Big John Trailer Mounted Tree Transplanters

The greatest advantage to a trailer mounted digger is that they do not require a truck to be committed to a special purpose. This flexibility of truck use can be very important to the person who needs a tree transplanter but who is not a production digger or in the transplanting business full time. The BIG JOHN Models are clearly the leader in larger trailer mounted tree transplanters. Simply stated, they are a proven design containing all the features which make the BIG JOHN the largest road legal and best transplanter on the market today. All of these units are functionally complete. They come with with either a gasoline or diesel engine, complete hydraulic system, water tank, and pump. The following Big John Trailer Models are available - 45T, 55T, and 65T.

                                                  

 Big John Model 45T                                                                     Big John Model 65T

                                                                       

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Specifications

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SPECIFICATIONS MODEL 45T MODEL 55T MODEL 65T
Nominal Tree Trunk Diameter 3"- 4" 4"- 5" 6" - 7"
Nominal Root Ball Width (Adjustable) 42" 52" 62"
Root Ball Depth (Adjustable) 38" 48" 53"
Root Ball Weight (Approximate) 1,500 lbs 3,600 lbs. 4,700 lbs.
Weight of Transplanter (Approximate) 5,800 lbs 10,500 lbs. 11,000 lbs.
Transport Height 9'8" 11' 11'6"
Blade Tower Height (Down) 60" 80" 86"
Gate Opening 24" 30" 40"
Operating Width (Closed) 64" 89" 92"
Number of Spades 4 4 4
Hydraulic Gate Lock Yes Yes Yes
Adjustable Hydraulic Pads N/A Yes Yes
Adjustable Manual Pads Yes N/A N/A
Spade Material AR 400 AR 400 AR 400
Drive System (Minimum GPM) 10-16 20 20
Axle Rating - Front 10,000 lbs. 7,500 lbs. 7,500 lbs.
Axle Rating - Rear N/A 7,500 lbs. 7,500 lbs.
Engine Gas 18 hp

Diesel 11.5 hp

 Diesel 21 hp Diesel 21 hp
Electric Brakes Yes Yes Yes
Tire Size 12 x 16.5 12 x 16.5 12 x 16.5
Hydraulic Stabilizers Yes Yes Yes
Water Tank Capacity (Gallons) 45 55 55
Water Pump 12 Volt 12 Volt 12 Volt
Electric Start Yes Yes Yes
Hydraulic Reservoir (Gallons) 21 45 45
Trailer Width 93" 96" 96"
Trailer Length 220/172" 236" 236"