This Giant Spade Could Remove A Whole Tree
When there are existing trees on a development site, moving the tree is often considered as a method of tree preservation. Often the tree is growing in an “inconvenient” location for the project and tree preservation is either desirable, politically expedient, or required by local ordinance. While trees can be moved, there are some realities to consider.
When preparing a certain land for construction, removing trees are part of the process and it can be pretty difficult, especially if there are a lot. The process of cutting down a tree and removing its stump can take hours to complete when done manually. This process also damages the environment since the trees are cut down.
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For most mature trees, you will need space to dig two big holes: one to dig the tree out, and one in the new tree location. How big? Measure the trunk diameter about 12 inches (305mm) from the ground. If the diameter is 8 inches (203mm) or more, the width of the rootball must be 10 to 12 inches (254mm – 305mm) per inch of trunk diameter. For example, a tree that is 12 inches (305mm) in diameter at the base requires a hole that is at least 10 to 12 feet (3 to 3.6m) wide to preserve roots, plus a little more room to maneuver the tree out and in.
The hole does not have to be particularly deep; most tree roots grow in the top two to three feet (0.6 to 0.9m) of the soil. In general, a depth of 30 to 36 inches (762 to 914mm) for mature trees is sufficient, but this will vary depending on soil type, tree age, and species.
However, there’s a machine that can solve these problems. Dutchman Industries has the Truck Spade which can uproot a tree as a whole so that it can be transferred to a new location and be replanted.
Giant SpadeSource: Dutchman Treespade)
The machine is a 100-inch tree spade that consists of four large blades and is attached to the end of a truck.
The operator fixes the blades around the base of the tree it is going to uproot, and he then operates a hydraulic system which presses the blades into the ground and lifts the tree up. The tree will then be transported to its replanting location.
This method does not only make the process faster and easier, it also saves trees that would have been cut down.
