1987 Big John 65ALJ Tree Spade

Mounted on 1986 Chevrolet Tiltmaster 70

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1987 Big John 65ALJ Tree Spade

Mounted on 1986 Chevrolet Tiltmaster 70

Tree Spade:

• Will move a 6-7" Tree (Trunk Diameter)
• Transplanter weighs 10,000 lbs.
• Root Ball weighs approx. 4750 lbs.
• 250 Gallon pressurized water system
• 35 Gallon Hydraulic system 22 gpm @ 2500 psi
• Spade Transport width 8' 5-3/4"

Truck:

• Cab-Over-Engine Ideal for tree moving (visibility and maneuverability)
• Runs and Drives Great
• New Hydraulic Pump and Fluid ($1200)
• New Rear Tires

We bought this spade and truck as a second 65" unit to complete a large job that was under a time constraint, intending to sell it after the job was completed.  We liked the unit so well that we decided to keep it as a spare.  Since then it has moved just a few trees here and there when our other truck was down for service.  We decided to sell it because it is just sitting around collecting dust, when it should be out making money for someone.  The truck runs and drives well, but the passenger door doesn't seal tightly and the rear fenders are quite rusty.  With new fenders and a paint job this could be a good looking truck.  The tree spade works well and seems to have been well maintained except for that a few of the more minor zerk fittings won't take grease.  

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Number of Axles: Single
Class: Class 7 (26,001-33,000 lbs.)
Engine Make: Isuzu
Make: Chevrolet
Model: Tiltmaster 70
Fuel Type: Diesel
Year: 1986
Transmission Type: Manual
Mileage: 66300
Transmission Speeds: 5+2 Speed
Title: Clear
Suspension Type: Spring Vehicle Identification
Number (VIN): J8BM7A1S5G3200245
Tire Size: 20