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While assessing your equipment takes time and work, the procedure has significant advantages for your company. Heavy equipment inspections are critical for ensuring the safety, reliability, and productivity of heavy equipment in various industries. Some of the benefits of heavy equipment inspections include: In summary, regular heavy equipment inspections are essential for ensuring safe, efficient, Read More

Concrete makes up a big part of our life and much more so, part of our waste. Whether you’re a contractor with surplus concrete or a homeowner with excess from a DIY project, there are various options for finding individuals or businesses eager to take it off your hands. Concrete scraps may be utilized for Read More

You must prepare the site before building can begin. This involves grading, leveling, demolition, and other tasks. Following good site preparation practices may help to guarantee that the building project runs more smoothly, which is why this is such a crucial step. Site preparation refers to the multistep construction process of all the pre-construction work Read More

Can you cope with a power outage? During an emergency, generators can keep the lights on and power business operations. Electric generators convert mechanical energy into electricity, so they can supply power anywhere, anytime. Generators can be used for a variety of purposes depending on their type. In comparison to powering an industrial-size business operation, Read More

It can be difficult to decide which construction lift is right for your job when looking for one. You should also consider how the machine will move, the weight capacity, the site conditions, and the available power. Construction lifts and boom lifts are used in a variety of applications. With aerial lifts that can lift Read More

The easiest method to choose an excavator size is to assess your project’s requirements in a number of critical areas. The following are the most important factors to consider while selecting an excavator: See All Our Excavators for Rent Here

Aerial lifts, often known as aerial work platforms, are types of heavy machinery used to hoist people. Aerial lifts include extendable boom platforms, aerial ladders, articulating boom platforms, and a combination of these technologies, according to the OHSA. While aerial lifts have many applications on the building site, their adaptability may also be used in other sectors. Read More

Pre-start Inspection – Prior to each work shift, conduct a pre-start inspection to verify that the equipment and all its components are in safe operating condition. Follow the manufacturer’s recommendations and include a check of: Vehicle Components Lift Components Do not operate any aerial lift if any of these components are defective until it is Read More

Skid steers are characterized by a wide variety of attachment options, making it possible to perform a variety of tasks with one machine. A skid steer’s standard attachment is a bucket. However, teams can swap it out for a number of alternatives that allow it to perform the functions of numerous different types of equipment. Read More

Scissor lifts are not all the same, and choosing the right scissor lift for your project is imperative both for your safety and for the outcome of the project. The following factors should be taken into consideration when choosing a scissor lift. Lift Weight and Load Capacity: When renting a lift, consider the lift’s weight Read More

Backhoe loaders are usually used for excavation, although they may also be utilized in landscaping, construction, and agriculture. Backhoes have a front loader to plow debris as well as a backhoe with a digging bucket (or other attachment) and stabilizer legs to keep the vehicle from tipping over. Backhoe loaders vary in size, horsepower, bucket Read More

The dust produced by cutting concrete contains dangerous silica particles. Without suitable measures, frequent exposure to this silica dust might result in lung cancer or other diseases. That is why it is critical to prioritize safety when cutting concrete. Wearing a respirator, hearing protection, gloves, a GFI outlet, and using a wet saw or soaking Read More

To keep yourself safe when operating a manlift, you must follow safety precautions. Your working site becomes risky if workers do not follow these regulations. When manlifts are used inappropriately, your employees are at risk of crushing injuries and falls. Furthermore, you risk causing costly damage to on-site property as well as the lift itself. Manlift Read More

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays from the Rentalex team. Our store will be open regular hours (7am – 1pm) on Saturday, December 24th. We will be closed on Monday, December 26th in observance of the holiday. Normal business hours will resume Tuesday, December 27th, 2022. Are you having trouble finding the right equipment for your Read More

Because working on a construction site is inherently risky, it is the responsibility of project managers, superintendents, and other job leaders to keep the site safe. Fire, theft, and water damage are some of the most typical threats on a construction site. If any of these problems occur, you might wind up with costly and Read More

Falls are one of the top four construction dangers that every worker must deal with.  Education and training are required to prevent workplace accidents and avoid becoming a frightening safety statistic. The three points of contact rule is the most effective strategy to avoid falls and other injuries. The three points of contact rule states that Read More

Trenching in construction refers to the process of excavating a small trench beneath the ground’s surface with an earthmoving machine known as a trencher. Trenches are deeper than they are wide, as opposed to ditches, and narrower than they are long, as opposed to a hole or pit. What’s the Difference Between Trenching and Excavating? Read More

Cross balance supports are used to move scissor lifts up and down. The mechanism used to move the lift up and down is determined by how it is driven. Scissor lifts can be driven by hydraulics, diesel, or electricity, to name a few options. Scissor lifts are often employed for a number of purposes ranging Read More

If you require debris collection and transportation, there are three types of machines that are specifically designed for the job. See All Our Earthmoving Equipment Here

While smaller than a normal excavator, a mini excavator is larger than a backhoe loader, making it an important piece of heavy equipment for a wide range of activities in various sectors, from landscaping to trenching to demolition. The mini excavator is a flexible equipment because to the large number of attachments available and the Read More