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Description
Baumalight Tree Spade 4-Blades | Model DR438/D001566 | 38" Root Ball Attachment Size | For Skid Steer
DESCRIPTION
The Baumalight Tree Spade 38" Root Ball 4-Blades for Skid Steer is a versatile and efficient tree-moving attachment designed for professional landscapers, tree nursery owners, and DIY enthusiasts. It features a 38-inch diameter spade made from heavy-duty T1 steel, ensuring durability and strength. The hydraulic system provides consistent and reliable power, making it easy to lift trees along with their root balls from the ground. Its compact design fits standard skid steers, making it easy to transport and use in various settings.
Spade-Wireless Controls (needs 12V to spade)
DR438 Skidsteer Industrial Tree Spade 38" 4-Blade Skidsteer Spade-Wireless Controls (need 12V to spade)
The DR438 tree spade is manufactured from high quality components with a goal to provide constant and reliable power for many years. The spades are made from heavy duty T1 steel and run off of your skidsteers hydraulic system for consistent, reliable power. During the lifting process, each spade is operated by a strong hydraulic cylinder, which helps to keep the spade in place. The Baumalight DR438 Tree Spade is a small shovel that can handle many tasks, including digging in difficult soil. The spade is 38 inches in diameter and the blade is 5/16-inch thick made out of T1 steel is incredibly strong and can handle a lot of pressure.
DR438 tree spade is easy to operate. The spade has intuitive controls that allow the operator to adjust the depth and angle of the spade to suit the task at hand. The spade has a locking mechanism that holds the tree in place. Baumalight DR438 4" Evergreen 3.5" Hardwood Wheeled Skidsteer - 8260 lbs Tracked Skidsteer - 7260 lbs Wheel Loader - 6260 lbs Min. 3PH - 8260 lbs Min. Tractor Loader - 9260 lbs Min. Backhoe - 7260 lbs Telehandler - 6260 lbs
Spade-AUX Controls (need skidsteer make/model)
DR438 Skidsteer Industrial Tree Spade 38" 4-Blade Skidsteer Spade-AUX Controls (need skidsteer make/model)
The DR438 tree spade is manufactured from high quality components with a goal to provide constant and reliable power for many years. The spades are made from heavy duty T1 steel and run off of your skidsteers hydraulic system for consistent, reliable power. During the lifting process, each spade is operated by a strong hydraulic cylinder, which helps to keep the spade in place. The Baumalight DR438 Tree Spade is a small shovel that can handle many tasks, including digging in difficult soil. The spade is 38 inches in diameter and the blade is 5/16-inch thick made out of T1 steel is incredibly strong and can handle a lot of pressure.
DR438 tree spade is easy to operate. The spade has intuitive controls that allow the operator to adjust the depth and angle of the spade to suit the task at hand. The spade has a locking mechanism that holds the tree in place. Baumalight DR438 4" Evergreen 3.5" Hardwood Wheeled Skidsteer - 8260 lbs Tracked Skidsteer - 7260 lbs Wheel Loader - 6260 lbs Min. 3PH - 8260 lbs Min. Tractor Loader - 9260 lbs Min. Backhoe - 7260 lbs Telehandler - 6260 lbs
MANUAL CONTROL
Manual hydraulic valves with a dual position mounting stand.
WIRED CONTROL
Control all the digging and swinging actions from the seat of your carrier with hand held remote control using the power of your 12 volt plug.
WIRELESS CONTROL
For the ultimate in convenience, the wireless controller option gives you the ability to move freely around the spading operation for the most precise insertion and extraction points available.
AUXILIARY ELECTRICAL CONNECTION
Baumalight now offers a more direct and simple way of connecting to your skidsteer’s auxiliary electrical connection. Simply connect the hydraulics and plug in the electrical. Now you can control the attachment from inside your cab.
BOBCAT 7-PIN CANBUS PLUG
D006408 : Bobcat 7-pin CANBUS plug for two directional valves or four selector valves.
Note: D006386, D006408 & D007070 Greentronics controllers are incompatible with Bobcat Telehandlers.Key Features
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SKIDSTEER EXTENSION ADAPTOR (D005198)
Depending on your skidsteer model, the wheel base may be too close to the hoses when the DR434 tilts all the way back. If this is the case, the D005198 extension adaptor protects the hoses by pushing out the spade away from the wheel base.
