Fall Cleanup Power Play: Essential Equipment Rentals for a Pristine Property

Beyond the Rake: Why Renting Beats Buying for Seasonal Cleanup

Before we dive into the specific machines, let's address a common question: "Shouldn't I just buy this equipment?" For seasonal, heavy-duty tasks, renting is almost always the more intelligent financial and practical choice.

• Massive Cost Savings: A commercial-grade wood chipper or stump grinder can cost thousands of dollars. Renting gives you access to that power for a tiny fraction of the purchase price. You avoid the costs of maintenance, repairs, insurance, and fuel stabilization for equipment that sits idle most of the year.

• Professional-Grade Power: The equipment you rent from a dedicated provider like NorthPoint is far more powerful and efficient than the consumer-grade models sold at big-box stores. You'll get the job done faster and more effectively.

• The Perfect Tool for the Job: Your needs can change year to year. This fall, you might need to grind a single large stump. Next year, it might be clearing a whole fence line. Renting allows you to get the exact piece of equipment you need, when you need it.

• No Storage or Maintenance Headaches: Where will you store a large piece of machinery? How will you keep the engine in good working order? When you rent, those concerns disappear. Simply use the equipment for your project and return it. We handle the rest.

The Fall Cleanup Arsenal: Top 4 Equipment Rentals to Transform Your Yard

Ready to build your fall project plan? Here are the four essential machines that will deliver the most impact, saving you time, money, and effort.

1. The Wood Chipper: Taming the Branch Pile

Summer storms and seasonal pruning can leave you with a mountain of branches and brush that is too large for curbside pickup and too messy to leave lying around. A wood chipper is the ultimate solution.

• What It Does: A wood chipper uses a powerful engine and hardened steel blades to instantly shred branches, limbs, and brush into small, uniform wood chips.

• When You Need It: It's a must-have after any significant tree trimming or if you're clearing overgrown areas of your property. Instead of a tangled mess, you get a neat, manageable pile of chips.

• The Benefits: The advantages are threefold. First, you drastically reduce the volume of your yard waste. A massive brush pile can become a small, neat mound of chips. Second, you avoid the hassle of hauling branches to the dump (and paying the disposal fees) or the risks and potential permit requirements of burning. Third, you create a valuable resource! Use the fresh wood chips as natural mulch for your garden beds and around trees to suppress weeds and retain soil moisture over the winter.

• NorthPoint's Fleet: At NorthPoint, we offer wood chippers in various sizes to match the scale of your project, ensuring you have the right power to handle everything from small limbs to larger branches.

The Stump Grinder: Erasing Summer's Remnants

Perhaps you had a tree taken down this summer, but its stubborn stump remains an ugly, inconvenient obstacle in your yard. Mowing around it is a pain, it's a tripping hazard, and it can attract pests like termites and ants. It's time to reclaim that space.

• What It Does: A stump grinder is a specialized machine with a high-speed cutting wheel that uses carbide-tipped teeth to obliterate a stump, grinding it into small wood chips mixed with soil. It can easily grind the stump and its surrounding roots several inches below ground level.

• When You Need It: Any time you have a stump that needs to go. Fall is the perfect time to tackle this, as it allows you to prep the area for new grass seed in the spring.

• The Benefits: Renting a stump grinder allows you to permanently remove the stump without digging massive, destructive holes in your yard. You can eliminate the hazard, improve the look of your lawn, and immediately reclaim that valuable square footage for planting, playing, or landscaping. For a tool you'll only use occasionally, renting is the undisputed smart choice.

3. The Mini Excavator: The Ultimate Autumn Workhorse

When you think of fall cleanup, a mini excavator might not be the first thing that comes to mind, but its versatility makes it one of the most valuable rentals for larger properties and more ambitious projects.

• What It Does: A mini excavator, like the powerful Kubota models in our fleet, provides precision digging power in a compact package.

• Fall-Specific Uses:

  • Drainage Solutions: Are there low spots on your property that turn into icy patches in the winter? Fall is the perfect time to dig French drains or curtain drains to manage water before the ground freezes.

  • Boulder and Stump Removal: For stumps too large to grind or for those classic New Hampshire granite "surprises" just below the surface, an excavator can pop them out of the ground with ease.

  • Final Grading: Finish that patio or walkway project by using an excavator for the final grading and site prep before winter sets in.

• The Benefits: A mini excavator can accomplish in an hour what would take days of back-breaking manual labor. It saves your body, saves your time, and helps you complete major property improvements before the snow flies.

4. The Compact Track Loader / Skid Steer: Move Mountains of Material

For sheer material-handling muscle, nothing beats a compact track loader or skid steer. If your fall projects involve moving heavy, bulky materials from one place to another, this is your MVP.

• What It Does: This is the swiss-army knife of any job site. With the right attachment, it can lift, carry, spread, and grade almost any material.

• Fall-Specific Uses:

  • Moving Mulch & Compost: Use the bucket attachment to easily transport and spread large quantities of mulch on your garden beds or move finished compost to its new home.

  • Driveway Repair: Grade your gravel driveway one last time, filling in potholes and ensuring a smooth surface before the winter plowing season begins.

  • Transporting Logs: If you've been cutting firewood, use a grapple bucket attachment to easily lift and transport heavy logs, saving you an incredible amount of manual labor.

• The Benefits: A skid steer amplifies your ability to get work done. It turns multi-day projects into afternoon tasks and allows a single person to move tons of material with ease and efficiency.

Planning Your Fall Rental: A Quick Checklist

1. Assess Your Project: Walk your property and make a comprehensive list of every task you want to accomplish this fall.

2. Check Your Access: Before renting larger machines like an excavator or skid steer, measure the width of any gates or tight access points to ensure the equipment will fit.

3. Call the Experts: Contact our team at NorthPoint. Tell us what you're trying to do. We’ll act as your project consultant, recommending the most efficient machine and attachments for your specific needs.

4. Book in Advance: Autumn is a peak season for equipment rentals. Call ahead to reserve the machinery you need to ensure it's available when you're ready to work.

5. Prioritize Safety: When you pick up your equipment, our team will provide a thorough operational and safety walkthrough. Pay close attention and ask questions. Your safety is our top priority.

Why Choose NorthPoint for Your Fall Cleanup Needs?

As a family-owned business, we live and work right here in Central New Hampshire. We know what a New Hampshire fall throws at you, and we have the tough, reliable equipment to help you handle it. When you partner with NorthPoint, you get more than just a machine. You get our commitment to your project's success, our "Best Price Guarantee," and the peace of mind that comes from using meticulously maintained, top-tier equipment from brands like Kubota and Bobcat.

Get Your Property Ready for Winter – Contact NorthPoint Today!

Don't let the fall cleanup season overwhelm you. Empower yourself with the right tools for the job. Enjoy the beautiful autumn weather and get your property looking its best and ready for the winter ahead.

Contact our friendly and knowledgeable team today to discuss your project and reserve your equipment.

Our Locations

NorthPoint Equipment Rentals - Tilton

• Address: 185 Laconia Road, Tilton, NH 03276

• Phone: 603-499-7926

NorthPoint Equipment Rentals - Ashland

• Address: 130 Main Street, Ashland, NH 03217

• Phone: 603-375-4161