Skid Steer Loaders Guide: Sizes, Lift Types, Control Types & More
On the construction site, on the farm or in the industrial plant, skid steer loaders are the little engines that could (though not all skid steers are little). Compact...
Portable Generator Sizing: How to Choose a Portable Generator
When electrical connections are limited or nonexistent at a jobsite, a portable generator keeps power tools, lights and appliances running. Portable generators also are handy for...
Types of Earthmoving Equipment and What They’re Used For
If you need a machine to move dirt — or rocks, bricks or gravel — you need earthmoving equipment. What you’re moving and how you’re moving it will determine the type of machine...
Excavator vs. Backhoe: What Are the Key Differences?
Backhoes and excavators are the workhorses of the construction site. They perform many of the same tasks, but each has unique strengths, and one machine may be better than the...
What Is Considered High Hours on a Forklift?
Buying used construction equipment such as a forklift can be a smart move for your business if you shop carefully to get a good deal and choose a machine that has plenty of useful...
What Size Air Compressor Do I Need?
Many projects would sputter to a halt without air compressors to drive pneumatic tools. But it’s not always obvious what size air compressor is required for the job, and it’s easy...
How to Choose the Right Type of Scaffolding for the Job
Scaffolding used in construction gives crews access to an elevated work area, often the exterior of a building. There are several types of these temporary structures to choose from...
5 Factors to Consider When Buying Used Construction Equipment
Buying used equipment can be a smart option for companies trying to preserve capital and reduce spending. Used equipment can cost as little as 50 cents on the dollar compared to...
What Is an Excavator? Different Types and How They're Used
An excavator is a large, diesel-powered construction machine made for digging out earth with its bucket to create trenches, holes and foundations. It’s a staple of large...
What Is an Air Handler?
What exactly is an air handler, and when does it pay to use one for heating or cooling needs? An HVAC expert from United Rentals explains all.
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