Summer is officially here, and the Fourth of July is a great time to celebrate and enjoy your beautiful yard and landscaping. And if your yard looks like it needs a little TLC, Bill’s Equipment is here to help.

We offer a wide variety of rental equipment that homeowners can use to bring out the best in their yard and landscaping, including dump trailers, augers, trenchers, and a wide variety of other lawn and garden tools. Read on, and see how our rental equipment can help you prepare your yard for the Fourth of July celebrations!

Rent The Equipment You Need To Get The Job Done Right

Don’t have a garage full of power tools and other lawn and garden equipment? You don’t need it! With Bill’s Equipment, you can rent the latest and greatest tools and equipment for reasonable rates in Colorado Springs. Our selection includes:

• Landscaping trailers – Landscaping trailers, such as double-axle dump trailers are excellent for removing vegetation, carrying mulch and soil, and for a variety of other purposes.
• Stump grinders – Cutting down a tree? Don’t bother trying to pull out that pesky stump. You can rent a stump grinder to quickly grind down and remove the stump. And don’t forget a tree chipper to take care of the rest of the tree!
• Aerators – Proper aeration helps prevent water buildup and soil compaction. It also allows your grass to grow healthily. For a healthy lawn, don’t skip regular aeration!
• Hedge trimmer – Got some unruly hedges that need to be cut back to size before your Fourth of July BBQ? Grab a hedge trimmer from Stihl to get the power and performance you need, even for the toughest hedges.
• Pole saw – Pole saws are great for trimming large branches and trees, as well as overgrown or awkwardly-placed shrubs. Stay safe by avoiding the need to climb a ladder!

How A Double-Axle Dump Trailer Can Help With Your Project

Whether you’re preparing for the Fourth of July or you’re planning on a major landscaping overhaul later in the summer, Bill’s Equipment can provide you with all of the gear you need, including a double-axle dump trailer.

 

We offer both 80” x 14’, 10,000 lb capacity and 5’ x 10’, 6,000 lb capacity double-axle dump trailers, which are ideal for a wide variety of different landscaping purposes, including the following:

• Remove unwanted vegetation – Keep your yard organized and eliminate the need to fill up paper bags with dead flowers, bush trimmings, tree limbs and wood chips, and other unwanted vegetation that you’re removing from your landscaping. You can load everything up in a double-axle dump trailer, then take it to the nearest yard waste facility and dump it out all at once. This saves you a lot of time and effort.
• Stock up on soil for flowers and more – Big landscaping projects require a lot of soil. Looking to save on delivery fees by picking up soil from a local distributor yourself? With a dump trailer from Bill’s Equipment, you’ll be able to load up on up to 6,000 or 10,000 lbs of soil. This is more than enough for even the biggest projects, including planting flowers, adding a vegetable garden to your home, and so much more.
• Mulch your landscape – Summer is a great time to mulch your landscape. Mulch makes your garden beds look beautiful, and also helps protect the underlying soil from the hot Colorado Springs sun.

Get Everything You Need For A Beautiful Outdoor Space!

Whether you’re looking to plant a few flowers or completely overhaul your landscape for the Fourth of July, Bill’s Equipment has what you need. From power tools to tractors and double-axle dump trailers, you can explore our rental offerings online, or feel free to contact us if you have any questions or need more information.

Clearing trees and brush creates a clean, open space, but everything you cut down must be dealt with. If you have a lot of brush, branches, and trunks to deal with, a tree chipper can offer a fast, compact solution to help you complete the job. Our 12” Tree Chipper can be towed behind your truck easily and backed up right into the action. 

Grinding down branches and other brush into chips creates an opportunity to repurpose the trees as mulch, or makes the mess of tree clearing easier to manage by enabling the debris to be trucked away more efficiently. Understanding the proper way to operate, maintain, and transport our 12” Tree Chipper will ensure that you and your workers are kept safe and can complete your task without issue.

How to Safely Operate a 12″ Tree Chipper

Once you’ve pulled or backed the tree chipper into position, it’s important to complete a thorough walkaround to ensure that it is sitting on level ground and won’t allow any significant movement. For your own protection, be sure to equip yourself and your team with gloves, hearing protection, and safety glasses. Wearing the proper PPE around a tree chipper is crucial, and should never be overlooked.

