Rent a Combine Harvester
A combine harvester is a piece of farm equipment that is used chop, collect, and package a variety of crops. This machine's high purchase price makes renting a preferred choice for many farmers around the world. By understanding how to rent a combine harvester, you can keep expenditures low, which at the same time maximizing income.
Steps
- Talk to local farmers.
- Meet with farmers around your part of the country to determine if they would be willing to rent their harvester to you. Renting from local associates can not only be less expensive than renting from a large retailer, but transportation can also be quite convenient.
- For best results, consult with farmers who grow crops which are different from yours. If you plan to grow a crop which matures in the fall, for example, consider working with farmers who specialize in crops which mature in the summer. This "cross-over of seasons" prevents the development of a simultaneous need for the combine harvester. A farmer who will need the combine during the same time of year as you will typically be less willing to rent you his or her harvester.
- Talk to local farming retailers.
- If you cannot find a farmer who is willing to rent to you, or if the products available do not suit your needs, consider renting from local farming equipment retailers. These individuals have a wide variety of equipment available for both rent and purchase.
- Familiarize yourself with combine harvesters.
- When renting any piece of farm equipment, understanding the basics of the machine can be quite advantageous. Learn about the most reputable brands of harvesters, and look for farmers or retailers which offer these machines for rent. In addition, understanding the technical aspects of various brands of combine harvesters can make a big difference between renting a harvester that is just satisfactory versus one which excels at the job.
- Settle on a price.
- Before committing to a particular combine harvester, be sure that a specific price has been chosen and accepted by both parties. It doesn't matter if this price is based on yearly, monthly, or weekly use--just that it has been determined before removing the machine from the lot or farm from which it is being rented.
- Leave the machine in good condition.
- As with renting any piece of machinery, it is important to leave it in the same condition that it was in when you borrowed it. Be aware that you may be responsible for any damage which has occurred to the machine, both cosmetically and functionally.
Tips
- Instead of renting a combine harvester, consider hiring a neighbor to do the job for you. This is especially ideal if you have never used a combine harvester before, and are concerned about your abilities to operate it. Most farmers will charge a lower rate for cutting, gathering, and packaging your crops than for allowing you to do so on your own, due to fear that you may damage the machine.
