Top Compact Equipment Attachments for Louisiana Land Management

11/12/2024

Kennadi Harris

Heavy-duty work doesn’t always call for larger equipment. While large-scale commercial projects might demand full-sized construction machinery, many tasks can be handled more efficiently with compact land management equipment. These versatile machines—like compact excavators, skid steers, track loaders, and wheel loaders—are all manufactured to boast plenty of power and force within a small frame, making them ideal for working in tight spaces. With the right attachments, you can be just as productive as the big guys and experience more flexibility to perform on various applications. Let’s dive into the top compact equipment attachments that can help you manage your land in Louisiana.

Buckets

Bucket attachments are necessities for nearly any project that requires moving and hauling materials. A variety of bucket types are available and tailored for different tasks. As the name suggests, multi-purpose buckets are great for general use fulfilling tasks such as bulldozing, loading, and scraping material. Rock buckets are ideal for retaining rock and debris while digging and rollout buckets shine at dumping from elevated heights. This versatile attachment is suitable for a compact track loader, skid steer, or compact wheel loader.

Buckets can be used for:

Brooms

Job sites can get messy fast, but broom attachments make cleanup a breeze. Designed with heavy-duty 50/50 poly wire brush segments, these attachments effectively sweep away debris without damaging surfaces. Angle brooms, available for skid steers and compact track loaders, are perfect for clearing lots and handling general cleanup tasks. Pick-up brooms—compatible with skid steers, compact track loaders, and compact wheel loaders— offer more durability by combining sweeping power with a bucket for easy debris collection, making them an excellent option for more demanding jobs.

Brooms can be used to clear:

Augers

Augers are your go-to attachments for deep and precise drilling. Suitable for excavators, compact track loaders, and skid steers, this attachment uses a heavy-duty motor to drive the auger deep into the earth, perfect for tasks that require implanting objects beneath the surface. 

Augers can be used to:

Trenchers

Trenching is a piece of cake with the trencher attachment. Best used for tasks that require straight, horizontal footings beneath the surface—such as laying pipes, cables, or drainage systems—trenchers are a top-tier excavation tool. Their chainsaw-like design allows them to cut through soil effortlessly, ensuring precise trenches every time.

Use the trencher to:

Hammers

For breaking through tough surfaces like concrete or asphalt, hammer attachments are the go-to tools. Unlike augers which are designed for excavation tasks, hammers are designed for heavy-duty destruction of materials, making them excellent for a number of demolition tasks.

Use hammers to:

Pallet Fork

Material handling is a common task on many projects. Pallet forks are versatile options for the job. The open-ended construction of the pallet forks makes handling larger items less of a hassle. This makes them ideal for materials that buckets can't handle such as large pipes, branches, or of course—pallets.

Use the pallet fork to:

Grapples

Some items require a little more stability to move and haul confidently. This is where grapples come in. Grapples can secure and clamp down on materials so they stay in place when transporting. There are a variety of grapples to choose from such as scrap grapples and rock grapples optimized for different applications.

Use grapples to:

Power Rakes

Power Rakes can add much value to landscaping and contracting jobs by aiding in site and seedbed preparation. The power rake attachment, best used with a skid steer or compact track loader, uses the hydraulic power of the machine to dig its teeth into the earth to loosen and mix topsoil.

The power rake can be helpful in: 

Mulchers

Elevate your land management by taking care of brush and stumps with the mulcher attachment. The mulcher attachment features a 60-inch-wide rotor with 30 double carbide-tipped teeth made to efficiently shred mulch, wood, and other vegetation.

Use the mulch to: 

John Deere’s compact equipment for land management is made to be highly versatile with the wide range of attachments available. Handle land clearing, excavation, hauling, and more with these adaptable attachments. If you have any questions on selecting the best attachments for your project, reach out to us and one of our experts will be happy to assist. Goldman Equipment is a premiere John Deere equipment dealer with 11 locations across Louisana. Come visit us today!