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Truck Mounted Specifications

 Specifications

Model 45

Model 55

Model 65

Model 80

Model 90

Nominal
Tree Trunk Diameter

 3”–4”

5”–6”

6”–7”

8”–10”

10”–12”

Weight of
Transplanter (App.)

5,200 lbs

10,500 lbs

11,000 lbs

14,000 lbs

15,000 lbs

Height
Closed for Transportation (App.)

11’ 2”

11’ 10”

12’ 2”

13’ 6”

13’ 6”

Width
Closed for Transportation

8”

8’ 5.75”

8’ 5.75”

8’ 5.75”

8’ 5.75”

Nominal Root Ball Width (Adjustable)

42”

52”

62”

80”

90”

Root Ball Depth (Adjustable)

38”

48”

53”

54”

60”

Root Ball Weight(Approximate)

1,500 lbs

3,600 lbs

4,300 lbs

8,500 lbs

11,800 lbs

Water Tank Capacity

100 gallons

400 gallons

400 gallons

400 gallons

400 gallons

Oil Reservoir Capacity

25 gallons

45 gallons

45 gallons

45 gallons

45 gallons

Preset Hydraulic
Pressure Relief

2500 psi

2500 psi

2500 psi

3000 psi

3000 psi

Hydraulic GPM
Rating
(gal. per min.)

12-15 GPM

20-22 GPM

20-22 GPM

20-22 GPM

20-22 GPM

Single Axle Truck Length(cab to axle)

84”

102”–126”

N/A

N/A

N/A

Tandem Axle Truck Length
(cab to trunnion)

N/A

120”

120”

156”–186”

156”–186”

Model 100 Specifications
Weight 21,000 lobs.  (Machine, Water Tank and Oil)
Height (Transport Pos.)  13’ 5” (varies with truck suspensions)
Height (Dig position) 134”
Gate opening 73”
Width (Transport Pos.) 101 ¾”
Width (Dig Position) 154”
Root Ball Depth 68”

BIG JOHN recommends a “pusher” axle with the Model 100.  A detachable “drag” axle or “tag” is also an option.

 

Loader Mounted Transplanters

Specifications

Model 42

 Model 52

Model 62

Model 80

Model 90

 Tree Trunk Diameter

3”-4”

5”-6”

6”-7”

8”-10”

10”-12”

Root Ball Width
(Adjustable)

42”

52”

62”

80”

90”

Root Ball Depth
(Adjustable)

38”

48”

53”

54”

60”

Root Ball Weight (Approx.)

1,500 lbs

3,600 lbs

4,300 lbs

8,500 lbs

11,800 lbs

Total Machine Weight

2,500 lbs

4,700 lbs

5,200 lbs

8,500 lbs

9,500 lbs

Blade Tower Height (Down)

60”

80”

84.5”

99”

104”

Gate Opening

25”

30”

40”

72”

72”

Operating Width
(Closed)

64”

89”

92”

97”

99”

Number of Spades

4

4

4

4

4

Hydraulic Gate Lock

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Adjustable Hydraulic Pads

N/A

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Adjustable Mechanical Pads

N/A

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Spade Material

AR 400

AR 400

AR 400

AR 400

AR 400

Drive System (Min. GPM)

10 – 16

20

20

20

20

Model 100 Specifications

Weight 11,500 lbs.
Gate opening 73”
Height (in dig position) 134”
Width  (in dig position) 154”
Root Ball Depth 68”

*This unit necessitates the use of the 8 section Electro-servo valve bank.

The host vehicle for this loader mounted unit will need to be able to lift a minimum of a 25,000 lb. Load.

Trailer Mounted Transplanters

Specification

Model 45T

Model 55T

Model 65T

Trailer Length

220/172”

236”

236”

Trailer Width

93”

96”

96”

Tree Trunk Diameter

3”–4”

4”–5”

6”–7”

Root Ball Width

42”

52”

62”

Root Ball Depth

38”

48”

53”

Root Ball Weight

1,500 lbs.

3,600 lbs

4,300 lbs.

Total Machine Weight

5,800 lbs

10,500 lbs.

11,000 lbs.

Transport Height

9’ 8”

11’

11’ 6”

Blade Tower Ht. (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

Hydraulic Tongue

Yes

Yes

Yes

Tongue Swivel (left)

24°

23°

23°

Tongue Swivel (right)

43°

34°

34°

Hydraulic Jack Stand

Yes

Yes

Yes

Adjust. Hydraulic Pads

N/A

Yes

Yes

Adjust. Mechanical Pads

Yes

N/A

N/A

Spade Material

AR 400

AR 400

AR 400

Axle Rating/Front (lbs.)

10,000

10,000

10,000

Axle Rating/Rear (lbs.)

N/A

10,000

10,000

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

45 gallons

55 gallons

55 gallons

Water Pump

12-Volt

12-Volt

12-Volt

Electric Start

Yes

Yes

Yes

Hydraulic Oil Reservoir

21 gallons

45 gallons

45 gallons

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