HLA 42-Inch Land Plane for Mini Skid Steers
Overview
The HLA 42" land plane is sized for mini and small-frame skid steers maintaining gravel laneways, acreage paths, and rural access roads. The floating blade redistributes existing gravel and follows ground contours without cutting into hardpan — no auxiliary hydraulics needed. Ontario-made by Horst Welding in Waterloo. HLA's narrowest land plane at 42", suited to machines running buckets under 60" wide. Dealer network spans all Canadian provinces.
Canada Availability
Compare with: HLA 36-Inch Land Plane for Mini Skid Steers · TMG-SLP36 36-Inch Land Plane for Mini Skid Steers · TMG-SLP42 42-Inch Land Plane for Skid Steers
Key Facts
- Working width: 42 inches
- Type: floating blade land plane
- Hydraulics: float only
- Mount: universal SSQA
- Weight: 375–1125 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
Compatible with all skid steer brands via universal SSQA quick attach. No auxiliary hydraulics required — operates off the loader arms.
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
- 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)
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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