If you regularly handle logs, brush, rocks, or debris with your compact tractor, a bucket grapple attachment can dramatically improve your productivity and safety. Our grapples are designed specifically for compact tractors with front-end loaders and bolt directly onto your existing bucket.
Key Benefits
Secure handling - provides a strong grip that prevents materials from slipping or rolling during transport
Time-saving - eliminates manual labor and speeds up loading and moving operations
Better safety - secure grip prevents loads from shifting or falling
Easy installation - bolts onto your existing bucket without modifications
Lightweight design - won't overload your tractor's lifting capacity
What You Can Use a Grapple For
Logging operations - move and stack logs efficiently for firewood processing
Land clearing projects - grab and remove brush, branches, and debris quickly
Rock and stone work - pick up irregular materials that roll out of regular buckets
Brush cleanup - collect fallen branches and debris during property maintenance
Barrier building - construct walls, roads, trails, or garden beds using logs and rocks
General material handling - handle awkward items that are difficult to scoop
Equipment Options
Choose between standard hydraulic cylinders or our advanced Electro-Hydraulic Actuator (EHA) for operation. Both deliver strong performance while maintaining the versatility of your existing bucket.
Bottom Line
A grapple attachment transforms your tractor into a precision material handling machine, saving time and reducing physical strain on tough jobs.
Our grapple attachments add approximately 100 pounds to your tractor's bucket. This additional weight is manageable for compact tractors and shouldn't significantly impact your machine's performance.
Weight Considerations
Most compact tractors can handle the extra 100lbs without issues
Typical grapple jobs like brush cleanup, branch removal, and log handling involve lightweight materials that won't max out your lifting capacity
Heavy material loads are less common when using a grapple compared to regular bucket work
Easy Removal When Needed
If you need maximum lifting capacity for heavy materials, the grapple removes quickly and easily :
4 pins is all that holds it on
Quick detachment takes just minutes
Full bucket capacity restored when grapple is removed
Practical Impact
The 100-pound weight addition is minimal compared to the productivity gains. Most operators find that grapple jobs involve securing and moving materials rather than lifting maximum weight loads, making the slight weight increase a non-issue for typical applications.
Bottom Line
The small weight penalty is easily offset by the grapple's ability to handle materials that would otherwise require multiple trips or manual handling with a standard bucket.
Our 26" tree spade is designed to transplant trees with trunk diameters up to 2.75 inches . To get an accurate measurement, measure the trunk diameter 6 inches up from ground level - this is the standard measurement point for tree spade sizing.
Tree Size Guidelines
Maximum trunk diameter : 2.75 inches (measured 6" above ground)
Smaller trees : Can be transplanted with excellent results - a larger root ball actually improves survival rates
Root ball size : 26" diameter provides ample root system preservation for trees in this size range
Why Measure 6" Up From Ground?
Measuring at 6 inches above ground level gives you the most accurate trunk diameter because:
Avoids the flared base where roots begin
Provides consistent measurement standard
Matches industry specifications for tree spade sizing
Best Results
Trees smaller than the maximum 2.75" diameter often transplant even better because they get a proportionally larger root ball, which means:
Higher survival rates
Faster establishment in new location
Less transplant shock
Bottom Line
The 26" tree spade handles trees up to 2.75" trunk diameter measured 6" from the ground, with smaller trees getting even better results due to the generous root ball size.
No! Our 26" Kompact Tree Spade is specifically designed to work with compact tractors, skid steers, and loaders . You don't need a large agricultural tractor to operate this equipment effectively.
Equipment Requirements
Standard pallet forks for attachment
(Quick attach adapters available)
Basic hydraulic system for operation
Minimum 900 lb lifting capacity
Weight Breakdown
Tree spade weight : 600 lbs
Average root ball : 200 lbs
Total lifting requirement : 900 lbs minimum
Compatible Equipment
Most compact tractors and skid steers in the 25+ horsepower range have adequate lifting capacity for the 26" tree spade.
Check your machine's lift specifications - if it can handle 900+ lbs at full extension, you're good to go.
Bottom Line
The "Kompact" name says it all - this tree spade brings professional tree transplanting capability to smaller equipment, making it accessible for landscapers, property owners, and contractors without large tractors.
