Bobcat T770 • Grading • Access • Cleanup
Equipment-assisted grading, driveway work, pad preparation, material handling and heavy property cleanup with a clearly defined finish.
Equipment Matched to the Work
Some jobs are too heavy, wide or time-consuming for hand labor but do not require a large excavation crew. Starrett uses a Bobcat T770 compact track loader for practical property improvements such as rough grading, driveway access, pad preparation, brush and debris movement, storm cleanup and demolition support.
Every estimate starts with the actual ground conditions. We review access width, slopes, soil, utilities, material, obstacles and the finish you expect before confirming the machine, attachment and work plan.
Common Skid-Steer Projects
A specific finished goal helps us select the attachment, estimate machine time and separate the work that requires material delivery, trucking, disposal or another service.
Reshape disturbed ground, smooth rough areas and prepare a site for the next phase. The scope identifies drainage concerns, high and low areas, existing material and whether the requested result is rough grade or a more finished surface.
Open or extend equipment access and spread suitable aggregate where the route, grade, drainage and working room allow. New material, delivery and final compaction requirements are identified before scheduling.
Prepare approved areas for sheds, containers, equipment or another planned use. Dimensions, elevation, material depth, compaction expectations and the next contractor’s requirements should be clear before work begins.
Move stone, soil, logs, roots, brush piles and approved jobsite debris within machine limits. The quote separates on-site movement from truck hauling, dumpster service and disposal so there are no assumptions.
Actual Starrett Equipment
These are authentic Starrett images showing the tracked Bobcat at jobsites, transported to work and used around property-clearing projects. The compact track loader provides traction and lifting capability for many grading, clearing and cleanup jobs where the terrain and access are suitable.
The machine does not make every property automatically workable. Soft ground, steep slopes, buried utilities, overhead clearance, hidden wire and confined access are evaluated before a project is accepted.
Straightforward Starting Rate
The standard rate has a four-hour minimum, plus applicable equipment transportation. Starrett confirms the job details before scheduling so the rate, attachment and included work are clear.
Site conditions can change the appropriate equipment plan. Work outside the standard skid-steer scope—including forestry mulching, stump work, specialty material, disposal or a larger demolition plan—is quoted under the applicable service.
Fall & Cooler-Weather Planning
After seasonal vegetation thins, it may be easier to see the grade, drainage paths, buried edges and obstacles around a driveway, trail, pad or structure. Fall and cooler-weather work can create time to inspect the site and plan the next phase before spring growth returns. Scheduling and production still depend on weather and ground conditions.
See slopes, washouts, edges, debris and access problems more clearly after leaves and seasonal growth drop.
Open an equipment route, rough-shape an approved area or clean up debris before a spring build, repair or property project.
Coordinate brush clearing, demolition debris, grading and cleanup when several parts of the property need attention.
Build an Accurate Scope
Machine time is only one part of the plan. The property owner should identify the work boundary, utilities, known hazards and the intended final use before the crew arrives.
Send wide photos or a slow video of the work area, driveway, gates, turns, overhead clearance, slopes and soft ground.
Identify buried and overhead utilities, septic components, drainage, wire, fences, rocks, stumps, structures and anything that must remain.
Provide dimensions and explain whether the goal is rough grade, material spread, an access route, a prepared pad or debris moved for removal.
One Crew, Connected Services
Many skid-steer projects overlap another Starrett service. A broader property plan may begin with land clearing. An overgrown route may need brush and honeysuckle clearing. A wooded area may call for forestry mulching. An old structure may need demolition before grading, while renovation or teardown material may be better handled through construction debris removal.
Tell us the whole property goal, even if you expect to complete the work in phases. That makes it easier to recommend crew-loaded hauling, a 15-yard dumpster, machine work or a combined project without paying for the wrong setup.
Skid-Steer FAQs
What is the skid-steer rate?
Standard skid-steer work is $125 per hour with a four-hour minimum, plus applicable equipment transportation. Added material, truck hauling and disposal are identified separately.
What machine does Starrett use?
Starrett operates a Bobcat T770 compact track loader and matches the available attachment to the approved work.
Can you grade a driveway or prepare a pad?
Yes, for suitable projects. Drainage, material, dimensions, access, compaction expectations and the intended use must be reviewed before the scope is confirmed.
Can the machine move logs, roots or demolition debris?
Many logs, roots, brush piles and approved debris can be handled within the machine and attachment limits. Size, weight, hidden hazards and the disposal plan matter.
Does the hourly rate include haul-off?
Not automatically. On-site machine work, trucking, dumpster service and disposal are separate parts of the quote unless specifically included.
Where is skid-steer service available?
Starrett serves Northern Kentucky and qualifying Cincinnati and Tri-State properties. Text the exact address to confirm availability and transportation.
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