For sale 1997 Vermeer 50" TS50M Tree Spade Equipped w Vibramotors Each Blade 100 Gallon Water Tank Four Place Pod Trailer Extions and side shift Mounted on Vin # 1GDJ7H1P5NJ516300 Brand New Engine Trans Allison A...
Tree spades and truck spades are hydraulic attachments used to dig, lift and transplant trees and large shrubs with intact root balls. Designed for excavators, skid steers, crawler loaders or truck-mounted carriers, they come in various diameters and depths to match tree size and soil conditions. Ideal for nurseries, landscaping and utility work, they reduce root damage and speed up large-scale tree relocation.
Verify carrier compatibility (mounting plate or adapter, hydraulic flow and pressure), blade diameter and depth, blade tips for cracks or wear, cylinder seals and hoses, pivot pins and welds, plus maintenance records and any past repairs.
Measure trunk caliper and expected root spread to estimate root-ball diameter and depth. Choose a spade diameter and depth that fully contains the root ball; larger sizes reduce root damage but require more machine capacity.
They’re shipped on flatbeds or lowboys, secured and sometimes crated; check weight, dimensions and permits. For installation use the correct adapter or quick-coupler, connect hydraulic lines matching flow/pressure specs, and perform a function and leak test.
Regularly inspect and sharpen or replace blade tips, check cylinders and seals for leaks, replace worn hoses, grease pins and hinges, torque fasteners, and store protected to prevent corrosion when idle.