EQUIPMENT FOR REAL-WORLD JOBS

Start with the Job. Find the Machine That Fits.

Digging, hauling, field work, land clearing, mowing, and property maintenance all call for different equipment. Start with the work you need to complete and explore the machines built for it.

START WITH YOUR WORK

Different Jobs Call for Different Machines

Think about the work first — what needs to be moved, cut, cleared, maintained, or prepared. From there, it becomes much easier to narrow down the right type of equipment.

Dig, Excavate & Shape Ground

For trenching, foundations, drainage, grading, site preparation, and other jobs where controlled digging matters. Best Starting Point Excavators

Work Fields & Move Loads

For cultivation, mowing, hauling, loader work, farm maintenance, and jobs that change throughout the season. Best Starting Point Tractors

Load, Carry & Work in Tight Sites

For loading, grading, cleanup, material handling, landscaping, and frequent attachment changes in compact working areas. Best Starting Point Skid Steer Loaders

Cut Grass & Manage Vegetation

For lawns, fields, orchards, slopes, pastures, and rough vegetation where ground conditions affect machine choice. Best Starting Point Lawn Mowers

Get More from the Right Attachments

Buckets, forks, grapples, breakers, augers, mowers, and other tools can significantly expand what one machine can do. Next Step Explore Attachments

Not Sure Which Machine Fits?

Working space, terrain, material, workload, transport limits, and attachments all affect the right choice. Next Step Ask for a Recommendation

EXCAVATORS

Excavators for Digging, Clearing and Site Work

When the job starts below ground or requires precise earthmoving, excavators provide the digging reach, control, and attachment flexibility needed across construction, land management, and property work.

Excavator working on a construction site

Construction & Foundations

Dig foundations, trenches, drainage lines, and prepare working areas for residential, commercial, and general construction projects. Typical Work Foundations · Trenching · Drainage · Site Preparation

See Construction Applications
Compact excavator for municipal projects

Roads, Drainage & Public Works

Support utility installation, roadside excavation, drainage, repair work, and other projects around existing infrastructure. Typical Work Utilities · Drainage · Road Work · Municipal Projects

See Municipal Applications
Excavator operating in forestry

Forestry & Land Clearing

Work through woodland and uneven terrain for vegetation clearing, trail preparation, material handling, and general land management. Typical Work Land Clearing · Trail Work · Vegetation Management · Material Handling

See Forestry Applications
Mini excavator for a private project

Yards, Farms & Small Sites

Handle landscaping, property improvements, farm maintenance, and excavation where working space is more limited. Typical Work Landscaping · Farm Work · Property Maintenance · Small-Site Excavation

See Small-Site Applications

TRACTORS

Tractors for Field Work, Hauling and Everyday Farm Jobs

A tractor can move from field preparation to transport, loader work, mowing, and property maintenance as the workload changes throughout the season.

Tractor plowing a field

Field Preparation & Cultivation

Prepare soil, cultivate fields, level working areas, and support planting and other recurring field operations. Typical Work Tillage · Cultivation · Field Preparation · Harrowing

See Field Applications
Tractor used for harvesting and transport

Hauling & Transport

Move crops, feed, equipment, tools, and other materials between fields, storage areas, buildings, and working sites. Typical Work Trailer Work · Farm Transport · Material Movement · Yard Logistics

See Transport Applications
Tractor in pasture and feed work

Pasture & Field Maintenance

Maintain grassland, grazing areas, field boundaries, and open land with suitable implements and mowing equipment. Typical Work Pasture Care · Mowing · Vegetation Control · Land Maintenance

See Maintenance Applications
Tractor working in an orchard

Orchards & Vineyard Work

Operate around established crops and tighter row spacing where maneuverability, machine dimensions, and suitable implements matter. Typical Work Orchards · Vineyards · Row Work · Crop Maintenance

See Specialty Farm Applications

SKID STEER LOADERS

Compact Loaders for Tight Sites and Fast-Changing Jobs

When space is limited and the task changes frequently, skid steer loaders combine maneuverability, material handling, and attachment flexibility in one compact machine.

