How To Choose the Right Lawn & Landscape Equipment
Lawncare and Landscaping Task
- Start by defining the lawn and landscaping work you're doing. The needs differ between trenching, stump removal, grading, aeration, or planting prep
- The task determines the right lawn, landscape and garden equipment size and attachments so you can work efficiently without damaging the site
- Confirm the key job requirements and site constraints up front so you can choose the safest, most efficient configuration
Scale of Project & Material Type
- Confirm what you're working with across soil type, vegetation, mulch or gravel, and how much area you need to cover
- Then choose the lawn, landscape or tree trimming equipment sized to the job so you can finish efficiently without sacrificing control in tighter spaces
- Match your equipment to the project's scale: nimble handheld blowers and string trimmers are ideal for detailed work in smaller yards, while powerful zero-turn mowers and large chippers significantly boost efficiency on extensive properties or major clearings
Power Source & Site Accessibility
- Evaluate site accessibility including narrow gates, tight pathways, slopes, and soft ground to determine if you need compact footprints or specialized wheels for maneuverability
- Confirm available power sources like electrical outlets, battery charging stations, or fuel types. Then plan run time, refueling or charging logistics, and any necessary extension cords or cables for seamless operation
FAQs About Lawn & Landscape Equipment
United Rentals carries several chainsaws in different sizes, all of which are designed to maximize safety and accommodate any project. If you’re looking to maintain your grass plot, choose from any of our lawn equipment tools. Sod cutters, weed eaters, log splitters, hedge trimmers and backpack leaf blowers will keep your yard in the best shape possible. Find out what you need to keep any lawn or garden in excellent shape with the “Landscaping Tools List: The Equipment Needed for Lawn Care Business Success.”
Learn more about our lawn and landscape fleet in our FAQs section below.
A lawn aerator rental from United Rentals can help you create the beautiful lawn you dream of. If you have compacted soil, soil with heavy foot traffic, or are renovating or planting a new lawn, aeration can help improve water and nutrient movement, improve rooting, prevent fertilizer and pesticide runoff, and enhance irrigation. The best time to aerate is in the fall; however, if your lawn is already healthy and green after the summer, there is likely no need to aerate.
Garden cultivators are lighter pieces of equipment than tillers and are used to loosen the soil in existing areas, weed the area and mix compost into the soil. Garden tillers are more powerful, with heavier, larger tines to work the soil. While tillers can perform smaller jobs in place of a garden cultivator, heavy-duty tillers are best used for larger projects like breaking up new ground or digging deep into the soil. United Rentals has a fleet of walk-behind and hand-held tillers for rent sure to help you complete your next project.