Cost Effective Alternative to DJ’s
So you’re planning your event. You’ve got the food. You know where you’re having it. Your guest list is all made out, and you’re thinking about entertainment. Everyone loves a band, but that’s too far out of your budget. So your left thinking about a DJ, but they are still expensive and trying to find one with the right personality who won’t take over your event can be daunting at times. Let me suggest an easy and much cheaper alternative. DJ your event yourself.
Ok I know that may almost sound more daunting than trying to find someone, but it is actually really easy. Read on….. we’ve got an answer! I mean, who knows what kind of music you and your friends like better than you, right? Where to start?
First, give your friendly local rental agency (yes that’s us) a call and ask about our Fender Portable Music System, PD-250. This unit comes with everything you need; amp, speakers, microphone (to make speeches, announcements or heckle your guests), and all the adapters to plug into the most common devices. Sound quality? Oh yea, it pushes an amazingly clear 250 watts of power. And yes, it even has a built in CD player for those like me that still have a massive collection of compact discs. The best part? We promise you don’t need to be a tech wiz to operate it. Everything is color coded for easy assembly and it comes with a set of written instructions. In fact, come on in and we’ll demonstrate it for you! Best of all, the unit is compact for transport….. it all snaps together and it packs down so tight it will even fit in the back of a smart car with loads of room to spare.
Now pull out your computer, I-pod, or smart phone and open up that massive music folder you have sitting there and just start picking your favorite songs. Don’t have that much music yourself? Most people have one good friend that has everything, so ask them for a hand. Once you have your playlist together, save it all on one portable device like a laptop, ipod, or even your phone (it always a good idea to have a backup as well) and get ready to party!
Now I will be the first to admit I am a bit of an audio nerd, and I was hesitant when we demoed the first of these units as to the sound clarity, and power that they would produce. Simply put, I have been blown away. They have met and exceeded all of my expectations. Couple this system with some of our Razz disco lights and it’s a good as or better than the expensive alternative!
So when you are sitting down thinking about your next event and looking at your options, why not think about saving some money, DJ’ing it yourself, and having some fun in the process.
NEW RENTAL ITEM! Towable Backhoe (aka Tow Hoe or Cricket)
Towable Backhoe (aka Tow Hoe or Cricket)
The Towable Backhoe (also known as a Tow Hoe or Cricket, and occasionally even referred to as a mini-excavator) is a no-nonsense machine. If you are looking for a piece of equipment that will do a job that a regular trencher can’t but don’t want the cost, hassle or mess that a full size backhoe can often bring this is the unit for you.
Our tow hoes have a digging radius of 130 degrees with a strong 9.5 HP engine and a 10 inch wide trenching bucket, with a max digging depth of 7′ and a full reach of 8′.
What does that mean for you?
Regular trenchers only cut a 4″ wide trench, at 18″ they are great for burying seasonal water lines, running gas, power or other data comm lines, at 48″ they can even bury year long water at the frost line, but they have there limitations. If you are needing a trencher for drainage work with either a 4″ or 6″ pipe this units 10″ bucket makes it a breeze to put in your lines. Do you have really rocky soil that a trencher can get through? Use this unit to be able to dig out those larger obstructions. Digging piers or footings for a new porch, shed or addition, and cant get a big enough hole with one of our 12″ bit power augers? This could be the right digger for you.
Being able to tow the unit as close as you can to where you are working is the easiest way to start however you can, you can walk the unit with the bucket by pushing or pulling the machine with the boom arm and the wheels once it is setup. That is why they are often called “Crickets” because of the way they look when doing this.
$128 per 8-Hour day/ $79 per 4-Hours
NEW RENTAL ITEM! 1 Person Towable Hydraulic Power Auger
Like our 2 person augers, these one person units are strong enough to tackle Fence posts, holes for piers for the new deck, mailboxes, or any other job you can think of throwing at them.
Our towable hydraulic earthdrills require a 2″ ball to tow and run on regular gasoline. We have auger bits that are 6, 8, 10 and 12″ wide which can dig to 36″ and extensions to bring you below frost line if necessary. The use of hydraulics allow the user to have variable auger speed and reverse which is very useful if the auger gets stuck.
Remember, we are in Connecticut and these drill earth, not rocks, so we can’t guarantee your success. We can say most are more than pleased with the ease of use and performance of these units.
Rent for just $95 per day / $70 per 4-Hours!
NEW RENTAL ITEM! Mini-Tiller, Front
Honda FG110 Mini-tiller, cultivator
The FG110 mini-tiller features unique, patented hybrid digging/cultivating tines. They’re exclusive to Honda and are designed to give you outstanding performance in a variety of conditions. This unit is lightweight and easy to maneuver – it weighs less than 29 lbs and has a 9″ tilling width.
Most other mini-tillers are designed for either digging or cultivating. They can’t do both effectively. Typical cultivating tines just bounce off of hard, compacted soil. And traditional digging tines are too aggressive in soft dirt, throwing soil everywhere and burying plants. The FG110’s hybrid tines dig and cultivate, giving you the best of both worlds. Half of the blades are angled for digging, while the other blades are angled for cultivating. This specialized design gets the job done.
NEW RENTAL ITEM! Self-Propelled Overseeder
Billy Goat OS901SPH Overseeder (pictured with optional seed box cover.)
