SE SD | Would you consider going with the machine as the operator. If not-forget it. We have a stead fast rule here. NO one barrows any thing with a motor, from tractors to chainsaws. Wagons ,trailers and tools I don't mind lending out.
If you rent it, out,be ready for "normal wear and tear" Your definition of normal may not be the renters definition of normal You want to cover the cost of an oil change? Add in the occasional gash in a rear tire, broken cab glass (spreader) , or broken front spindle (must have been ready to break anyway) and see how much gets repaired with a hearty, "sorry about that '
I think you will be money ahead leaving it parked in the shed. Been there-done that! |