Why 400 Pounds Makes All the Difference: The Kompact Tree Spade Advantage

When you’re shopping for a tree spade for your compact tractor or skid steer, you might think all tree spades are basically the same. But there’s one critical difference that determines whether you can actually use the equipment you already own – and it comes down to just 400 pounds.

The Weight Problem Nobody Talks About

Here’s what most tree spade manufacturers won’t tell you: their 26″ tree spades weigh around 1,000 pounds or more. That might not sound like a big deal until you realize that many compact tractors have a lift capacity of just 900 pounds.

Do the math: 1,000lb tree spade + 900lb lift capacity = equipment that can’t handle the job.

The Kompact Difference: 600 Pounds Changes Everything

Our 26″ Kompact tree spade weighs just 600 pounds – a full 400 pounds lighter than the competition. That’s not just a nice-to-have feature, it’s the difference between being able to use your existing equipment or having to buy bigger, more expensive machinery.

What this means for you:                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             ✅ Your compact tractor with 900lb capacity can easily handle our 600lb spade                                                                                                                                                                                                               ✅ No need to upgrade to larger, more expensive equipment                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       ✅ Better stability and control during operation                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         ✅ Less stress on your tractor’s hydraulics and frame

Universal Mounting: One Spade, Multiple Machines

But weight is only half the story. The other game-changer is our universal mounting system that adapts to virtually any compact equipment you own:

  🔧 Skid Steer Adapter – Works with standard skid steers and compact tractors                                                                                                                                                                                                           🔧 Mini Skid Steer Adapter – Perfect for smaller units getting into tight spaces                                                                                                                                                                                                         🔧 John Deere Compact/Sub-Compact Adapter – Specifically designed for John Deere’s popular compact tractor line                                                                                                                                   🔧 Pallet Fork Compatibility – Works with any tractor that has pallet forks

Real-World Impact: Customer Success

We have customers with tractors that have  900 pounds of lift capacity successfully using our 26″ tree spade with the appropriate adapters. These are customers who thought tree spades were out of reach because every other option was too heavy for their equipment.

One customer told us, “I never thought I could use a tree spade with my compact tractor until I found yours. The weight difference made it possible, and the adapter system meant I didn’t have to modify anything.”

The Bottom Line

When you’re investing in a tree spade, don’t just look at the diameter and depth specs. Look at the weight and mounting options. Those 400 pounds we’ve engineered out of our design – and the universal mounting system we’ve engineered in – are what make tree moving possible for compact equipment owners.

Ready to put your existing equipment to work moving trees and see the Kompact Tree Spade Advantage?

Contact me today to discuss which adapter system works best for your specific tractor or skid steer:

www.swantechindustries.ca