Renting a Stone Slinger: numerous benefits for your projects
A stone slinger is one of the most cost-effective solutions for residential maintenance and landscaping. However, few people know all that such a truck can do!
Here is a guide to help you know in what situations the renting of a stone slinger can save you time and money!
How does a stone slinger work?
A stone slinger accurately projects streams of aggregate or soil at high speed to a specified location. A spreader can turn in any direction to dump, spread or throw aggregates 70 to 100 feet from the truck.
Unlike a traditional dump truck, a stone slinger accurately places materials in areas that are difficult for a dump truck to access.
We also spread the material on the surface following the projection.
What materials can be thrown from a stone slinger?
The most commonly used materials include:
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.
Versatility
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.
Quick Application
Stone slingers keep projects on track and within budget by cutting completion time in half due to their high working speed.
A manually executed project would take a whole day, whereas here we are talking about only a few hours.
Reduced Expenses
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, instead of having an entire crew deliver materials by hand, making renting a spreader a cost-effective option!
Precision
Stone slingers can project material to a precise location and depth, even in hard-to-reach areas, thanks to the radio remote control that lets you place the material exactly where you need it.
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.
Reduced Cleaning Time
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 yard or property
Unlike a huge dump truck driven on a lawn, the stone slinger can stay on the road or in the driveway and still be able to reach the desired location!
Types of projects for which stone slingers are used
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.
Here are some examples of projects:
- Residential and commercial construction
- Installation of playground equipment
- Formwork
- Backfilling of indoor and outdoor footing
- Sidewalks
- Driveways
- Parking spaces
- Pool backfill
- Septic tank backfill
- French Drain Backfill
- Agricultural drain fill
- Landscaping
Don’t hesitate to contact our experts to talk to us about your project and get a free quote. We have a whole fleet of spreading trucks to meet your needs!
