Tree moving

Practicality Brown's Tree Spade Machines are capable of transplanting trees up to 100cm in girth.

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Practicality Brown can offer three sizes of Tree Spade according to tree size. These are available on a price per tree or day work rates:

  • 1.1m Tree Spade mounted on a compact loader for trees up to 100mm diameter/30cm girth
  • 1.6m truck mounted Tree Spade for trees up to 160mm diameter/50cm girth
  • 3.1m truck mounted Tree Spade for trees up to 310mm diameter/100cm girth (based in Germany)

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Slightly larger trees can be moved according to species and soil types, providing adequate crown reduction is implemented.

Please note that some machines can be supplied with 'flotation tyres' for work on sensitive ground.

Other tree moving services

In addition to moving trees, our other services include:

  • guying
  • feeding
  • anti-desiccant application
  • pruning
  • rootballing
  • installation of irrigation pipes
  • preparation of trees for future moving
  • preparation of a comprehensive aftercare package
  • contract growing/storage of trees at our nursery

Transplanting larger trees

Trees too large or inaccessible to a Tree Spade Machine can be moved using the traditional 'frame and crane' method according to size, position and soil type. This involves digging around the tree and fitting a special frame which is then lifted by mobile crane either to a nearby position or onto a lorry to transport the tree to its new position where it is then lifted off and replanted by crane.

Please complete the Online Enquiry Form or contact us to discuss your requirements. We can often give an indicative price over the telephone after which we will inspect the site and offer a firm price.