How to Rent a Backhoe
A backhoe loader is a piece of construction equipment with a bucket attached to a boom that is drawn toward the backhoe. Contractors and home improvement gurus use them to move earth and other jobs. The machines can cost from $50,000 to $500,000, so renting a backhoe for a single job is the only way to go for the majority of people. Does this Spark an idea?
Other People Are Reading
Instructions
-
-
1
Know your price range and how long you need the equipment. Prices range from $100 for 4 hours to $800 for the week depending on your area.
-
2
Determine what size and capacity backhoe you will need for the job. Know your digging depth, loader dump clearance, and operating weight before you go to visit the rental agent. If you don't know these details talk to the rental agent and let him know what you are doing so he can help you choose the right backhoe for the job.
-
-
3
Decide if you are more comfortable with a specific brand of backhoe. John Deere, Kat, New Holland, JCB, and Kubota are the leading backhoe manufacturers. There are several others and most belong to the American Rental Association (ARA). All the backhoes come in different sizes and capacities. If you have used one of the manufacturers before, you should stick to the same familiar backhoe for this job.
-
4
Visit the American Rental Association's website to find a rental location near you. The ARA is a trade organization that most construction equipment rental affiliates belong to. Go to the website and select "Find a Rental Store." Then plug in your zip code or address and find a backhoe rental near you.
-
1
