Rutherford Equipment Rental Frequently Asked Questions

What is the flat rate pricing for each piece of equipment?
  • Tanks are 14-day flat rate (non-harvest)
  • Filtration, heating & cooling equipment, and pumps are a 7-day flat rate
  • Sanitation & bottling equipment are a daily rate
  • All harvest rentals are 90-day flat rate

For pricing, please see our Equipment Pricing tab or contact reservations@rutherfordrental.com

Are customers allowed to transport equipment?

Customers are allowed to transport all equipment excluding the following:

  • Pallet wrapper
  • Semi-automatic bottling equipment
  • Screw capper
  • Tanks 550 and larger
Which vehicles are approved for customer transportation of equipment?

Approved vehicles for equipment transportation are

  • Flatbed trucks
  • Flatbed trailers
  • Pickup trucks
  • Transit vans

Customers are also required to provide their own tiedowns for equipment

Are customers allowed to modify equipment?

Customers are not allowed to modify equipment. If the equipment does not meet your needs, please contact reservations@rutherfordrental.com or 707-253-7368

What if the equipment I have on rent is not functioning properly?

You must notify Rutherford Equipment within 24 hours of receipt of equipment if the equipment fails to operate in accordance with the manufacturer’s specifications and operation instructions. We will attempt to troubleshoot equipment or provide a replacement if available.

What condition is the equipment expected to be returned in?

All equipment must be returned in clean and good working order, including being free of all wine residue on the inside of equipment, outside of equipment, and on all equipment parts.

Are tank gallonages accurate?

All tank gallonages are estimates provided by the tank manufacturer.

Do tank rentals come with thermostats?

Rutherford Equipment does not rent thermostats for tanks.

Are bottle samples or drawings required for corker rentals?

Bottle samples and/or drawings are required are all corker rentals to ensure we select the correct corker for your materials.

Can I use my own pallet wrap with the pallet wrapper?

The recommended pallet wrap for our units has the following dimensions:

19.7'' X 5000'
20.3 MICRONS

How do I extend my current rental term?

Contact reservations@rutherfordrental.com or 707-253-7368 to check availability for rental extension.


Do you have a question we didn’t answer? Feel free to contact us.