Equipment

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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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.

Forklift Ramp Slope Incline Requirements & Safety Guidelines

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

How to Look Up Your Bobcat Serial Number & Year

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)

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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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

5 Types of Scissor Lifts & Their Uses in Construction

5 Types of Scissor Lifts & Their Uses in Construction

With hydraulic, diesel, electric, rough terrain and pneumatic options, you can find your ideal type of scissor lift here and enhance onsite productivity.
5 Types of Scissor Lifts & Their Uses in Construction

8 Trenching Tools for Your Next Project

8 Trenching Tools for Your Next Project

Learn all about different trenching tools — including handheld, walk behind, ride on, and attachments — and how to choose the right one for your next project.
8 Trenching Tools for Your Next Project

What Construction Equipment Rental Insurance Do I Need?

What Construction Equipment Rental Insurance Do I Need?

We go over the ins and outs of insurance for renting equipment, including what rental equipment insurance covers and how to find the right policy.
What Construction Equipment Rental Insurance Do I Need?

What’s the Best Way to Find the Load Capacity of a Crane?

What’s the Best Way to Find the Load Capacity of a Crane?

If you work with heavy machinery, you know how important load capacity is. Our guide will help you understand crane load capacity and load charts.
What’s the Best Way to Find the Load Capacity of a Crane?

Telehandler Weight & Lifting Capacity of Popular Models

Telehandler Weight & Lifting Capacity of Popular Models

Learn all about choosing the right telescopic handler for your next project based on weight, size, reach height, and load capacity.
Telehandler Weight & Lifting Capacity of Popular Models

10 Global Telehandler Brands and Manufacturers Compared

10 Global Telehandler Brands and Manufacturers Compared

We cover the 10 most popular telehandler brands, list models by capacity, lift, and other features, and help you choose the best machine for your job.
10 Global Telehandler Brands and Manufacturers Compared

The Best Lifts for Painting (+ Rental Prices)

The Best Lifts for Painting (+ Rental Prices)

This post discusses the best types of lifts for painting a variety of indoor and outdoor structures, how much it costs to rent them, and the basics of how to use a lift for painting.
The Best Lifts for Painting (+ Rental Prices)

Pallet Jack vs. Forklift: Which Do You Need?

Pallet Jack vs. Forklift: Which Do You Need?

In this post, we compare pallet jacks and forklifts and list the pros and cons of each, so you can figure out which machine is the best fit for your project.
Pallet Jack vs. Forklift: Which Do You Need?

How to Operate a Backhoe (Video Tutorial)

How to Operate a Backhoe (Video Tutorial)

In this article, we give you a step-by-step tutorial on how to use a backhoe, including how backhoe controls work, so you can operate one confidently.
How to Operate a Backhoe (Video Tutorial)

The Top 10 Crane Companies in the World

The Top 10 Crane Companies in the World

In this guide, we rank the world’s top crane manufacturing companies by their total crane revenue and go over the types of cranes they make.
The Top 10 Crane Companies in the World

Kubota Excavator Specifications & Size Charts

Kubota Excavator Specifications & Size Charts

In this post, we go over Kubota excavator sizes, including their specs and the best applications for them, to help you choose the right one for your jobsite.
Kubota Excavator Specifications & Size Charts

Crane Inspection Requirements [With Checklists]

Crane Inspection Requirements [With Checklists]

In this post, we go over the basics of crane inspection, including relevant OSHA standards, different types of inspections, and general inspection requirements.
Crane Inspection Requirements [With Checklists]
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