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Should You Buy or Rent an Aerial Lift?

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Aerial lifts allow users to reach high points so that they can safely and effectively perform their work. If you require an aerial lift, you may need to choose between buying and renting one. Many companies will base this decision on their expected usage over time. Businesses that will only use a lift once or twice a year […]

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What Skid Loader Should I Rent?

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Skid loaders are among the most versatile pieces of equipment on any job site. Renting this equipment can make your construction projects more efficient, productive and profitable. Skid loaders are incredibly popular. Before renting a skid loader, do your homework. There are many skid loader sizes and designs available, as well as an array of skid […]

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Landscaping Attachment Rentals

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Landscaping jobs differ as much as the yards you tend to, and you need a large variety of tools to address the needs of your clients and their property. Renting landscaping attachments gives you access to tools you may not use all the time, such as snowplows, tillers and stump grinders. Opting to rent these […]

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Rental Equipment for Bridge Construction, Inspections and Maintenance

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The United States equipment rental market has grown by billions of dollars over the past couple of years — an upward trend industry experts have projected to continue. Many types of construction benefit from the use of rental equipment, and one of the most popular is bridge construction. The United States has more than 600,000 […]

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Improve Sustainability With Green Rental Equipment

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Construction jobs have multiple phases — site preparation, the foundation phase, the building phase and finishing with interiors and fittings. Each phase is unique and requires different tools. A drill, for example, is pretty useless when you are laying concrete. A concrete mixer is of no use when you are painting and putting the carpet […]

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Equipment Transportation & Load Securement Guide

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When you need to transport a piece of equipment to a job site, whether it’s just down the street or across the state, it’s important to consider the details. It’s easy for the focus in construction to be mostly on job site safety. Jobsite safety is very important, but loading, securing and unloading your construction […]

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Aerial Lift Operator Safety

Scissor Lifts Injuries

There are several deaths and serious injuries each year that come as a result of neglecting aerial lift operator safety, many of which are preventable. In this post, we will give you tips on scissor lift safety procedures and boom lift safety. We will also give you a brief explanation and some background to help […]

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Choosing the Right Material Handling Lift

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Whether you’re looking to buy or rent a material handling lift, you want the most cost-effective option. There are several lifts to choose from, ranging in size, capacity and lift height. There are other factors to consider as well, such as environment (indoor vs. outdoor) and surface texture (level vs. rough terrain). Jump to Section: […]

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Choosing a Telehandler

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To ensure your crew has what they need, you need to provide them with the right telehandler for the job. With the right equipment, they can increase their efficiency and productivity, while you can cut down on expenses. Telehandlers are versatile pieces of equipment that have many features and attachments for a wide variety of uses. […]

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What to Know Before Renting Equipment

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If you’ve never rented a piece of equipment before, the process can be intimidating. Chances are you’re wondering what you need, what questions you should ask and how to go about renting the equipment. We’ve gathered the answers so that after reading this piece, you can be confident you have the inside scoop on how […]

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