• Before starting the chipper, ensure that the chute is facing forward and away from the rear.
• At the back of the chipper, release the locking mechanism on the feed chute and ensure the red safety bar is locked in the middle position. The rubber guards should be situated in front of the feed chute and remain as a barrier during operation.
• Turn the key to start up the chipper, and let it run for approximately 30-45 seconds to allow time for the mechanical components to warm up.
• Slowly engage the lever to lock it into the low idle with the clutch engaged so that the cutting wheel can ramp up to speed, then ease it down into the high mode position.
• At the rear of the chipper, press the green button to activate the feeding drum.
• Begin feeding limbs branches etc into the feeding drum. Be sure to remove all metal screws, nails, etc. before feeding to prevent damage to the cutting wheel.
• If a jam occurs, press the red kneebar to stop the feeding drum, then push the upper red bar to reverse the drum so that the object can be cleared safely. Once unjammed, return the upper red bar to the center position and press the green button to re-engage the feeding drum.

When you’re finished chipping, press the red bar to disengage the feeding drum and reverse the lever procedure at the front of the chipper – engage low mode to let the cutting wheel spool down, then pull the lever up into neutral and let it run for 2-3 minutes before turning the key off. It’s important to note that the feeding drum may take a while to stop spinning after shutdown. Lift up the rear gate and lock it into position, and you’re ready to transport the tree chipper to a new location, or back to one of our yards.

If it’s your first time operating the 12” Tree Chipper, Anthony’s 7.5 minute demo video will give you an overview of what to expect: at the time of your rental, our team will also train you on its use.

Benefits of Chipping Your Own Branches and Limbs

Besides clearing a pile of built-up brush, branches, and limbs, renting the 12” Tree Chipper can be a worthwhile venture as it provides you with the ability to create your own natural wood mulch. Natural mulch can be used in a variety of settings such as trails or as a playground base, with the largest benefit for your gardens. Mulch helps to keep the soil moist and prevents dry clumping. It also stops the sun from drying out your plants or burning them as they’re trying to grow.

Reserve a 12″ Tree Chipper From Bill’s Equipment & Supply

There are a lot of ways to get rid of that unwanted tree stump, but none so efficient and thorough as renting a stump grinder. Stump grinders provide a simple, less intrusive solution than traditional stump removal. Whether you’ve just cut down an old tree or are finally going to deal with the big tree stump in your yard, the use of a stump grinder can enhance the curb appeal of your property without leaving a large mess behind. 

Our hydraulically operated Toro and Vermeer Stump Grinders take on the tough work by using carbide teeth affixed to a rotating disc to grind away at the stump until it becomes a pile of small wood chips that are easy to clear away and dispose of. Whereas traditional stump removal leaves you with a large hole in your front lawn, a stump grinder will create a flat, even surface that can be filled over with soil and grass seed.

Benefits of Stump Grinding

Leaving a large stump sitting in your yard can post a safety risk to you, your family, and any equipment that you use to maintain your lawn. Grinding the stump away will not only enhance the curb appeal of your home but also ensure that there are no tripping hazards or rough areas for your lawn equipment. Once you grind it and remove the chips, you’ll gain the additional lawn space and won’t have to plan your landscaping around an unsightly obstruction that detracts from the value of your home. In addition, you’ll be preventing insects from making their homes inside the stump and causing larger problems for your lawn care routine.

When compared to traditional stump removal, stump grinding is the preferred option for many who don’t want to tear up their lawn. Our Toro and Vermeer Stump Grinders have rubber tracks that provide excellent traction on uneven terrain but are also designed to make less of a mess of your existing grass. This makes stump grinding pain-free and enables you to proceed with your landscaping at a much faster pace.

Operating a Stump Grinder

Our stump grinders are extremely user friendly and can be controlled accurately as walk-behind machines. Once driven into position, the hydraulic controls enable the spinning wheel to bite down on the stump and grind it down in sections. There are guards in place to prevent chips of wood from flying sporadically and keep the mess to a minimum. The controls will allow you to move the wheel up and down to eat away at the stump and reposition the grinder to access the full surface of the stump.

