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What Are the Most Popular Equipment Rentals?

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Companies that rent equipment frequently can reduce costs and expand their services. Whether you run a business or perform do-it-yourself (DIY) projects, equipment rentals can help you complete your toughest tasks. Learning more about the most rented equipment can help you choose the right option for your next job. Advantages of Popular Equipment Rentals The […]

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Construction Communication

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Communication is a pillar of success in the construction industry. With so many roles, collaborations, teams and tasks throughout the process, effective coordination regarding needs and expectations is crucial. Efficient communication guides projects from conception to the final stages while ensuring proper resource allocation, timeliness and worker safety. A lack of communication on construction sites […]

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A Quick Guide to Rental Aerial Lift Maintenance

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While rental companies take care of equipment maintenance for you, you and your team are responsible for daily inspections and safety checks. An aerial lift daily inspection helps your company keep equipment in top shape during your rental period, and safety checks prevent damage and injuries. Does Rental Equipment Require Maintenance? If you rent aerial […]

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Common Myths About Renting Equipment

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Renting offers a convenient solution for your temporary construction applications. You can obtain the right machine for your task’s duration, all while seeing what features and specifications best align with your regular projects. You also don’t have to devote additional costs to equipment ownership, such as long-term storage and maintenance. Jump to Section: 8 Myths […]

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What Type of Aerial Lift Is Right for the Job?

What Type of Aerial Lift Equipment is Right for the Job?

Aerial lifts are versatile pieces of equipment featuring extendable platforms that allow you to access higher work areas, such as ceilings, roofs, windows and HVAC equipment. Lift prices tend to vary greatly due to the wide variety of specialized features and options available. Deciding on the right lift for your job can be complicated, but […]

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Choosing the Right Type of Boom Lift

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If you need to get off the ground for a job, boom lifts are versatile lifts to help you accomplish the task. You’ve got two options when it comes to boom lifts — buying or renting. What should you consider before renting a boom lift? Start by asking yourself four questions: Would it cost you […]

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Equipment Rental Liability: 10 Tips About Insurance and Protection

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If you work in an industry that uses heavy equipment, you’re aware that accidents occasionally happen. Any mishaps with big machines hold the potential to be dangerous and expensive. That makes it important to understand the liabilities and insurance obligations that come along with the capabilities of heavy machines. MacAllister Rentals can gladly share information […]

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Signs Your Equipment Operators Need Training

Operator Training

Your entire business is in the hands of your equipment operators. Do you trust them? Sometimes it can be tough to know if the training you have in place is good enough. If it’s not, there could be big implications when it comes to legal and financial risks for your business. It’s tempting to take […]

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How to Get the Most Out of Your Rental Equipment

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Renting equipment is no small commitment. You’ve dedicated your time, personnel, money and potentially other resources toward rental equipment and trusting it will get the job done correctly. You should feel confident the equipment will perform as promised and do the job, so you can return the equipment in excellent condition and everyone will be […]

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Ways to Save Money on Construction

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Construction comes with many expenses. Some of them are relatively unpredictable. From the initial plans to the final product, your expectations of cost can change. As your crew runs into issues or needs to adjust, you’ll have extra expenses you hadn’t planned on beforehand. When you have to go beyond your budgeted amount, it can […]

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How to Get More Jobs as a Landscaping Company

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As a growing landscaping business, you know steady work is the key to longevity and success. So your company will benefit from strategizing about how to attract more customers. To help you, we’ve compiled this comprehensive guide to getting more landscaping jobs. We’ll also explore why having the proper equipment is key to the process, […]

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Guide to Getting the Right Size Equipment for the Job

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When you choose an equipment rental provider, you want to feel confident that you can trust their recommendations in equipment size and model. Business owners and equipment operators need to know that the tools they’re getting for the job are just right — not too small in capacity but not overkill either. Each of these […]

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The Benefits of Rentals for New Companies

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If you’ve recently formed a new construction or landscaping company, you need every available advantage to keep up with your competition. One of the biggest hidden advantages you can have is choosing to rent the equipment your work calls for. Jump to Section: The Right Equipment for the Job Access the Latest Technology Improved Productivity […]

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Rental Equipment That Will Give You the Best Bang for Your Buck

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The bigger the job, the bigger the tool. If you’re a contractor, regardless of what kind of work you do, you know that as you grow and tackle bigger jobs, you will need to invest in heavier and more expensive equipment. Luckily, for those looking to maximize their investment while reducing costs and maintaining financial […]

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The Space-Saving Benefits of Rental Equipment

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Several expenses come with owning construction equipment, such as maintenance, insurance, transportation and storage. Specifically, storage costs account for about 0.5%-1.5% of your average annual investment. A robust storage solution is critical to prevent theft or weather-related damage to your equipment. However, extensive storage facilities with enhanced security measures can be costly, significantly increasing your […]

