With zero-percent financing and record-breaking rebates, ABC Equipment Rental & Sales is helping local contractors get more work done in less time with the right equipment
By Mitch Allen
Many parts of the home improvement industry are booming right now as homeowners shift resources to caring for their homes. From a new roof to a new addition, local contractors are struggling to complete so many projects on time, a problem compounded by an ongoing labor shortage.
One answer is having the right equipment, which allows contractors to get more work done with less manpower.
“With a manlift, you can do five times the work compared to using ladders or scaffolding,” says Alan Zatik. “Manlifts, mobile platforms and booms are the top assets on the jobsite, especially with today’s labor shortage.”
Alan Zatik and Jamie Terpay are the co-owners of ABC Equipment Rental & Sales, which sells and rents almost anything a professional contractor needs, including excavators, man-lifts, dozers, backhoes, forklifts and skid steers.
“We’re here for contractors”
ABC Equipment Rental & Sales does not rent tables, chairs and tents. That would be Alan’s family members over at ABC Rental Center. And while they do rent lawn and garden equipment to homeowners, they specialize in helping professional contractors. And they know the industry.
“Like every other business, contractors want to be profitable, completing each job safely and on schedule,” Alan says. “Every job has a deadline. You want to finish in 60-90 days and get out of there. You don’t want people dilly-dallying on the jobsite. You have a deadline. So, put the ladders away and rent two 60-foot manlifts so you can work both sides of the job. You’ll also need a forklift to get the material where it needs to be.”
Alan adds that many contractors are getting away from backhoe loaders and are going with skid steers and compact excavators instead. “They do less damage, they’re easier to use, they get in tighter places, they’re easier to transport, yet you can still get good dig depth,” Alan says.
If you’re not looking to buy right now but still want to be more efficient and take advantage of the summer weather, you can rent a skid steer or any other equipment, including earth movers, boom lifts and scissor lifts—affordably.
ABC sells and rents top-quality brands, like Kubota, Genie, JLG, Skyjack, Wacker, Solar-Tech, Towmaster, Stihl, Honda, Mustang, Gehl, and more. With over 60 years of combined experience, Alan and Jamie know which brands work—and which don’t. They are especially proud to be a Kubota dealer, offering construction equipment like skid steers, excavators, wheel loaders, RTVs and rubber track loaders.
“We only offer heavy-duty equipment,” Alan says. “We don’t carry brands that are less than commercial quality. So even if you’re a homeowner, you know you’re getting commercial quality.”
Speaking of quality, unlike John Deere and Bobcat, Kubota offers a standard two-year warranty and makes the best-selling diesel engine in the world. In fact, Alan and Jamie are so confident in Kubota’s quality, they are offering an extra two-years at no charge, now through August 15.
High-Quality Maintenance
The staff at ABC has been trained to take incredibly good care of their equipment. In fact, there’s a myth out there that you don’t want to buy used equipment from a rental store because it’s been treated poorly.
However, the opposite is true.
“We’re actually the best place to buy used equipment because we properly maintain it,” Alan assures. “We re-grease our equipment with every rental and we change the oil every 250 hours instead of the 500 suggested by the manufacturer. We go above and beyond the standards for our industry.”
That’s not just Alan’s opinion. ABC Equipment Rental & Sales has won an Award of Excellence from American Rental Association, which recognizes companies that are improving the industry’s image. ABC was tapped for the award based on the professionalism of its staff as well as the store’s layout, quality and appearance.
Easy Financing
Because ABC is locally owned and completely independent, they’re flexible, able to change things for the benefit of the client and get them their equipment faster. Plus, their inventory is “live” as soon as it’s put out in rental, which means it’s also for sale. In many cases, a portion of your rental can apply to an eventual purchase, with pre-agreed-upon terms.
In addition, ABC works with local banks to help you get financed, and most manufacturers offer their own financing, including Kubota. Right now on brand new equipment, get zero percent interest for (1) 60 months, or (2).99 percent interest for seven years. Some machines are difficult to get so put your order in early.
“We have financing plans that allow you to skip three monthly payments each year,” Alan says. “You can use those skips now to get the equipment you need right now, or use them later to help manage your cash flow.”
ABC takes trade-ins and offers low interest rates on used equipment, too.
ABC Equipment Rental & Sales has two locations: 29 Pearl Road in Brunswick (corner of Boston & Pearl), 330-220-4545; and at 38525 Chester Road in Avon (corner of Route 90 & Route 611), 440-934-7368. For more information, visit ABCEquipment.com.
(1) $0 Down, 0% A.P.R. financing for up to 60 months on purchases of select new Kubota [K008, KX, U, R, SVL, SL(SSV’s) & TLB Series] equipment from participating dealers’ in-stock inventory is available to qualified purchasers through Kubota Credit Corporation, U.S.A.; subject to credit approval. Some exceptions apply. Example: 60 monthly payments of $16.67 per $1,000 financed. Offer expires 9/30/20. For complete warranty, disclaimer, safety and product information see dealer or KubotaUSA.com.
(2) $0 Down, 0.99% A.P.R. financing for up to 72 months on purchases of select new Kubota [K008, KX, U, R, SVL, SL(SSV’s), & TLB Series] equipment from participating dealers’ in-stock inventory is available to qualified purchasers through Kubota Credit Corporation, U.S.A.; subject to credit approval. Some exceptions apply. Example: 72 monthly payments of $14.31 per $1,000 financed. Offer expires 9/30/20. For complete warranty, disclaimer, safety and product information see dealer or KubotaUSA.com.