Category: Power
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6 New Products for General Equipment and Tool Rental
New products are introduced to the general equipment and tool rental industry all the time. Whether these are announced as an updated solution, a brand new tool, or new equipment to add to your lot, these products found a problem and have been designed to address it. As published in the March/April 2025 issue of…
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Lithium Battery Safety: New Rules for New Technology
Lithium batteries have become indispensable in the construction industry, powering everything from handheld tools such as cutoff saws and drills to larger equipment such as scissor lifts and track loaders. High energy density, lightweight design and efficiency make them the preferred choice over older technologies. They offer contractors significant advantages in mobility and productivity. The…
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ARA Addresses Rental Equipment Theft
Picture this: a customer comes in requesting a specific piece of equipment they need for the next couple of days. It’s in stock. You do your due diligence, capture their information, set up the agreement, take payment, etc. After a quick inspection and confirming the machine is in good order, it’s brought around to the…
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State of the General Equipment and Tool Rental Industry 2025
The entire construction industry has been tasked to continue to do business with less. Professional contractors are struggling with a challenged labor market, homeowners face high interest rates, and wages aren’t keeping up with the price of goods. All of these factors plus many more are pushing everyone to do more with less. Yet, there’s…
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Equipment Today’s Annual Equipment Showcase: Worksite Equipment
The BASECAMP green-certified Heater, Light Tower and Generator delivers efficiency as a flameless heater, provides a 360-degree LED lighting package and 27 kW of available power. BASECAMP Equipment Today’s Annual Equipment Showcase highlights industry-leading equipment and solutions for the commercial and highway/heavy construction market. The Worksite Equipment category features some of today’s most effective solutions for more…
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ARA 2025 Hits the Jackpot in Las Vegas
Attendees of The ARA Show 2025 had a lot on their hands. Starting ahead of the tradeshow opening various talks on what the Future of Equipment Rental may entail started with April Rinne discussing “Leading and Thriving in Uncertainty.” Educational tracks followed the day after, including lessons learned, rental business strategies, and insights into leadership. …
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Renting Out Your Mulchers in the Winter
Should the winter projects slow to a crawl, contractors might be able to change tactics a bit and keep the jobs coming in and revenue streams consistent. With a different strategy and renting the right equipment, your pro customers can bring a tailored service and help grow their client base. Here are a few avenues…
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Power Tools at World of Concrete 2025
Second to none in the concrete tool and equipment space, contractors around the country look to World of Concrete for an opportunity to see the latest tools and equipment to make jobs more efficient and productive. Tool manufacturers have unveiled their plans on what they have in store for the show. Here’s a preview of…