Stone Slinger: Why Rent a Stone Slinger Truck for Your Construction and Landscaping Projects?

A stone slinger is one of the most cost-effective solutions for residential maintenance and landscaping. Yet, many contractors and property owners are still unaware of its full potential.

Whether you need to reach a hard-to-access area or eliminate days of manual labour, here’s why renting a Stone Slinger truck can be one of the smartest decisions for your construction or landscaping project.

What Is a Stone Slinger Truck and How Does It Work?

Unlike a conventional dump truck that unloads its material in a single pile, a Stone Slinger truck places materials such as soil, sand, and stone with remarkable accuracy, even in hard-to-reach areas.

• High-speed placement: Materials are delivered through a rotating conveyor system that efficiently distributes aggregates where they are needed.
• Impressive reach: A Stone Slinger can place materials up to 70 to 100 feet (20 to 30 metres) away from the truck.
• Exceptional maneuverability: The conveyor can be directed in virtually any direction, making it easy to fill structures, trenches, or confined spaces without having to reposition the vehicle.

What Materials Can Be Placed with a Stone Slinger Truck?

The Stone Slinger truck is an extremely versatile piece of equipment. At Groupe Bellemare, we can place a wide variety of materials, including:

• Sand and gravel (ideal for drainage systems and foundation work)
• Crushed stone (available in a wide range of sizes)
• Screened topsoil (perfect for landscaping projects)
• Mulch (ideal for playground surfaces and garden beds)

Did you know? You can rent a Stone Slinger truck on its own if you already have your materials, or choose our turnkey service, which includes both material supply and placement. Contact us for more information or to request a quote.

Rent the spreading truck with or without aggregates

At Groupe Bellemare, it is possible to rent a spreading truck with or without aggregates. 

Here are the two options available to you:

• Truck rental only, as you already have the necessary aggregates for the work.
• Truck rental including the aggregates required for the work. You do not have to provide any additional material. 

Benefits of a stone slinger in your construction projects

A long reach

A stone slinger can throw materials 70 to 100 feet from the truck.

Access to Hard-to-Reach Areas

Work in tight spaces where your options are limited. For example, if the space is too small to accommodate a dump truck, a stone slinger can get the materials to the desired area. With the truck positioned in the driveway or on the street, materials can be placed over fences, through foundation openings, or onto steep slopes without disturbing or damaging your property.

Significant Time Savings

Stone slingers keep projects on track and within budget by cutting completion time in half due to their high working speed.

A project that could take an entire day to complete using shovels and wheelbarrows can often be finished in just a few hours with a Stone Slinger truck.

Lower Labour Costs

In addition to reducing labour time, stone slingers help minimize the cost of labour, shovels, wheelbarrows and overtime. A single operator can run the vehicle, making renting a spreader a cost-effective option!

Precision Material Placement

Stone Slinger trucks can place materials at a precise location and exact depth, even in hard-to-reach areas. Using a radio remote control, the operator can direct the material exactly where it is needed—with accuracy down to the inch.

No Material Loss

If you risk losing sand or other materials during manual hauling, stone slingers reduce the amount of job-related waste, saving you even more on project costs. Materials go from truck directly to delivery site. No wasted sand or soil in your driveway or on your lawn.

Faster Site Cleanup

With precise placement of materials, as well as reduced waste, there is less mess to clean up once you’ve completed your project. This reduced cleanup time will also help you finish your project on time while saving additional labour hours.

No Damage to Your Property

Because the Stone Slinger truck remains on the street or in the driveway, it never needs to drive across your lawn or landscaping. This helps prevent property damage and eliminates the need for costly site restoration once the work is complete.

Common Stone Slinger Applications: When Should You Call Us?

They are used for residential and commercial projects that require you to move large and often heavy volumes of aggregate and soil quickly and efficiently from one location to another.

At Groupe Bellemare, we frequently use our trucks to spread aggregates under a house that has been raised (due to a pyrite problem, for example).

Stone slingers are also used for all projects requiring precise placement of aggregates in hard-to-reach areas.

Some of the most common Stone Slinger applications include:

• Backfilling around French drains, swimming pools, septic systems, agricultural pits, and interior or exterior footings
• Placing aggregates beneath lifted homes for foundation repairs or pyrite remediation projects
• Supplying and placing materials for formwork, sidewalks, driveways, and parking lots
• Landscaping projects and playground surface installation
• Residential and commercial construction projects

Ready to Optimize Your Next Project?

Don’t hesitate to contact our experts to talk to us about your project and get a free quote. Our fleet of Stone Slinger trucks is ready to support your residential and commercial projects, delivering materials quickly, efficiently, and with unmatched precision.