Unfortunately in today's world there is always a lawyer who would find a way to take you to the cleaners if you are the owner of a machine and someone has an accident. Loaning out machinery is really a dangerous situation, inexperienced and experienced operators have accidents, hit utilities etc and someone always has a share in the liability. Just not worth it in my opinion.
Security & Theft Something I've NEVER done before!
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MossRoad
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For my closest friends and family I supply the machine and attachemnts with operator (me). I never take payments. But I do appreciate a cold beverage when finished.
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tungularafishcamp
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cqaigy2
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There's only a few friends that i'll loan things to and only some things. I'm not sure my PT would be one of them unless i could check them out on it first. They would fix anything that broke and i'd tell them if i thought there was an issue with the tool before they borrowed it.
Im currently borrowing a small one man post hole digger that i had to fix before using it, but it was an easy fix.
Im currently borrowing a small one man post hole digger that i had to fix before using it, but it was an easy fix.
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Phils
Platinum Member
I agree with the posts, which is why I mentioned this in the first place... I don't usually lend tools of any kind.
I had taken the PT to their house to grind a couple of stumps. After working on one for an hour, my buddy took a turn. I was satisfied, after another hour watching him, that he was operating it satisfactorily.
But realizing there was easily another 4 hours of work to be done, I opted to leave it there for him to finish. (they were big stumps in awkward positions, thus the garage wall strike).
I'd already spent two hours at another friend's taking out a stump before I brought the PT to this second job.
After three hours riding the stump grinder, I was tired. That thing wears me out.
My PT was returned Saturday, cleaned and fueled and with nothing broken. Whew.
Phil
I had taken the PT to their house to grind a couple of stumps. After working on one for an hour, my buddy took a turn. I was satisfied, after another hour watching him, that he was operating it satisfactorily.
But realizing there was easily another 4 hours of work to be done, I opted to leave it there for him to finish. (they were big stumps in awkward positions, thus the garage wall strike).
I'd already spent two hours at another friend's taking out a stump before I brought the PT to this second job.
After three hours riding the stump grinder, I was tired. That thing wears me out.
My PT was returned Saturday, cleaned and fueled and with nothing broken. Whew.
Phil
smilindave
Bronze Member
I have 2 sons that have both borrowed my 425. I trust them both. I also have a friend who I would lend anything to. Also my father who is 81. Other than that, no way!
