Renting machines for clearing land

Listen to this extended radio story about renting machinery to clear land. (MP3 download)

Clearing even a portion of your land is not a job to be taken lightly. If you plan on doing the work yourself, you're going to need to rent some fairly heavy-duty equipment, like a backhoe, skid steer and brush cutter. Since operating this type of machinery isn't necessarily intuitive, it's a good idea to see if the rental company offers training so you can learn to use the equipment safely before you get it home.

Radio interview source: Carl Hoting, A to Z Equipment Rental & Sales, Phoenix AZ

For more information, we recommend the following Web sites:

Equipment providers: Many national companies rent equipment, including Home Depot and John Deere. Search for rental companies by zip code at the American Rental Association Web site.

Living the Country Life: Learn about safely using chainsaws, wood splitters, and tractors.

Skid steer safety: Safety tips for rural homeowners who are unfamiliar with the operation of skid steer loaders.