Equipment rental in Saint-Hyacinthe — the agri-food capital

For large dairy and field-crop farms, high-end Schäffer models dominate: the 4670 (3,000-3,500 kg lift capacity), the 6680T with a telescopic boom (ideal for loading tall trucks), and the 9640T for very large operations. For smaller farms or specialized livestock operations (goats, sheep, poultry), the compact Schäffer 2428 and 2430 SLT with Erskine quick-attach are the everyday tools. The Université de Montréal Faculty of Veterinary Medicine is also a regular institutional customer.

For a farm that uses a loader daily, year-round, buying is often more cost-effective in the long run — especially with the BDC/Investissement Québec financing programs available for the agricultural sector. Long-term rental (lease-to-own through Location Benoit) is a good middle-ground option: stable monthly rates, maintenance included, and the option to buy at residual value after 3-5 years. For seasonal operations (fall harvest, spring prep), short-term rental (by the week or month) is more flexible.

Yes, several companies in the Cité de la biotech use forklifts and loaders for their internal operations: handling raw materials, moving finished products, and loading trucks at the dock. Food-processing companies (Olymel, Saputo and their subcontractors) have significant material-handling equipment needs. We manage several long-term rentals for this sector, with maintenance included and the possibility of a quick replacement in the event of a breakdown.

About 45 minutes via Highway 20. For an order placed in the morning before 9 a.m., we deliver before 1 p.m. For the afternoon, order before 1 p.m. for delivery before 5 p.m. For urgent job sites or replacement needs (equipment breakdown during a critical agricultural season), we can often deliver to Saint-Hyacinthe in 2-3 hours. It is a route without the usual congestion — Highway 20 flows freely between Richelieu and Saint-Hyacinthe most of the time.

Yes, it's an important segment for us in the Saint-Hyacinthe area. For building barns, silos, sheds or manure-management systems, the Schäffer 3650 SLT to 6680T wheel loaders are the main tools: enough lift capacity for wood or steel structures, dump height for tall walls, and versatility with Erskine attachments. The 5-10 tonne mini excavators round things out for excavation and drainage. Several contractors specialized in agricultural buildings are our regular customers.