Skid steer loader on a construction site

Construction Sites

Load materials, grade working areas, backfill, clear debris, and support other daily jobs around active construction sites. Typical Work Loading · Grading · Backfilling · Cleanup

See Construction Applications
Skid steer loader for municipal maintenance

Roads, Drainage & Public Spaces

Support roadside maintenance, material movement, cleanup, landscaping, and other municipal or utility work. Typical Work Road Work · Utilities · Cleanup · Grounds Maintenance

See Municipal Applications
Skid steer loader for landscaping

Landscaping & Property Work

Move soil, stone, mulch, plants, and other materials while supporting grading, clearing, and ground preparation. Typical Work Landscaping · Soil Movement · Clearing · Grading

See Landscaping Applications
Skid steer loader working in forestry

Forestry & Rough Ground

Support land clearing, vegetation handling, material movement, and maintenance where compact access and traction are useful. Typical Work Clearing · Material Handling · Land Maintenance · Rough Terrain

See Land-Care Applications

LAWN MOWERS

Mowers for Lawns, Fields, Slopes and Rough Vegetation

Flat lawns are only one type of mowing work. Terrain, vegetation density, slope, access, and working area all influence which mower configuration makes the most sense.

Lawn mower for residential lawns

Residential Lawns & Estates

Maintain gardens, estates, commercial lawns, and other regularly managed green spaces. Typical Work Lawns · Gardens · Estates · Grounds Care

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Fields & Open Ground

Control grass and vegetation across larger open areas, rural properties, unused fields, and agricultural land. Typical Work Fields · Pastures · Open Land · Vegetation Control

See Field Applications
Lawn mower maintaining a sports field

Slopes & Difficult Terrain

Maintain hillsides, embankments, uneven ground, and other areas where traction and machine stability become more important. Typical Work Slopes · Banks · Embankments · Uneven Ground

See Slope Applications
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Landscaping & Public Grounds

Support recurring vegetation maintenance across parks, landscaping projects, public spaces, roadside areas, and managed properties. Typical Work Parks · Public Grounds · Landscaping · Property Maintenance

See Grounds-Care Applications

WHEN ONE MACHINE ISN’T ENOUGH

See How Different Machines Fit the Same Project

Many jobs involve more than one type of work. See how excavators, tractors, loaders, and mowers can take on different parts of the same project.

Construction Projects

Excavation, site preparation, material handling, grading, cleanup, and movement around an active jobsite.

Where Different Machines Fit

Excavators handle trenching and earthmoving, while skid steer loaders move materials, grade surfaces, and support cleanup.

Machines to Consider: Excavators · Skid Steer Loaders

Excavator working on a construction project
Tractor used for agricultural applications

Agricultural Applications

Field preparation, land maintenance, drainage, material movement, mowing, and recurring work throughout the season.

Where Different Machines Fit

Tractors handle most field and transport work, while excavators support drainage and earthwork and mowers manage grass and vegetation.

Machines to Consider: Tractors · Excavators · Lawn Mowers

Municipal Applications

Road maintenance, drainage, utilities, landscaping, vegetation control, cleanup, and maintenance of public spaces.

Where Different Machines Fit

Excavators handle digging and utility work, loaders support material handling and cleanup, while mowers maintain green areas.

Machines to Consider: Excavators · Skid Steer Loaders · Lawn Mowers

Excavator used in municipal construction
Lawn mower used for landscaping and gardening

Landscaping & Property Care

Ground preparation, soil movement, planting areas, grass cutting, vegetation control, and ongoing property maintenance.

Where Different Machines Fit

Excavators handle digging and grading, loaders move soil and materials, and mowers take care of ongoing vegetation maintenance.

Machines to Consider: Excavators · Skid Steer Loaders · Lawn Mowers

Forestry & Land Management

Vegetation clearing, access preparation, material movement, trail maintenance, rough-ground work, and recurring land care.

Where Different Machines Fit

Excavators support clearing and earthwork, compact loaders handle materials and maintenance tasks, while suitable mowers help control vegetation.

Machines to Consider: Excavators · Skid Steer Loaders · Lawn Mowers

Skid steer loader working on a forestry project
Mini excavator for private and small projects

Private Land & Small-Site Work

Landscaping, digging, material movement, mowing, drainage, and general property improvement.

Where Different Machines Fit

Compact equipment allows different jobs to be completed without bringing oversized machines onto smaller properties.

Machines to Consider: Excavators · Tractors · Skid Steer Loaders · Lawn Mowers

SEE MORE BEFORE YOU CHOOSE

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