Whether you work in landscaping, tree farming, or forestry, finding reliable and efficient tree transplanting equipment for sale in Michigan is crucial. After all, your priority is moving large trees safely, so the right machinery can help you avoid delays, increased labor costs, and potential damage to valuable trees.

At Big John Manufacturing, we understand these demands and provide top-quality Michigan tree transplanting equipment for sale. As a trusted leader in landscaping and arboriculture equipment, we offer durability, efficiency, and ease of use, helping you get the job done right the first time. Ready to upgrade your equipment?

Model 36" BIG JOHN nursery digger

Quality Tools That Get the Job Done Right

From digging to transporting, we offer durable, high-performing equipment built to handle every stage of tree transplanting. Here's what we provide:

Tree Spades

Our tree spades are built tough for smooth and efficient digging. Designed to protect root balls and reduce transplant shock, these machines make moving trees of all sizes easier without damage. With various mounting options and blade sizes, we've got the spade for your job.

Attachments

Boost your productivity with reliable attachments that make your equipment even more versatile. Whether you're mounting to a loader, tractor, or truck, our attachment options help you adapt quickly to different work sites and tree sizes.

Accessories

We offer a full line of accessories to keep your operations running smoothly. From hydraulic control upgrades to toolkits and safety gear, these add-ons make your job easier and extend the life of your equipment.

Tree Pods

Our tree pods are designed to safely cradle trees during transport, reducing the risk of shock and damage. They’re strong, secure, and easy to use—perfect for moving trees across any distance with care and confidence.

Big John Manufacturing: Supplying All Your Tree Transplanting Needs

Purchasing heavy-duty tree transplanting machinery is a significant investment. Here’s what you can expect when you buy our tree transplanters in Michigan:

  • Built for Long-Term Use: Our machines are tough, reliable, and made to handle demanding job site conditions with less downtime.
  • Faster, Smoother Transplants: Designed for speed and precision, our equipment helps you move large trees safely and efficiently.
  • Customized to Fit Your Work: We offer flexible solutions tailored to your tree sizes, soil types, and project goals.
  • Expert Support from Day One: From choosing the right model to keeping it running strong, our team is here to help every step of the way.

How to Get Started

  1. Contact us to discuss your specific tree transplanting challenges and equipment needs.
  2. We help you select the ideal machinery for your project size and tree types.
  3. Receive your equipment and support, empowering your team to transplant trees safely and efficiently.

Your Trusted Partner for Tree Transplanting Equipment

Say goodbye to equipment breakdowns and inefficient workflows that cost time and money. We are ready to equip Michigan’s landscapers, nurseries, and municipal teams with proven solutions built specifically for this region. Experience the difference of working with industry experts who prioritize your success. Upgrade your operations with Big John Manufacturing 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