It looks like an oversized shovel, but at 99 lbs. and mounted on skid loader forks, the Quick Spade is a powerful, inexpensive digging tool.

"It's quick and easy to use and very affordable," says Bruce Wahlstrom, who designed and manufactures the patent-pending Quick Spade with his partner, Chad Paumen. They introduced it last September, and anticipate that prices will remain minimal.

Made of solid steel with military strength welding, the Quick Spade slips on standard skidloader forks and is secured with a chain and binder. (The more expensive model fits on forks or a bucket.)

Made heavy duty for industrial use, the spade does everything from digging trenches and holes, digging out stumps and brush, planting trees and moving heavy boulders.

Instead of using a bucket to make a hole that's too big, the 20 by 18-in. spade is perfect to dig trenches or dig out rocks.

Dealer inquiries welcome.