360I-4 Tree Spade-Br38-7 Valve-30 Degree-CB/PG

2025 Dutchman 360I-4 Tree Spade Specs

Model Information

• Model: 360I-4
• Manufacturer: Dutchman Industries
• Type: 4-Blade Tree Spade
• Year: 2025
• Configuration: 30° Coned Root Ball Design
• Control Package: BR38-7 Valve Package
• Mount Style: CB/PG (Compact Loader Mount Configuration)
• Frame Style: Inside Frame, 4-Blade Design

Tree & Root Ball Capacity

• Nominal Root Ball Diameter: 36 in
• Adjustable Digging Diameter: Approximately 38" down to 24"
• Maximum Trunk Diameter: Approximately 4–5 in
• Ideal for shade trees up to approximately 3.5" caliper
• Suitable for conifer trees up to approximately 10 ft tall

Root Ball Specifications

• Root Ball Diameter Range: 38"–24"
• Lower Root Ball Diameter: Approximately 7–9 in
• Root Ball Depth: Approximately 25.5 in
• Root Ball Volume: Approximately 12.5 cu ft
• Designed to produce an optimum fill in a 36" basket

Dimensions

• Overall Length: Approximately 107.5 in
• Working Width (Closed): Approximately 67.6 in
• Working Width (Open): Approximately 74.5 in
• Working Height (Blades Up): Approximately 72 in
• Open Gate Clearance: Approximately 24.5 in
• Compact inside-frame design for maneuverability in nurseries and landscaping applications

Weight

• Machine Weight: Approximately 1,800 lb
• Root Ball Capacity: Approximately 1,100 lb
• Designed for mid-size skid steers and compact track loaders

Blade System

• Four-blade configuration
• 30-degree coned blade design
• Nearly closed root ball bottom for maximum soil retention
• Excellent penetration in sandy and tap-rooted soils
• Produces highly compact root balls for transplanting success

Frame Construction

• Heavy-duty welded steel frame
• Commercial nursery-grade construction
• Reinforced hinge and tower assembly
• Durable powder-coated finish
• Designed for repeated transplanting operations

Hydraulic System

• Hydraulic blade operation
• BR38-7 valve control package
• Smooth blade synchronization
• Hydraulic gate system
• Designed for skid steer auxiliary hydraulics

Mounting Compatibility

• CB/PG loader mount configuration
• Fits skid steer loaders and compact track loaders
• Universal quick-attach style mounting
• Suitable for nursery, landscaping, and tree-moving contractors

Ideal Applications

• Tree transplanting
• Nursery operations
• Landscape contractors
• Municipal tree planting
• Commercial tree farms
• Golf course and park maintenance
• Large-scale landscape installations

Key Features

• 36" root ball capacity
• 4-blade design
• 30° coned spade configuration
• Excellent soil retention
• Approx. 1,800 lb machine weight
• Digs from 38" to 24" diameter
• Compact inside-frame design
• Hydraulic operation
• BR38-7 valve package
• Compatible with skid steer loaders and compact track loaders

Quick Takeaway

The Dutchman 360I-4 is a professional-grade 36-inch, 4-blade tree spade designed for nurseries, landscapers, and tree-moving contractors. Its 30-degree coned blade design creates a compact root ball with excellent soil retention, making it especially effective for transplanting trees in sandy soils and tap-rooted applications. With a digging range of 24"–38", approximately 1,800 lb operating weight, and hydraulic BR38-7 valve controls, it offers reliable performance for skid steer and compact track loader operators.