ABC Equipment Rental & Sales co-owners Alan Zatik and Jamie Terpay have everything professional contractors need to get the job done safely and efficiently
By Mitch Allen
In spite of the dreary April weather, area contractors are already on the job for what promises to be another busy spring season. Handy homeowners, too, are beginning to prune, plant, power wash, and paint.
But getting the job done safely and efficiently requires the right equipment.
ABC Equipment Rental & Sales co-owners Alan Zatik and Jamie Terpay sell and/or rent top-quality brands, like Kubota, Genie, JLG, Skyjack, Wacker, Solar-Tech, Towmaster, Stihl, Honda, Mustang, Gehl, and more. And 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.”
And that’s also good news for homeowners who don’t have to settle for the lessor-quality equipment found at big box home stores—light-duty tools designed to last no more than a couple of seasons.
“We carry the complete Stihl line,” Alan says, “including leaf blowers, hedge trimmers, chain saws, and power washers. This is high-quality equipment, most of which is manufactured at their plant in Virginia Beach. And with improvements in battery technology, there are plenty of affordable electric options. We carry a Stihl 1,800-psi electric power washer for just $189.99.”
The Contractor’s Best Friend
ABC Equipment Rental & Sales does not rent tables, chairs and tents. That would be Alan’s family members over at ABC Rental Center. While they do sell and rent 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.
Another popular item is the track loader—or track concrete buggy—which runs on tracks instead of wheels so it goes through the mud better. “And with a rotating bucket, you don’t have to shovel in material,” Alan adds. “You rotate and dump right into foundation or footer. Plus, you make fewer runs. It’s all about efficiency.”
Also popular items are manlifts. “With a manlift, you can do five times the work compared to using ladders or scaffolding,” Alan says. “Manlifts, mobile platforms and booms are the top assets on the jobsite, especially with today’s labor shortage.”
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.”
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. 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 manufactures offer their own financing, including Kubota. Right now on brand new equipment, get zero percent interest for 48 months 1, or 1.99 percent interest for 72 months 3. See the sidebar accompanying this story for the details.
And remember: Section 179 of the United States Internal Revenue Code allows you to write off equipment purchases up to $1 million in 2022 instead of depreciating the expense over time. This means huge tax savings this year. The equipment your business needs may or may not qualify, so please consult your tax adviser before relying on any purchase to qualify. 7
Everything You Need
ABC Equipment Rental & Sales, in Avon and Brunswick, does not carry tents, tables and chairs, but they do offer everything local contractors and homeowners need to get the job done safely, professionally and on schedule. Equipment for sale or rent includes:
• Air Compressors
• Augers & Bits
• Breaker Rental
• Compaction Equipment
• Concrete & Masonry
• Concrete/Material Buggies
• Diamond Blades
• Dollies
• Earthmoving Equipment
• Fans & Dehumidifiers
• Floor Care Equipment
• Floor Grinders
• Forklifts
• Generators
• Heaters
• Hydraulic Tools
• Jacks
• Landscaping (Lawn-Garden)
• Levels & Transit Tools
• Lighting Equipment
• Manlifts
• Plumbing & Sewer Equipment
• Pressure Washers
• Saws
• Sign & Arrow Boards
• Trenchers
• Welders
• and much more
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. for 48 months $0 Down, 0% A.P.R. financing for up to 48 months on purchases of select new Kubota [K008, KX, U, R, SL(SSV’s), SVL 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: 48 monthly payments of $20.83 per $1,000 financed. Offer expires 6/30/22. For complete warranty, disclaimer, safety and product information see dealer or KubotaUSA.com.
{2} $0 Down, .99% A.P.R. for 60 months $0 Down, .99% A.P.R. financing for up to 60 months on purchases of select new Kubota [K008, KX, U, R, SL(SSV’s), SVL 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 $17.52 per $1,000 financed. Offer expires 6/30/22. For complete warranty, disclaimer, safety and product information see dealer or KubotaUSA.com.
{3} $0 Down, 1.99% A.P.R. for 72 months $0 Down, 1.99% A.P.R. financing for up to 72 months on purchases of select new Kubota [K008, KX, U, R, SL(SSV’s), SVL 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 6/30/22. For complete warranty, disclaimer, safety and product information see dealer or KubotaUSA.com.
{4} 0% Down, 0% A.P.R. financing for up to 36 months on purchases of select new Kubota RTV-X1140 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: 36 monthly payments of $27.78 per $1,000 financed. Offer expires 6/30/22. Terms subject to change. This material is for descriptive purposes only. Kubota disclaims all representations and warranties, express or implied, or any liability from the use of this material. For more information, see Dealer or go to KubotaUSA.com.
(5) 0% Down, .49% A.P.R. financing for up to 48 months on purchases of select new Kubota RTV-X1140 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: 48 monthly payments of $21.04 per $1,000 financed. Offer expires 6/30/22. Terms subject to change. This material is for descriptive purposes only. Kubota disclaims all representations and warranties, express or implied, or any liability from the use of this material. For more information, see Dealer or go to KubotaUSA.com.