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Farm Equipment Rentals
The Cheshire County Conservation District provides low-cost farm equipment rentals each year in and around Cheshire County. This is a valuable cost-saving service to local growers that supports the CCCD's mission of improving soil quality and management through the conservation and responsible use of natural and agricultural resources.
The District's current suite of farm rental equipment is listed below. Each section provides the rental rate, a link to the Equipment Rental Agreement, and a short description.
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To make a rental reservation contact 603-756-2988 ext. 4 or info@cheshireconservation.org
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We ask that all farmers clean rented equipment of any materials, remove mud from disks, wash equipment, and wax prior to returning the equipment. Equipment that is not returned based on this requirement, is subject to an $100 cleaning fee.
Esch 5607 7' No-Till Drill
$15/ac for first 10ac, $10/ac after that
Minimum payment of $125/use
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7 FT Drill, New Technology High Speed Drill 8mph, With 5.5" spacing this drill produces stands that yield.
​Adjust coulter depth easily on main cylinders. Convenient seed depth control on the press wheel's. Stay informed with the seed level gauge. Simplify planting for unmatched precision.
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ZRX Roller Crimper No-Till Corn Planter
$15/acre
Flexible Long Term Lease Option Now Available! Contact us for more information!
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The tow behind 4-row unit plants 30" rows. It has a John Deere 7000 Conservation Frame and was rebuilt, like-new, by Pequea Planter. It is equipped with Dawn Biologics ZRX Rollers (Row cleaners), heavy-duty frame-mounted coulters with turbo blades, double disc openers, seed firmers, and Yetter spiked closing wheels.
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VIDEO: No-Till Planter Setup Tips
No-till Corn Planter Specifications
No-till Corn Planter Roller Setup Tips
No-till Corn Planter Operations Manual & Handbook
No-till Corn Planter - Vanguard Population Monitor Manual
Esch 12' No-Till Drill
$15/acre for the first 10 acres, $10/ac after that
Minimum payment of $125/use
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The Esch 12' No-Till Drill features seed metering and a variable speed transmission for easy adjustment for different seeds. Easy field operation only requires two hydraulic remotes. Additional features include easy seed depth control and a seed level gauge for easy viewing of seed level during operation. Requires no less than 110 HP Tractor with hydraulics. A 3/4 ton or larger truck equipped with a double tongue hitch is required for transport. Its swing tongue hitch allows for an 8'10" travel width.
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Roller Crimper
Free to Use
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Roller Crimper Rental Agreement
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This is a great implement to knock down cover crop stands for later No-Till cropping. The knock down acts as an excellent organic mulch feeding the soil and decreasing the need for herbicides. The Cover Crop Roller mounts to the front, or back, of the tractor with a Three Point Hitch, leaving room for the seeder at the back. This means you can knock down weed suppressing mats of cover crops and plant through it all in the same pass! The Roller Crimper weighs 1400lbs empty and 2000lbs filled with water. It will take 70 gallons to fill it. The roller crimper fits a standard Category I or II three point hitch and can be towed with a 45 HP tractor.
Wood Ash/Lime Spreader
$100/use and $3/ton of material spread (not to exceed $200/day)
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VIDEO: Spreader Setup and Operation Tips
Meeting soil pH needs can be challenging. The availability of the Stoltzfus Woodash /Lime Spreader will give farmers more flexibility. Stockpile Woodash or Lime in the off season and rent the spreader as needed. It allows versatility in meeting your soil nutrient needs. The Stoltzfus has a 5 ton capacity and is equipped with a PTO driven bed chain and rear spinners. Requires 65+ HP Tractor.
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Aerway Aerator
$70/day
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Let our Aerway help you battle your soil compaction issues! The 7.5 cultivation width is versatile and used to open up compacted areas in pasture or field. A great implement to help incorporate manure into the soil before nitrogen is lost. It is equipped with a wheel kit for easy towing to fields within 25 miles. Requires a 45-75 HP tractor with hydraulics. Hitch is a straight drawbar pin.
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No-Till Seeder for Sale: $15,000 or Best Offer!
Model: Haybuster 77 All Purpose Drill
Size: width 7’7”, length 15’11”, weight 3,360lbs, serial number: JJ-7447
Requirements: No less than 40HP Tractor with Hydraulics, Towing– straight drawbar pin
Price: $15,000 or Best Offer!
Cheshire County Conservation District purchased new in 2011. Acreage meter reads 2,325. Maintained regularly by Steve’s Equipment in Westmoreland NH.
