Baumalight Tree Spade 4-Blades | Model DR448 |  48" Root Ball | For Skid Steer

DESCRIPTION

The Baumalight DR448 Tree Spade is engineered for durability and long-lasting performance, utilizing heavy-duty T1 steel construction. Its robust hydraulic system delivers consistent, reliable power, ensuring years of dependable operation. Each spade is powered by a high-performance hydraulic cylinder, designed to maintain the spade's position when lifting trees along with their root balls from the ground.

The DR448 is compatible with standard skid steers, making it easy to transport and versatile for various applications. With a spade diameter of 48 inches, it is well-suited for transplanting trees up to 6 inches in diameter for evergreen softwoods and 5 inches for hardwoods. The 5/16-inch T1 steel blade is exceptionally tough and durable, providing the strength to cut through soil and roots with minimal effort, reducing the stress on trees during relocation quick and efficiently.

Whether you're a professional landscaper, a tree nursery owner, or a DIY enthusiast, the Baumalight DR448 Tree Spade is an excellent choice for all your tree-moving needs with minimal disturbance to that tree's root systems, ensuring that it can survive and continue to grow in a new location.

Electric Controls (20" of wire)

Key Features

• High-Quality Components: Made from heavy-duty T1 steel for durability.
• Powerful Hydraulics: Ensures consistent and reliable power for lifting trees.
• Compact Design: Fits standard skid steers, easy to transport and use.
• Ease of Use: Intuitive controls for adjusting depth and angle.
• Locking Mechanism: Keeps the tree securely in place during transport.
• Adjustable Stabilizers: Quickly adjust to different root ball sizes.
  

• SKIDSTEER EXTENSION ADAPTOR (D005198)

  Depending on your skidsteer model, the wheel base may be too close to the hoses when the DR448 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.

  

• ANTI SLIP

  Non slip step pads for easy entry.

  

• SLEEVED HOSES

  All hoses are sleeved for operator and hose protection.

  

• POWDER COAT FINISH

  Heavy-duty construction and a durable powder-coated finish.

  

•  POWERFUL GATE CYLINDER

  

• LIFTING EYE

  Lifting eyes for easy storage and transport.

  

• 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.

  

• 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.

  

•  UNIVERSAL SKIDSTEER ADAPTOR

  

• HARDENED STEEL BUSHING

  Spring Bushings made from high grade chrome-vanadium AISI 6150 spring steel on all main pivot points.

  

•  POWERFUL GATE CYLINDER

  

• GREASEABLE PINS

  Our grease pins are zinc plated to prevent corrosion which will allow for smoother operation of the units joints over their lifetime.

  

CONTROL OPTIONS:

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.

See video on how AUX operation works

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.

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.

 

 

TREE MOVING BEST PRACTICES

When to Move

Trees can be planted any time of year, watering becomes more important if moved in a dry season. Although moving trees in the spring or fall has previously been seen as the optimal time, this is only because it is typically cooler and wetter during these times. When moving a tree outside of this, simply be sure the tree is well watered for several days before hand.

Preparation

Tree

Make sure the trees are well watered 2-3 days before moving.

Mark the trees orientation so it may be transplanted in the same direction reducing the risk of sunscalding.

Secure any low hanging branches that may be damaged during transplant.

Trunk size

The trunk size helps estimate the size of the root ball underground, as roots typically extend as far as the tree's branches. For softwood trees, it is generally acceptable to trim about half of the roots. Increased watering may be necessary when moving softwoods larger than recommended and selecting shady or moist locations will also help insure survivability when trimming large amounts of root. In contrast, for hardwood trees, only about one-third of the roots should be trimmed, as they are more sensitive to root loss and excessive watering will only lower chances of survival.

Hole

Location - find a suitable location that meets the environmental requirements of the specimen.

Create the hole in which the specimen will be relocated.

Prepare the hole based on the soil condition. If the soil has a large clay content rough up the sides for easier root penetration. If the soil is sandy add appropriate nourishment, and if the soil is dry water the hole.

Aftercare

Keep well watered to help establish roots.

Apply mechanical supports if required to help stabilize the tree for one to two years while the specimen re-establishes.

Tips

Keep your tree spade in good operating condition and wellmaintained. Sharp blades will reduce damage to root systems.

Try to replant your specimen within two hours. This will help reduce shock.

Spade School:

Position the tree spade around the tree to be moved ensuring it is resting on the ground and that the spades are spaced evenly around the tree. Failure to accurately position the spade may result in unnecessary trauma to the tree.

Dig in with each spade 3 inches down then 2 inches back until frame rests on ground. Move to the next spade working around the tree. This keeps the spades aligned with less disruption to the roots and keeps the tree straight. Keep working the spades in until they are fully extended.

Note: Frame must remain on ground or root ball size will be decreased.

When all spades are fully extended, wiggle the root ball in the hole slightly increasing the pocket sides and releasing additional root mass. Raise the unit, lifting the tree out of the hole. Depending on the extent of the root growth some manual root pruning may be required to free the tree.

Place the tree in the hole and reverse the process by raising the spades around the tree a little at a time until the tree is resting comfortably in its new home.

 

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

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