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Landscaping Projects for Skid-Steers

A skid steer is one of the most useful machines a landscaper, contractor, or acreage owner can own. With the right attachments, a skid steer goes far beyond moving dirt; it becomes a year‑round landscaping tool that saves time, labor, and wear on your crew. From spring cleanup to full landscape installs, here are some of the most common landscaping projects you can tackle with a skid steer, plus the attachments that make the work easier.

1. Grading and Leveling

Proper grading is the foundation of many landscaping projects. Whether you’re prepping for sod, seed, patios, or driveways, a skid steer makes leveling fast and consistent.

Common jobs include:

• Lawn leveling
• Finish grading around buildings
• Smoothing soil after excavation

Helpful attachments:

• General‑purpose bucket
• Grading bucket
• Box blade or land plane

A skid steer allows you to move and shape material precisely, even in tight or residential areas.

2. Moving Mulch, Soil, and Gravel

Landscaping involves a lot of material handling. Skid steers excel at moving bulk materials where hand labor would take hours or days.

Projects include:

• Spreading mulch and topsoil
• Moving gravel for paths and driveways
• Loading materials into spreaders or trucks

Helpful attachments:

• Bucket
• High‑capacity light material bucket
• Pallet forks

With pallet forks, bagged mulch, sod, and pavers become much easier to handle.

3. Post Holes and Tree Planting

Digging post holes by hand is one of the quickest ways to lose time on a job. A skid steer equipped with an auger takes the effort out of the process.

Common uses:

• Fence installation
• Deck and pergola footings
• Tree and shrub planting

Helpful attachment:

• Auger with the correct bit size

Augers produce clean, consistent holes and keep projects moving when you have multiple posts or trees to install.

4. Property Cleanup and Debris Removal

Spring and fall landscaping often start with cleanup. Skid steers are ideal for removing debris safely and efficiently.

Cleanup jobs include:

• Brush and limb removal
• Storm damage cleanup
• Old landscape material removal

Helpful attachments:

• Grapple bucket
• Root grapple
• Standard bucket

A grapple allows you to grab uneven, bulky loads that a standard bucket can’t handle securely.

5. Hardscape Prep and Paver Work

Before patios, walkways, or retaining walls go in, the ground has to be prepped correctly. Skid steers help speed up the process without sacrificing accuracy.

Skid steers are used for:

• Base material placement
• Soil removal
• Backfilling around structures

Helpful attachments:

• Bucket
• Pallet forks
• Compaction roller (optional)

Moving stone, blocks, and base material becomes much more manageable with the right setup.

6. Lawn Renovation and Soil Prep

For larger properties or renovation projects, skid steers help prepare soil quickly before seeding or sodding.

Typical applications:

• Removing old turf
• Spreading topsoil
• Preparing seedbeds

With the right attachments, one operator can do work that would otherwise require multiple machines or several workers.

Why Skid Steers Work So Well for Landscaping

Skid steers are popular in landscaping because they:

• Maneuver easily in tight spaces
• Transport quickly between tasks
• Run dozens of attachments
• Handle both rough work and finish work

Instead of owning multiple specialized machines, many landscapers rely on one skid steer and change attachments as the job changes.

Skid Steers and Attachments at Rexco Equipment

At Rexco Equipment, we help landscapers, contractors, and property owners build skid steer setups that match the work they actually do.

Rexco supports landscaping projects with:

• Bobcat® skid steers built for durability and versatility
• A wide range of attachments including buckets, forks, grapples, and augers
• New and used equipment options
• Rental machines and attachments for seasonal work
• Full parts and service support to keep downtime low

Our team helps customers choose the right machine size and attachments so they can take on more work without over‑buying equipment.

Get More Done with the Right Skid Steer Setup

From grading and cleanup to planting and hardscape prep, a skid steer can handle more landscaping projects than almost any other machine. With the right attachments and proper setup, it becomes one of the most valuable tools on any property or jobsite.

[View Skid Steers] or [Contact Us] for help choosing the right machine and attachments. We’ll help you get to work with confidence.