Some tree companies have tree spades, which are basically engine-powered, overgrown shovels that dig down around tree roots, scoop them out of the ground and move them into new holes.

Reed said his crews hand-dig rootballs as big as about 3 feet across, beyond which they have to resort to a tree spade. How do you measure a tree?

Reed said his crews hand-dig root balls up to about 3 feet across, beyond which they have to resort to a tree spade. How do you measure a tree?

Some tree companies have tree spades, which make the digging up process pretty easy. The spade goes down around the tree and lifts it up, making a hole for the new one.

Dig the hole no deeper than the root-ball you are putting into it. Rough up the sides and bottom of the hole with a spade before you plant, and return the native soil without adding any amendments ...

A tree spade is by far the best way to move a larger tree. Digging it up and moving it by hand is difficult unless it has been on drip irrigation or prepared for this move one year in advance.

Available for ball sizes from 36 to 48 in., the Tree Spade features a 3/8-in. plate with tapered and sharpened edges. Move and place trees, shrubbery and boulders, and dig holes for new trees, all ...

Large tree removal is an arduous process. Moving a tree is backbreaking work and can take hours, and cutting down a tree and removing the stump is also difficult work. But the mighty Truck Spade ...

The FFC non-powered tree spade from Paladin Construction attaches to skid-steer loaders, utility tractor loaders and backhoe-loaders. Features a round configuration that can be used to dig the ...