If this is your first time using a Stump Grinder, Matt’s 3 minute demo video will give you an overview of what to expect: at the time of your rental, our team will also train you on its use.

Don’t be Stumped! Get Rid of that Unwanted Tree Stump Today

Contact Bill’s Equipment & Supply and reserve a Toro or Vermeer Stump Grinder today. Our family owned and operated business has become a trusted source for stump grinders and many other tools to make life easier and cut down on labor time. We’ve been providing Colorado Springs with quality equipment sales and rental services for over 65 years and we’re committed to helping you with our knowledge and expertise. Contact us today to reserve a stump grinder for your next project.

Sometimes a shovel just won’t do, and on a hot summer day, the last thing most of us want to do is break a sweat digging hole after hole by hand. If your project involves digging multiple holes and you need to save time and energy, renting an auger or post hole digger is a great way to cut down on your labor cost and save yourself from becoming a sweaty, frustrated mess.

Our 2 Man Ground Auger with 12”, 8” or 6” bit is an excellent choice for fencing projects, tree planting, soil sampling, sign installation, and many other applications where you need to dig a deep hole. We also offer an Auger Attachment for Skid/Track/Mini Loader that fits one of our compact or full size Skid Steer Loaders, with bits ranging from 9” to 36”in diameter, as well as a 3-Point Auger Attachment for Tractor. An auger’s resilient design can provide the performance you need for even the toughest soil types and allow you to dig deep into the earth to set your posts, signs, and trees, or capture any shallow geological information from the soil beneath grade level.

 

Rental Auger Options

Our rental auger equipment is available with multiple attachments that allow you to control the size of the hole based on your particular application.

• 2 Man Ground Auger with 12″, 8″ or 6″ bit: For digging holes up to 12” in diameter, our 2 Man Ground Auger with 12″, 8″ or 6″ bit attachments can provide you with a secure base for setting posts or other anchored objects. Each bit attachment is 36” long. The total equipment weight is approximately 90 lbs.
• Auger Attachment for Skid with 9″, 12”, 18”, 24” or 36” bit: If you’re using a Skid Steer Loader you can reserve an Auger Attachment that will perform faster and require less effort than the 2 Man Ground Auger. They can dig holes up to 72” deep and fit most standard skid steers with auxiliary hydraulic fittings.
• 3-Point Auger Attachment for Tractor: If you have a tractor with a PTO stub and need to dig wider than 12” holes, our 3-Point Auger Attachment for Tractor use can handle anything between 9” – 24” bits and features a 3-point hitch to fit categories 0, 1, or 1-2.

 

How to Operate an Auger

Augers are safe and easy to operate when the proper operating instructions are followed. The 2 Man Ground Auger is designed to be operated by two people simultaneously with each person firmly holding their designated handlebars. One person operates the throttle while the other provides constant stability for the duration of the auger’s operation.

If this is your first time using a Ground Auger, Matt’s 3 minute demo video will give you an overview of what to expect:

Using an Auger Attachment is fairly simple and, at the time of your rental, our team will train you on its use. The Auger Attachment for Skid/Track/Mini Loader connects to the hydraulic adapters and are operated via the loader’s hydraulic controls, while the 3-Point Auger Attachment for Tractor connects to the PTO stub and uses power from the tractor to control the auger bit. The auger is then operated by the use of the tractor’s PTO controls.

 

Reserve an Auger and Dig Away

Contact Bill’s Equipment & Supply and reserve a 2 Man Ground Auger with 12”, 8” or 6” bit, an Auger Attachment for Skid/Track/Mini Loader, or a 3-Point Auger Attachment for Tractor. We’ve been providing Colorado Springs, CO with quality equipment sales and rentals since 1954, and we have everything you need to complete your projects on time and on budget. Reserve your auger today and don’t sweat the hole-digging!

Dump trailers are useful for hauling almost anything that you don’t want to unload by hand or with a shovel and wheel barrow. Anything from pieces of broken concrete or demolition debris, to landscaping materials like decorative rock or mulch, there is no mistaking the ease and usefulness of a dump trailer.

Dump trailers allow you to move large volume loads and haul them to or from your site without the impact and expense of a dump truck or other all-in-one vehicle.  Simply attach the dump trailer to your pickup or SUV and you are on your way. One touch operation allows you to raise and lower the dump bed. You also have the option of a variety of different sizes, and ramps for loading equipment.

