Leading Tree Spades

> Big John builds truck\- and trailer\-mounted tree spades in Heber Springs, Arkansas, up to 100\-inch rootballs\. Explore the lineup or request a quote\.

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## Pages
- [Skid Steer Attachment](https://big-john.com/attachments/skidsteer-attachment/)
- [Making Tree Transplanting a Breeze with Big John Manufacturing](https://big-john.com/tree-transplanting-services/)
- [Used Equipment](https://big-john.com/used-equipment/)
- [Trailer Mounted](https://big-john.com/spades/trailer-mounted/)
- [Truck Mounted](https://big-john.com/spades/truck-mounted/)

## Posts
- [The Curious Healing Power of Trees](https://big-john.com/curious-healing-power-trees/): In 1984, Roger Ulrich noticed a pattern among patients recovering from gallbladder surgery: looking at trees helped them heal\.
- [When Is the Best Time to Transplant a Tree? A Month\-by\-Month Professional Guide](https://big-john.com/best-time-to-transplant-tree/): When to transplant a tree? Trees move best while dormant, late fall through early spring\. A pro month\-by\-month guide by USDA zone and species\.
- [Tree Transplant Shock: Prevention, Recognition, and Recovery](https://big-john.com/tree-transplant-shock-guide/): A practical field guide to tree transplant shock: why it happens, how a clean rootball prevents it, how to recognize the symptoms, and a recovery protocol\.
- [Used Tree Spades for Sale: How to Buy Confidently in 2026](https://big-john.com/buying-used-tree-spade/): Buying a used tree spade in 2026? Get a pre\-purchase inspection checklist, red flags to avoid, new vs used cost math, and financing tips from Big John\.
- [Truck\-Mounted Tree Spades: Complete Model Comparison \(100D, 90D, 90DAG, 80D\)](https://big-john.com/truck-mounted-tree-spade-guide/): Compare Big John truck\-mounted tree spades: 100D, 90D, 90DLP, 90DAG, 80D, 65D, 55D, 45D\. Real specs, truck pairing, sizing logic, and how to pick the right spade\.

## Products
- [Used 45DTG](https://big-john.com/product/used-45dtg/): Stock \#7 \- used 45DTG
- [2017 model 65D](https://big-john.com/product/2017-model-65d/): \<strong\>SOLD\</strong\>

Stock \#10 \- 2017 model 65D 400gl water tank, hydraulic water system ready to work, mounted to a 2006 Freightliner M2 with 400K miles, Auto trans\.
- [Used 2007 International](https://big-john.com/product/used-2007-international/): Stock \#20 – 2017 65D mounted to this 2000 F750 with 94,000 miles, Cat 3126 motor, air brakes, and ready to work\! Freestanding pod to complete the package\.
- [40N Nursery Digger](https://big-john.com/product/used-40n-nursery-digger/): Stock \#2 \- Used 40N nursery digger only used on a small project\.
- [65” Nursery Style Digger](https://big-john.com/product/65-nursery-style-digger/): Stock \#4: Used 65” Nursery style digger, great for bigger trees\.

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