Frequently Asked Questions

• How is a request for application analysis and an Ag Flow made?
  Call us at 888-838-9252, where we will direct our customer to the equipment sales manager in there area. They will set up a site visit with our customers to review their application and qualify there needs. If it is an application that requires an ‘Ag Flow,’ we can bring in our Mine Engineer on our McCourt staff to understand your variables further and calculate a flow.

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• How does a customer request a quote for equipment?
  Please contact our office and provide contact details or complete an online sales or rental questionnaire. If in our identified territory, we will assign an area sales rep to contact you and follow up. After we have qualified the needs, we will prepare a quotation and email you for review. If out of our territory, we will contact you directly and redirect to an authorized distributor in your area. If you require an extensive system or a custom quote, we prefer a meeting to walk through the proposal with you.

  Request a rental quote online.

• What is the minimal rental period for a portable piece of equipment?
  Our minimum rental period is one month.
• How can I obtain financing for a purchase?
  McCourt Equipment, Inc. does not offer in house financing, but with our years in this industry, we can direct our customers to one of many highly reputable finance companies familiar with the product lines we sell.
• Who provides freight for a rental or purchase?
  If requested, all our quotes will state a freight rate. McCourt Equipment has several experienced haul truck drivers with CDL’s that can deliver equipment rented or purchased anywhere in the United States. Our customers also have the option to pick up the equipment they are renting or purchasing.
• How is the set up of equipment handled on-site upon delivery?
  Upon delivery by a McCourt driver, we do the initial set-up and provide general instruction for a rental or a sale. If our customer requires additional set up or training, planned and billable field service can be scheduled by a McCourt representative.
• How do I prepare my equipment for the winter?
  Operating equipment during freezing weather has its challenges. Make sure every component is ready to survive the cold and is able to function without any failure. Here are some winterizing steps for cold-condition operating. Winter Operating Environment: • Know the anticipated temperature ranges and extremes • Know the duration of your cold-weather operation • Identify each piece of equipment's cold-operation specifications or directions • Anticipate any cold-weather exposure when not in operation Equipment Fuels and Additives: • Get your gasoline engine cold-weather additives ready • Ensure your diesel fuel grade is suitable for the expected temperature (#1 in place of #2) • Flush your fuel supply to ensure water is separated and contaminates are gone • Get your fuel pump, injectors, and filters winter-ready • Top off your fuel tank continuously to prevent condensation Equipment Fluids and Lubrication: • Ensure your engine oil is compatible with the cold-weather operation (5W-30 or thinner) • Lubricate all movable parts with a low-temperature grease • Ensure your engine coolant can withstand the lowest expected temperature • Check all additional fluids to make sure they're suitable for the operating range • Ensure the hydraulic system and oil can function in low temperatures Suspension, Drives, and Undercarriage: • Clean debris from tracked machines to prevent freeze-up • Change wheeled machines to winter tires • Set all tires to winter-operating pressure — nitrogen gas-filled if possible • Ensure cleats on track machines are suitable for ice and snow traction • Have chains available for rubber-tired equipment Electrical Equipment: • Ensure equipment batteries are capable of cold weather cranking without amperage loss • Pre-warm battery and engine to ensure they are operational • Check that all electrical components are corrosion-free • Test all lights and safety devices • Test all operator controls
• What happens if I did not winterize my equipment?
  Your expensive fleet of machinery, equipment, and vehicles requires winter maintenance in order to properly function. Un-proper winterizing can likely give complications after a freeze resulting in cracked engine blocks due to frozen coolants and fuel tanks so rusty that will need to be scrapped. Failing to winterize your fleet can be disastrous. You might suffer an accident resulting in property damage or personnel injury. Follow the practices of top rental companies by maintaining your equipment for winter storage or keeping it operational throughout the cold season. If you have questions on how to operate your fleet after a freeze please contact our Service Department at 888-838-9252