Three Factors To Remember When Renting A Crane

Posted on 26 April 2016

Getting the most use out of your rental crane is key. If you aren't planning correctly, you could end up with the wrong type of equipment, or some other mishap that could halt production or cost you extra money. In order to make sure you are getting the most use out of your rental, you need to know what factors to address beforehand. Here are just three of these important factors. [Read More]

What Goes Up: Step-By-Step Instructions To Get Your Hydraulic Jack Lifting Again

Posted on 25 April 2016

If you work on your car at home, you probably rely on your hydraulic jack. If it's not working, neither are you. Don't go out and buy a new jack until you try to repair your current one. In most instances, you should be able to fix the problem so you can get back to work. Here are some step-by-step instructions for repairing your hydraulic floor jack. Start with a Clean Jack [Read More]

Considerations When Buying a Forklift

Posted on 22 April 2016

A forklift can be used for loading boxes at a warehouse, moving pallets of sod during landscaping applications, and loading equipment onto a truck. Those who are just getting into the industry might think that any forklift is just as good as another, but in order to get a forklift that will work best for you, you need to know what to look for.  Electric or Combustion Motor You can find forklifts with either a combustion motor or an electric motor. [Read More]

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when to buy and when to rent heavy construction equipment

My husband owns and operates a landscaping company. Over the years, he has expanded the services that he offers from simple lawn care and planting services to include bigger, more involved jobs. Because he has expanded, we have had to decide whether to purchase the heavy construction equipment that some of these jobs require, or whether it was best for us to rent them when needed. We have found that some equipment was needed more often than others and have purchased several pieces of equipment that are paying for themselves. Visit our site to learn how to decide when to buy and when to rent heavy construction equipment.