Bobcat Tree Spade Attachment for Skid Steers🔵 Mid
✓ No hydraulics required
✓ Fits most skid steers, including small-frame
View on bobcat.com →
Overview
Bobcat's tree spade cuts a cone-shaped root ball around trees and shrubs for transplanting. Multiple blade sizes handle trees up to 4 inches trunk diameter. Much faster than manual balled-and-burlapped transplanting — one operator can move dozens of trees per day. Used by nurseries, golf courses, and municipalities across Canada. Available through authorized Bobcat dealers.
Canada Availability
Available through authorized Bobcat dealers across Canada.
Key Facts
- Type: tree spade with multiple cone blades
- Application: tree and shrub transplanting
- Capacity: trees up to approx. 4-inch trunk diameter
- Drive: hydraulic
- Mount: Bobcat Bob-Tach
- Typical weight: 280–360 lbs (varies by manufacturer)
- Hydraulic flow: no auxiliary hydraulics required — standard SSQA mechanical mount
✅ Specs sourced from bobcat.com · Last verified: March 2026
Is This Right For You?
✅ Buy if…
- You need one versatile bucket for gravel, soil, concrete chunks, and general debris
- Your machine is mid-frame (S450–S650 class) or CTL
⛔ Skip if…
- You work primarily in rock, frozen ground, or heavy demolition — a rock bucket handles that better
- You need clamshell/4-in-1 functionality
🔍 Also consider…
- Rock bucket if your primary work is shot rock or frozen ground
- 4-in-1 (multipurpose) bucket if you also need occasional grading or clamshell action
🔧 Machine Compatibility
Designed for Bobcat machines but mounts to any skid steer or CTL with a universal SSQA quick-attach plate.
About Bobcat in Canada
Bobcat is one of the most recognized skid steer brands in Canada, with a dealer presence in every province. Their OEM attachments are engineered specifically for Bobcat machines but use universal SSQA mounts for cross-brand compatibility.
Care & Maintenance
- Grease the bucket pin and hinge points every 20 hours of use — dry pins wear oval and cause slop in the carrier, which transfers shock to the coupler
- Inspect the cutting edge for wear after work in rock, frozen ground, or hard fill — replace or flip bolt-on edges when worn to 50% of original thickness
- Check coupler latch engagement before every use — a partially latched bucket can release under load
- Clean debris from behind the cutting edge to prevent buildup that warps the edge over time; dried material also traps moisture against bare steel
- Inspect sidewall and base plate welds for cracking after heavy rock or demolition work — cracks spread rapidly if caught late
How to Connect
- Position bucket face-down on ground
- Drive forward into Bob-Tach receiver arms
- Pull both lock handles to engage
- Verify orange indicators show LOCKED
- Test lift 6 inches — do not drive until confirmed locked
⚠ Safety NoteBob-Tach / Bob-Lock verification is critical — look for orange indicator pins fully engaged
Ready to Buy in Canada?
Pricing varies by region and dealer stock levels change seasonally. For current availability and a real quote, contact a local dealer.
Find a Dealer Near You →
Complete the job — you might also need:
✅ Last checked: March 2026
Source: skidsteerattachments.ca/catalog/buckets/bobcat-tree-spade/
