How big is the lawn? You could order something like this 5x3' drag mat that is probably better suited for the job. Here is a 3x3' that is a little cheaper. A pallet would probably work, but I don't think it will give you the finish you could get with a steel mesh drag mat. The drag mats also roll up nicely for storage... which is important because once you level, you'll probably want to do it again... and again . That said, I can understand trying to keep costs down.

 

I've used a pallet before and I probably will again. I bet the results aren't as good as with a drag mat, but the price was right, FREE.

 

Yeah the free pallet I think is going to work today. I will probably get a drag mat for future use though.

 

Take pics...we all love pics.

 

Take pics...we all love pics.

+1 :thumbup:

 

Pallet should work just fine - I find drag mats only do so much since they are rather flexible and unless you add some weight to them they don't move much material around