Our self-propelled overseeder reduces fatigue associated with pushing and features intuitive forward and reverse operator controls. Overseeding is the planting of grass seed directly into existing turf, without tearing up the turf or the soil. It’s an easy way to fill in bare spots, improve the density of turf, establish improved grass varieties and enhance your lawn’s color.
The unit is 22” wide with an exclusive 11-blade slicing reel that floats along contours of yards increasing seed to soil contact and improving germination rates. The unit comes standard with a 30 lb. seed box that is generously elevated above the turf to eliminate any clogging that may occur from moisture.
$98 per 8-hour day / $64 per 4-hours
NEW RENTAL ITEM! Towable Aerator
36″ Tow Behind Drum Spike Aerator
Our 36” Tow Behind Aerator is perfect for aerating and packing your yard and soil!
The wide 36” drum allows you to cover more area per pass, making work fast and easy. The 24-gallon drum can be filled to your desired weight using water. The aerator has a total of 78 spikes that penetrate up to 2-1/2″ deep into the ground. This design allows you to aerate your lawn while you roll it to keep your lawn healthy and looking great. This drum spike aerator comes with the pin style hitch and is designed to be towed behind ATV’s, UTV’s and utility tractors.
125 lbs Dry, 317 lbs Loaded
Just $34 per day!
HELP WANTED – Special Event Delivery & Installation Crew
FULL TIME, SEASONAL FULL-TIME and
PART-TIME POSITIONS AVAILABLE
Positions available to start immediately through
mid-May with seasonal positions through the end
of October.
If interested, often individuals transition from
Seasonal/PT positions onto our year round,
full-time staff.
No prior experience is required.
For full-time positions, you must be able to work a flexible schedule (40+ hours per week including weekends as needed). Part time positions have a more flexible schedule based on other work or school commitments. College students encouraged to apply.
You’ll be working as part of our team in a family environment, assisting with delivery, tent installations and working with our customers to meet Litchfield County’s tool and party rental needs. Your day will be diverse, duties varied and there’s lots to learn. Some knowledge of tools and equipment, light mechanical ability or trade experience would be helpful but not necessary. We are happy to train anyone who demonstrates a commitment to hard work and reaching for new opportunities.
NO phone or internet applications accepted. Please visit our showroom at 696 Winsted Road in Torrington to fill out an application today!
NEW RENTAL ITEM! Commercial Steam Cleaner
Our Commercial Steam Cleaner is durable, cleans everything and is so simple to use!
Just add tap water, power up, and let the cleaner do the work– the continuous-fill dual-tank heating system means you can use it all day without needing to stop to let the unit reheat.
These units are great for cleaning many different types of surfaces but it really sines for cleaning tile and grout and restoring them to there original look.
Steam has also been proven to be a great and effective way to kill bed bugs. Once you have killed these pesky critters use an upholstery cleaner to get the bodies out of fabrics and a vacuum cleaners for hard surfaces.
With COVID-19, the demand for better hygiene increased tremendously. Now more industries are discovering steam as a chemical-free way to sanitize of all their high-touch areas. It sanitizes offices, desks, tables, doorknobs and door handles, light switches, handles, railings, telephones, keyboards, and bathrooms. Auto detailers know steam cleaning is the a effective way to remove a car’s dirt, mold, mildew, and odors. In the healthcare arena, they can safely and effectively clean and sterilize wards, waiting rooms, operating rooms, labs, and medical equipment.
Rent for just $66 per 8-Hour Day / $45 per 4-Hours
We’re more than a Rental Center, we’re an Idea Center!
Welcome to expertrentalct.com, we hope your visit to our virtual rental store will get you answers to questions, help plan your events, and maybe even give you the “push” to try something new and different. Whether it’s a project you never imagined you could do, or a special family event to plan, we are here to be your idea center, your coach, and your tool shop.
Visit our showroom to explore the many tools and pieces of contractor equipment we offer. We give safety and operating advice on every tool, and will do our all to make sure your project is successful. When you stop in, take a walk through our tented party area and look at what we have available to help you host your next great party!
What makes us different?
Expert Rental has been a fixture in the Torrington business community since 1968. We are a full service rental operation, featuring rental tools and equipment for every need, and a party division handling event rentals for parties, weddings, corporate functions and in home entertaining.
From helping you get your work done, to meeting the need for a few extra chairs or place settings for a family get together, to organizing full formal events for 1,000 and more, we rise to the occasion with personal service and attention to detail.
There are no hidden costs when renting from us.
Compare our prices with other rental sources, and you will find us to be highly competitive. We NEVER add a damage waiver to our rentals, saving you 5, 10 even 15% on the bottom line. Damage waiver isn’t insurance. Rental stores are not licensed insurance agents, we can’t sell insurance. It is a “hidden” way to increase the bottom line and boost profits. Read the fine print and compare.
And compare our hours.
We are here 7 days a week, 52 weeks a year (with a few holidays thrown in of course!) to meet your every rental need. Our day rates are, with few exceptions for higher maintenance equipment rentals, NOT for a work day, but for a calendar day – 24 hours. Our half day rates are 4 working (store) hours.
And finally, compare our desire to see you be successful in your every project or undertaking. We give you instruction on every rental tool and send you on your way with the confidence only 50 years of rental experience can provide. We select our tools from professional grade equipment and then make sure that each tool is as easy and safe to operate as it can be. Each tool is checked out by our skilled staff after every rental. You can be sure that, to every extent we can, our rental equipment is rental ready to perform as it is designed.
So, from all of us at Expert Rental, thank you for stopping by our website. We look forward to being your rental source.
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