Equipment rentals that save contractors time and energy

By Jenny Yu.  

Equipter’s drivable debris containers are available for rent and purchase across the United States.   

In this episode of Roofing Road Trips®, Karen Edwards spoke with Sam Beiler of Equipter and Phil Frid of Micro Rentals about how rental providers are spreading the word about the benefits and reach of the Equipter across the United States. 

Phil expressed how many contractors first turn to renting an Equipter 4000 when facing a challenging jobsite. “It often starts as a last resort, when contractors run into a problem like a roof that’s too steep or limited access to a driveway in an HOA community,” Phil explained. “Once they use it, they see all the benefits that you can get close to the roof.” 

From debris management to material delivery, the Equipter is a time and energy saver for contractors. “The roofing job is very physical, so this helps contractors do it with less effort and more efficiently,” Phil said. “It has the capacity to lift 4,000 pounds, so you can lift a pallet of shingles to a one-story house. Contractors cut half the time off clean-up and tear-offs because there’s no mess. They don’t have to throw debris on the floor. They eliminate double handle by throwing debris directly into the dumpster and driving it away.” 

With the company based in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, Sam emphasized the broader impact that the rental model has had on the Equipter’s reach. “There are over 300 Equipter rental providers across the United States, and the local connection has been awesome to see,” Sam said. “For roofing companies that don’t have the budget to buy equipment, a rental is a great solution.” 

With over 300 Equipter rental providers nationwide, Sam noted that local access through rental companies has fueled adoption. Furthermore, as labor challenges continue to shape the roofing landscape, rental partnerships provide flexible pathways to increased productivity.  

Read the first article in this series and Listen to the podcast to learn more about the impact of rental partnerships in spreading the word about Equipter nationwide.