Hardscaping & Material Handling
Whether you’re installing pavers, building patios, or moving materials across tight residential jobsites, the right equipment makes the difference.
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Skid Steer Loaders

Compatible Attachments
Skid Steer Loaders are ideal for hardscaping projects, helping crews move materials, place pavers, and handle tight residential jobs with precision. Their compact size and versatile attachments make them perfect for working around homes, patios, and finished landscapes without sacrificing productivity.
Use Cases:
- Paver & Material Placement
Move and position pavers, block, and materials with accuracy - Material Handling
Transport pallets, stone, and supplies across the jobsite - Site Prep & Base Work
Prepare surfaces and move base materials for patios and walkways - Tight Access Work
Operate in confined residential spaces with minimal disruption
Compact Track Loaders
Compact Track Loaders are ideal for hardscaping projects, helping crews move heavy materials, prepare base layers, and finish surfaces with precision. Their track design provides added stability and traction while minimizing ground disturbance, making them perfect for working on residential jobsites and around finished landscapes.
Use Cases:
- Material Handling & Placement
Move pallets of pavers, block, and stone efficiently across the jobsite - Site Prep & Base Work
Spread and level gravel or sand for patios, walkways, and retaining walls - Finish Grading
Create smooth, consistent surfaces for high-quality hardscape installs - Working on Finished Surfaces
Maintain traction while reducing damage to lawns and completed areas

Compatible Attachments
Mini Excavators

Compatible Attachments
Mini Excavators support hardscaping projects by delivering the precision and control needed for excavation, base preparation, and material placement. Their compact size allows crews to work around homes, patios, and finished landscapes while minimizing disruption to surrounding areas.
Use Cases:
- Excavation & Site Prep
Prepare areas for patios, walkways, and retaining walls with controlled digging - Tight Access Work
Operate around homes, hardscapes, and existing landscaping with precision - Material Placement
Use buckets and thumb attachments to place stone, block, and materials accurately - Finish Work & Grading Support
Shape and refine surfaces for clean, professional hardscape installs

For more than 75 years, Cleveland Brothers has been the trusted partner for critical industries across Pennsylvania and West Virginia. Backed by the strength of Cat®, our company covers everything from heavy equipment, generators and air compressors to lifts, light towers and temperature-control systems. What sets us apart is not just the equipment, but the support behind it—24/7 service, local technicians who know your business, and the scale to deliver solutions when and where you need them. Whether you’re managing a facility or running the jobsite, you can count on Cleveland Brothers to keep operations moving without compromise.
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