The Contractor's Spring Kickstart: 5 Must-Rent Machines for a Profitable Season

The Mini-Excavator: Your Foundation for Success Before anything goes up, you have to go down. The mini-excavator is the undisputed champion of early spring site work. It's essential for digging foundations, trenching for utilities, and handling drainage projects. Its compact size allows access to tight residential sites, while its power makes quick work of New Hampshire's rocky soil.

• Best For: Foundation digging, utility trenching, septic system installation.

2. The Skid Steer: The Ultimate Site Prep Tool No construction site is complete without a skid steer. This versatile machine is the workhorse of site preparation. Use it for grading and leveling, moving pallets of materials, backfilling foundations, and clearing debris. By renting, you ensure you get a modern, reliable machine ready for long hours without the worry of off-season maintenance issues.

3. The Compactor: Building on a Solid Base A solid foundation is everything, and that starts with the ground beneath it. A high-quality plate compactor or trench roller is critical for ensuring proper soil compaction for footings, driveway bases, and patio foundations. Skipping this step can lead to costly callbacks down the road due to settling. Renting this specialized piece of equipment is far more cost-effective than letting it sit idle for most of the year.

4. The Stump Grinder: Clearing the Way for New Projects Often, the first step in a new build or landscape project is dealing with what’s already there. A stump grinder makes quick work of leftover stumps from winter tree removal, clearing the land efficiently and preparing it for excavation and grading. It's a powerful tool that you only need for a short period, making it a perfect rental item.

5. The Dump Trailer: Keeping Your Site Clean and Safe A clean site is a safe and efficient site. A heavy-duty dump trailer is indispensable for hauling away stumps, clearing debris, and bringing in aggregate. Renting a dump trailer saves wear and tear on your own trucks and provides the capacity needed to keep your project moving forward without costly delays.

Why Rent from NorthPoint for Your Spring Kickstart?

Starting the season strong means having reliable partners. At NorthPoint Equipment, with our locations in Tilton and Ashland, we're built to support contractors. We stand by our Best Price Guarantee to ensure you're starting your projects on budget. Plus, our Free Local Delivery saves you precious time and manpower, getting the equipment you need to the job site, ready to work.

Don't let equipment logistics slow you down. Plan your spring projects now with our 24/7 Online Reservations and ensure you have the machines you need, when you need them.

External Resources for Contractors:

• Associated Builders and Contractors of NH/VT (ABC): A great resource for industry news and networking.

• OSHA Construction eTools: Stay up-to-date on job site safety standards.

• Dig Safe 811: The essential first call before any excavation work.