Equipment for Land Management

Managing land takes the right mix of machines and work tools. You clear brush, remove stumps, prep soil, and handle cleanup after storms or fires. Renting gives you access to powerful, well‑maintained equipment sized to your site and timeline.

Start by browsing land management equipment so you can match the tool to the job and budget.

How To Choose Equipment

Think about three basics before you pick a machine: terrain, space, and tasks. Tracks handle soft or uneven ground better than wheels. Compact models fit tight sites. Your dealer can help you balance productivity with cost so you rent only what you need.

Loaders

Loaders are fast and versatile for clearing, grading, and material handling. For vegetation management in solid, dry conditions, look at skid steer loaders. If you expect soft or uneven ground, consider Cat^® compact track loaders, which grip better on delicate soil. Compact track loaders also pair with many attachments for mowing, mulching, and stump work.

Dozers

Dozers climb rugged terrain to push, level, and grade for agriculture, development, or routine maintenance. Explore dozers to match size to your scope:

• Small dozers like the Cat D1 offer 80 horsepower. It will maneuver well on tight lots and excel at finish grading.
• Medium dozers such as the D4 step up to 130 horsepower. Stump removal and timber clearing are no problem for this size machine.

Excavators

Excavators shine in reclamation, restoration, and disaster cleanup. Mini models are easy to transport for small properties. Small excavators work in tight spaces with solid productivity. Medium units add power for faster clearing. Large excavators can do even more. With dozens of work tools to choose from, you’ll be able to boost the versatility no matter what size class you rent. Browse Cat excavators by size. Choose the right size model so you hit the power and reach you need for the job.

Top Attachment Rentals For Land Management

Attachments turn base machines into multitaskers. Explore Cat attachments and keep these six in mind for land management:

1. Brushcutters

Start with brushcutter attachments to mow tall grasses, shred shrubs, and cut small trees up to about 8 inches. Standard brushcutters range from 62 to 79 inches wide; industrial units offer a 72‑inch cut and push bar for feeding material. Use them on skid steers or compact track loaders.

2. Flail Mowers

Flail mower attachments handle vegetation a typical mower cannot. They pair well with 5‑ton and heavier Cat excavators. Hammer and knife teeth on a rotor swing independently to shear brush while a rear roller protects teeth from soil contact for a smooth finish. These attachments are ideal for roadside work, easements, and ditches.

3. Forestry Mulchers

Use forestry mulchers to turn overgrowth and pruned material into mulch for soil reclamation. They reach confined spaces and handle saplings and small trees up to about 8 inches in diameter. Teeth options vary by attachment model and include hammer, chisel, or rock‑resistant. The scattered tooth pattern maximizes shredding. Carbide scrapers at the drum ends maintain cutting width; a second knife layer refines mulch. Many units include an adjustable push bar, and they pair well with compact track loaders.

4. Landscape Rakes

Landscape rake attachments prep and finish ground fast. They pulverize material and help to aerate and condition soil in preparation for seeding. Carbide steel teeth lift debris into a hopper you empty at the end of the run. For a smooth finish, you can also rake in reverse. Available in two widths, 62 inches and 74 inches, Cat landscape rakes are compatible with Cat compact equipment like skid steer loaders, compact track loaders, and wheel loaders. Consider power box rakes when you want to level and grade with finer control.

5. Stump Grinders

Stump grinders remove stumps and roots to leave a polished, safe finish. A 22‑inch saw wheel with carbide‑tipped teeth grinds material quickly. Models include the SG16 and SG36. Operators control wheel motion side to side and forward to back. On the SG36 you can automate up‑and‑down movement

6. Tillers

Tiller attachments condition soil fast. Double‑edged, tungsten‑coated tines break and mix soil or compost to leave a smooth, level seed bed. Adjustable skid shoes set depth at 2, 4, or 6 inches. Choose the LT114 or LT118 with dig depths of 53 and 73 inches. Both pair well with Cat compact track loaders.

Land Management Applications

Facilities management: For public or private sites, compact loaders float over turf while getting work done. Use a tiller ahead of seeding and then a landscape rake to finish. For perimeter overgrowth, a flail mower on a mini excavator adds reach and precision.

Easement and right‑of‑way management: Keep access clear and safe. Use a brushcutter for dense growth and small trees and a flail mower for routine trimming along paths and lines.

Brushcutting and clearing: Before development, you need a clean site. Brushcutters, stump grinders, flail mowers, and mulchers handle tall grass, thick brush, and small trees. Mulchers return organic material as useful mulch.

Restoration and reforestation: Clear logging slash and residual cuttings with stump grinders, mulchers, and mowers while protecting soil. In reclamation work, a tiller helps aerate and mix soil for new growth.

Forest firefighting cleanup and restoration: After a fire, excavators move debris and reach tough areas. Loaders collect piles and load out material. Compact machines help you maneuver safely through damaged terrain. Brushcutters and mulchers break debris into manageable pieces while stump grinders remove remaining wood.

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