Dump Trailer Options

Our trailers are available in 3 and 5 ton load limits:

Double Axle Dump Trailer, 5’ x 10’ – 6,000 lb Capacity

Double Axle Dump Trailer, 80” x 14’ – 10,000 lb Capacity

Both trailers attach to 2 5/16″ inch ball hitches. The 3 ton capacity trailer requires at least a 1/2 ton truck/SUV to pull and has hydraulic surge brakes. The 5 ton capacity trailer requires at least a 3/4 ton truck or SUV that is equipped with a brake controller for electric brakes.

How to Operate a Dump Trailer

Using a dump trailer is fairly simple and, at the time of your rental, our team will train you on its use. If this is your first time using a dump trailer, Matt’s 7 minute demo video will give you an overview of what to expect:

Regardless of your cargo, having a double-axle dump trailer will help you get the job done. Contact Bill’s Equipment & Supply and reserve a Double Axle Dump Trailer, 5’ x 10’ – 6,000 lb Capacity or Double Axle Dump Trailer, 80” x 14’ – 10,000 lb Capacity for your job. We’ve been serving the community, as well as business owners since 1954.  Whether you are a landscaper, contractor, or ready to tackle your big DIY project, you can trust in Bill’s Equipment & Supply for all of your equipment needs.

Home improvement projects can build up fast, and getting them done quickly helps prevent a backlog. Finding the right tools to work efficiently doesn’t necessarily mean loading up on hand tools or trying to fit large-scale equipment into the backyard. To work quickly, you need to get big power in a small loader.

Get to those hard-to-reach places without losing the power to move everything you’ve got. The Bobcat MT55 Walk-Behind Track Loader is ready to take on any size task around the sensitive areas near your landscaping, and can turn on a dime for working in tight quarters around the house.

The MT55 is the Perfect Tool for Many Jobs

A must for tackling any project on your property, you’ll be ready to make short work of everything that’s on your list with the help of a few specialized attachments:

• Loader: The MT55’s loader bucket is a crucial tool for any undertaking. It doesn’t matter if you’re moving gravel, dirt or mulch, it all goes in the bucket. The hydraulic controls make loading a breeze, and dumping on the other end of the trip is even easier.
• Augers: Dig the perfect hole every time without a shovel or manual post hole digger, using the Auger Attachment for Skid/Track/Mini Loader. We have bit diameters of 9″, 12″ or 18″, so you’ll always have the right size opening. It’s a faster and easier way to drop fence posts, install deck supports or prep holes for trees.
• Trenchers: Put the pick and shovel down, and get those trenches dug faster with the Trencher Attachment for Mini Skid/Track Loader. Whether you’re laying pipe, running wire or carving out drainage, your hands will thank you for attaching this tool to the front of your walk-behind. The unit also comes with a spoil dirt auger that will move the dirt out of the way as you bring it up.
• Forks: Buckets are great for loose material, but forks can handle loads with a little more finesse. Use the Fork Attachment for Standard or Mini Skid/Track Loader and save yourself all those trips when you’ve got a pallet of stone or load of pipe to move, by getting it all done at once. Unload everything with ease by lowering the pallet or resting the materials on supports.

How to Operate the Bobcat MT55

Using a Bobcat MT55 Walk-Behind Track Loader is fairly simple and, at the time of your rental, our team will train you on its use. Here’s a simple operational demo video, which might help if this is your first time using a MT55 or need a refresher of your training:

Don’t wait to start crossing things off your list, no matter how big the projects may seem. Contact Bill’s Equipment & Supply and reserve a Bobcat MT55 Walk-Behind Track Loader for your yard work!

Do you have a deck, fence, or house that needs a little TLC? Are you considering repainting your home’s exterior, but dread the thought of hand scraping loose paint? Power washing with a pressure washer offers a way to prepare a surface for painting or staining without spending a lot of time and elbow grease. Say you want to re-stain an outdoor deck in your front yard. Perhaps you’ve just purchased a home and the previous stain job on your deck has seen better days. Maybe the once beautifully stained wood is now faded and dull from the sun, wind, rain, and snow. High traffic areas show signs of the constant wear and tear from back and forth walking, and it’s time to apply a fresh coat of paint or stain.

