1. Choose your machine and dates
Every equipment page has a live calendar. Booked days are crossed out. Short-term rentals are priced by the day with weekly discounts where available; seasonal rentals are billed monthly.
2. Pickup or delivery
Pick up from our yard in New Berlin, WI or choose job-site delivery. Round-trip delivery within Southeastern Wisconsin. Final fee confirmed when we approve your request.
3. Save a card on file
Your card is stored securely by Stripe. We never see or store your full card number. Nothing is charged when you submit a request.
4. Approval within 5 hours
We review every request and confirm by text and email within 5 hours. For same-day rentals, call (262) 955-4841. When approved, we charge the rental (or first month of a seasonal rental) plus the refundable deposit.
5. Return
Return the machine clean and fueled by the end of your rental. We inspect it and refund your deposit, minus any late, cleaning, fuel or damage charges.
Policies at a glance
- Cancellation: free up to 24 hours before your start date.
- Deposit: refundable security deposit charged on approval and returned after inspection. One deposit per package: a machine's deposit covers accessories (like core bits) rented with it.
- Protection: damage waiver (12% of rental) or your own certificate of insurance.
- Fees: late return, cleaning, fuel and damage fees may apply. See rental terms.
- Sales tax: Wisconsin sales tax applies to rentals.
FAQ
How does booking work?
Pick your machine and dates on the calendar, choose pickup or delivery, and save a card. Nothing is charged until we approve your request, which we do within 5 hours. Need it today? Call (262) 955-4841 for same-day approval.
When is my card charged?
When we approve your request, we charge the rental (or the first month of a seasonal rental) plus a refundable security deposit. Seasonal rentals are then billed monthly to the card on file.
Do you deliver?
Yes. We deliver and pick up anywhere in Southeastern Wisconsin, or you can pick up from our yard in New Berlin, WI. Delivery and pickup are FREE on all rentals starting through December 31, 2026.
Can I rent a machine with an operator?
Yes. Any machine or tool can come with a trained operator for $85/hour, delivered to your site. Add an operator during booking, or request an operator quote.
Do I need insurance?
You can either add our damage waiver (12% of the rental) or provide a certificate of insurance naming Wisconsin Equipment Rental as additional insured / loss payee.
What is your cancellation policy?
Cancel at least 24 hours before your rental starts for a full refund. Late cancellations may be charged. See our rental terms.
Do you rent to homeowners?
Yes. Most of our customers are contractors, landscapers and snow removal operators, but homeowners are welcome. We may ask for a few extra details before approving.