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Sometimes renting and using equipment requires specialized knowledge. Here is your resource for choosing the right type of equipment, comparing sizes, and learning how to use various pieces.

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11 Notable Construction Equipment Suppliers

11 Notable Construction Equipment Suppliers

The right construction equipment can make a job much easier. Here are ten of the top construction equipment suppliers.

Electric Construction Equipment: The Future of Heavy Machinery

Electric Construction Equipment: The Future of Heavy Machinery

The 10 Biggest Forklifts in the World: Specifications & Features

The 10 Biggest Forklifts in the World: Specifications & Features

How Much Does a Bulldozer Weigh?

How Much Does a Bulldozer Weigh?

Heavy Equipment Operator Certification & License Requirements

Heavy Equipment Operator Certification & License Requirements

Equipment Rental Guides

Download any of our free rental guides and learn how to pick the right equipment to fit your project needs.

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17 Best Skid Steer Attachments & Their Uses

17 Best Skid Steer Attachments & Their Uses

The best attachments that make it easier to handle many tasks on a construction site with a skid steer loader.
17 Best Skid Steer Attachments & Their Uses

How to Use Forklift Controls (3 Configurations)

How to Use Forklift Controls (3 Configurations)

Learn how to use sit-down, stand-up, and order picker forklift controls in our detailed guide with illustrations.
How to Use Forklift Controls (3 Configurations)

Narrow Aisle Forklift Types and Specifications

Narrow Aisle Forklift Types and Specifications

In this post, we go over the different types of narrow aisle forklifts, important specifications, and some popular models on the market.
Narrow Aisle Forklift Types and Specifications

Radial Lift vs. Vertical Lift Skid Steer: Which One Should You Choose?

Radial Lift vs. Vertical Lift Skid Steer: Which One Should You Choose?

In this post, we go over the basics of radial lifts and vertical lifts: their similarities and differences and how to choose the right one for your next job.
Radial Lift vs. Vertical Lift Skid Steer: Which One Should You Choose?

What Is an Order Picker?

What Is an Order Picker?

We go over how an order picker works and how it compares to other types of material handling equipment like counterbalance forklifts and reach trucks.
What Is an Order Picker?

Komatsu Excavator Specifications Guide

Komatsu Excavator Specifications Guide

We go over Komatsu’s line of excavators in detail, so you can determine which models and sizes are best for your project.
Komatsu Excavator Specifications Guide

How Much Does it Cost to Rent a Roll-Off Dumpster in 2024?

How Much Does it Cost to Rent a Roll-Off Dumpster in 2024?

Several elements determine the dumpster rental prices, making it impossible to pinpoint an exact price without contacting a supplier. When you’re looking to rent a dumpster, all of the following affects the price of a dumpster rental.
How Much Does it Cost to Rent a Roll-Off Dumpster in 2024?

What Is a Reach Truck?

What Is a Reach Truck?

In this post, we go over what a reach truck is, when to use it, and the differences between reach trucks and other types of forklifts.
What Is a Reach Truck?

Forklift Ramp Slope Incline Requirements & Safety Guidelines

Forklift Ramp Slope Incline Requirements & Safety Guidelines

If you need to use various types of forklift ramps safely, this post details slope gradeability, safe direction of travel, and common mistakes to avoid.
Forklift Ramp Slope Incline Requirements & Safety Guidelines

Bobcat Excavator Specs Guide: Choose the Best Size for Your Job

Bobcat Excavator Specs Guide: Choose the Best Size for Your Job

We go over the range of Bobcat excavators and their specs to help you pick the best machine for your job. High-powered Bobcat excavators can dig nearly 30 feet.
Bobcat Excavator Specs Guide: Choose the Best Size for Your Job

How to Look Up Your Bobcat Serial Number & Year

How to Look Up Your Bobcat Serial Number & Year

A serial number is important to order parts and find your machine's age. Look up your Bobcat serial number on the machine’s plate or call the manufacturer.
How to Look Up Your Bobcat Serial Number & Year

How to Use Excavator Controls (Joystick Patterns & Operation Explained)

How to Use Excavator Controls (Joystick Patterns & Operation Explained)

