More and more entertainment and sports events must take place outside to help maintain plenty of space between spectators and participants. As outdoor events increase in popularity, so does the need for new venues.

Often a new venue springs from raw ground like a fallow field or an unused meadow. But before advertisers and sponsors can make their statement, the site must first be able to accommodate vehicles, temporary structures, and people. Mud, vegetation, or boggy grounds aren't acceptable.

Here's how to use equipment rentals during each step of ground preparation for an outdoor field event.

Tackle Large Trees and Vegetation 

Sometimes a portion of land contains large trees or thick vegetation - enough to hamper vehicles and people during the early stages of site preparation. A loader is robust enough to fell large trees and strip land of swaths of heavy vegetation.

This remedy rids land of these obstacles and collects them in a central spot for ease of processing and removal. More importantly, the general topography of the land is more visible. This helps event coordinators better plan whether further equipment is necessary for additional tasks.

Demolish Structures and Hoist Large Debris 

Use an excavator to tear down abandoned, crumbling, or unnecessary structures on a piece of ground. An excavator's unique design allows you lift chunks up and away after you tear into a wall. The bucket attachment can more delicately maneuver sections of masonry or cement than a loader.

This same method can be applied to other large pieces of debris, like tree trunks or trash. Hoist sections of trunks and large limbs directly into a dump truck for removal or straight into a wood chipper.

Remove Rocks and Brush Piles 

Before you can tackle the task of leveling rough ground for an event, first remove rocks and other accumulated debris. Remember that left over pile of vegetation after you cleared the brush? You might be surprised how many rocks, dead trees, tires, and trash remains after you clear away the underbrush. 

Depending on your needs, an excavator or loader can scoop up the rest of the rubble. For example, a loader will corral and then gather up a large amount of debris in one swoop. An excavator can handle a small number of widely scattered stones or individual pieces of rubble. You can use a dozer to hoist and transport lightweight brush and saplings.

Level and Fill in Ground 

Outdoor events must take place on relatively level terrain. Large inclines create uneven ground for important structures like temporary stages, fencing, sound equipment, and portable restrooms. Low or boggy ground generates a mud problem after a heavy rain that can foul utility lines, trap vehicles, and ruin spectator fun.

Loaders are ideal to shave high spots and fill in hollows. The scoop pushes excess dirt directly into low areas and reduces the need to haul in supplementary fill dirt. Remember, the temporary and infrequent nature of an outdoor event means permanent measures like runoff and erosion control are not a priority.

Distribute Ground Cover

Certain outdoor events require some type of ground cover. For example, a festival with animals needs groundcover to make the animals more comfortable. A sporting event might need a way to protect equipment and prevent player injury. Most events need a way to prevent visitors' cars from getting stuck in muddy parking lots.

You can use a loader to place and spread a variety of ground covers. Hay, bark, and gravel are easy to move around and distribute when you have a large scoop.



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