Skid Steer Land Plane

A skid steer land plane smooths and reshapes loose material in a single pass, which makes it the tool for gravel driveways, arena footing, and any surface that's washboarded or rutted rather than genuinely out of grade. The long frame is why it works: cutting edges spaced along the length shave high spots and drop that material into the lows, so the frame itself becomes the reference plane. If you need to cut new grade instead of restoring an existing surface, a box grader or grading attachment is the better fit. We carry land planes and land levelers from mini skid steer widths up to full-size. Tell us your machine and the surface you maintain and we'll size one.

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Frequently Asked Questions
What's the difference between a land plane and a box blade?

A land plane rides on a long frame with several cutting edges, so it floats across the surface and redistributes loose material into a smooth plane. A box blade has side
plates and a single rear edge that digs in and carries material, which lets it cut new grade but also lets it follow the ruts it's supposed to fix. Land plane for
maintenance, box blade for reshaping.

Will a land plane fix a washboarded gravel driveway?

That's exactly what it's built for. Washboarding is loose material piled into ridges, and the land plane's spaced blades cut the tops off and carry the material forward
into the troughs. Two or three passes in alternating directions usually levels a driveway, and it works best when the gravel is slightly damp rather than bone dry or
muddy.

What size land plane do I need?

Match the working width to your machine so the plane cuts wider than your tires or tracks and you aren't riding on ground you just finished. Mini skid steer models run
narrower for tight lots and trails; full-size units cover more ground per pass on driveways and lots. Weight matters too, since a heavier frame holds its cut better in
packed material. Check the attachment weight against your rated operating capacity.

Can a land plane cut new grade?

Only in a limited way. Land planes are designed to work loose material and level an existing surface, not to cut into compacted subgrade or move volume across a site.
For new pads, slopes, or anywhere you need to hit a specified elevation, use a box grader or a laser-ready grading attachment and save the land plane for the finish
and maintenance passes.

Do land planes require auxiliary hydraulics?

Most don't. A standard land plane is a mechanical attachment that mounts to the quick-attach plate and works off the machine's travel and lift, so any skid steer with a
universal plate can run one. Some models add hydraulic scarifier teeth or an adjustable rear blade, and those need standard-flow auxiliary hydraulics. Check the
individual product specs before ordering.