TES Rentals

09/02/2026

You need something between a mini and a full-size machine.

The John Deere 50G weighs 10,847 lbs and swings zero tail.

It digs down to 11 feet 7 inches.

That combination lets it work on a residential lot, a commercial site, or right alongside a structure.

Expanding a pond, cutting footers, or trenching a utility line.

The 50G has the reach to handle it.

36 horsepower keeps it capable without oversizing your job site.

Not sure which machine fits your job? Call us at (904) 452-0888. Tell us what you're working on and we'll help you figure out the right equipment.

09/01/2026

08/31/2026

A bucket can move dirt. It can't finish a pad.

Driveway shaping, pad leveling, site leveling all need a true grade, not just moved material.

A skid steer bucket can push and pile. It can't hold a consistent slope.

The Skid Max 3x grader attaches to your CTL and gives you a dedicated grading tool.

It runs a 72-inch working width, built for fine grading, driveway work, and pad leveling.

In Clay and Alachua counties, finish grade work depends on the right attachment, not the base machine.

Call us at (904) 452-0888 to check availability on the Skid Max 3x grader.

08/29/2026

Labor Day marks a hinge point for North Florida projects.

Across Bradford, Baker, and Columbia counties, summer projects often sit on hold.

The week after Labor Day is when many of those jobs finally get the green light.

Fall building season and land management work start ramping up fast.

Ground conditions shift as summer rain tapers off.

That changes what equipment makes sense for the job.

If you have been waiting on a project, this is the moment to plan ahead.

Booking early gets you the machine that fits your job, not just what is left.

What are you planning for after the holiday? Drop a comment and tell us.

08/28/2026

A shallow trench doesn't need a bigger machine.

If your run is 24 inches deep or less, a walk-behind trencher can handle it.

Irrigation lines, electrical conduit, and plumbing runs usually fall in that range.

Our 24 inch walk-behind trencher digs up to 24 inches deep.

It runs on a 16 horsepower engine.

Sizing up when you don't need to adds cost and setup time on both ends.

Knowing your trench depth and soil type before you call helps us match the right machine.

This matters for anyone planning an irrigation install in Bradford or Putnam County this season.

Call (904) 452-0888. Tell us your depth and soil type and we'll help you pick the right trencher.

08/26/2026

Quick and easy does not happen by accident.

Tina left us a 5-star review and kept it simple.

Quick rental. Easy process. Done.

That simplicity is not luck.

It comes from knowing the inventory, knowing the customer, and running a tight operation every day.

A well-run local shop does not make you feel like a ticket number.

You call, you get a real answer, you get the right machine, you get on with your job.

That is the standard we hold ourselves to on every rental.

Not because a corporate policy says so.

Because our name is on it.

Have you rented with us before? Drop a comment and tell us what you were working on.

08/25/2026

Overgrown pasture is a fire and pest problem waiting to happen.

Property managers and landowners deal with this every season.

The question is usually what size machine actually fits the job.

A full land-clearing rig is overkill for pasture mowing and fence-line work.

The 1840E compact tractor runs 39.4 HP and weighs 2,954 lbs.

That is enough machine to handle overgrown pasture and tight fence lines.

Not so much machine that you are paying for capacity you will never use.

Right-sizing the equipment matters. It affects access, maneuvering, and how the day actually goes.

If you manage property and the grass is getting ahead of you, this machine fits that job.

Call us at (904) 452-0888. Tell us what you are working on and we will help you figure out the right equipment.

08/24/2026

Most people skip the power rake and wonder why their seed never takes.

Rough grading and finish grading are two different jobs.

A blade or bucket can level a lot. That is not the same as preparing a surface for seed or sod.

The 72-inch power rake is built for that final step.

It conditions the top layer. It pulls rocks and debris to the surface. It leaves the grade consistent and ready to grow.

It weighs 915 pounds with a 72-inch working width. Your loader needs over 1,500 pounds of lift capacity.

If you are pairing it with the wrong machine, it will not perform the way it should.

The mistake most renters make is skipping this attachment after rough grading. They assume close enough is good enough.

A few weeks later, the seed is patchy or the sod is uneven.

This attachment exists for that gap between rough and finished.

Call us at (904) 452-0888. Tell us what stage your lot is at. We will help you figure out if this is the right attachment.

08/23/2026

The job ran long. The machine was already gone.

That is the situation you want to avoid.

When you book a rental, you are booking a window.

If that window closes before the job does, you are stuck.

Most jobs that run long do not run long by much.

An extra half day. A weather delay. A scope that grew by one task.

The machine that was available at booking may not be available by then.

Building a buffer day into the reservation from the start costs less than scrambling at the end.

Think through the realistic end of your project, not the optimistic one.

Then add a day.

Save this for the next time you are planning a rental.