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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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The Best Skid Steer Brands For Your Jobsite

The Best Skid Steer Brands For Your Jobsite

A skid steer is a compact piece of heavy equipment that pairs with multiple attachments, though a bucket is most common. It gets its name from the way it turns — the wheels are fixed in a straight line and they rotate at different speeds to turn, causing the machine to skid.

How to Drive a Forklift (Video Tutorial)

How to Drive a Forklift (Video Tutorial)

4 Types of Material Handling Equipment and Their Uses

4 Types of Material Handling Equipment and Their Uses

How Much Does a Mini Excavator Weigh?

How Much Does a Mini Excavator Weigh?

The 9 Smallest Telehandlers in the World

The 9 Smallest Telehandlers in the World

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The 9 Biggest Skid Steers by Operating Weight

The 9 Biggest Skid Steers by Operating Weight

The world’s biggest skid steer is the Gehl V420. This high-capacity skid loader has an operating weight of 11,665 lbs with a gross horsepower of 121.
The 9 Biggest Skid Steers by Operating Weight

Mini Excavator Sizes: Choosing the Right Size for Your Project

Mini Excavator Sizes: Choosing the Right Size for Your Project

Not sure which mini excavator size is right for your prooject? Check out our guide to find everything you need to know.
Mini Excavator Sizes: Choosing the Right Size for Your Project

How Much Does a Skid Steer Weigh?

How Much Does a Skid Steer Weigh?

A skid steer typically weighs between 3,000 pounds and 10,000 pounds, depending on the model. Here are the operating weights for popular skid steers models.
How Much Does a Skid Steer Weigh?

5 Forklift Carriage Classes & Their Lifting Capacities

5 Forklift Carriage Classes & Their Lifting Capacities

A forklift carriage is the part of a forklift used to mount objects, including the forks, the load backrest, and any forklift attachments that are used.
5 Forklift Carriage Classes & Their Lifting Capacities

What Must Be Done Daily Before Using a Forklift?

What Must Be Done Daily Before Using a Forklift?

Use these forklift safety inspection checklists daily before using a forklift to identify faults and ensure it is safe to use. Includes free downloadable PDF.
What Must Be Done Daily Before Using a Forklift?

Tractor vs. Skid Steer: Which Do You Need?

Tractor vs. Skid Steer: Which Do You Need?

Skid steers can perform zero-radius turns, so they’re better for operating in tight spaces. However, tractors have more power and traction for uneven surfaces.
Tractor vs. Skid Steer: Which Do You Need?

7 Powered Industrial Truck (Forklift) Classes Per OSHA

7 Powered Industrial Truck (Forklift) Classes Per OSHA

Forklifts are organized into seven different forklift classes, according to OSHA. Forklifts are powered industrial trucks which are used to move materials.
7 Powered Industrial Truck (Forklift) Classes Per OSHA

Bulldozer vs. Excavator: Which One Do I Need?

Bulldozer vs. Excavator: Which One Do I Need?

Bulldozers’ front-facing blades are best for pushing or grading, while excavators’ buckets help with demolition, digging and moving materials.
Bulldozer vs. Excavator: Which One Do I Need?

11 Types of Excavator Buckets and Their Uses

11 Types of Excavator Buckets and Their Uses

In this article, we’re breaking down each excavator bucket in detail and answering some of the most common questions people have about excavator attachments.
11 Types of Excavator Buckets and Their Uses

The 10 Biggest Excavators in the World

The 10 Biggest Excavators in the World

With an operating weight of 1,102 tons and an engine rating of 4,500 horsepower, the Caterpillar 6090 FS is currently the world’s biggest excavator.
The 10 Biggest Excavators in the World

What Is a Scissor Lift? Explanation, Uses, and Types

What Is a Scissor Lift? Explanation, Uses, and Types

A scissor lift is a mobile scaffold used to raise people and materials. The platform goes up and down using crisscrossed beams that move in a scissor-like way.
What Is a Scissor Lift? Explanation, Uses, and Types

What is a Pallet Jack? Common Types & Uses

What is a Pallet Jack? Common Types & Uses

Pallet jacks are material handling machines that are commonly used to transport palletized loads from one place to another.
What is a Pallet Jack? Common Types & Uses

What is an Air Compressor Used For?

