Equipment (page 2)

With hydraulic, diesel, electric, rough terrain and pneumatic options, you can find your ideal type of scissor lift here and enhance onsite productivity.

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.

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.

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.

Learn all about choosing the right telescopic handler for your next project based on weight, size, reach height, and load capacity.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

In this post, we go over the basics of crane inspection, including relevant OSHA standards, different types of inspections, and general inspection requirements.

This post covers porta potty dimensions, common types of porta potties, and the porta potty requirements and amenities you may want to consider.

Whether you're working in a remote location or experiencing a power outage, here's how you can get temporary power to your construction site.

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.

Used to move heavy loads in various industries, forklifts are key pieces of equipment that require training and skill to operate safely.

Material handling equipment is any machine or tool that is used to transport, process, store, or package materials. For example, forklifts, conveyors, shelves, and even autonomous mobile robots (AMRs).

The specific weight of a mini excavator depends on the model you choose. Mini excavator operating weights can typically range from about 2,000 lb to 20,000 lb.

The world’s smallest telehandler is the Kramer 804. With an operating weight of only 5,005 lbs, it’s the smallest close-quarters vehicle the company produces.

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.

Not sure which mini excavator size is right for your project? Check out our guide to find everything you need to know.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Forklifts are organized into seven different forklift classes, according to OSHA. Forklifts are powered industrial trucks which are used to move materials.

Bulldozers’ front-facing blades are best for pushing or grading, while excavators’ buckets help with demolition, digging and moving materials.

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.

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.

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.