Portable Power? Let’s Learn How to Rent a Towable Generator
Generator rental is common on most any jobsite, although the reasons for seeking the power provided by this equipment vary. In some instances, the rapid expansion of residential and commercial areas means that construction will begin long before…
Scissor Safety: Let’s Delve into How ANSI-Compliant Training and Tech Are Changing the Industry
Aerial lift machines are changing dramatically in 2020. We call them MEWPs now, for starters (mobile elevating work platforms). At the heart of these big technology and training changes is the ANSI A92 suite of standards (A92.20 design, A92.22 safe use…
Equipped to Dig: Pair Your Compact Tractor with a Backhoe for Even More Productivity
Armed with the right attachment, compact utility tractors can tackle lots of different projects. Whether you’re a farmer, large land owner or even a contractor, these machines offer enough toughness and power to perform commercial work and a variety of…
Elevate Daily Maintenance on Your Scissor Lifts with This Thorough Schedule
Mobile elevating work platforms (MEWPs), which are designed to elevate workers and tools to work at height, are some of the most frequently rented and used machines on jobsites. One of the most popular MEWPs found on jobsites are scissor lifts, which get…
Here Are Five Tips for Renting a Vacuum Excavator
Know Your Ideal Tank Size: One specific item you will need to understand before renting a vacuum excavator is your ideal debris tank size. Landscaping, tree care and hardscaping jobs will have different requirements than an horizontal directional…
Enjoy This Roundup of Commercial-Rugged Utility Vehicles from Eight Key Brands
Crunching over the construction demolition left by a hydraulic breaker, maneuvering around mountains of spoils from an excavator or stopping to pick up a mud-covered crew for lunch, a work-focused utility vehicle can cross busy jobsites with speed,…
Room to Roam: UTVs Lend a Hand on Large Properties for Both Work and Play
Utility vehicles (or UTVs for short) are the perfect companions on large properties. These small but hard-working vehicles are packed with enough power and payload to tackle tough terrain and your list of chores, as well as race down to the fishing hole…
Boom Lifts: Let’s Learn the Ins and Outs of Articulated and Telescopic Booms
Getting from ground-level to a warehouse shelf or to a dirty foyer window or a burned-out streetlight used to mean hauling out ladders or erecting a scaffold. Then along came hydraulics and reaching out-of-reach workstations became as simple as working a…
We’re Awesome: The CE Crew Earns Three More Awards this Year
The first half of 2020 has been dominated by momentous news stories from COVID-19 to CONEXPO-CON/AGG. The always resourceful staff at Compact Equipment has been there to cover it all. We braved travel in March right before the world shutdown to visit…