Black Sheep Services & Rentals

Turf Care.
Equipment Ready.
Central Iowa Service.

Professional artificial turf maintenance with the AVANT ATA1200, dependable rental equipment for your next project, and shed pad preparation.

For schools, athletic facilities, contractors, property owners, and local projects.

Black Sheep green Avant loader and ATA1200 turf maintenance attachment on an artificial turf field

AVANT ATA1200 Field Maintenance

Protect the Field.
Protect the Investment.

Professional artificial turf maintenance for high-use fields. Service is planned around the field's condition, usage, facility size, and seasonal needs.

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01Deep Turf CleaningHelps remove fine particles, loose fibers, and unwanted debris from the synthetic playing surface.
02Infill DecompactionWorks compacted areas to help restore a more consistent field condition in high-use zones.
03Infill ScreeningHelps separate larger debris and unwanted material from reusable infill.
04Infill RedistributionCleaned infill is returned and redistributed across the maintained turf surface.
05Surface GroomingTurf fibers are lifted and groomed for a cleaner, professionally maintained finish.
06Custom Maintenance PlansSchedules can be developed around field usage, condition, facility size, and seasonal requirements.
Facilities We Serve

High schools | Colleges & universities | Recreation complexes | Municipal athletic fields | Football, soccer, baseball & softball fields | Multi-field campuses

The ATA1200 Process

One Pass. Five Maintenance Stages.

The specialized system is designed to clean, filter, and return infill during a single service pass.

01  LiftWork turf fibers and surface material.
02  CleanExtract fine dust and unwanted particles.
03  ScreenSeparate larger debris from reusable infill.
04  ReturnRedistribute cleaned infill to the field.
05  GroomLevel and finish the maintained surface.

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Watch the Avant broom attachment at work, then explore the equipment available for your next project.

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Equipment for the Work Ahead

Equipment Rentals

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Well-maintained equipment and attachments for construction, property, landscaping, and seasonal projects.

Excavators & attachmentsSkid steers & attachmentsMini skid steersAvant loaders & attachmentsTelehandlers & liftsForkliftsTrailersBuggies

Serving Marshalltown, Ames, Grinnell, Newton, and surrounding Central Iowa areas. Delivery is available within 100 miles. Outside the delivery zone, contact us to discuss assistance.

Additional Site Service

Shed Pad Preparation & Installation

Site preparation, grading and leveling, custom pad sizing, and ramp preparation for sheds and storage buildings.

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Helpful Details

Frequently Asked Questions

Do you offer estimates?

Yes. Submit a field evaluation for turf maintenance or share your project details for shed pad and site work pricing.

What does turf maintenance include?

The AVANT ATA1200 can clean turf, decompact and screen infill, redistribute infill, and groom the surface. Maintenance plans can be tailored to each field.

Do you deliver rental equipment?

Delivery is available within the 100-mile delivery zone. Contact us if your location is outside that zone.

What areas do you serve?

Black Sheep serves Marshalltown, Ames, Grinnell, Newton, and surrounding Central Iowa communities. Ask us about your location.

Ready to Talk About Your Field or Project?

Tell us what you need and we'll help you find the right next step.