tree spade

[Chris Gagen]

is anybody here likely to be interested in an Optimal VF 650 treespade? 3pl mounted, dug all of about 10 trees whilst in my ownership, bought from a tree nursery about 4 years ago. all works, just not got time or inclination now to market this system.

 

pics available if asked nicely:001_tongue:

[ScottF]

Pics!

 

 

 

Please?

[Chris Gagen]

apologies as i have yet again forgotten to take photos in daylight... will make a note to do in the morning...

[Chris Gagen]

right, finally remembered:001_rolleyes:

 

i would guess this machine is designed for working in rows as it is mounted on the 3pl and it slews round as well as having side shift. has not been used for approx 2 years, but did work just fine when last on the tractor.

 

hydraulic toplink included just not in pics, currently on another machine.

 

requires 1 pair of spool valves (could be used with single with free return pipe stuck in the fill point:001_tongue:)

 

also needs front weights on tractor depending on size... i had it on a international 684 with 300kg hanging off the front, still had to aim and go when driving, specially with rootball as well!

[Chris Gagen]

roll up roll up folks, i know this machine is going to be just perfect for one of you budding tree transplanters!

 

somewhere in the region of £2500 (plus VAT) is all i'm asking and that is of course negotiable!

[Chris Gagen]

roll up roll up folks, i know this machine is going to be just perfect for one of you budding tree transplanters!

 

somewhere in the region of £2500 (plus VAT) is all i'm asking and that is of course negotiable!

 

well that fell flat on it's face.

ebay it is then, when i get around to it.

[woodland]

Negotiable eh? What sort of girth tree will this lift??

[Chris Gagen]

Negotiable eh? What sort of girth tree will this lift??

 

rootball diameter 24", recommended maximum circumference at breast height 6", so only for small trees...

[woodland]

rootball diameter 24", recommended maximum circumference at breast height 6", so only for small trees...

Hmm! I have a friend that owns a nursery and is starting to lift larger trees, might suit him mind you getting it from Essex to Offaly(S Ireland) might be an issue but il ask the question

[Chris Gagen]

where there's a will there's a way!