We took our Kubota Kx057 compact excavator over to our new property in Plainfield to quickly change the landscape around for additional room by clearing brush and moving some old stones out of the way. There was not a lot of room where we were working so we needed something compact and quick to get the work done efficiently.
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The array of attachments available for skid steers and track loaders make them good tools for landscapers. The benefits for the landscaper make it easy to see why they are so prevalent in the landscape business. There’s a wide attachment selection, and a broad range of tasks can be performed easily just by changing between attachments. They are also compact enough to operate in smaller spaces, and they move from jobsite to jobsite fairly quickly.
If you google “when was the skid steer invented?†various sources will tell you that the first skid steer prototype was an odd-looking three-wheeled loader. If you dig deeper, you will learn that the first skid steer was invented in 1957 by brothers Louis and Cyril Keller in Rothsay, Minn. The brothers were the owners of Keller Mfg., a small fabricating and general repair business. Their main business was a single-stage snowblower, but in 1956 a local turkey farmer approached the brothers to build a machine to clean out turkey barns. Tractors of the day were not maneuverable enough and were too heavy for the second story. By 1957, the first skid steer was being tested and it exceeded expectations.
Today, skid steers and their track loader counterparts still have a place on the farm but have moved into the city too. You are just as likely to see skid steers and track loaders in construction, material handling or landscaping applications. Attachments have grown beyond buckets too. Farmers will use bale grabbers to move and stack hay or manure grapples for clearing stalls in a barn. Construction-minded users know the power that can be unleashed in a hammer for breaking concrete. Once crushed, the concrete and debris can be moved with a scrap grapple bucket. Heavy-duty brush cutters can tackle trees to aid in land clearing for utilities or reclamation projects. Trenching, snow removal and site leveling are a few more of the many tasks that skid steer and track loader attachments will help you get done.

The array of attachments available for skid steers and track loaders make them good tools for landscapers. The benefits for the landscaper make it easy to see why they are so prevalent in the landscape business. There’s a wide attachment selection, and a broad range of tasks can be performed easily just by changing between attachments. They are also compact enough to operate in smaller spaces, and they move from jobsite to jobsite fairly quickly. Tools in a landscaper’s arsenal can range from seeders and trenchers to powered rakes and tillers, all from one power unit. Skid steers can even use smart attachments for precision site leveling on sports fields or in areas where a precise grade is a must. Let’s take a closer look at some of these landscape attachments.
Trenchers
Skid steer- or track loader-mounted trenchers have uses across various industries. From installing buried fiber-optic cables for a new development to installing an irrigation system at a sports complex, trenchers efficiently slice a narrow trench in the soil, leaving the spoil next to the trench for efficient backfill. Trenchers use a variety of chains depending on the soil type — rock, sand, clay or loam — and it is important to match the chain to the digging conditions. Widths can vary too, depending on the application, from a modest width of 4 to 12 in.
Landscapers should look for a quality trencher because it will take some abuse. With a stinger buried 5 ft in the ground, there are many unseen obstacles that are likely to be encountered. Features like sealed bearings, reversible motor, hardened chain teeth and even a depth indicator are features of a quality machine. The bearings on the chain drive system spend a lot of time in hostile environments. Sealed bearings protect against dirt that will limit their lifespan. A reversible drive motor can help the user get out of a tight spot in rock or compacted soil. Hardened teeth extend the chain life to keep landscapers in the field, being productive with billable work.
Tillers
Garden tillers have been around since the 1930s. The skid steer/track loader tiller expands on the concept. Skid tillers are usually as wide as or slightly wider than the unit. Some can be manually or hydraulically offset to work closer to buildings or fences. With forward or reverse tines on one machine, the operator can go both directions while preparing the seedbed, which increases efficiency and speeds seedbed preparation. By using the curl feature on the skid steer, operators can control depth, a task that is made easier if the tiller has a depth indicator. Some brands of tiller also feature ripper shanks to rip through hard, sun-baked or compacted soils. A tiller is a must for any landscaper.
