Tillers Tool Rentals opens on Murphy Road

An introduction at church was the catalyst for Maricopa’s newest business.

Combining their knowledge and experience, Leonard Bond and John O’Bannon partnered to start Tillers Equipment & Tool Rental. The family-owned company opened its doors Friday at 12501 N. Murphy Road, just off Maricopa-Casa Grande Highway.

Originally from California, O’Bannon came to Maricopa for college and liked it so much he stayed. Wisconsinite Bond came for family. O’Bannon knew the rental business. Bond ran a variety of businesses over the years, from cleaning to contracting work.

They met at church and wound up talking about the business climate of the city demands for reasonable equipment rentals.

“We saw a need for it,” O’Bannon said.

Tillers provides a range of landscaping tools – trimmers, blowers, cutters, pruners, chainsaws and chippers – in top brands like Stihl, Echo, Husqvarna and DeWalt, as well as step ladders and extension ladders. The inventory includes gas-powered and electric-powered equipment.

“We have a wide array of equipment,” Bond said. “And we’ll be adding tools.”

He said they rent tools from four hours up to a week.

O’Bannon said they walk customers through the proper handling and operation of every tool. They can customize their service to the customers’ needs and have prepared to work with private do-it-yourselfers and major contractors. While a customer’s own household insurance should cover the use of the equipment, O’Bannon said customers can also purchase insurance from Tillers for the time of the equipment use.

Besides rentals, they offer parts, repairs and sales of equipment.

At the moment Bond and O’Bannon are the staff, but they will soon be adding another employee.

Tillers can be reached at 520-568-2009 and at www.TillersToolRentals.com.