HLA 96-Inch Straight Dozer Blade for Large Skid Steers
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Overview
The 96-inch-inch dozer blade pushes gravel, soil, snow, and debris across yards, driveways, and construction sites. HLA Attachments, headquartered in Elmira, Ontario, is one of Canada's largest domestic attachment manufacturers, with wide dealer coverage across the country. Angle adjustment lets operators cast material left or right without repositioning the machine. The universal SSQA mount fits most skid steers and CTLs. Available in Canada through HLA Attachments dealers. Ontario-manufactured.
Canada Availability
Available in Canada through HLA Attachments dealers. Ontario-manufactured.
Key Facts
- Working width: 96 inches
- Type: straight dozer blade
- Cutting edge: reversible
- Application: large-scale site prep, road maintenance
- Mount: universal SSQA
- Weight: 525–1600 lbs
- Hydraulic flow: N/A - passive attachment
Is This Right For You?
✅ Buy if…
- You push material forward in a straight line: stockpile cleanup, rough site clearing, or road building
- You need basic grading on unpaved surfaces and already own or operate a skid steer
⛔ Skip if…
- Angle control or cast direction matters — a 4-way or 6-way blade is worth the upgrade for that work
- Finish grading is your goal — a box blade or land plane gives you far more control of the final surface
🔍 Also consider…
- 4-way or 6-way dozer blade if you need angle control
- Box blade or land plane if finish grading is the primary task
🔧 Machine Compatibility
Wide attachment — verify your machine's rated operating capacity (ROC) before ordering. Compatible with all skid steer brands via universal SSQA quick attach — no auxiliary hydraulics required.
About HLA in Canada
HLA Attachments is an Ontario-based manufacturer that designs and builds attachments in Waterloo, ON, with a dealer network spanning all provinces. Backed by a Canadian warranty and local parts availability, HLA is one of the most trusted names on Canadian job sites.
Care & Maintenance
- Grease all hydraulic cylinder pin fittings before every use session — dry pins accelerate wear in the cylinder bores and cause premature side-loading
- Inspect the cutting edge for wear or deformation after hard use — replace bolt-on edges when worn to avoid transferring impact to the blade frame
- Check hydraulic coupler connections for leaks weekly — dozer blade circuits cycle frequently and coupler seals wear faster than on less-cycled attachments
- Inspect tilt and angle cylinder rod seals for leaks after use in abrasive or sandy soil — grit scoring a rod seal causes accelerating internal leakage
- Clean the blade face and frame before storage — mud pockets hold moisture against bare steel and cause rust pitting during off-season storage
✅ Last checked: March 2026
Source: skidsteerattachments.ca/catalog/dozer-blades/hla-dozer-blade-96/