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Haybuster 77C Seed Drill with accurate depth control through packer wheels and parallel linkage, three seed boxes with individual metering, depth control adjustment, infinite rate adjustments, pressure control springs for up to 300 lbs of down pressure, easy pull type transportation, and more! Ideal for everything from warm and cool season grasses to small grains and soybeans.
To ask questions or make an offer please contact Amanda Littleton at 401-578-1608 or amanda@cheshireconservation.org
Drill is located in Westmoreland NH, buyer is responsible for pick-up. View photos and specifications here!
Additional Information:
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Width 7'7”. The Haybuster 77 is equipped with three seed boxes specifically designed for different types of seed. Adjustments to accommodate your soil, seed and terrain can be easily made. The No-Till reduces the cost of labor & fuel while being the best choice for soil health. Available for Spring planting, pasture rejuvenation, mid-season interseeding and Fall cover-cropping or double cropping. Requires 40+HP Tractor with hydraulics.
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VIDEO: Use of the Haybuster 77 No-Till Drill
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Soil Steamer
$100/high tunnel or $100/day for any other use
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Data Collection Sheet for Soil Steamer Rental
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Soil steaming on farms is an emerging technology that is being utilized to manage disease, weeds, and pests in high tunnels. The CCCD now offers the rental of their Sioux Model SF-20 Soil Steamer to local fruit and vegetable growers starting in 2021. The Sioux Steam-Flo® steam generator is a perfect source of low-pressure steam for a variety of weed and disease management, container sterilization, and pollinator site preparation. These industrial steam generators produce from 370-3,450 lbs. (168-1,564 kg) per hour of saturated steam in minutes. Soil Steamer transport includes a trailer and requires a 2 and 5/16 ball hitch for towing. Once set up on site you will need access to a course of water and electricity.
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Soil Steamer Guidance Document
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VIDEO: Soil Steamer at Picadilly Farm
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VIDEO: Soil Steamer Virtual Workshop (3/17/21)
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No-Till Vegetable Transplanter
Free for first use. $12/acre each additional use.
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This tow behind waterwheel transplanter is available for vegetable producers interested in trying no-till. The no-till waterwheel transplanter is a trailer hitch mounted transplanter that uses a spiked wheel filled with water to create a hole for placing plants. Riders on the transplanter tuck plants into the hole. This planter uses hydraulically controlled coulters that allow no-till planting into bare soil or terminated cover crops. The transplanter requires a 30 hp tractor and a hydraulic remote. It’s manufactured by Shirk Manufacturing in Pennsylvania.
BCS Walk-Behind Tractor
$125/day
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***Only those who have attended a BCS Tractor Training are eligible to rent.
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The model 749 BCS Tractor utilizes three forward & three reverse working speeds, as well as individual wheel brakes, for increased maneuverability. Available soil health implements for this BCS Tractor include: 26” flail mower and 30” roller-crimper for mowing over or rolling down cover crops, a 30” power harrow for seedbed prep and tillage/weed control, a 30” drop seeder for seeding lawns, cover crops or full-width dense seeding operations, a disk harrow for seeding, leveling soil or light weed control, a rotary spreader for spreading wood ash, lime, and other soil amendments, and a rotary plow for breaking new ground and building raised beds. Rentals are provided with the use of the CCCD utility trailer.
Subsoiler
Free to Use
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Versatile single shank sub-soiler allows for mobility in tight spots. A great implement to break up soil compaction due to site work prior to High Tunnel construction. This Sub-Soiler has a sixteen inch working depth to break up the hard layer preventing good root development and water absorption. 20-35 HP Tractor required. Weight: 138 lbs.
Penetrometer
Free to Use
The Penetrometer is a great tool to use when determining whether you have a soil compaction problem. Easy to read - you will know in a matter of seconds if there is a problem and to what degree. Available for your use free of charge.
Onion Topper
$40/use including the first pallet, roughly 1000lb. $10/pallet for each additional pallet​
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When you rent the Onion Topper, the equipment will be used at Picadilly Farm - 264 S. Parish Rd. Winchester, NH.
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Looking for more equipment?
Feedback from farmers helps inform our equipment acquisitions! If you have ideas on more equipment that the Conservation District should make available, we'd love to hear from you!
Call us at 603-756-2988 ext. 4 or email info@cheshireconservation.org
You can also check out the Small and Beginner Farmers of NH Equipment list