Using a tree spade is easier than you might think! Our tree spades make moving trees simple and safe. Here's how it works:
Getting Started
Hook up to your tractor or skid steer - just attach it like any other implement using pallet forks
Drive up to the tree you want to move and center it between the spade blades
Make sure your tractor has enough power to run the hydraulics
Digging Out the Tree
Lower the blades straight down around the tree trunk
Push down until the blades go deep enough to get under the roots
Lift up - the spade grabs the tree with all its roots in one piece (called a root ball)
Moving and Replanting
Transport the tree to where you want it - the spade holds everything secure
Dig the new hole first (same size as your spade makes)
Lower the tree into the new spot and pull the spade blades back out
Why It Works So Well
Tree spades keep most of the tree's roots together during the move. This means the tree has a much better chance of surviving compared to digging by hand. The roots stay healthy and the tree can keep growing in its new spot.
What You Need
Any tractor or skid steer with hydraulics can run a tree spade. No special training needed - if you can operate your tractor, you can use a tree spade!
Tree spade pricing varies significantly based on model size, features, and customization options. Since every landscaping operation, tree service, and property has different requirements, we provide personalized quotes tailored to your specific needs and applications.
Factors That Affect Pricing:
Tree spade size (26", 36" models available)
Hydraulic specifications to match your equipment
Custom features and modifications
Attachment options for different tractor types
Why Custom Quotes Work Better:
Rather than one-size-fits-all pricing, we take time to understand your projects, equipment, and budget to recommend the right tree spade configuration. This ensures you get the best value and performance for your specific requirements.
Getting Your Quote:
Contact us at 519-871-7958 or use our quote request form to discuss your needs. We'll provide detailed pricing information along with financing options and delivery timelines. Most customers are surprised by how affordable professional tree spade equipment can be, especially when considering the time savings and expanded capabilities it provides.
Investment Protection:
We also discuss maintenance, warranty coverage, and long-term support during your consultation to ensure your tree spade investment delivers years of reliable service.
A root ball refers to the mass of soil and roots that surrounds the base of a tree or shrub when it is dug up for transplanting. When a plant is removed from its original location, the root ball contains the plant’s roots, soil, and sometimes a portion of the surrounding earth. The goal during transplantation is to minimize disruption to the roots and preserve the integrity of the root ball, ensuring the plant’s successful adaptation to its new environment.
A tree spade is specialized equipment designed for efficient tree transplanting and large shrub relocation while preserving root systems intact. Our tree spades enable contractors, landscapers, and property owners to tackle a wide range of tree moving projects:
Landscaping & Construction Projects
Tree transplanting for residential and commercial landscape redesign
Large tree relocation to clear construction sites while preserving valuable specimens
Mature tree installation for instant landscaping impact
Site preparation that saves trees instead of removing them
Commercial & Municipal Applications
Park and golf course tree arrangement and maintenance
Municipal tree management for street and public space projects
Commercial landscaping for shopping centers, office complexes, and developments
Emergency tree rescue from storm damage or hazardous locations
Agricultural & Nursery Operations
Orchard tree transplanting for improved spacing and productivity
Nursery tree harvesting with minimal root damage
Windbreak establishment using transplanted mature trees
Farm landscaping and tree management projects
Tree Spade Equipment Features
Our tree spades feature precision blades that cleanly cut around root balls, hydraulic systems for smooth operation, and various sizes to handle different tree diameters. Whether you need a compact unit for residential work or heavy-duty equipment for commercial projects, tree spades provide efficient root ball preservation and successful transplanting results.
Investment Benefits
With proper technique, trees transplanted using quality tree spade equipment establish successfully in new locations, making this equipment valuable for landscaping contractors, tree services, and property management companies.
Short answer is yes.
If your mini-skid can lift 900lbs or more, then no problem at all.
Currently there are 2 different styles of quick attach plates available.
A Toro Dingo/Vermeer style and a Bobcat style.
Yes, the 26" Kompact Tree Spade is designed for compact tractors.
If the tractor has a lift capacity of 900lbs or more, (some tractors that have 800lbs lift capacity have been using this spade) it can be used.
What makes it even better is some adapters instead of pallet forks.