{ "type": "article-standard", "settings": {}, "author": "Simon Blackburn", "blog_id": "", "body_html": "", "created_at": "24.10.2022", "content": "<p>Grading is a process that ensures the ground or base is level, this can be done on a small or large scale. If you’ve ever done a road trip to country Australia I’m sure you’ve driven on a dirt road or two. These roads are graded to ensure a level and safe driving surface.</p> <p>However, you may need to grade certain areas on the farm for machinery to come in or alike, meaning a grader (the large scale grading machines) are just not necessary or within the budget. This is where a skid steer comes in handy as all you’ll need is an attachment that can be used for grading!</p> <h4><strong>Ok what should I use to grade with a Skid Steer?</strong></h4> <p>For a basic grade, you can simply use a quality bucket as the front will move the material and the back will smooth. But in saying this, there are a range of attachments that suit skid steers that are specifically designed for skid steers! </p> <ul> <li> <a href="/products/skid-steer-dozer-blade" title="Himac Dozer Blade"> <strong>Dozer Blade</strong></a> - built to handle hardpack materials with hydraulic angle and tilt functionality.</li> <li> <a href="/products/skid-steer-grader-blade" title="Grader Blade for Skid Steers"> <strong>Grader Blade</strong></a> - the ultimate advanced version of a dozer blade, with electro-hydraulic tilt, angle and height adjust from the cab.</li> <li> <strong><a href="/products/skid-steer-ripper" title="Skid Steer Ripper attachment">Ripper</a> and <a href="/products/skid-steer-spreader-bar" title="Skid Steer Level Spreader Bar">Level Bar</a></strong> - if you don't need to invest to the level of a dedicated blade, a two-stage process of using a Ripper (ripping up soil, rocks and other difficult material) and Level Bar (levelling uneven ground) could do the trick.</li> </ul> <h4><strong>So, how do I choose an Attachment?</strong></h4> <p>So we’ve given you a few different options, now to choose what’s best for you…</p> <p>First things first, talk to our team and other operators to get some real reviews and advice on what’s best for your area. A lot of the decision comes down to the ground in which you’re grading and that’s specific to your area.</p> <p>Finally, check what attachments are actually compatible with your skid steer. Ensure you have the appropriate operating capacity for the attachment you want.</p> <h5 class="hr-2"><strong>Sources</strong></h5> <p><a href="https://www.westrac.com.au/blog/the-eight-best-skid-steer-attachments-and-their-uses#:~:text=box%20blade%20%2F%20smart%20grader%20blade,sand%20and%20other%20base%20materials%20">https://www.westrac.com.au/blog/the-eight-best-skid-steer-attachments-and-their-uses#:~:text=box%20blade%20%2F%20smart%20grader%20blade,sand%20and%20other%20base%20materials </a></p> <p><a href="https://skidsteersdirect.com/blogs/news/best-skid-steer-attachments-for-grading-how-to-grade-with-a-bucket">https://skidsteersdirect.com/blogs/news/best-skid-steer-attachments-for-grading-how-to-grade-with-a-bucket</a></p> <p><a href="https://www.forconstructionpros.com/equipment/attachments/dozer-blade-attachments/article/21194474/skid-steers-and-compact-track-loaders-prove-costeffective-finish-grade-alternatives">https://www.forconstructionpros.com/equipment/attachments/dozer-blade-attachments/article/21194474/skid-steers-and-compact-track-loaders-prove-costeffective-finish-grade-alternatives</a></p>", "excerpt": "<meta charset="utf-8"> <p>For a basic grade, you can simply use a quality skid steer bucket, however there are a range of attachments that are specifically designed for grading with skid steers.</p>", "excerpt_or_content": "<meta charset="utf-8"> <p>For a basic grade, you can simply use a quality skid steer bucket, however there are a range of attachments that are specifically designed for grading with skid steers.</p>", "handle": "the-himac-herald/what-s-the-best-skid-steer-attachment-for-grading", "id": "559305916598", "image": { "alt": "What’s the Best Skid Steer Attachment for Grading?", "src": "//himac.com.au/cdn/shop/articles/himac-attachments-blog-best-skid-steer-attachment-for-grading_1x1.jpg?v=1666742445" }, "published_at": "28.07.2022", "summary_html": "", "tags": [ "construction", "earthworks", "grading", "landscaping", "skid steer" ], "template_suffix": "", "title": "What’s the Best Skid Steer Attachment for Grading?", "updated_at": "2022-10-27 09:18:09 +0800", "user_id": "", "next_article": "", "previous_article": "" }