Loader Mounted Tree Spades

With our loader-mounted tree spades, you can elevate your tree-moving projects, ensuring they are not only successful but also marked by efficiency and ease. Explore our range of loader-mounted tree spades and discover the perfect synergy between robust performance and precise handling.

  • 42DL

    1″ – 4″ Diameter

    Application: Loaders, Skid Steers, Tractors

  • 52DL

    4″ – 6″ Diameter

    Application: Loaders, Tractors

  • 62DL

    6″ – 7″ Diameter

    Application: Loaders, Tractors

  • 80DL

    8″ – 10″ Diameter

    Application: Loaders, Tractors

  • 90DL

    10″ – 12″ Diameter

    Application: Loaders, Tractors

  • 90DLLP

    10″ – 12″ Diameter

    Application: Loaders, Tractors

  • 100DL

    12″ – 14″ Diameter

    Application: Loaders, Tractors

A rugged design with a smaller footprint

We offer a range of loader mounted tree spades, ranging from 42″ to 100″ in diameter. Made for tough digging conditions and versatility of being able to use other loader attachments, BIG JOHN loader mounted tree spades are popular in sandy soil conditions. Designed for production digging, on site digging and landscape jobs, BIG JOHN loader mounted tree spades feature all of the rugged design characteristics that make our tree spades the most sought after machines on the market, but in a smaller footprint.

Our loader mounted tree spades are designed for production digging, on site digging and landscape jobs. With the robust ruggedness of our traditional spades in a loader mounted unit, these are a go-anywhere, move-any-tree kind of spade.

BIG Promises from BIG JOHN

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.

BIG Promises from BIG JOHN

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.

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