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The Dutchman 95/102” was built to improve large tree digging by offering a larger ball, more power, and greater blade strength. The key features of the Dutchman design and the benefits that go along with it are listed here:
The 95" spade is one of the lower sitting spades in the industry. It was built to keep the height and width legalities in mind. This is why we formulated the system that allows the blade cylinder to travel down the tower as the blade moves down. When the blade is fully coned, the cylinders are neatly tucked in to the towers. This system allows us to have a long stroke on a single-stage cylinder, which gives you maximum power at a constant speed.
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Dutchman blades are cold-formed and therefore are the strongest blades on the market. This means that no heat is applied when the blades are shaped. More strength in the blade will translate to fewer problems down the road as other blades have a tendency to bend and spread.
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The blade cylinders that we use are 4 1/2" bore, which can exceed driving forces of 45,000 pounds. This surpasses most of the competitors by 10,000 lbs. or more. More power allows you to dig better in harsh conditions like dry hard clay.
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The frame on the 95/102” is a circular frame. The high strength metal and larger hinges make it the most durable in the business. The large inner diameter allows the gates to open wider then any other spade. This feature enables you to encompass wide-branched trees with ease. (i.e. Large Pines or Multi-Stems). The unique design in the frame allows you to interchange blades from 95” to 102” without compensating the frame.
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The lift-mast on the 95/102" is 2 feet longer then the competition. This is important because it offers greater support for the spade when it is resting on the truck. Since the turret has more travel then the competition, it helps to maximize the vehicle’s weight distribution. (i.e. more weight gets centered near the middle of the truck.).
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The 95/102” is designed to face the tree forward, which is the ideal method of transport when dealing with total vehicle length. Transporting the spade in any other manner may accompany problems with the D.O.T. It also makes it extremely difficult to back into a jobsite to set the tree down. Most people would tie the branches to eliminate any overhang on the windshield.
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All and all, in our opinion, the Dutchman 95/102” is the finest engineered spade on the market. Through years of researching Truck Spades and knowing the competition, we realized that a better solution could be achieved. It has been digging for over a year now and has dug several hundred trees in all types of conditions. We feel our customers will be thoroughly impressed with its simplicity and durability.
Built By The People Who Use Them Most
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Dutchman's Tree Rex & Dutchman's Tree Spade are a Division of
Dutchmaster Nurseries Limited, 3735 Sideline 16, Brougham, Ont. Canada L0H 1A0