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Transplant Trees with Ease

Oct. 2 2025 attachments By TEG

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Bobcat Tree Spade Attachment

Rental Pricing: $350/day · $1050/week


In our Fall Equipment Rentals overview, we featured the Bobcat tree spade as a must-have for landscapers working on planting or relocation projects. Here, we’re taking a closer look at how this attachment makes tree transplanting faster, safer, and more efficient.

The Bobcat tree spade attachment allows you to dig, transplant, and package trees — all from the comfort of your operator’s seat. Its overlapping blades create a clean root ball cut, while the compact frame design lets you work in tight areas without damaging nearby trees or landscaping.


Key Features

  • Efficient transplanting – Move trees quickly without manual digging.
  • Compact design – Navigate tight spaces and work between closely planted trees.
  • Operator comfort – Open frame design provides excellent visibility to the tree base.
  • Clean root ball support – Overlapping blades cut precisely and keep root balls intact.
  • Versatile applications – Works in a wide variety of soil conditions.


Who Uses a Tree Spade?

The tree spade is a favorite for:

  • Nurseries and tree farms
  • Landscaping contractors
  • Golf courses
  • Municipalities and recreation departments
  • Construction and farming operations

Whether you’re reworking a landscape design, creating new plantings, or relocating mature trees, the Bobcat tree spade gives you precision and efficiency that manual labor can’t match.


How It Works

  • Gates on the front of the tree spade open to access the tree.
  • Once positioned, the gates close around the trunk.
  • Rear stabilizers lower to transfer weight to the attachment.
  • Three or four blades (depending on model) cut into the soil to form the root ball.
  • The stabilizers raise, and the tree is ready for relocation or placement in a wire basket.


Compatibility

The Bobcat tree spade fits a range of equipment:

  • Track loaders: T550, T595, T62, T64, T650, T66, T740, T76, T770, T86, T870
  • Skid steer loaders: S510, S590, S62, S64, S650, S66, S740, S76, S770, S850, S86


Rent or Buy

The Bobcat tree spade is available to rent for occasional projects or to purchase for more regular use. Many nurseries and landscape companies choose to own one, while others prefer the flexibility of renting for specific jobs.


Reserve a Tree Spade Today

Contact your nearest Triangle Equipment Group location in North Carolina or South Carolina to rent or buy a Bobcat tree spade attachment.