ABC Equipment Rental & Sales sells and rents almost anything a professional contractor or industrious homeowner needs

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ABC Equipment Rental & Sales sells and rents top-quality brands, including Kubota, which manufactures the best-selling diesel engine in the world. And unlike John Deere and Bobcat, Kubota offers a two-year warranty. (Photography: Benjamin Margalit)

By Mitch Allen

The delays that hounded the construction equipment industry in 2021 have continued this year, so according to Alan Zatik, “If you want your equipment by the end of the year, you better order it now.”

Alan owns ABC Equipment Rental & Sales in Brunswick and Avon, along with co-owner Jamie Terpay, and thanks to strong relationships with manufactures and suppliers they’ve developed over the years, the pair has better access to inventory than many dealers, but not even they can work miracles.

“All it takes is one blip in the supply chain and the equipment cannot be shipped,” Alan explains, “That’s why it’s a good idea to order now, especially if you need popular equipment like RTVs and track loaders.”

Track loaders—or track concrete buggies—run on tracks instead of wheels so they go 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.”

Section 179 of the U.S. Internal Revenue Code
Taking delivery of your new equipment before the end of the year is important because that way you may be able to take advantage of Section 179 of the United States Internal Revenue Code, which allows you to write off equipment purchases up to $1 million this year—in 2022—instead of depreciating the expense over time. This means a huge tax saving this year.{6}

The equipment your business needs may or may not qualify, so please consult your tax adviser before relying on any purchase to qualify.

Contractors and Homeowners
ABC Equipment Rental & Sales sells and rents almost anything a professional contractor or industrious homeowner needs, including excavators, dozers, backhoes, forklifts, skid steers and manlifts. And they know the industry.

Alan Zatik (left) and Jamie Terpay, co-owners of ABC Equipment Rental & Sales, are helping contractors secure crucial construction equipment during the current shortage.

“Like every other business, contractors want to be profitable, completing each job safely and on schedule,” Alan says. “Every job has a deadline. You don’t want people dilly-dallying on the jobsite. So, put the ladders away and rent two 60-foot manlifts so you can work both sides of the job. Right now, scissor lifts and boom lifts are popular for painting, tree trimming, replacing gutters, whatever you have to do up high. And with our towable lifts, you save money on delivery.”

ABC sells and/or rents top-quality brands, like Kubota, Genie, JLG, Skyjack, Wacker, Solar-Tech, Towmaster, Stihl, Honda, Mustang, Gehl, and more.

“We offer a complete line of Stihl equipment, including chain saws and leaf blowers,” Alan says. “Although blowers are popular for dealing with fall leaves, many people rely on them to clear snow.”

And speaking of snow, ABC carries SnoEx brine spreaders for melting ice, along with blades that can be mounted on your utility vehicle.

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, 1.99 percent interest for 60{1} months, or 2.99 percent interest for 72{2} months. See the sidebar accompanying this story for the details.

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, 1.99% A.P.R. for 60 months $0 Down, 1.99% 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 12/31/22. For complete warranty, disclaimer, safety and product information see dealer or KubotaUSA.com.
{2} $0 Down, 2.99% A.P.R. for 72 months $0 Down, 2.99% 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 $15.19 per $1,000 financed. Offer expires 12/31/22. For complete warranty, disclaimer, safety and product information see dealer or KubotaUSA.com.
{3} 0% Down, 1.99% 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 $28.64 per $1,000 financed. Offer expires 12/31/22. 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.
{4} 0% Down, 2.99% 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 $22.13 per $1,000 financed. Offer expires 12/31/22. 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, 3.99% A.P.R. financing for up to 60 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: 60 monthly payments of $18.41 per $1,000 financed. Offer expires 12/31/22. 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.
{6} Kubota Tractor Corporation, 2021. Limitations under Section 179 may apply. See a qualified tax professional for advice on your specific situation.