Backyard Area Preparation and Rough Excavation

What happens here

The video begins with an overview of the backyard area adjacent to a house, which is being prepared for a new patio. A mini skid steer, specifically a Vermeer branded machine, is shown being used to perform the initial excavation of the soil. Another worker can be seen in the background utilizing a wheelbarrow to transport some of the excavated dirt. The operator expresses relief that the relatively small skid steer was able to fit through a narrow gate to access the work area, avoiding the need for extensive manual digging.

Goal: Clear and roughly shape the main patio area.