Farm Equipment Rental Program
Farm Equipment Rental Program Overview
The Farm Equipment Rental Program supports current and aspiring farmers by providing access to a wide variety of farm equipment (including a mobile poultry processing unit) at reasonable rental rates.
Designed to reduce startup and operational costs while supporting diverse farming needs and conservation practices, the program is funded through the Southern Maryland Agricultural Development Commission (SMADC) with in-kind support from T&C Farm Services. Eligible participants complete a rental application, schedule equipment pickup upon approval, and submit a brief post-rental report to help ensure continued program success.
Program Eligibility
Residents who own or operate a farm in Anne Arundel, Calvert, Charles, Prince George’s, or St. Mary’s County that is agriculturally tax assessed by the State of Maryland are eligible to apply.
Available Equipment
The program offers a variety of modern, well-maintained equipment to support planting, fencing, livestock handling, and poultry processing.
Landpride 6′ No-Till Compact Drill
Cost: $40/day, $10/acre
Features:
- 9 rows, 7.5″ row spacing
- Clevis hitch
- Small seed box
Tractor Requirements:
- 40 HP
Transportation Requirements
- Standard duty pickup truck
10’ Great Plains No-Till Pull Type Drill
Cost: $50/day, $10/acre (10-acre minimum)
Features:
- 10’ planting width
Tractor Requirements:
- Minimum 50 HP 4-wheel drive OR 75 HP 2-wheel drive
- Hydraulics
Transportation Requirements
- Standard duty pickup truck
- Pin hitch
12’ Great Plains Turbo Till
Cost: $125/day
Features:
- Useful in all soil conditions
- Easy & quick depth adjustment
- Constant level hitch
Tractor Requirements:
- Minimum 120 HP
- Front wheel drive
- Set of remote hydraulics
- Front weights and/or front loader
Transportation Requirements
- Tractor required or make arrangements with trucking company
Wheatheart Trailer Mounted Post Driver
Cost: $200 first day, $100 additional day
Features:
- Joystick hydraulic controls
- Adjustable hammer height accommodates easy operation and transport
Tractor Requirements:
- NA
Transportation Requirements
- Standard ½ ton truck
- Pin hitch
MillCreek #127 Manure Spreader
Cost: $75/day
Features:
- PTO driven
- ideal for large stables
- Spreads bulk materials; wood chips, manure
- 140’ capacity heaped, 30 wheelbarrow loads
Tractor Requirements:
- Standard tractor – 28 HP/1,440 lbs.
Transportation Requirements
- Already on a trailer; needs to be hooked to tractor or standard pickup truck
New Holland 450 Utility Baler
Cost: $9/bale
Features:
- Bale size: variable 4×3 – 4×5
- Net/wire wrap option
Tractor Requirements:
- Minimum 40 HP
Transportation Requirements
- Already on trailer
- Needs to be hooked to ½ ton pickup truck or tractor
Lands Pride Spinner Spreader
Cost: $10/day
Features:
- 563-pound spreader
- Rotary/spin type broadcast spreader
- Spreads seeds, salt, top dressing pilled/granular fertilizer, lime, and iron
- Delivery rates 43-890 pounds/acre
Tractor Requirements:
- Category 1, 3-point hitch
- Minimum 18 HP
Transportation Requirements
- Will fit in any size pickup truck bed or commercial van
5’ Lands Pride All-Purpose Seeder
Cost: $100/day
Features:
- Overall width 73 ¾”
- Seeding width 61”
- 8 seeds cups with a wide range of calibration settings per 1000 sq. ft. and per acre
Tractor Requirements:
- Approximately 25 HP
- Front weight or front loader
Transportation Requirements
- Min 6’x10’ trailer (trailer that would carry both tractor and seeder is preferred)
Jang JP-1 Seeder
Cost: $15/day
Features:
- Interchangeable gears allow you to easily adjust seeding density in-row
- Transparent quick-release hopper (0.26 gallon) allows you to monitor seed level; includes a convenient sizing gauge for selecting the appropriate roller size; and makes it easy to change out rollers and seed in the field
- Standard shoe (included) is adjustable for proper depth control when seeding
- Handle can be adjusted for height and/or offset for footpath operation
- Foam-covered drive wheel provides good traction while rear press wheel covers the seed
- Includes a set of six sprockets for adjusting in-row spacing: #9, #10, #13, #14, and (2) #11
Tractor Requirements: None
Transportation Requirements: None
Raised Bed Mulch Layer
Cost: $175/day; Drip-T Tape $160/roll, Plastic 4’x4,000 $110/roll (pricing determined by usage in 1/4 roll increments
Features:
- Drip irrigation attachment with roll brake
- Lays plastic 3’ or 4′ wide
- Adjustable bed height from 3”-7”
Tractor Requirements:
- Minimum 70 HP 2-wheel drive OR 40 HP 4-wheel drive
Transportation Requirements
- Already on a trailer; needs to be hooked -to tractor or standard pickup
Sioux Cattle Squeeze Chute & SmartScale
Cost:
- Squeeze Chute – $40
- Scale – $20
- Both – $50/rental
Features:
- 12’ chute w/ automatic head gate
- Built in palpation cage
- Four 10’ panels to get cattle onto chute
- Scale is rechargeable, light weight, and fits inside chute
- Must be on a flat surface for accurate reading
Transportation Requirements
- Chute comes with trailer to haul
Mobile Poultry Processing Unit (MPU)
Cost: $75/day
Features:
- 6 bird in-line kill cabinet
- 2 turkey cones
- 30″ rotary scalder
- 27″ plucker
- SS table and sink
Tractor Requirements:
- Unit mounted on 7’x12’ utility trailer
- Pick-up truck needed to haul
Additional requirements must be met prior to rental.
The MPU is located at New Roots Farm, in West River, and all other equipment is located at T&C Farm Services, in Harwood.
For more information and details about the available equipment, please contact us.
Rental Process
Step 1: Complete the appropriate rental application.
Please note: To rent equipment, you will need to provide a certificate of liability insurance for a minimum of $1 million that lists:
- AAEDC and Sarah Campbell as additional insured for MPU
- AAEDC and Tom Collinson as additional insured for all other equipment
You will need to complete a separate application for each piece of equipment.
Step 2: Look out for an email from AAEDC letting you know if your application has been approved or denied.
Step 3: If you are approved, use the contact information included in the email to contact Sarah Campbell (MPU) or Tom Collinson (all other equipment) to schedule a day and time to pick up your equipment.
Please note: You will need to provide your approval email to Sarah or Tom when picking up the equipment to verify your eligibility.
Step 4: Once you have completed your rental, click on the “view form” link in your approval email and complete a post-rental report.
Please note: Failure to complete this report will prohibit you from future equipment rental.
FAQs
How much does each piece of equipment cost?
All prices are subject to change, but most pieces of equipment are priced at a daily rate ranging from $10/day to $125/day. Three pieces of equipment are priced based on their actual usage – for example, how many bales are baled or how much tape or plastic is used. You will be able to see the current rental rates when you access the application.
What if it rains during my rental period?
Once the equipment has been picked up, renters will be charged for every day the equipment was rented for, rain or shine. However, if the equipment has not been picked up yet renters can reschedule their pickup for the next available date.
What if the equipment needs repair?
If equipment repairs are made necessary during the lease period (beyond normal wear and tear):
- Under no circumstances should renters attempt to repair any equipment.
- T&C Farm Service is solely responsible for all repair work on all equipment.
- The renter is solely responsible for the total repair cost, including parts and labor.
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