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What Equipment Do You Need for Your Job?
Choose Equipment by Job
Digging or trenching
mini excavator plus bucket sized to the job
Separating rocks and debris
rock/skeleton bucket
Moving soil and gravel in tight spaces
mini skid steer
Should You Rent or Buy?
When Renting Makes Sense
- Short, occasional, or uncertain work
- Try-before-you-buy projects
- Specific one-time tasks
When Buying Makes Sense
- Repeated jobs and ongoing maintenance
- Full control of project timing
- Frequent business or property use
Before You Choose:Quick Checklist
- Defining your specific job goal
- Checking site access width
- Assessing terrain and slope
- Identifying soil or material
- Verifying reach and dig depth
- Ensuring attachment compatibility
- Planning transport and delivery
- Setting rental dates
- Identifying the operator
First-Time Owner Maintenance Basics
- Conduct daily walk-around inspections
- Monitor engine oil, coolant, and hydraulic fluids
- Grease every specified point regularly
- Inspect hoses and fittings for wear
- Clean and clear cooling zones
- Check tracks, tires, and fasteners
- Use appropriate fuel and machine fluids
- Stop use if leaks or unusual noises occur
Note: Exact fluid type, capacity, intervals, and procedures vary by model and the owner's manual controls.
Maintenance Questions to Ask Before Buying
Drilling post holes
mini excavator plus auger
Handling brush, logs, or debris
grapple
Grading or spreading material
grading bucket or rake
Breaking compacted soil or roots
ripper tooth
- Which exact engine and engine manual applies?
- What engine oil and hydraulic fluid specification and capacity does this exact model require?
- Where are every grease point and the required intervals?
- What is the correct track or tire inspection and adjustment procedure?
- What are the filter and common service-part numbers?
- What break-in inspection, fastener check, or first service does the manufacturer require?
- Are the owner, engine, and parts manuals available?
Confirm every fluid, capacity, interval, torque value, and procedure from the model plate and manuals for the exact machine you receive.
Rental Care Basics
- Complete a walk-around and photograph existing condition before use; confirm the required fuel before filling; follow the provided grease and daily-check instructions; keep cooling areas and the operator area clean; stop and contact Stephanie for leaks, overheating, warning lights, unusual noise, or damage; do not change hydraulic connections or attachments unless the setup and procedure have been approved.
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