John Deere Worksite Pro LP78 Landplane🔵 Mid
✓ No hydraulics required
✓ Fits most skid steers, including small-frame
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Overview
The LP78 sits between the LP72 and LP84 in John Deere's Worksite Pro land plane lineup, offering a 78-inch working width for sites where the smaller model isn't wide enough but the largest adds unnecessary bulk. At 891 pounds, it's solid enough for finish-grade work in typical Canadian conditions. Both front and rear cutting edges let you grade in forward or reverse without repositioning. The optional multi-shank scarifier (hydraulic activation available) loosens compacted ground ahead of the blade. Good choice for driveway, acreage, and light site-development finish work. Available in Canada through Brandt.
Canada Availability
Available in Canada through Brandt / John Deere Worksite Pro dealers.
Key Facts
- Working width: 78 inches
- Weight: 891 lbs
- Dimensions: 50 in (L) x 78 in (W) x 22.5 in (H)
- Application: finish grading, driveway leveling, site prep, acreage work
- Front and rear cutting edges — grades in forward or reverse
- Multi-shank scarifier (hydraulic activation optional)
- Quik-Tatch™ / SSQA mount
- Compatible with John Deere skid steers and compact track loaders
✅ Specs sourced from brandt.ca · Last verified: March 2026
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
Designed for John Deere machines but mounts to any skid steer or CTL with a universal SSQA quick-attach plate.
About John Deere in Canada
John Deere attachments are available through an extensive Canadian dealer network, ensuring local service, parts availability, and warranty support coast to coast. Designed to pair with JD machines but compatible with any skid steer via universal quick attach.
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/john-deere-lp78/
