The WCCD Tools & Equipment Lending Library is designed to make various tools and implements accessible to local producers and landowners. The tools & equipment in the rental program are designed for conservation purposes. We offer Hand Tools, Herbicide Application tools, and larger Equipment rentals. Residents can request to reserve Tools & Equipment throughout the year.
2023 Update: New reservation system! We have a new online Lending Library system to make it even easier to get conservation tools for your projects! Any questions can be directed to the WCCD Resource Coordinator, Doug Reith, at (734) 302-8713 or doug@washtenawcd.org.
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Agricultural & Conservation Equipment
Truax Flex-II 88 No-Till Drill: The WCCD purchased a Truax No-Till Drill in 2022, and it is now available for rent starting in October of 2022. The Truax Flex-II 88 No-Till Drill is designed to plant grasses and legumes on a variety of site conditions for agricultural conservation and native restoration projects. The drill plants eight 8” rows, with a 5.3 ft. planting width, and requires 40+ horsepower. To rent the drill, either:
The drill contract and equipment rental contract will be provided to fill out once the rental reservation has been confirmed. Both must be completed by the renter and WCCD staff and signed off prior to the rental period: Educational Resources for the No-Till Drill:
Bare-root seedling Tree Planter:
We have a Tree Seedling Transplanter available for rent starting in the spring of 2023. The planter is intended for large scale bare root seedling plantings and is towable with a trailer. More details on requirements and operations are in the PDFs below.
To rent the tree transplanter, either:
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Tools & Equipment Wish List:
Want to support the WCCD Equipment Rental Program? Please contact us if interest in donating equipment, donations are tax deductible.
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