C50-4 Hydraulic Tree Spade

Overview
The C50-4 Tree Spade is the workhorse of the mid-range skid steer attachment lineup. Designed for landscapers, tree farms, and municipal crews, this 4-blade unit delivers the perfect balance of capacity, carrier compatibility, and cost-effectiveness. Whether you are relocating mature shrubs or preparing stock for retail nurseries, the C50-4 transforms your skid steer into a professional-grade Transplant Spade that gets the job done in minutes—not hours.

Engineered for Real-World Conditions
With a net weight of 700 kg and an excavation volume of 0.08 m³ per cycle, the C50-4 is rugged enough for daily use yet light enough to preserve your host machine’s lifting capacity. The four independent blades penetrate compacted soil cleanly, forming a uniform root ball that minimizes transplant shock. The opening width of 620 mm accommodates tree trunks from 60 to 100 mm in diameter, making this attachment the go-to choice for residential developments, golf course renovations, and roadside replanting projects.

Perfect Carrier Matching
This attachment is specifically calibrated for 6+ to 7+ ton skid steers and compact track loaders. It is fully compatible with Bobcat S16 and S18 models, and matches seamlessly with CS450 and CS500 series host machines (see compatibility matrix). For operators using larger frames, the C50-4 also pairs efficiently with the CS550. If you are running a smaller machine, consider our C40-3; for heavier work, step up to the C60-4 or C70-4. But for the vast majority of mid-size landscaping fleets, the C50-4 offers the sweet spot in terms of hydraulic flow requirements and structural stress.

A True Mini Skid Steer Tree Spade with Professional Features
Unlike generic buckets or homemade tree shovels, the C50-4 is a purpose-built Mini Skid Steer Tree Spade that includes:

• Reinforced blade tips for rocky or root-filled soils.

• Greaseable pivot pins for extended service intervals.

• A low-profile frame (1295 mm height) that maintains excellent visibility to the cutting edge.

• Standard quick-attach mounting for rapid changeovers between attachments.

The resulting dirt ball measures 550 mm in upper diameter, 280 mm in lower diameter, and 450 mm in height—dimensions that fit standard tree bags and wire baskets, so you can move straight from extraction to transport or replanting.

More Than Just a Digging Tool
Think of the C50-4 as a specialized Tree Shovel For Skid Steer that does far more than scoop. Its synchronized blade closure creates a clean, tapered root ball that retains critical feeder roots. This design reduces healing time for the tree and increases your first-season survival rate—a measurable advantage when you are billing by the project or guaranteeing your plantings.

Durability & Maintenance
All wear plates are constructed from high-tensile steel, and the blade geometry has been stress-tested over thousands of cycles. The 700 kg overall weight includes counterbalanced bracing to reduce torsional load on your host’s boom arms. Routine maintenance is simplified with easily accessible grease points and bolt-on cutting edges—no special tools required.

Who Is This For?

• Commercial nurseries handling 60–100 cm caliper trees.

• Landscape contractors doing batch transplanting for new developments.

• Municipal parks departments performing seasonal tree relocations.

• Equipment rental fleets needing a durable, low-downtime attachment.

Ordering & Support
Each C50-4 unit ships with a pre-assembled hydraulic hose kit (adapters for flat-face or Pioneer couplings available upon request). We provide a 12-month structural warranty and lifetime technical support. Contact our sales team for bundle pricing when ordering multiple units or combining with a compatible CS-series host.