Blue Diamond 96-Inch Land Plane for Skid Steers⭐ Premium
✓ No hydraulics required
⚠ Too heavy for most small-frame machines
✓ Best on mid-frame or large-frame machines
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Overview
Blue Diamond's 96-inch (8-foot) land plane is a wide-format box blade grader for large skid steers grading gravel roads, pasture lanes, and large gravel lots. The 8-foot width covers more ground per pass, making it a productive choice for rural contractors and municipalities maintaining larger road networks in Canada. Available through Blue Diamond's authorized dealer network.
Canada Availability
Available in Canada through Blue Diamond Attachments authorized dealers.
Key Facts
- Working width: 96 inches (8 feet)
- Type: land plane / box blade grader
- Design: front and rear cutting edges
- Application: gravel road maintenance, pasture lanes, large lots
- Mount: universal skid steer quick attach (SSQA)
- Weight: 675–2000 lbs
- Hydraulic flow: N/A - passive attachment
Is This Right For You?
✅ Buy if…
- You maintain gravel driveways, rural roads, acreage laneways, or field access roads with a skid steer
- Float mode is available on your machine — landplanes need to float to follow the contour of the ground
⛔ Skip if…
- Your surface is hardpan or frozen — a land plane rides on top of hard surfaces and doesn't cut into them
- You need to move large volumes of material — a land plane redistributes existing material, it doesn't load and dump
🔍 Also consider…
- Box blade for primary grading before final land plane pass
- Dozer blade if you need to push material rather than float and level
🔧 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 Blue Diamond in Canada
Blue Diamond Attachments manufactures in the USA and distributes widely into Canada. Known for heavy-duty construction and a broad catalog, Blue Diamond is a go-to brand for contractors who want North American-made quality.
Care & Maintenance
- Inspect the floating blade for wear — sharp edges level properly; a worn-smooth edge scrapes without cutting and leaves a rough surface
- Lubricate blade hinge and float mechanism pivot pins each season — seized float pivots defeat the purpose of the attachment
- Check scarifier shanks for tooth wear or breakage before each use — a missing shank puts lateral load on adjacent shanks and the boom
- After use in mud or clay, clean accumulated material from the blade housing — dried clay adds uneven weight and prevents proper floating
- Inspect blade-mounting welds for cracking at season start — the float mechanism amplifies vertical stress on the mounting hardware over time
How to Connect
- Attach frame using Bob-Tach
- Connect hydraulic tilt circuit if equipped (some are passive/manual)
- Set cutting angle before working (typically 0-5° for finish grade)
⚠ Safety NoteLandplanes are mostly passive attachments. Float mode on machine recommended for finish work.
Ready to Buy in Canada?
Pricing varies by region and dealer stock levels change seasonally. For current availability and a real quote, contact a local dealer.
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✅ Last checked: March 2026
Source: skidsteerattachments.ca/catalog/landplanes/blue-diamond-land-plane-96/
