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Description
Bradco / Paladin built
Grasps 44" tree balls
680 lbs
Overview
These Bradco skid steer tree forks pick up and transport balled trees, and are popular in nurseries and with landscapers. They grasp tree balls up to 44 inches, with a 64" fork length and a 17.75" parallel spread. The attachment weighs 680 lbs and mounts on a standard skid steer quick attach. A 6" tread plate on the forks grips bags and burlap firmly.
Key Features of the Bradco Skid Steer Tree Forks
- Grasps tree balls up to 44" — the figure that decides what stock you can move.
- 64" fork length with a 17.75" parallel spread.
- 6" tread plate on the forks to firmly grip bags and burlap without cutting through them.
- 680 lbs, with overall dimensions of 48" wide, 85" long and 60.5" high.
- Positions plants, trees and large shrubs — a tree handling attachment rather than a general fork.
- Nursery tree forks in the literal sense: Bradco names nurseries and landscapers as the users.
- A tree fork attachment built as balled tree forks — tree ball forks that cradle rather than pierce.
- Used as a skid steer nursery fork and as landscape tree forks, which are the two settings Bradco publishes.
Why Choose This Skid Steer Tree Forks
- The tread plate is what protects the stock. Bare forks cut into burlap and root balls; a broad tread plate spreads the load and keeps the ball intact.
- Ball diameter is the specification that matters. A 44" capacity sets the size of tree you can handle, and it is not something to approximate on site.
- Forks carry, spades dig. If the tree is still in the ground, forks are the wrong tool — that is a tree spade job.
Bradco Tree Forks Specifications
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Tree ball capacity | Up to 44" |
| Fork length | 64" |
| Parallel spread of forks | 17.75" |
| Overall width | 48" |
| Overall length | 85" |
| Overall height | 60.5" |
| Weight | 680 lbs |
| Tread plate | 6" on forks |
| Mount | Skid steer quick attach |
Forks or Spade — Which Tree Attachment?
Bradco builds three tree attachments. Two carry trees that are already dug; one digs them. The question is whether the tree is in the ground or in a ball.
| Attachment | What it does | Carrier |
|---|---|---|
| Tree Forks (full size) | Lifts and carries balled or boxed trees | Skid steer — grasps up to 44" tree balls |
| Mini Tree Fork | Same job at mini loader scale | Mini loader — 145 lbs |
| Tree Spade | Digs the root ball and moves the whole tree | Skid steer — four capacity classes |
For mini loaders, the mini tree fork does the same job at 145 lbs. If the tree is still in the ground, the tree spade digs the root ball and moves the whole tree intact.
Which Machines Fit This Skid Steer Tree Forks?
These forks fit a standard skid steer quick attach and need no hydraulics. At 680 lbs plus the weight of a balled tree, the constraint is your loader's rated operating capacity — a 44" ball of wet soil is substantial before the tree above it is counted.
| Requirement | Specification |
|---|---|
| Mount | Skid steer quick attach |
| Attachment weight | 680 lbs |
| Hydraulics | None required |
| Tree ball capacity | Up to 44" |
If you are unsure which version suits your machine, contact eskidsteer.com at (866) 757-8337.
Tree Forks Questions, Answered
What size tree ball will they handle?
Up to 44 inches. That is the published grasp capacity and it sets the size of nursery stock you can move.
Will they damage the root ball?
The 6 inch tread plate is there to prevent that — it spreads the load across the bag rather than cutting into it, which bare forks tend to do.
Can I use these to dig a tree?
No. These carry trees that are already balled or boxed. Digging the tree out of the ground is a tree spade job.
Are these the same as a bale spear?
No — a bale spear uses tines to pierce a hay bale. These are forks with a tread plate designed to cradle a root ball without piercing it.
Do they work for boxed stock as well as balled?
Yes. The fork length and spread suit both; the tread plate matters most on burlap-wrapped balls, where a bare fork would cut in.
How heavy is a 44 inch tree ball?
It varies with soil and moisture, but a ball that size is measured in thousands of pounds before the tree above it is counted. Check the total against your loader rating rather than against the fork alone.
Why is the parallel spread fixed at 17.75 inches?
It sets how the load sits between the forks. A fixed spread matched to the fork length keeps a root ball balanced; adjustable spacing would trade that stability for flexibility this job does not need.
Can I carry two smaller trees at once?
The forks are built around a single ball of up to 44 inches. Two smaller balls will not sit securely side by side, and an unstable load at height is the main hazard in nursery handling.
How is shipping calculated?
Shipping is calculated at checkout — simply add the item to your cart, enter your delivery address, and the shipping charge will be displayed before you complete your order.
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