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Description
Bradco / Paladin built
31" digging depth
525–1,825 lbs by class
Overview
This Bradco skid steer tree spade — the 4425 — digs trees and secures the root ball for replanting or relocation. It comes in four capacity classes (Compact, Standard, High and Extreme) weighing 525 to 1,825 lbs, with a 31" digging depth. Overall height is 64.5" with blades up and 69" with blades down, and it mounts on a standard skid steer quick attach.
Key Features of the Bradco Skid Steer Tree Spade
- Digs the tree and secures the root ball in one operation, for replanting or relocation.
- Four capacity classes — Compact, Standard, High and Extreme, from 525 to 1,825 lbs.
- 31" digging depth.
- 64.5" overall height with blades up, 69" with blades down, and a 22.5" frame height.
- 15, 25 and 30 Series blade cone angles, which change the shape of the root ball produced.
- Ships at 38" height with blades removed — worth knowing for transport and storage.
- A tree digging attachment and a tree moving attachment in one: a skid steer tree transplanter rather than a carrier.
- Sold as the 4425 tree spade attachment — a nursery tree spade in its published setting.
- A tree spade for skid steer carriers, so no dedicated transplanting machine is needed.
Why Choose This Skid Steer Tree Spade
- The spade is the only tool that digs. Tree forks carry a ball that is already dug; this one creates it, which is a different job entirely.
- Cone angle shapes the ball. The 15, 25 and 30 Series produce different root ball profiles, and that affects how the tree establishes after replanting.
- Capacity class is a machine decision as much as a tree decision. At 1,825 lbs the Extreme class needs a loader with the capacity to carry it plus a soil-filled root ball.
Bradco 4425 Tree Spade Specifications
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Capacity classes | Compact, Standard, High, Extreme |
| Weight | 525 / 1,100 / 1,500 / 1,825 lbs |
| Digging depth | 31" |
| Overall height (blades up) | 64.5" |
| Overall height (blades down) | 69" |
| Shipping height (blades removed) | 38" |
| Frame height | 22.5" |
| Series | 15, 25 and 30 Series blade cone angles |
| 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 |
Once the tree is dug and balled, the full-size tree forks carry balls up to 44", and the mini tree fork does the same on a mini loader.
Which Machines Fit This Skid Steer Tree Spade?
This spade fits a standard skid steer quick attach and requires an auxiliary hydraulic circuit to drive the blades. Capacity class is the sizing decision: at 525 to 1,825 lbs the spread across the range is substantial, and the loaded root ball sits on top of that.
| Requirement | Specification |
|---|---|
| Mount | Skid steer quick attach |
| Attachment weight | 525–1,825 lbs by capacity class |
| Hydraulics | Required — the blades are powered |
| Digging depth | 31" |
If you are unsure which version suits your machine, contact eskidsteer.com at (866) 757-8337. For lifting and placing a tree that is already dug rather than digging it, the FFC tree boom gives reach and height a spade cannot.
4425 Tree Spade Questions, Answered
How deep does it dig?
31 inches. That is what sets the depth of the root ball, and with it how much of the root system travels with the tree.
What do the 15, 25 and 30 Series mean?
They are different blade cone angles, which change the shape of the root ball. Bradco publishes the series designations rather than a ball diameter for each.
Which capacity class do I need?
Compact through Extreme, 525 to 1,825 lbs. Match it to your loader first — the machine has to carry the spade plus a root ball full of wet soil.
Can I transport it with the blades on?
It ships at 38 inches high with the blades removed, against 64.5 inches with blades up. If transport height is a constraint, removing the blades is the published option.
Do I still need tree forks if I have a spade?
Often yes. The spade digs and moves a tree in one operation; forks handle stock that arrives already balled and burlapped, which is how most nursery trees are supplied.
Does the tree survive transplanting?
That depends on species, season and aftercare rather than the attachment. What the spade controls is the size and shape of the root ball, and a deeper, better-formed ball gives the tree more of its root system to re-establish from.
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.
4425 Tree Spade Documentation
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