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ANTI SLIP
Non slip step pads for easy entry.
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SLEEVED HOSES
All hoses are sleeved for operator and hose protection.
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POWDER COAT FINISH
Heavy-duty construction and a durable powder-coated finish.
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POWERFUL GATE CYLINDER
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LIFTING EYE
Lifting eyes for easy storage and transport.
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SEMI TRUNCATED BLADES
The most utilitarian blade style that provides a narrower bottom cut for the root ball. These blades also provide greater soil penetration in clay with better compression to hold sandier soils.
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STEP GRIP IN FRAME
The powder coated frame has multiple anti-slip pads and laser cut steps, giving the operator a secure footing for easy entry and exit from the cab.
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UNIVERSAL SKIDSTEER ADAPTOR
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HARDENED STEEL BUSHING
Spring Bushings made from high grade chrome-vanadium AISI 6150 spring steel on all main pivot points.
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POWERFUL GATE CYLINDER
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GREASEABLE PINS
Our grease pins are zinc plated to prevent corrosion which will allow for smoother operation of the units joints over their lifetime.
HOW IT WORKS:
STEP 1
Find the new location for your tree. Position the spade at a defined direction, say North. Engage blades and scoop your hole.
STEP 2
Align the spade with the tree in the same direction chosen for the hole—in this case, North.
Open blade, move forward to position tree in the center of the dig area. Engage blades until they meet.STEP 3
Lift the tree up and transport to the new hole. Note: In harder earth, the spades may cause glazing on the hole walls. Before the new tree is placed, this surface needs scuffing in order for the new roots to penetrate.
STEP 4
Align the shaft with the orientation of the new hole. Lower and position the tree Note: Trees become more tolerant of hot afternoon sun on one side. Changing their orientation can burn the foliage.
HOW TO BUCKET:
STEP 1
Prepare root ball.
Flatten root ball for stability. Retract the spades a little at a time in a circular motion, until approx. 6" of the root ball is exposed below spades. Using a shovel remove the excess and flatten the root ball.
STEP 2
Get basket ready.
Place your burlap liner in the wire basket and place the basket on level ground.
STEP 3
Place in Basket
Line up the root ball with basket and lower into place. Retract the spades fully, until root ball is resting in basket. Remove the tree spade leaving tree in basket.
STEP 4
Tie tree in place.
Fold in burlap and basket and tie tree into place.
Detailed Specifications
Specification Detail Spade Diameter 38 inches Blade Material T1 steel Blade Thickness 5/16-inch Hydraulic System Consistent and reliable power Minimum Carrier
Weight
6,000 lbs (tracked skid steer) Tree Size Up to 4 inches (soft woods), 3 inches (hardwoods) Weight 2,750 lbs Control Wired electric controls Spade-Wireless Controls (needs 12V to spade)
Part #: DR438/D001566 Mfg: BAUMALIGHT Category: SKID STEER ATTACHMENTS SubCategory: TREE SPADE SKID STEER 38" ROOT BALL Industry: CONSTRUCTION Machine Size: SSL Attachment Size: 38" BALL ROOT
Spade-AUX Controls (need skidsteer make/model)
Part #: DR438/D003429 Mfg: BAUMALIGHT Category: SKID STEER ATTACHMENTS SubCategory: TREE SPADE SKID STEER 38" ROOT BALL Industry: CONSTRUCTION Machine Size: SSL Attachment Size: 38" BALL ROOT General Warranty Info:
- Skid Steer Store works closely with our manufacturers to supply and support your products warranty needs as best as possible!
- The majority of products come with a manufacturer represented warranty against manufacturing defects for at least a 12 month period after the date of sale.
- Expendable components and "wear parts" including but not limited to blades, knives, teeth, oil, chain sprockets, skid shoes, knife mounting discs, and similar components are usually excluded from manufacturer warranties.
- Please reach out to us for any specific warranty information needed about products and parts you can’t find!
Videos
SERVICE AND INSTRUCTIONAL VIDEOS
Installing Outside Blade Assembly on Tree Spade
Greasing Tree Spade Pins
How to Keep Tree Spade Frame Down in Tough Digging Conditions
How to Operate Baumalight Tree Spade with AUX Controls
Inserting a pin in a 8 and 14 pin connector
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