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LOU from WI

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Looking at Northern tool catalog, came across what I believe would do the work we need done.Moving fruit trees, Bushes, digging a trench for electricity, footings ,for new building etc. We can manufacture this item (I believe a little cheaper) if the price of steel is still with in reason.Their price ,with out shipping is $449.00. We haven't priced out flat plate yet.Thinking that if the steel (new) is way to high, just might run over to the scrap yard to see what they have available. Want to put this unit on the O.C.46 dozer. Have you guys ever made ,or used one. Would appreciate an HONEST REPLY.
Regards LOU & VICTOR,
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I saw one work, and it did a good job removing stumps up to 6" or 8". I don't think it would work as well on a tree or shrub to be transplanted.
 
$449 is cheap. By the time you buy the plate, cut it to size, fit, weld and paint it, you'll be over $449. It looks like the edges are used like a saw to go back and forth on tough roots. If that's the case it would be better to mount it on your Bobcat.
 
Hay Lou'
I bet you can find a peice of scrap thick wall pipe 16 to 24" diamiter, and form that grubber with your smith wrench and weld apropriate brackets to the back of it. The pipe would make it fast and easy. You could set back and tell Victor where to cut. LOL
 
Root ripper. What you suggest does make sense buttttttttt there is issues of cost pluss freight plus Wis tax. The new one would be more then the cost of USED plate which is off set by the aluminum we have on hand to get rid of.We have lots of welding rod, band saw,cutting torch & grinders.Plus the enjoyment of another accomplishment. The O.C.has a lot more pushing power then the Bobcat.Thanks for the reply though. Still a good suggestion.Regards LOU.
 
JIM. Appreciate the input. Gonna build one as soon as we can get to the scrap yard to see what they have on hand and weigh out our winters accumulation of soda cans and scrap aluminum. Thanks again Regards LOU.
 
MassyH
Thank you for the reply. Looks like it's gonna be another home project. So far, I think the cost will be much less, or at least I hope so. Regards, LOU.
 
Adirondack case guy: The pipe idea sounds like a new avenue to pursue. Gotta see what the scrap dealer has on hand So VICTOR WONT HAVE TO DO THE WORK WHILE LISTENING TO ME SAY More off here Son, weld it here son, keep the line straight son,Put on your grinders gogglges son, Get your gloves on son, PUT THE GUN DOWN SON.Getting me leery of suggestions while chair sitting lol . Regards, LOU.
 
Lou, you might want to search around, I see these come up at auctions, in the 300-400 dollar range. Did a quick google search, there are several designs, here's one:
Tree Spade
 
Lou,
Price appears good. One guy not too far from here uses one for digging small trees to sell. It does tend to tear the roots when pulling the tree out vs. a clean cut. If moving smaller trees this probably wouldn't matter too much.

Remember a good rule of thumb, you need 1 foot of spade per inch of tree, measured 4 feet off the ground. With what you're looking at you'd probably want to stay around 1 - 1 1/2 diameter.

If you are moving trees, treat it just like a shovel. Hit the tree at 3 or 4 different angles to form a circle, on the last plunge it will pop right out. This minimizes tearing the roots. Go deep on deciduous because of the taproot, go wide on conifers. Almost forgot, dig the new hole first.

Good luck
Rick
 
Thanks Rick Kr,
Mostly it will be used for a few fruit trees,a couple of lilacs,and footings for the shed,and a couple of trenches for now.
Appreciate the info on tree digging.Plus I will try to remember to dig the new hole first,LOL.
Regards,LOU
 
The OC 46 will need a heavier built digger and be much harder to use digging tree's than a bobcat. With a bobcat you can see exactly what you're doing. With the OC 46 you'll be doing a lot of guesssing and riding the clutch. In hard ground you'll need to dig and drive and maybe back up at the same time. Add to that that you'll need to go at a tree from at least 2 sides and maybe up to 4. All that maneuvering in a manual shift crawler would be a real pain. You'd probably dig out 4 tree's with the bobcat in the time it took to dig 1 with the crawler.
 
Root ripper. Thanks Again. The reason for the O.C.46 usage is due to the age of the bobcat. 722 model. Son just repaired the R F axle assembly that came apart. All new parts. Would hate to have a repeat performance of that again . The O.C. is in top notch condition,so the possibilities of damage to it is extreemly minimal.Your reasoning is correct about viewing the digging process,but will consider using the Bobcat. Thanks for your reply. Makes sense and lots for us to think on. Regards LOU.
 
Thanks Guys for all the helpful information.after consideration we found that they make a Model#1101 Quick Spade that will do what we needed done. Price is with in the budget, $249,99 plus Mn. Tax. we will drive over to Mn and pick it up. saves $60,00 freight cost. We can eat lunch and still come out ahead on money. lol. Again THANK ALL OF YOU>
Warmest regards LOU & VICTOR.
 
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