The first Holt tree spade was designed and built by Jack Holt in 1957. At this time Jack was digging and moving trees by hand with 3 helpers. After many calluses and tired backs, Jack got the idea to build a frame work out of flat bar, to keep the root ball in one shape and size. This was the first Holt tree spade.
We build loader and Truck mounted treespades for rootballs from 50" up to 104" root ball. Some truck mounts have been equipped with a side shift and in out sliders for perfect centering. Trailer tree spade mounts up to 120", with or with out steering axles, articulated frames and in/out slider frames. All tree spades are built to fit the customer and their needs.