Wireless or Cabled Remote Controls
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.
The BIG JOHN Model 90DL is a loader mounted version of our most popular model for large tree movers that moves up to a 12” caliper tree.
It is a durable, fully contained, one-operator system built to perform in the most rigorous tree moving conditions. Move up to 12" diameter trees in unprepared soil with the durability of a BIG JOHN tree spade on a go-anywhere loader. Perfect for sandy soils, our 90DL is ideal for landscapers and tree farms and tree movers in desert conditions. Owners of 90DLs span from New Mexico to Dubai!
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.
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
Gate hinges designed for stressful conditions, our skid steer spades feature heavy duty gate hinges that beat the competition for longevity.
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.
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 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.
The low-profile design allows for easier storage and access to tight spaces with specifications below.
| SPECIFICATIONS | 90DL |
| Tree Trunk Diameter | 10″ – 12″ |
| Root Ball Width (Adjustable) |
90″ |
| Root Ball Depth (Adjustable) |
60″ |
| Root Ball Weight | 11,800 lbs |
| Total Machine Weight | 10,500 lbs |
| Blade Tower Height (Down) |
104″ |
| Gate Opening | 72″ |
| Operating Width (Closed) |
99″ |
| 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 |
