Dutchman’s “Light Weight Spades” are the perfect solution to tight row spacing and helps to complement the hand-dug plant segment. Built with the same longevity that you have come to know and trust with Dutchman, these spades are built at a specific weight that allows to be used on smaller mini skid steers and mini excavators. Spade sizes range from 20-inch to 28-inch but can be customized to your specific size and angle.
Dutchman's 20-inch LW Spades are great for digging small, 3-4 foot coniferous trees in narrow areas as well as moving small shade trees less than 2-inches. It is also ideal for smaller loaders with limited lift capacity. The spade digs from 20 inches to 18 inches. Weight of the outside frame is approximately 1100 lbs.
Dutchman's 24-inch LW spades are great for digging small, 4-5 foot coniferous trees in narrow areas as well as moving small, 2.5-inch shade trees. It is also ideal for smaller loaders with limited lift capacity. The spade digs from 26 inches to 20 inches. Weight of the inside frame is approximately 1000 lbs and weight of the outside frame is approximately 1100 lbs.
Dutchman's 28-inch LW spades are great for spacing out small, 4-6 foot coniferous trees as well as moving small, shade trees up to 3-inch. It is ideal for smaller loaders with limited lift capacity. Unit digs from 30 inches to 24 inches. Weight of the inside frame is approximately 1000 lbs and weight of the outside frame is approximately 1300 lbs