Powered Rakes
No landscape contractor should be without a powered rake. This multi-functional seedbed and soil surface preparation tool is capable of eliminating compaction and then grading, leveling, shaping and pulverizing various types of soil surfaces to create a near perfect seedbed. If rocks are a problem, a skid-mounted powered rake is also ideal for raking or windrowing rocks and construction site debris. Powered rakes need to be wider than the skid steer so that when angled, they cover the tracks. The roller typically features carbide-tipped studs for long wear life. A powered rake can be angled for wind-rowing or more aggressive pulverizing and most feature gauge wheels. Quality units are bi-directional and have variable speed.
Seeders
After employing a tiller and powered rake to prep the seedbed, landscapers need a quality seeding tool to finish the job. Fortunately, the long list of available skid steer/track loader attachments for landscaping includes a seeder. Most quality models come with large capacity seed boxes with an agitator to keep the seed from bridging and the ability to travel both forward and backward. A skid seeder needs to accurately broadcast the proper amount of seed and then gently press the seed into the soil. For accuracy, most seeders utilize a ground drive system that keeps the whole process running smoothly.
Smart Box Blades
Smart box blades utilize laser technology and allow landscape contractors the option of rough or precision grading with one tool. In their base configuration, these blades allow for basic grading work to be done in applications requiring a simple rough grade, such as landscaping and initial surface prep. Precision grading can be accomplished with the addition of a 2D or 3D laser system to accurately control site preparation. Flat work, like athletic fields or foundations, are completed efficiently and accurately with in-cab controls. The controls utilize a laser or lasers and receivers that communicate to a manifold that automatically lifts and tilts the blade for a precise finish. Smart tools are not for every landscaper, but the technology behind them is becoming more affordable. Quality 2D or 3D systems are available from a number of suppliers. Features of a quality blade will include the ability to grade forward and backward with a hinged cutting edge for accuracy, a floating front axle to help keep the blade level and, of course, the ability to accept a third party 2D or 3D attachment control system.
Skid steer and track loader attachments for the landscape industry are too numerous to mention all in full detail. Other, more common attachments include buckets of all shapes and sizes, blades for snow removal or dirt work, augers for building a fence or planting a tree, graders and land planes for leveling sites and refurbishing driveways, rippers to break up and loosen tightly packed soil and grapples in as many varieties as a landscaper can imagine. In fact, when one stands back and assesses the attachment landscape, there is almost a tool for every landscaping need. If there’s not, one will be introduced soon. If we can help you with any of your compact track loader or skid steer attachments, reach out to either of our locations and we'll be happy to talk through the work you want to accomplish and the best attachment options to meet your needs.
To learn more about or Paladin construction attachments, click here.To learn more about Kubota's compact track loaders, click here.To learn more about Kubota's skid steers, click here.Townline Equipment is the leading Kubota dealer with locations in Plainfield, New Hampshire, and Pittsford, Vermont. We sell and service a large variety of equipment including Kubota tractors, Kubota utility vehicles, Kubota zero turn mowers and Kubota construction equipment. If we can be of service, contact us today in Plainfield, New Hampshire at 603-675-6347, or Pittsford, Vermont at 802-483-6464. You can also email us at info@townlineequipment.  The videos and articles on our blog are meant to be a general guide only, so please always consult your owner’s manual for additional detailed product information and related safety precautions. For more information, please visit www./disclaimer .
In this video, we show aerial footage of a Kubota KX080-4 excavator and Kubota SVL75 compact track loader carving out a dirt road from a hillside. The KX080 is Kubota's largest compact excavator weighing in at almost 20,000 pounds and having an overall reach of 23 feet. The KX080 is great for job sites that require a powerful machine, but need the flexibility of a minimum tail swing under carriage.
The Kubota kX080 can be configured with steel or rubber tracks and with a number of additional options including dual auxiliary hydraulics for running different implements. The Kubota SVL75 compact track loader also offers tremendous power while preserving a tight footprint for maximum job site space flexibility. The SVL75 in this video is a 75 horsepower, 10,000 pound machine and is the second largest compact track loader that Kubota makes. For bigger construction jobs, Kubota offers the SVL95 compact track loader and for smaller jobs like nursery and landscape work, the SVL65 is a good option.
