Hydraulics Required
None
Overall Height
23"
Part Number
9000196
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Description
🏭USA
🔧Quick attach
📘 Overview
The Top Dog Attachments Skid Steer Tree Spade (9000196) is a single-blade, shovel-style spade for relocating small trees, digging out stumps and rocks, and cutting trenches. The single-blade design is a deliberate trade-off against multi-blade cone spades: it gets under a root ball or stump from one side without needing to encircle it, which is what lets it double as a stump and rock digger rather than a dedicated transplanting tool. The spade blade is 36" wide on a 45" overall frame, 49.5" long and 23" tall, weighing 405 lbs, built from A-50 grade steel.
Buyers comparing a tree spade for skid steer use against a cone spade are really choosing between versatility and transplant precision. This tree spade attachment approaches from one side, so it doubles as a stump removal attachment and rock digger; a cone spade lifts a cleaner root ball but does nothing else. Anyone searching skid steer tree spade for sale should also price rental against purchase — the calculation changes once the spade is doing more than one job. Note that a mini skid steer tree spade is a different, smaller attachment and will not interchange with this full-size unit.
⚙ Key Features of the Top Dog Attachments Tree Spade
- Single blade shovel design — gets under a root ball, stump or rock from one side — no need to encircle the target as a cone spade requires.
- 36" spade width on a 45" frame — the blade is narrower than the frame, so the cutting edge concentrates machine down-force into the ground.
- A-50 grade steel construction — the blade edge takes repeated ground and rock strike; A-50 resists rolling the edge.
- 49.5" overall length — the long blade profile lets the spade reach under a root ball rather than shearing across it.
- 405 lbs working weight — mass assists penetration into hard or compacted ground.
- No hydraulics required — penetration and lift come from the machine’s own down-pressure and lift — no auxiliary circuit needed.
- Doubles as a stump and rock digger — the same geometry that lifts a root ball works for prying out stumps and buried rock.
🔑 Why Choose the Tree Spade?
- One tool for transplanting, stumps and rock — the single-blade geometry works from one side, so the same attachment digs trees, pries stumps and lifts buried rock — a cone spade only transplants.
- Runs on any machine with a quick attach plate — no auxiliary hydraulics means no flow requirement to check and no couplers to buy — it works on the simplest loader you own.
- Concentrates force where it cuts — a 36" blade on a 45" frame puts the machine’s down-pressure through a narrower edge than a full-width spade.
- Simple enough to be maintenance-free — no cylinders, hoses or moving pivots — the only wear item is the blade edge itself.
📊 Top Dog Attachments Tree Spade Specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Part Number | 9000196 |
| Overall Height | 23" |
| Length | 49.5" |
| Overall Width | 45" |
| Spade Width | 36" |
| Weight | 405 lbs |
| Material | A-50 grade steel |
| Hydraulics Required | None |
| Country of Origin | Made in USA |
🔗 What Is a Skid Steer Tree Spade Used For?
- Relocating and transplanting small trees
- Digging out stumps
- Prying and lifting buried rock
- Cutting trenches on site
- Landscaping and lawn care installation work
As a tree transplanting attachment the 36" blade width is the practical limit on root ball size, and machine lift capacity decides what you can then carry.
🚜 Which Machines Fit the Tree Spade?
Available for two machine classes — the Tree Spade uses a single universal quick attach plate that serves both:
Skid steers and compact track loaders — fits machines with a Universal Quick Attach (SSQA) mount, including:
BobcatCaterpillarJohn DeereCaseNew HollandTakeuchiKubotaGehl
Compact tractor front-end loaders — fits tractor loaders fitted with a skid-steer-style universal quick attach coupler. Loaders using Euro/Global or John Deere 400/500 mounts require the matching Top Dog adapter plate (Euro 90133219, Euro 2-piece 90133229, JD flat 9033199, JD offset 90133228).
Hydraulics: This is a mechanical attachment with no cylinders or hoses — penetration and lift come from the host machine’s down-pressure and lift capacity, so no auxiliary hydraulic circuit is needed.
Compatibility is determined by mount type, not brand — confirm your machine’s quick attach configuration before ordering.
❓ Tree Spade Questions, Answered
Does the Top Dog tree spade require hydraulics?
No. The Top Dog Tree Spade is a mechanical attachment with no cylinders or hoses — penetration and lift come from the host machine’s down-pressure and lift capacity, so no auxiliary hydraulic circuit is needed.
How wide is the tree spade blade?
The spade blade is 36" wide, mounted on a frame with an overall width of 45". Overall length is 49.5" and overall height is 23".
Can the tree spade dig out stumps and rocks as well as trees?
Yes. The single-blade shovel design lets the Top Dog Tree Spade get underneath stumps and buried rock from one side, so it works as a stump and rock digger in addition to transplanting small trees.
How big a tree can the tree spade move?
The Top Dog Tree Spade is designed for small trees. The 36" blade width determines the root ball it can get under, and the host machine’s lift capacity determines what it can then carry — the spade itself weighs 405 lbs before any load.
Should I buy a tree spade or rent one?
Renting suits a single transplanting job. Buying makes sense once the attachment is also doing stump and rock removal and trenching, which the Top Dog single-blade design supports — that broader use is what changes the economics against a rental.
What is the difference between a single blade spade and a cone tree spade?
A cone spade uses three or four blades that close around a root ball to lift it intact, and is a dedicated transplanting tool. The Top Dog single-blade spade approaches from one side, which makes it less precise for transplanting but far more versatile — it also digs stumps, rock and trenches.
What is the tree spade made from?
The Top Dog Tree Spade is built from A-50 grade steel.
Will the tree spade fit a tractor loader?
Yes, where the tractor front-end loader is fitted with a skid-steer-style universal quick attach coupler. Loaders using Euro/Global or John Deere 400/500 mounts require the corresponding Top Dog adapter plate. No hydraulic connection is needed.
How is the tree spade shipped?
Shipping is calculated at checkout — add the item to your cart, enter your delivery address, and the shipping charge is displayed before you complete your order. Lift gate service is available for residential deliveries and can be selected at checkout.
How do I order the Top Dog Tree Spade?
Add the item to your cart directly on eskidsteer.com and complete checkout online. Have your machine make, model, and serial number ready to confirm fitment before ordering. If you have a fitment question before purchasing, call us at (866) 757-8337.
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