Working in California’s diverse terrain—from coastal properties to inland orchards—means you need equipment that performs wherever the job takes you. Whether you’re handling commercial landscaping, forestry operations, or farm tree management, you need tough, reliable tree spade equipment.

That’s where Big John Manufacturing comes in. We’ve been designing high-performance transplanting equipment since 1975. Our tree spade equipment for sale in California is built to handle everything from city planting to deep agricultural digs, and our expert team is here to guide you every step of the way.

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Tree Spades Built for California Jobs

Big John offers multiple tree spade models to meet different operational needs. If you're ready to buy tree spades in California, you'll find reliable, field-tested options here.

Trailer-Mounted Tree Spades

Trailer-mounted spades offer flexibility for crews that need to move equipment between job sites. With easy transport and quick setup, they’re perfect for landscapers and California tree movers working across multiple properties.

Tractor-Mounted Tree Spades

Our tractor-mounted models are ideal for farming and rural operations. They attach directly to your existing equipment, giving you power and precision without extra vehicles. This is a favorite for agricultural tree transplanting.

Truck-Mounted Tree Spades

Do you need to transplant quickly and cover more ground? Our truck-mounted spades are designed for speed and strength. Great for commercial and urban projects, they make tree relocation faster and smoother.

Custom Tree Spades

Are you looking for something specific? We build custom spades tailored to your needs. Whether it's unusual tree sizes, terrain challenges, or tight workspaces, our custom solutions deliver the performance you’re looking for.

Big John Manufacturing: Making Your Projects Easier

At Big John Manufacturing, we know that every project requires unique solutions. Here’s what sets us apart:

  • Over 45 years of experience in tree-moving equipment
  • Equipment built in the USA with premium materials
  • Proven results across forestry, landscaping, and agriculture
  • Expert sales team that helps match you with the right tools
  • Strong support before, during, and after your purchase
  • Multiple new and used options 

Start in Three Simple Steps

1. Contact our sales team: Tell us about your project and the kind of trees you're moving.
2. Get matched with the right equipment: We'll help you select from our tree transplanting equipment for sale in California.
3. Receive your gear and start working: We'll ship it fast, and you'll have our support every step.

Work Smarter with the Right Tools

Are you ready to transplant trees safely? With Big John’s tree spade equipment for sale in California, you get durable, job-ready gear backed by experts. From heavy-duty digs to delicate moves, our products make the work faster, cleaner, and less stressful. Upgrade your projects today!

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