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Baumalight Tree Spade Dual Hinged 4 Blade | Model ST440 | Root Ball Diameters 40" | Horsepower 70 To 80 HP | Hydraulic Flow 5 To 20 GPM | For Tractors & Skid Steers
Description
The Baumalight ST440 Tree Spade is a heavy-duty, professional-grade tree transplanting attachment engineered for contractors, landscapers, municipalities, and landowners looking to move mature trees with precision and minimal stress to the root system. Designed to mount easily on tractors, skid steers, wheel loaders, telehandlers, and backhoes, this versatile tree spade handles the toughest transplant jobs while protecting tree health.
With its dual-hinged frame arms and 4-blade semi-truncated design, the ST440 delivers clean root ball extractions up to 40 inches in diameter and 30 inches deep. Whether you're relocating evergreens up to 4 inches or hardwoods up to 3 inches in trunk diameter, this spade is your go-to solution.
The ST440 works with hydraulic flows between 5 To 20 GPM and is compatible with equipment in the 70 To 80 horsepower range, offering a smooth, powerful digging experience. Its 1/4" AR400 steel blades harden with use, ensuring long-term durability and superior soil penetration even in dense or clay-heavy terrain.
Take control your way: choose from manual, electric, wireless, or auxiliary hydraulic control options to match your workflow. This is more than a tool it's your partner in reshaping landscapes.
Key Features
- Dual-Hinged Frame Arms: Protects lower tree branches and allows precise spade positioning.
- 40" Root Ball Capacity: Ideal for transplanting evergreens (up to 4") and hardwoods (up to 3").
- Fits Multiple Machines: Compatible with tractors, skid steers, telehandlers, loaders, and backhoes.
- 4 Hardened Steel Blades: 1/4" AR400 alloy blades self-harden with use for increased durability.
- Multiple Control Options: Manual, electric (20' wire), wireless remote, and AUX hydraulic.
- 30" Root Ball Depth: Deep spade design ensures better survival rate during transplant.
- Hydraulic Flow Range 5 To 20 GPM: Operates efficiently across a wide range of machine types.
- 70 To 80 HP Compatibility: Matches standard compact and utility tractors and mid-size skid steers.
- Semi-Truncated Blade Design: Optimized for dense soils and better soil compaction.
- Universal Skid Steer Mount: Easy attachment and detachment for quick job site transitions.
- Greaseable Zinc-Coated Pins: Reduce wear and extend service life.
- JIC Hydraulic Fittings: Provide secure, leak-resistant hose connections.
- Powder-Coated Finish: Protects against corrosion, dents, and harsh jobsite wear.
- Locally Serviceable Components: Uses standard parts available from local suppliers.
- Instructional Video Support: Access to Baumalight’s right-to-repair resources and service guides.
Detailed Specifications
Feature | Specification |
---|---|
Model | ST440 |
Root Ball Diameter | 40 inches |
Root Ball Depth | 30 inches |
Number of Blades | 4 (Semi-Truncated Design) |
Blade Material | 1/4" AR400 Hardened Steel |
Compatible Tree Sizes | Evergreen: up to 4" diameterHardwood: up to 3" diameter |
Hydraulic Flow Requirement | 5–20 GPM |
Horsepower Range | 70–80 HP (for Tractors) |
Hydraulic Pressure Range | 2900–4000 PSI |
Weight (Spade Only) | 1,934 lbs |
Weight with Root Ball | 3,134 lbs |
Machine Compatibility | Tractors, Skid Steers (Tracked/Wheeled), Loaders, Backhoes, Telehandlers |
Control Options | Manual, Electric (20’), Wireless, AUX Hydraulic (5-pin required) |
Minimum Equipment Weight | 6,000–7,800 lbs (varies by machine type) |
Mount Type | Universal Skid Steer Quick Attach |
Blade Truncation | Semi-Truncated for better soil retention |
Tree Spade Control Options
Feature | Electric Controls | Aux Connection | Wireless Controls | Manual Controls |
---|---|---|---|---|
Control Type | Wired Electric | Hydraulic Aux | Wireless Remote | Manual |
Wire Length | 20 ft | Requires Harness | 20 ft | No Wire Required |
Live Pin Requirement | N/A | N/A | 1 Pin | 7 Pin |
Tree Size (Evergreen) | Up-to 4" | Up-to 4" | Up-to 4" | Up-to 4" |
Tree Size (Hardwood) | Up-to 3" | Up-to 3" | Up-to 3" | Up-to 3" |
Minimum Equipment Weight | 6,000-7,800 lbs (varies by equipment type) | 6,000-7,800 lbs (varies by equipment type) | 6,000-7,800 lbs (varies by equipment type) | 6,000-7,800 lbs (varies by equipment type) |
Comparison Chart
Feature | ST324 | ST330 |
---|---|---|
Tree Size (Evergreen) | 3" | 3" |
Tree Size (Hardwood) | 1.5" | 2.5" |
Root Ball Diameter (inches) | 24" | 30" |
Root Ball Depth | 23" | 29" |
Opening (Width) | 20" | 23" |
Number of Blades | 3 | 3 |
Hydraulic Flow (GPM) | 5-20 | 5-20 |
Weight | 1100 | 1356 |
Weight with Root Ball (lbs) | 1400 | 1865 |
Feature | SS330 | ST440 |
---|---|---|
Tree Size (Evergreen) | 3" | 4" |
Tree Size (Hardwood) | 2.5" | 3" |
Root Ball Diameter (inches) | 30" | 40" |
Root Ball Depth | 29" | 30" |
Opening (Width) | 60" | 52" |
Number of Blades | 3 | 4 |
Hydraulic Flow (GPM) | 5-20 | 5-20 |
Weight | 1550 | 1934 |
Weight with Root Ball (lbs) | 2050 | 3134 |
Feature | ST650 |
---|---|
Tree Size (Evergreen) | 5" |
Tree Size (Hardwood) | 4" |
Root Ball Diameter (inches) | 50" |
Root Ball Depth | 43" |
Opening (Width) | 47" |
Number of Blades | 6 |
Hydraulic Flow (GPM) | 5-20 |
Weight | 3288 |
Weight with Root Ball (lbs) | 5785 |
Manual & Documents
The Product Manual
General Warranty Info:
- Ripping It Outdoors works closely with our manufacturers to supply and support your products warranty needs as best as possible!
- The majority of products come with a manufacturer represented warranty against manufacturing defects for at least a 12 month period after the date of sale.
- Expendable components and "wear parts" including but not limited to blades, knives, teeth, oil, chain sprockets, skid shoes, knife mounting discs, and similar components are usually excluded from manufacturer warranties.
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