Keep your crews moving and your equipment working – fleet solutions designed to handle tough terrain, tight timelines, and seasonal demands.
Keep your tree care crews equipped for every season with flexible fleet solutions from AP Fleet Management. Rent, lease, or finance bucket trucks, work trucks, and specialized vehicles to support tree trimming, removals, and storm cleanup.
Whether tackling routine tree trimming, emergency storm cleanup, or large-scale removals, bucket truck rentals provide the flexibility to scale your fleet based on seasonal demand or specific project needs.
Explore Our Arbor Fleet Rentals
Bucket Trucks
Insulated and non-insulated bucket truck and van-mounted aerial unit vehicle rental options.
Work Trucks
Work and pickup trucks rentals include 1/2 ton, 3/4 ton, 1 ton, flatbed and service body options with 4×4
Specialty Vehicles
Crane Trucks, Grapple Trucks and other specialty vehicles available for short and long term rent.
Challenges:
Utilization
With seasonal needs, vehicles might not be utilized all year round
Reliability
Trucks tend to be used hard and require consistent maintenance
Project Based
Trucks needed for short & long-term projects at multiple locations
Fleet Management Solutions
We help arbor companies stay on track with preventive maintenance programs, flexible rental and leasing programs for seasonal demand, and custom reporting that ensures your fleet stays compliant and reliable through every season.
Flexible Rental programs for project-based needs. Delivery right to your worksite. Short- & Long-Term lease options and a wide variety of Bucket Trucks and Material handlers. Other vehicle options include Pickup Trucks, Flatbeds, Service Bodies, Cargo Vans and Passenger to transport crews.
High Cost of Specialized Equipment
Expensive to purchase: Bucket trucks, chipper trucks, and cranes are very costly upfront.
Better cash flow: Renting or leasing preserves capital for other critical business needs like payroll, marketing, or insurance.
Seasonal or Project-Based Workload
Variable demand: Tree work often peaks seasonally (e.g., post-storm cleanup, spring pruning), so equipment may not be needed year-round.
Avoid idle assets: Renting allows companies to access equipment only when needed, preventing expensive equipment from sitting unused.
Access to Specialized or High-End Equipment
Job-specific vehicles: Companies can rent the right tool for the job, like high-reach bucket trucks for tall trees or stump grinders for removal jobs.
Up-to-date technology: Rented or leased equipment often comes with modern safety features and improved efficiency.
Reduced Maintenance Burden
Included service plans: Optional maintenance packages, minimizing unexpected repair costs.
Less downtime: Reliable, well-maintained rental vehicles reduce the risk of project delays due to breakdowns.
Operational Flexibility
Scale up for big jobs: Arborists can rent extra trucks or equipment for large projects or emergency storm response.
Test equipment before buying: Leasing provides a chance to evaluate performance and suitability before making a purchase.
Easier Upgrades
Avoid aging equipment: Leased or rented vehicles can be cycled out for newer models more frequently.
Stay competitive: Up-to-date equipment can improve job speed, safety, and customer satisfaction.
Simplified Administration
No need to manage insurance/registration: These are often handled by the rental company.
Less staff time on logistics: Companies can focus more on operations and less on fleet management.
Tax and Accounting Benefits
Possible tax deductions: Lease payments may be fully deductible as business expenses, depending on the tax code.
Off-balance-sheet financing: Leasing may not count as debt, improving the company’s financial statements.
Response to Emergency or Short-Term Needs
Storm damage response: After major storms or disasters, arborists often need to quickly mobilize a larger fleet.
Temporary crew expansion: Renting supports temporary increases in staffing and equipment during peak demand.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Find answers to the most common questions about Arbor Vehicle Rentals. If you can’t find what you’re looking for here, please contact us.
AP offers short term rentals with a minimum duration of 2 months. Long term rentals are also available for 2-12+ months.
Yes, AP Fleet offers long term, short term and seasonal rental options for our fleet rental vehicles.
AP sells our used inventory, and can also help sell yours too. Learn more about our remarketing services, or shop our used vehicles for sale.
Nationwide Delivery
No matter where your project takes you, AP Fleet delivers nationwide, providing seamless access to high-quality vehicles when and where you need them.
Yes, AP Fleet offers flexible vehicle solutions for your fleet. With rent to own, rent to lease, financing, short and long term rental options, AP can help you expand your fleet in whatever way makes the most sense for your business. Build your fleet with rentals, purchases, or a combination of rental and leasing vehicles for your business.
AP can source and upfit commercial vehicles to fit the job, from light upfits that add functionality to heavy-duty builds designed around specialized equipment and demanding applications.