Equipment Rental Program

Questions and Scheduling

Contact Josh Bilbao or Call (541) 423-6172

Equipment Rental Program for no-till farming by JSWCD; improves soil health, water retention, and structure. Learn more at www.jswcd.org.

Available Equipment List

(See full descriptions below)

No-Till Drill Seeder
ATV Seeder (Coming Soon!)
Soil Auger
Soil Moisture Step Probe
Ring Roller (48" Wide)
Occulation Tarps (Coming Soon!)

Key Information

Equipment is rented out on a first come first served basis.
- Reservations for fall equipment rental will begin on July 1st.
Rental periods:
- Tuesday-Thursday: Pick up between 1pm - 3pm Tuesday and drop off between 9am -11am Thursday
- Thursday-Tuesday: Pick up between 1pm - 3pm Thursday and drop off between 9am -11am Tuesday
Maximum rent time is 7 continuous days. Equipment can be rented more than one time, but there must be at least 1 rental period break in between. Other arrangements will be considered on a case by case basis.
When picking up equipment, please bring cash or check for the $400 deposit as well as the rental fee. JSWCD cannot accept debit/credit cards at this time.
Equipment is to be used on land located inside of Jackson County, Oregon.
A $400 deposit is required for all rentals.

Equipment Details:

Soil Auger (Free to use):

Before you spend money on expensive fertilizers, find out what your soil needs. Our soil auger will allow you to collect soil samples from your field or pasture that you can send to an analytical lab for testing. The soil auger is a hand held device that bores a small sample of soil approximately 8 to 12” deep. Contact JSWCD for information on collecting soil samples and a list of analytical labs that do soil testing.

Soil Moisture Step Probe (Free to use):

Seeing is believing, and until you actually get down and dirty under the soil, it is almost impossible to determine how the soil is reacting to your irrigation management. If you wait until the plants show signs of too little water (or too much), it may be too late. A soil step probe allows the manager to easily determine what is going on beneath the surface without disturbing the crop. Use in conjunction with the Soil Moisture by Feel guide, found here.

Common questions the Soil Moisture Step Probe can help answer:

1. When should I start irrigating?

2. When should I stop irrigating?

3. How thick is my grass/pasture thatch layer?

Simple Instructional video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ca2FlOTGFC4

No-Till Drill Seeder ($50/day fee):

The no-till drill seeder is an excellent cultivation and conservation tool. It can plant seeds at a relatively even distribution throughout a field without much soil disturbance. A cultivator furrows the soil enough to place seed, and a set of wheels follows to close the furrow. No-till seeding can reduce the loss of seed to predation and germination failure, increasing yields. It also reduces erosion and maintains soil structure essential for maximizing water holding capacity. Our no-till drill seeder requires a 40 to 50hp tractor to pull (NO EXCEPTIONS), and must be transported overland behind a truck utilizing a pin hitch. Contact JSWCD for more information on transportation and use of the no-till drill seeder. It will get stuck if you do not have the proper horsepower - If you have a smaller tractor, then you will need to use the smaller below.

FLEX MODEL: FLXII 88

NO. OF ROWS: 8

ROW SPACING: 8 inches

PLANTING WIDTH: 5.3 ft

MACHINE WIDTH: 8.3 ft

Capacity: Small Seed Box .75 BU.

Fluffy Seed Box 3 BU.

Dimensions: 36”H x 59”W x 60”L (Not including the tongue)

No-Till Drill Seeder Instructional video by West Michigan Conservation District:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G_zq3Ifz8pw

No-Till Drill Seeder Calibration demonstration:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q3VBh5IN9kM

ATV Minimum Size: 400cc

A yellow agricultural seed drill with warning labels and the U.S. flag, parked beside a utility vehicle.

A yellow agricultural seed drill in a shed with other farm equipment and tools.

A yellow FLEX-II Truax seed drill in a shed with a visible fire extinguisher.

A yellow agricultural seeder with wheels, placed in a shed, featuring various decals and flags.

Trailer hitch with bolts and chains on gravel ground.

Faunamaster ATV Seeder 105 ($50/day fee): (Coming Soon!)

The Faunamaster ATV Seeder 105 (FM-105) is a versatile seeding and fertilizing tool designed for ATVs, UTVs, or small tractors. It can plant a wide variety of seed types, from small clover to larger grains, while allowing adjustable sowing depths with minimal soil disturbance. The unit combines seeding and fertilizing in one pass, saving time and effort. A built-in 12V actuator lets the operator raise or lower the machine without leaving the ATV. Compact and efficient, this seeder is well-suited for restoration areas, food plots, pasture improvement, and areas with limited access.

Our Faunamaster ATV Seeder requires a 20hp ATV/UTV (minimum 400cc) or equivalent Category 1 tractor with a 3-point hitch. Contact JSWCD for more information on transportation and use of the Faunamaster ATV Seeder.

MODEL: FM-105

NO. OF ROWS: 7 (adjustable row covers)

ROW SPACING: