Skid steers, excavators, lifts. Rented from owners near you.
Six categories to start. More once the neighbors get talking.
You meet your neighbor, sign a rental agreement, and do the work.
Find equipment owned by neighbors in your zip code. Filter by category, daily rate, and delivery option. See the owner's first name and city before you book.
Pass a quick ID check (Stripe Identity). Sign a rental agreement directly with the owner. idle iron is the venue, not the contract party. Card on file covers any damage claim within 14 days. Insurance is optional.
Mandatory pre-rental photo walkaround. Pick up the equipment, do the job, return it clean, take post-rental photos. If something breaks, the photos protect both sides.
Add photos, daily and weekly rate, your ZIP, and the make and model. Free to list. We approve listings within 24 hours.
Set the bar: any responsible adult, experienced operator, or verified contractor only. The renter signs a rental agreement directly with you before the equipment moves.
Renter sends post-rental photos. Stripe deposits your rental fee — minus our booking commission — to your bank in a few business days. File any damage claim within 14 days with photos and a repair estimate.
For equipment owners
Free to list. Renters pay you directly through Stripe, deposited to your bank. We take a small percentage of each booking — that's the only time we get paid. You pick who can rent: any responsible adult, experienced operator, or verified contractor only.
Identity verification, a signed rental agreement, and photo documentation at pickup and return — on every booking.
Every renter passes a Stripe Identity check before booking. Real name, real photo, government-issued ID.
Owner and renter sign directly, not with us. The agreement spells out damage liability, return condition, and call-811 obligations for digging.
Photo walkaround at pickup and return is mandatory. If a claim comes up, the photos do the talking.
Card on file by default. Owners can require a refundable deposit. Renters can buy short-term insurance from Insureon.