Tool Loan Program

The purpose of the tool loan program is to make available tools and resources to help Hamilton County residents achieve their conservation goals. The tools are able to be loaned out to Hamilton County residents for individual or group work days on public or private lands in Hamilton County. Participants are required to fill out a liability waiver and policy agreement and leave a credit card number on file to ensure item return. All tools are available for loan at no cost for a maximum of 10 days.

Tool availability:

Pullerbars (13 available) for woody invasive removal
Pullerbears clamp around the base of the invasive shrub/small tree and use leverage to pull the plant up by the root. We offer three different sizes.

Pullerbear Pro XL 321 (4 available)
Adjustable jaw capacity
· 0 to 1" 2" 3" Jaw Capacity
· 17 lbs
· 54" Tall

Pullerbear Grip XL (7 available)
· 0"-2.25"Jaw Capacity
· 13 lbs
· 50" Tall

Pullerbear Cub XL (2 available)
· 0"-1.75"Jaw Capacity
· 10.5 lbs
· 38" Tall

Tool use instructions:
Pullerbear instructions

Kick Sod Cutter (1 available)
A kick sod cutter is a manual tool used to remove sod for establishment of vegetable or pollinator gardens.
· 12” Sod Cutter
· 26 pounds

Tool use instructions:
Sod Cutter instructions

Torch weeders (4 available)
Torch weeders connect to propane tanks allowing you to selectively burn weeds and undesirable species in your garden without herbicide. You must supply your own propane tanks.

Red Dragon Torch (2)
· Hooks up to any refillable propane tank. Control flow at handle.
Red Dragon Mini Torch (2)
· For use with 14 ounces to 1 pound propane
cylinders.

Tool use instructions:
Weed torch--How to ignite

Tree Planting - Planting/Dibble bars (4 available)

A dibble bar is a steel bar with a spade at the end. Use it to open a small space to plant bare root tree saplings.

Tool use instructions:
Dibble/Planting Bar

How to check out tools:

Visit or call the SWCD to see which tools are currently available or to reserve a tool for pick up (tools may be reserved for 24 hours).
Tools can be loaned for up to 10 days.

Tool use instructions:
Pullerbear instructions
Sod Cutter instructions
Weed torch--How to ignite

Dibble/Planting Bar

Videos:
View YouTube videos/instructions for all items on this playlist from our YouTube Channel.

Check out our Facebook live video using the pullerbars!

Have ideas for tools to add to the program? Contact Claire at claire.lane@hamiltoncounty.in.gov or 317-773-2181