Prepping for Paint/Stain

The first step to take when preparing to paint or stain your deck is to remove all furniture and equipment and thoroughly clean the surface. Or, you might wash down the furniture first, then remove it. Either way, this is where a pressure washer makes short work of an otherwise daunting task, removing dirt, mildew, algae, mold, leaf marks, and other stains. Start in one corner of the deck and work your way across the planks with the pressure washer, making multiple passes over each section of decking. Let the surface dry completely to ensure it will receive the new paint or stain. Once thoroughly dry, sweep it off to remove any dust or debris, then apply your new coat.

Typical Uses for a Pressure Washer

Pressure washers are a great item to rent for various spring and fall cleaning projects; they are often rented for paint/stain preparation or general cleaning of decks, fences, houses, etc. They have many other uses too, so you might maximize your use while you have the pressure washer on rent. Common uses for pressure washers include cleaning walkways, front steps, driveways, windows, trucks, RVs, boats, outdoor furniture, lawn mowers and other power equipment, home exteriors that are vinyl or brick, and garage floors.

How to Operate a Pressure Washer

Using a pressure washer is fairly simple and, at the time of your rental, our team will train you on its use. Here’s a simple operational demo video, which might help if this is your first time using a pressure washer or need a refresher of your training:

Open the Door to Spring!

If you’re ready to tackle the job of re-painting or re-staining your outdoor deck, or have other cleaning projects in mind, call Bill’s Equipment & Supply, Inc. to ask any questions you might have about using a pressure washer to make your job easier. We’ll save you the expense of buying, maintaining, and storing a pressure washer that you don’t need year-round. Contact us today and reserve a pressure washer for your project.

The holiday hangover can be a drag. Don’t make it worse by risking an injury while taking down your holiday decorations or cleaning up after winter storms. We rent a variety of aerial lifts to help you with all your post-holiday projects.

Removing casualties of heavy snowfall like broken tree limbs and pulling down those hard to reach Christmas lights on an icy roof are much safer from a stable, stationary work platform. Our lifts can help you get your project done safely and quickly.

The Genie TZ-34/20 Boom Lift is Versatile and Towable

Aerial platforms offer spacious baskets with plenty of room for tools and lights. The Genie TZ-34/20 Electric Tow Boom might be the perfect piece of equipment to fix those holiday blues. With a 34′ platform height and a 44″ x 27″ basket, this towable articulated boom will give you the superior height and extended reach you need to get to those hard-to-reach areas. The articulated arm can even reach over troublesome obstacles like eaves and branches. And you can get started on those spots right away, without spending time or money on delivery. Just hook the boom up at one of our locations and bring it home to begin your project right away. Once you get the boom to where you’re going, let the boom take you safely to the heights where the work is.*

*There are minimum vehicle requirements for towing this equipment. Call for details.

Lifts Put Safety First

With ladders, your stability is only as good as your ladder and your spotter – if you can find a spotter patient enough to wait for you to finish the job. Uneven ground, shifting snows and changing weight distribution are all waiting to send your ladder falling to the ground. That means it’s taking you with it or leaving you stranded up high.

Our equipment can give you peace of mind:

• Full 360° range of motion does away with your hazardous reaching.
• Hydraulic outriggers and leveling sensors ensure your machine is perfectly stable, level and ready to use.
• Surge brakes provide easy stopping power while towing.

Also available is the five-point safety harness and lanyard, which is required for each of our lifts. The harness is fully adjustable and may be rented if you don’t have your own fall protection.

Be Smart: Be Safe

Renting a boom lift is the smartest strategy for high reach decoration removal and tree limb/branch clean-ups after the winter holidays. Contact our Rental Counters with questions or to set up a reservation for a safety harness and/or tow boom rental. If the Towable Boom Lift isn’t the best equipment for your job, we have other high reach equipment options and our team will help you discern which is best. Contact our Sales Division to purchase a safety harness or other supplies.

If you’ve not used a tow boom before, this demo video by Anthony will show you basic operations. Our team will also train you so you’re a confident operator before you begin your project.