The primary feature of the 35 series spading machines are their simplicity and solid construction. The shape of the spade has been modified compared to those in the 32 series, the spade blades are welded onto a curved spade arm. On each are curved to the left and two are curved to the right. This produces a flat profile and increases speed. Due to the strengthened construction of the spade axle, the shear bolt in the pinion is no longer required. Instead the shear bolt in the PTO shaft gives sufficient protection against overloading. The narrower models are ideally suited for use in greenhouses, nurseries, vineyards and for small fruits and vegetable growers, while the wider models are used primarily for field vegtable cultivation and general agriculture. An Imants spading machine can incorporate large amounts of organic material, such as crop residue, straw, compost or green manure. With regular use, both the aerobic quality of the soil and drainage is greatly improved, while fields may be prepared for planting in just one pass with use of the spader with power harrow.

The spading machines can be fitted with normal spade arms or spade knives. The advantage of the spading knife is that the machine no longer clogs up on sticky soils or unmoved cover crops. A seed drill or bed -shaping device can also be attached on most models using an extra 3-point linkage, thus allowing the soil to be tilled and sown in a single pass.