What is an Air Compressor Used For?

An air compressor is a pneumatic device that can power a variety of tools. Air compressors work by putting atmospheric air under high pressure, “compressing” the air and converting its potential energy into kinetic energy that it stores in an air tank for use. Some of the most common uses of air compressors are in […]
What is an Air Compressor Used For?

What Size Generator Do I Need?

What Size Generator Do I Need?

If you're looking to rent a generator, it's important to get the right size for the job. It will get you off on the right foot, so you can be successful and avoid wasted time, wasted funds, and headaches. Follow this guide to figure out the best generator to rent for your next job.
What Size Generator Do I Need?

How Much Will a Concrete Grinder Remove? + More Concrete Grinding FAQs

How Much Will a Concrete Grinder Remove? + More Concrete Grinding FAQs

The average concrete grinder will remove about one-sixteenth of an inch in one pass but it depends on several factors including the hardness of the concrete, your choice of diamond shoe and the length of time you are grinding.
How Much Will a Concrete Grinder Remove? + More Concrete Grinding FAQs

Forklift Dimensions: What Size Do You Need?

Forklift Dimensions: What Size Do You Need?

What are the dimensions of a standard forklift, and how much can forklifts carry? Learn these numbers and more to help you choose the right forklift size for your project.
Forklift Dimensions: What Size Do You Need?

Forklift Fork Dimensions and Types

Forklift Fork Dimensions and Types

We explain how to measure forklift fork dimensions, as well as the different types of forks and how and when they’re used.
Forklift Fork Dimensions and Types

The Parts of a Backhoe and Their Uses

The Parts of a Backhoe and Their Uses

Backhoe loaders mainly consist of three key parts: the loader, the tractor, and the backhoe. We'll explain each part of a backhoe.
The Parts of a Backhoe and Their Uses

The Parts of a Pallet Jack and Their Functions

The Parts of a Pallet Jack and Their Functions

In this guide, we’ll go over the parts of a pallet jack, their functions, and how to choose the right type for your project.
The Parts of a Pallet Jack and Their Functions

How Much Does It Cost to Rent a Porta-Potty?

How Much Does It Cost to Rent a Porta-Potty?

Many factors influence the rental rates for portable restrooms, and features vary from company to company. We can’t guarantee the price you’ll be quoted, but here’s a look at typical costs (plus tips for saving money) when renting portable toilets across the country.
How Much Does It Cost to Rent a Porta-Potty?

What Size Dumpster Do I Need?

What Size Dumpster Do I Need?

Dumpsters come in 10, 20, 30 and 40 yard options, and each one is designed to handle different types and amounts of waste. To help make choosing a dumpster easier, we’ve created a list of the most common types of cleanup projects and recommended which dumpster size is best suited for each one.
What Size Dumpster Do I Need?

The Parts of a Forklift & Their Functions

The Parts of a Forklift & Their Functions

We explain the parts of a forklift, how they support its function, and safety tips. Central components include the counterweight, mast, and carriage.
The Parts of a Forklift & Their Functions

What Is a Genset and How Is It Used?

What Is a Genset and How Is It Used?

When you start exploring backup power options for your business, home, or worksite, you’ll likely see the term “genset.” What exactly is a genset? And what is it used for?
What Is a Genset and How Is It Used?

Mini Excavator Rental Cost By City

Mini Excavator Rental Cost By City

The cost to rent a mini excavator may vary depending on the rental duration, the mini excavator size, where you live, and the availability of boom lifts.
Mini Excavator Rental Cost By City

The Cost to Rent a Scissor Lift by City

The Cost to Rent a Scissor Lift by City

The scissor lift rental cost will depend on several factors, including location, availability, duration, or the type of scissor lift you are renting.
The Cost to Rent a Scissor Lift by City
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