Equipment Rental Guides
Straight answers for contractors, homeowners and event planners: what to rent, what it costs and how to stay safe.
Where Should You Start When Renting Equipment?
Start with the job: what you need to dig, lift, move or haul, how much, and where. Then pick the machine size, call two or three rental yards for an all-in quote with delivery, damage waiver and fees, and compare daily, weekly and 4-week rates. Call 811 before any digging.
Rent vs Buy Calculator
Your break-even days for owning a machine.
Rental Rate Checker
The cheapest mix of day, week and 4-week rates.
Should You Rent or Buy Equipment?
When renting construction equipment beats buying, the hidden costs of ownership, and a simple break-even rule you can check with our free calculator.
How Equipment Rental Rates Work
How daily, weekly and 4-week equipment rental rates relate, what engine-hour limits mean, and every fee to check on the quote.
Equipment Rental Damage Waivers Explained
What a rental damage waiver (rental protection plan) covers, common exclusions, and when your own insurance can replace it.
What Size Dumpster Do You Need?
Pick the right roll-off dumpster size for your remodel, roof or cleanout, with weight limits, banned items and permit tips.
What Size Excavator Do You Need?
How to choose between mini, midi and full-size excavators by dig depth, access width, transport and job type.
Scissor Lift vs Boom Lift
Scissor lifts versus articulating and telescopic boom lifts: height, reach, indoor vs outdoor use, and safety basics before you rent.
Skid Steer vs Compact Track Loader
Wheeled skid steers versus compact track loaders: traction, ground damage, cost and the attachments that make either machine useful.
Call 811 Before You Dig
How the free 811 call-before-you-dig service works, how long it takes, what the paint colors mean and why it matters when you rent digging equipment.
Forklift Certification Requirements
What OSHA requires for forklift operator training, how often to re-evaluate, and what to check when renting or buying a forklift.
What Size Party Tent Do You Need?
Rule-of-thumb tent sizes by guest count and seating style, extra space for dance floors and buffets, plus permits, weights and weather tips.
How to Buy Used Heavy Equipment
A practical checklist for buying used excavators, loaders and tractors: hours, records, hydraulics, undercarriage, title and lien checks.
Renting Equipment for the First Time
A step-by-step checklist for first-time equipment renters: quotes, ID and insurance, delivery, inspection, safety and return.