The lessee must supply the following information in addition to this form to the Conservation District: The area where the equipment will be used (map or detailed description), and the crop the equipment will be used on. Optionally, the lessee may share additional data such as soil test results, photos, and videos in exchange for a $20 coupon good for the next rental. Private information such as lessee name and address will not be shared outside of Strafford and Rockingham County Conservation Districts.
Rental Rate: $30.00 per day and $3.00 per ton. Minimum total charge of $50.00. Maintenance Deposit: $80.00.
In addition, a mileage rate of $0.50 per mile is applied for use of the equipment outside of Strafford and Rockingham counties. Payment shall be due upon signing the rental agreement. Lessee is responsible for returning the spreader in good condition. The unit should be fully emptied and cleaned/rinsed and greased according to the lubrication schedule. The Lessee will keep the equipment in low range. A minimum charge of $80.00 will be assessed if the unit is not clean, greased or is not in low range upon return. A convenience fee of $5.00 may be added for any credit card payments, including an additional $5.00 added to the $80.00 maintenance deposit should the unit be returned in anything other than good condition. Rental is at the discretion of the Board of Supervisors. The Strafford and Rockingham County Conservation Districts retain the right to refuse rental for any reason.
Use and Care: This spreader is to be used for WOOD ASH or LIME ONLY – use for spreading other amendments is not allowed. Lessee is required to follow all safety and operational procedures as outlined in the User Manual, and is required to read and follow all safety procedures as outlined in ADMA Safety Manual. Lessee is also required to review the safety and maintenance features with a Conservation District Representative. The Lessee will utilize a tractor with at least 50 horsepower and will ensure the weight of the spreader and the amendment will not exceed 1.5 times the weight of the tractor. The Lessee is responsible to maintain the grease schedule and will apply grease for any location specified.
Additional Terms & Liability: Towing will be allowed if within Strafford or Rockingham County with a vehicle equipped for towing. The Lessee will abide by all applicable traffic laws and will never exceed a safe traveling speed. The Lessee will never tow the equipment on limited access highways. When loaded, tow speeds will never exceed 20mph. Lessee will pay the cost of transporting the Equipment from Lessor’s place of business and returning in thereto. Such transportation shall take place during the term hereof. If Lessee fails to return the equipment promptly at the end of the term, additional rental fees shall be payable for each day prorated at one and one-half times the normal rate. Lessee is responsible for any damage to the transporting vehicle or the spreader itself during transport. Lessee shall indemnify Lessor against all loss or damage to the Equipment while it is our of the Lessors possession. Damage to the equipment shall not abate or excuse making the prescribed rental payments. Lessee agrees to use and care for the Equipment in a careful and prudent manor, to pay all operation maintenance expenses while the Equipment is out of the possession of the Lessor, and to make at his/her expense, any and all repairs. The Equipment shall be returned to Lessor in as good condition as received, reasonable wear and tear expected. If upon its return to Lessor, the Equipment is not in such good condition, Lessor may repair and Lessee will pay the cost of any such repairs. Lessee assumes all risk and liability for and shall hold Lessor and its assigned harmless from all damages for injuries or death to persons and property arising out of the use, possession or transportation of the Equipment. Lessee at his/her expense will carry insurance with minimum general liability in the amount of $300,000.00 per occurrence for bodily injury and property damage. Neither the Lessor, its assigns, the wholesale distributor, nor the Manufacturer shall be liable for any incidental or consequences damages which may result from any failure or use of the Equipment. The Lessee must provide a Certificate of Insurance that displays these terms and the Certificate must list The District as Additional Insured.