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Rocket Chute & Equipter
A Cleaner Way To Replace Your Roof
Old shingles go straight from your roof into the Equipter instead of onto your lawn, flower beds, and driveway. Your property stays protected from the first shingle removed to the final cleanup.
So, You're Replacing Your Roof?
Don't settle for a messy job site
A roof replacement is a big decision, and price shouldn't be the only thing you compare. On a traditional tear-off, old shingles and nails are thrown off the roof onto tarps, then picked up and carried to a dumpster by hand. Debris lands in your landscaping, nails get lost in the grass, and cleanup takes time.
Ruck Roofing does it differently. Our Rocket Chute and Equipter catch roofing debris as it comes off the roof, so it never touches your lawn. When the job is done, your property should look exactly the way it did before we arrived, except with a brand-new roof.
Which Would You Prefer?
The difference is easy to see
Here's how a tear-off with the Rocket Chute and Equipter compares to the traditional method.
- Traditional Tear-Off
- Shingles thrown onto tarps and landscaping
- Debris handled 3 to 4 times by hand
- Stray nails left behind in the grass
- Trampled flower beds and shrubs
- Long, labor-heavy cleanup
- With Rocket Chute & Equipter
- Debris goes straight into the container
- Debris is handled once, then dumped
- Far fewer nails and scraps on the ground
- Landscaping stays protected
- Faster, cleaner finish
How It Works
From your roof to the dumpster in one step
- 1
Drive & Position
The self-propelled Equipter drives right up to your home and raises its container toward the roofline.
- 2
Chute The Debris
As old shingles come off, the Rocket Chute guides them off the roof and down into the container.
- 3
Contain It
A wide catch area and roll-back extension reach over shrubs and flower beds, keeping debris off the ground.
- 4
Drive & Dump
When it's full, the Equipter drives to the dumpster and empties itself with a hydraulic tailgate.
The Benefits
Why homeowners love a cleaner tear-off
Protects Your Landscaping
Shingles and nails land in the container, not in your gardens, shrubs, or mulch beds.
Easy On Your Lawn
Wide, high-traction tires and evenly distributed weight are designed to avoid leaving ruts and tracks.
Fewer Stray Nails
Containing debris as it comes off the roof means far fewer nails left behind for tires, pets, and bare feet.
Dumpster Stays Off Your Lawn
The Equipter carries debris to the dumpster, so the dumpster can sit on your driveway or the street.
Gets Into Tight Spaces
At roughly 6 feet wide with a tight turning radius, it reaches areas where trucks and trailers can't.
A Faster Job
Debris is handled once instead of several times, so the crew spends less time cleaning up and more time roofing.
Under The Hood
Equipter RB4000 specifications
The Equipter RB4000 is a self-propelled, raisable, dumpable trailer built specifically for roofing debris. It tows to the job like an ordinary trailer, then drives itself around the property under its own power.
- Drivable: Hydrostatic drive powered by a 13 hp Honda engine
- Raisable: Lifts the container up toward the roofline
- Dumpable: Power tailgate empties into a dumpster, truck, or trailer
- Stable: Four independent stabilizers for uneven ground
Equipter RB4000
- Job Site Lift Capacity
- 4,000 lbs.
- Lift Height
- 12 ft.
- Container Size (Inside)
- 4.1 cubic yards
- Container Material
- Lightweight, rust-proof aluminum
- Extended Catch Area Width
- 10 ft. 6 in.
- Roll-Back Extension
- 4 ft.
- Overall Width
- 6 ft. 4 in.
- Overall Length
- 13 ft. 6 in.
- Engine
- 13 hp Honda, hydrostatic drive
- Gross Vehicle Weight
- 7,500 lbs.
Specifications are from the manufacturer and may vary by model year.
See It In Action
Watch the Equipter at work
Common Questions
Rocket Chute & Equipter FAQs
Will the Equipter damage my lawn?
The Equipter is designed to be easy on lawns. Its wide, high-traction tires and evenly distributed weight help prevent ruts and tracks, and outrigger pads and track mats can be used to protect softer or more delicate surfaces.
Do you still need a dumpster?
Yes, but it doesn't have to sit on your lawn. The Equipter collects debris at the house, then drives to the dumpster, truck, or trailer and empties itself with its hydraulic tailgate. That means the dumpster can stay on your driveway or at the street.
What about my gutters?
Gutter guards can be placed over your gutters during the tear-off so debris slides into the container without damaging them.
Can it reach the back of my house?
In many cases, yes. The Equipter drives itself and is narrow enough to fit into spaces where a truck or trailer can't go. We'll look at access to every side of your home during your free inspection.
Does the Rocket Chute and Equipter work for every roof?
It works for most residential tear-offs. Every property is different, so we'll confirm the best setup for your home when we inspect your roof.
Ready for a new roof without the mess?
Get a free, no-obligation estimate from Ruck Roofing and see how much cleaner a roof replacement can be with the Rocket Chute and Equipter.
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