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Model 45D Truck Mount
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Specifications Model 45 Model 55 Model 65 Model 80 Model 90 Model 100
Nominal Tree Trunk Diameter 3" - 4" 5" - 6" 6" - 7" 8" - 10" 10" - 12" 14” 
Weight of Transplanter (App.) 5,200 lbs. 10,500 lbs. 11,000 lbs. 14,000 lbs. 15,000 lbs. 21,000 lbs
Height Closed for Transport (App.) 11' 2" 11' 10" 12' 2" 13' 6" 13' 6" 13' 6"
Width Closed for Transport 8' 8' 5.75" 8' 5.75" 8' 5.75" 8' 5.75"  8’ 5.75
Nominal Root Ball Width (Adjustable) 42" 52" 62" 80" 90"  100”
Root Ball Depth (Adjustable) 38" 48" 53" 54" 60" 68"
Root Ball Weight (App.) 1,500 lbs. 3,600 lbs. 4,300 lbs. 8,500 lbs. 11,800 lbs. 15,000 lbs 
Water Tank Capacity 100 gallons 400 gallons 400 gallons 400 gallons 400 gallons 400 gallons
Oil Reservoir Capacity 25 gallons 45 gallons 45 gallons 45 gallons 45 gallons 45 gallons
Preset Hydraulic Pressure Relief 2500 psi 2500 psi 2500 psi 3000 psi 3000 psi  3500 psi
Hydraulic GPM Rating (GPM) 12-15 GPM 20-22 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 N/A
Tandem Axle Truck Length (Cab to Trunion) N/A 120" 120" 156" - 186" 156" - 186" 186 - 200"
Minimum HP* 250 275 300 325 350 400

* Depends on torque rating of transmission

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Recommended Suspension Packages: Hendrickson Walking Beam, Mack Camelback, Volvo,T-Ride, Chalmers Suspension

Hint:  you are looking for good up and down suspension travel for uneven terrain tire contact 

Horsepower:  generally speaking, a minimum of 300 hp is adequate

Hint:  350 hp is needed if pulling Pod Trailer

Transmission: for most loaded applications a transmission with deep low gear reduction is best

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