Category: Power
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State of the Equipment Rental 2025 Power Generation Industry
Generators, engines, and battery technologies are the key to getting the job done, even if the work is at a remote jobsite without connection to the grid or someone’s backyard. As the industry continues its efforts in sustainability goals, OEMs continue to develop the machines to generate the power necessary to get the job done.…
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Rental Power Generation Report 2025: Q&A with Barry Dlugasz of Honda
Barry Dlugasz, director, Honda Power Equipment Sales, American Honda Motor Company, Inc., shares his insight into the generator sector of the equipment rental industry. Rental connected with Dlugasz in May 2025. Q. What are the trends in generators for equipment rental right now? Barry Dlugasz, American Honda Motor Company Inc.American Honda Motor Company Inc.On the…
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Rental Power Generation Report 2025: Q&A with Bobby Ranker of Bobcat
Bobby Ranker, product specialist at Bobcat Co., shares his insight into the generator sector of the equipment rental industry. Rental connected with Ranker over email in May 2025. Q. What are the top trends for generators in the equipment rental industry? Why? Bobby RankerBobcat Co.We are seeing a growing trend in the practice of parallelling…
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Rental Power Generation Report 2025: Q&A with Tyler Ricketts of Honda
Tyler Ricketts, assistant manager, application engineering, Honda Engines, American Honda Motor Co. Inc., shares his insight into the small engine segment of equipment rental. Rental connected with Ricketts in May 2025. Q. What is the state of small engines in this country? How has California’s ban on small engines affected the industry? Tyler Ricketts, American…
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Rental Power Generation Report 2025: Q&A with Dylan Rewoldt of Vanguard
Dylan Rewoldt, director of sales at Vanguard Commercial Engines, shares his insight into the world of small engines of equipment rental. Rental connected with Rewoldt over email in May 2025. Q. What is the state of small engines in this country? How has California’s ban on small engines affected the industry? Dylan RewoldtVanguard Commercial EnginesWhile…
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How Battery Storage Is Transforming Temporary Power on Jobsites Worldwide
As the demand grows for cleaner and more efficient energy solutions on construction sites and remote operations, the POWR2 POWRBANK MAX is being adopted globally to support temporary power needs. This large-scale battery energy storage system (BESS) is designed for flexibility and scalability, offering a viable alternative to traditional diesel generators. Global Applications of the…
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How IoT can Drive Efficiencies in Equipment Rental Operations
Managing inventory and fleet efficiently has long been a challenge for rental stores. Between managing dozens to thousands of machines, servicing customer needs and maintaining uptime, how can you keep track of everything without letting inefficiencies erode the bottom line? Enter the Internet of Things (IoT) — a transformative technology providing rental businesses unprecedented visibility…
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Honda Portable Generators Now Available in California with Updated Emissions Compliance
Honda Power Sports & Products has announced that its EU3200i and EU7000iS Super Quiet Series generators are now available for sale in California. Both models meet the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Phase 3 emissions standards and are compliant with the California Air Resources Board (CARB) Tier 4 requirements. These updates make the gas-powered models…
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Rental 2025 Editor’s Choice Awards Now Open
General equipment and tool rental companies have a lot of options for new purchases. Rental’s Editor’s Choice Awards looks to highlight the products and solutions that make the lives of both the rental company and their customers easier and that much more successful. The products that solve the problems that keep them up at night.…
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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…