There’s never enough time to complete summer landscaping projects. Between work, family, and vacations the summer just flies by, and you never make as much progress as you’d like! Well, few realize how a skid steer loader can help quickly complete these massive projects. Let’s look at some of the ways you can use a loader for summer landscaping.
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Home Improvement
Around 6-8 feet tall, skid steer loaders can easily fit between houses or gates to access inside or outside of your home. Thus, skid steer loaders can aid in home improvement. Imagine how efficient remodeling would be using the shears attachment to tear up wood flooring, a shed, or a tree house.
Loaders are great for home projects thanks to their size and capabilities.
Gardening
Fresh, green produce is a common theme for today’s culture, and in turn summer gardening. But turning soil and individual planting is backbreaking labor. With the skid steer loader, make summer landscaping a breeze using the backhoe attachment to till. Dig planting rows for your personal garden in a day instead of a week and enjoy the fruits of your labor. Or vegetables if you prefer!
Water Oasis
On average, summer landscaping for a pool can range between $400-$1000 with a dirt disposal fee of up to $13,000. Those prices won’t help you beat the heat! Save your funds with the skid steer loader, as its bucket attachment allows you to excavate your pool or pond in half the time.
Loaders can be useful when adding a pool to your home or making repairs to your current pool.
Sediment
Moving construction debris, gravel, or stone blocks can be hazardous during summer landscaping. At the end of the day, though, those materials must be removed. Skid steer loaders make such responsibilities safer since the bucket or raking attachment can pick up heavier, jagged materials in bulk.
Play Area
Perhaps you want a space to entertain your kids this summer. Children require safe spaces to play in a backyard but moving those materials safely becomes tricky. Transform your yard with a skid steer loader by transporting sand to a sandbox and rubber mulch underneath a swing set. This way, loaders can make fun for the whole family!
Loaders are great for moving mulch or sand to play areas. They can also be used to make room for the play area by clearing away debris.
Lawncare
Did you know you can mow with a skid steer loader? Anything from grass to bushes or small trees can be cut in summer landscaping using the rotary brush cutter attachment. Moreover, the cutter can also serve as a woodchipper, making the loader a seamless multi-tool to grind stumps for compost.
Clean Up
Summer landscaping often requires getting down and dirty. However, it is hard to work with materials like compost, animal manure, or gravel up close. Thankfully, skid steer loaders eliminate the problem of close contact. Be it the bucket, rake, or fork attachment, large piles can be lifted and distributed to ensure a clean finish.
Finish Your Summer Projects with Ease
While noting these tips during your summer landscaping, keep in mind the importance of your loader’s maintenance for continued efficiency and activity. To inquire about replacement parts, contact us at Loader Parts Source today to help find what you need.