Learn all about how to use excavator controls (both ISO and SAE) to operate an excavator safely and effectively.
How to Use Excavator Controls (Joystick Patterns & Operation Explained)

High-Flow vs. Standard-Flow Skid Steer

High-Flow vs. Standard-Flow Skid Steer

In this post, we go over the differences between high-flow and standard-flow skid steers, their attachments, and how to pick the best type for your job.
High-Flow vs. Standard-Flow Skid Steer

Bulldozer Types, Parts and Their Uses: Full Guide

Bulldozer Types, Parts and Their Uses: Full Guide

The six most popular bulldozer types include crawler, wheel, shiphold, mulcher, hybrid and mini. Each machine has a unique function and is designed with specific tasks and worksites in mind.
Bulldozer Types, Parts and Their Uses: Full Guide

How to Dispose of Dirt: 6 Methods & Considerations

How to Dispose of Dirt: 6 Methods & Considerations

This post details six dirt disposal methods based on what kind of dirt you need to remove, what equipment you have available, and your budget.
How to Dispose of Dirt: 6 Methods & Considerations

Types of Landscaping Equipment for Your Next Job

Types of Landscaping Equipment for Your Next Job

Find out what landscaping equipment best suits your next project with our comprehensive guide. Ensure success every step of the way!
Types of Landscaping Equipment for Your Next Job

Full List of Bobcat Fault Codes [With Searchable Table]

Full List of Bobcat Fault Codes [With Searchable Table]

Wondering what’s wrong with your Bobcat machine? Our comprehensive guide on Bobcat fault codes can help you get your equipment back in gear.
Full List of Bobcat Fault Codes [With Searchable Table]

How To Stack Pallets: Safety Tips and Patterns

How To Stack Pallets: Safety Tips and Patterns

This guide aims to help you navigate pallet stacking and how to do it correctly to avoid injuries, prevent loss, and maximize efficiency.
How To Stack Pallets: Safety Tips and Patterns

10 Common Forklift Types, Classifications and Uses

10 Common Forklift Types, Classifications and Uses

There are 10 types of forklifts, including warehouse, side loader, counterbalance, telehandler, heavy-duty, rough terrain, pallet jack, walkie stacker, order picker and reach trucks. Each type of forklift provides an essential function for various material handling tasks.
10 Common Forklift Types, Classifications and Uses

Types of Hauling Equipment for Your Next Job

Types of Hauling Equipment for Your Next Job

We go over the main types of hauling equipment, including bulldozers, cranes, and loaders, that will help you get the job done.
Types of Hauling Equipment for Your Next Job

How Much Does a Backhoe Weigh?

How Much Does a Backhoe Weigh?

Find the weights of dozens of popular backhoe models, learn how backhoe weight can impact your project, and understand why choosing the right weight is crucial.
How Much Does a Backhoe Weigh?

How to Grade with a Skid Steer: Step-by-Step Guide

How to Grade with a Skid Steer: Step-by-Step Guide

In this article, we discuss how to grade with a skid steer as well as how this construction equipment compares with other grading machines.
How to Grade with a Skid Steer: Step-by-Step Guide

Reach Truck vs. Forklift: Which One Do I Need?

Reach Truck vs. Forklift: Which One Do I Need?

Are you stuck between the reach truck vs. forklift debate? Here’s everything you need to know to make the right decision based on your project needs.
Reach Truck vs. Forklift: Which One Do I Need?

Water Tanker Size Guide: How Much Do Water Trucks Hold?

Water Tanker Size Guide: How Much Do Water Trucks Hold?

Choosing a water tanker? Our comprehensive water tanker size guide can help you choose the best water truck and capacity for your needs.
Water Tanker Size Guide: How Much Do Water Trucks Hold?

37 Heavy Construction Equipment Names

37 Heavy Construction Equipment Names

Every construction project has a perfect set of machinery to get the job done. Getting the right equipment for each project helps with efficiency, safety and build quality. Because of this, it’s important to be on the same page with your team when it comes to choosing equipment. Some machines have multiple uses, while others are task-specific.
37 Heavy Construction Equipment Names
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