Skidsteer Tree Spade Attachments

BIG JOHN
Skidsteer Tree Spade Attachments
Models

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.

Skidsteer Spade attachments

1"-3" Diameter

36

1"-4" Diameter

44

1"-5" Diameter

54 Skidsteer Tree Spade Attachments
Features on all Models

All of our nursery diggers come with an electric valve bank and handheld wireless remote control system. They are designed for ease of maintenance with easily changeable parts. Operate your spade easier and faster with the BIG JOHN skid steer tree spades.

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.

Heavy Duty Gate Hinges

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

Extra Valve Body

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.

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.

Cold-Formed, Durable Blades

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.

Adjustable Valve Body Speed

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

See what others have to say about their Skid Steer Tree Spade Attachments!

Stephen Jones

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.

Robert Dobbins

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

Lukáš Kaprál

Amazing and reliable machines.

Keith Kirker

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.

Fred Heckman

Quality built Tree Spades made by a 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 manufacture offers the tree pod capability of taking multiple trees to the job site with 1 trip. Fuel is expensive and time isn’t cheap!