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Rental Equipment for Indoor Jobs

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Keep your crews safe while working in enclosed areas by renting indoor equipment designed for inside use. Renting electric equipment for interior work will reduce your costs over time because your workers will be more productive and safer while on the job. Jump to Section: Factors When Working in Enclosed Areas Renting vs. Buying Electric […]

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Tips for Choosing the Right Forklift for the Job

Tips for Choosing the Right Forklift for the Job

Knowing how to choose the right forklift for the job requires specialized insight if you hope to find the most productive, cost-effective machine. Beyond the size and power source, when choosing a forklift you need to evaluate a variety of factors that impact your long-term cost, including how much and how high the machine can […]

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What Digger Should You Rent?

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  The best digger for a jobsite depends on a variety of variables. The choice of backhoe vs. excavator will determine how quickly a job gets done and the efficiency level of the crew. Find out the options available for equipment rentals as well as the factors that play into making an appropriate decision for […]

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What to Do if Your Aerial Lift Stops Working

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*Notice: If you experience any issues or problems with any equipment rented from MacAllister Rentals, please call our service team at (877) 700-1945 for immediate help. What started as a typical day can quickly change if the equipment you’re using stops working. That’s the case if an aerial lift breaks while in the air or […]

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Snow Removal Equipment Rental

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When snow removal season starts for your business, you need durable equipment for your crews to get their jobs done. Whether you need heavy equipment or compact models, renting gives you these options and many more. When you choose rental, you will stand out in your field with low-hour equipment and tools and the flexibility […]

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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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Construction Equipment Rental Guide

Rental Market Increase

If you’re working in a project-based business like the construction industry, you learn to keep a close eye on your bottom line. There are times when making a decision for construction equipment rental makes more sense than tying up cash in buying the same item. You can get the equipment you need without committing yourself […]

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Track vs Wheeled Equipment: Which Type of Machine Should I Rent?

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If you’re renting construction machinery, you’ll be faced with the choice of tracks vs. wheeled equipment. Don’t be alarmed. The debate over tires vs. tracks is ongoing. Industry experts agree that there’s no definite line deciding which propulsion system works best. All have opinions about where and when to use tires vs. tracks. Your decision […]

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Preventing Rental Equipment Theft

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Equipment theft creates several problems for hard workers in rugged industries. Missing rentals result in lost time, money and effort that could be used instead to get the job done. However, with the right resources and awareness, you can reduce the risk of rental equipment theft and react quickly if it happens. In this guide, […]

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Common Problems Solved With Rental Equipment

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No matter the industry in which you work, you’re always trying to boost productivity, reduce downtime and discover reliable options that will advance your company. But when it comes to your fleet of heavy equipment, is renting or buying the better solution? In most cases, it depends on your situation and what outcomes you’re searching […]

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Scissor Lift Uses, Information and Industry Applications

Warehouse Scissor Lift Uses

Scissor lift operators and site managers at corporations large and small take on jobs that can be handled more efficiently and safely with a mechanical lift that is properly matched to the task at hand. Operators and site managers use them to increase productivity, improve safety and save money, but they will only succeed when […]

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What Loader Should You Rent?

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There are many options for renting a loader, including skid steer loaders, backhoes, telehandlers and more. When making your choice, the size of the job, the space available and what you need to move are only some of the factors you need to consider. Jump to Section: Types of Loaders to Rent Factors to Consider […]

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5 Mistakes to Avoid When Running a Successful Landscape Business

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Mistakes are inevitable in every landscaping business, and they are part of business development and growth. Whether you have operated your landscaping business for a year or for decades, you will experience the odd error or goof-up that will set you back. Setbacks occur in even the most successful landscaping companies, but the trick to […]

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Boost Your Construction Business: 10 Tips for Contractors to Land More Jobs

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Construction businesses face many challenges in securing more work. This guide will provide actionable strategies and tips to increase job opportunities. Jump to Section: Build a Strong Brand Identity Leverage Digital Marketing Strategies for Contractors Attend Construction Trade Shows to Secure New Contracts Craft Winning Proposals Invest in the Right Equipment Adopt the Newest Technology […]

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Renting the Right Type of Dozer

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Getting the right dozer for the job is essential. The specifics of the project, workspace size, job site conditions and type of materials you’ll be moving can all influence which type of dozer is best suited to the assignment. Before renting a bulldozer, check out this detailed guide to help you choose the right dozer […]

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Rental Equipment for Road Construction and Maintenance

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Road construction and maintenance requires a variety of specialized equipment. Many different machines and implements are needed to build and maintain our roads. Whether the road surface is asphalt, concrete or even stone, there’s a type of equipment specifically designed for each unique task. No matter what road construction or road maintenance equipment you need, […]

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