Townline Equipment is the leading Kubota dealer with locations in Plainfield, New Hampshire, and Pittsford, Vermont. We sell and service a large variety of equipment including Kubota tractors, Kubota utility vehicles, Kubota zero turn mowers and Kubota construction equipment. If we can be of service, contact us today in Plainfield, New Hampshire at 603-675-6347, or Pittsford, Vermont at 802-483-6464. You can also email us at info@townlineequipment.  The videos and articles on our blog are meant to be a general guide only, so please always consult your owner’s manual for additional detailed product information and related safety precautions. For more information, please visit www./disclaimer .
From our house to your house, our service department has always been flexible at taking care of your needs. We have four mobile technicians servicing your local communities daily. These trucks can perform mobile onsite tractor and construction equipment service, repair, diagnostic work, and preventative maintenance at your property or on your worksite. Read more to see the video of our service team in action.
In this video, we show you some of our mobile service capabilities including the service of a Kubota B3030 tractor from start to finish and the delivery of a Kubota BX23s tractor. If you are in need of mobile onsite service, please call or text our Plainfield NH location at 603-675-6347 or our Pittsford Vermont Location at 802-483-6464. You can also email us at service@townlineequipment.com. To learn more about our complete offering of service, maintenance and equipment repair options, visit our service page here.
Townline Equipment is the leading Kubota dealer in Plainfield NH and Pittsford VT. We sell and service a large variety of equipment including Kubota tractors, Kubota utility vehicles, Kubota zero turn mowers and Kubota construction equipment.  Contact Us Today: Plainfield NH - 603-675-6347 / Pittsford VT – 802-483-6464 / Email: info@townlineequipment. Videos and articles on our blog are meant to be a general guide only. Always consult your owner’s manual for additional detailed product information and related safety precautions. Visit www./disclaimer for more information.
We are always ready to help customers find the right solutions for the work that comes their way. We offer equipment solutions for rural living, agricultural operations and construction applications. Recently, we worked with GBEquipments and FAE USA, Inc. to set up a Kubota Tractor Corporation KX080 with a forestry head so we could get some brush clearing done.
FAE has forestry mulchers ranging in all sizes to fit excavators like the Kubota KX080 and compact track loaders like our Kubota SVL95. In this video, we took some cool drone footage of a Kubota KX080 excavator and FAE mulcher taking down some brush sections on a farm property in New Hampshire. As you can see, this set up makes quick, clean work out of these brush patches.
Townline Equipment is the leading Kubota dealer in Plainfield NH and Pittsford VT. We sell and service a large variety of equipment including Kubota tractors, Kubota utility vehicles, Kubota zero turn mowers and Kubota construction equipment.  Contact Us Today: Plainfield NH - 603-675-6347 / Pittsford VT – 802-483-6464 / Email: info@townlineequipment. Videos and articles on our blog are meant to be a general guide only. Always consult your owner’s manual for additional detailed product information and related safety precautions. Visit www./disclaimer for more information.
During the cold winter months, it can sometimes be a challenge to make sure your Kubota tractor will start when you need it to, especially if your tractor is stored out in the elements. A block heater is a useful tool in meeting this challenge.
We are often asked how a block heater works and how long a block heater should be plugged in for. There are a lot of variables involved, so we figured the easiest way to walk through this issue would be to put a little video together. In this video, we show a block heater melting some ice and warming up a bucket which is helpful in showing the rate a block heater works at. We also show the installation of a block heater in a Kubota M4 tractor.
Townline Equipment is the leading Kubota dealer in Plainfield NH and Pittsford VT. We sell and service a large variety of equipment including Kubota tractors, Kubota utility vehicles, Kubota zero turn mowers and Kubota construction equipment.  Contact Us Today: Plainfield NH - 603-675-6347 / Pittsford VT – 802-483-6464 / Email: info@townlineequipment. Videos and articles on our blog are meant to be a general guide only. Always consult your owner’s manual for additional detailed product information and related safety precautions. Visit www./disclaimer for more information.
