LANDSCAPING AND GROUNDS MAINTENANCE ATTACHMENTS

Landscaping and grounds maintenance attachments are job-specific tools that mount to compact equipment – like loaders, compact tractors, Toolcat utility work machines and excavators – to dig, grade, prep soil, place materials, and keep properties clean and maintained. 

Landscaping and grounds maintenance attachments are used to speed up outdoor work such as: 

• Site prep and grading 
• Soil conditioning and seedbed prep 
• Planting and turf renovation 
• Trenching and installation work (irrigation, lighting, drainage) 
• Material handling and placement 
• Cleanup and seasonal maintenance 

They help one machine cover more tasks with fewer manual labor hours – and less downtime between steps. 

There are many landscaping and grounds maintenance attachments available from Bobcat including: 

• Soil prep & finishing: tiller, box blade, landscape rake, soil conditioner, land grader, disc harrow, plate compactor. 
• Planting & turf: seeder, sod layer, tree spade. 
• Digging & install: auger, trencher, digger. 
• Material handling: pallet forks, dumping hopper, grapple. 
• Sweeping & cleanup: angle broom, sweeper. 

Attachment availability and fit vary by machine and attachment interface. 

Landscaping and grounds maintenance attachments help you cut, loosen, level, smooth, compact, dig, lift, carry, place and clean – with more control and productivity than doing the same work by hand or relying on single-purpose equipment. The result is faster cycles, cleaner finishes and work you can stand behind. 

To choose landscaping and grounds maintenance attachments, start with the work you do most often, then choose attachments that match your finish expectations, site conditions and the surfaces you need to protect. 

• Final grading and surface prep: soil conditioner, landscape rake or box blade. 
• Soil renovation and seedbed prep: tiller. 
• Planting and turf installation: seeder or sod layer. 
• Irrigation, lighting and drainage installs: auger or trencher. 
• Debris handling and cleanup: grapple, sweeper or angle broom. 
• Material placement: pallet forks or dumping hopper. 

Before you buy or rent, confirm attachment compatibility with your authorized Bobcat dealer – including mount style, hydraulic requirements (if applicable), attachment size/weight and your machine’s capacity. 

To select attachments for residential landscaping versus commercial grounds maintenance, use the job size, finish expectations and surface sensitivity as your guide: 

Residential landscaping (tight spaces + finished surfaces): 

• Prioritize maneuverability and clean results: 
• Soil conditioner or landscape rake for final grade 
• Seeder or sod layer for turf work 
• Auger or trencher for irrigation/lighting 
• Sweeper or angle broom for cleanup 
• Choose carrier and attachment combinations that fit through gates and help minimize turf disturbance. 

Commercial grounds maintenance (speed + acreage + repeatability): 

• Prioritize coverage, durability and uptime: 
• High-productivity sweepers and angle brooms 
• Larger soil-prep tools sized for longer passes 
• Pallet forks and dumping hoppers for bulk handling 
• Grapples for debris cleanup 
• Trenchers for long runs and repeat work 

If you switch tasks constantly, factor in how quickly you can change attachments (mount style, hydraulics, quick-couplers) so you don’t bleed time between jobs. And always confirm the exact fit and hydraulic needs with your authorized Bobcat dealer before committing. 

Some landscaping attachments are interchangeable across machine types, but many aren’t. Compatibility depends on: 

• Mount/interface (Bob-Tach, 3-point hitch category, dedicated brackets). 
• Hydraulic flow/pressure requirements (standard vs. high flow). 
• Machine size/ROC, stability and lift height. 
• PTO requirements for tractor implements. 

Best practice: match the attachment to the carrier type and specs, then confirm compatibility with your authorized Bobcat dealer so it shows up ready to work – and works the way it’s supposed to.