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Equipment Strategy
Should I Rent or Purchase?
For contractors spreading less than 1000 cubic yards a year, renting a bark blower may be a better option than purchasing.
Considerations for Ownership
Ownership is a significant commitment that goes beyond the initial purchase price:
- Requires regular airlock rebuild/replacement and discharge hose replacement.
- Substantial daily, weekly, and yearly maintenance is required.
- Availability of parts is a concern during the peak busy season.
- Equipment costs and fluctuating interest rates impact ROI.
- Larger contractors average only 6-8 weeks of usage per year.
- Additional costs for insurance and registration.
Why Rent From Us?
CB & Sons Equipment provides more than just a machine; we provide a complete support system:
- 25 years of experience renting, servicing, and supporting bark blowers.
- A fleet of 20 units with additional hoses available upon request.
- Meticulously serviced equipment that is ready to work immediately.
- Comprehensive training provided upon pickup.
- On-site, same-day repairs for catastrophic failures.
- 24/7 phone support for your crew in the field.
- 100% tax deductible business expense.
Why utilize a Bark Blower at all?
Manpower Efficiency
Produces up to four times the work per person with only a 2-3 man crew.
Material Savings
Spreads material much more evenly, reducing waste compared to traditional methods.
Time Management
Completes workloads faster, freeing up busy season hours for other projects.