Add a 4 ft. rear blade and I think you will be well equipped. Using the bucket alone for grading or snow removal can be done, but I think you will soon find the rear blade much easier to use and more versatile. For instance how can one push that snow pile off to the side to make room for more with bucket? Yes, with lots of back and forth runs, maybe dig up the lawn also. Put the blade in reverse, angled and back up and away you go one pass. If that digs the soft lawn, use it aimed forward, but back up. That works on grass for me, but not quite as nice.