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How to Operate a Skid Steer: Tips on Driving, Grading and More
July 11, 2023
Operators can learn how to use a skid steer with just a few hours of training. Starting and driving the machine and operating the attachments is easy once you’ve put in some...
How to Operate an Excavator or Mini Excavator
July 11, 2023
Excavators and their smaller siblings, mini excavators, are powerful earthmoving machines used for a variety of tasks.
Types of Scaffolding Systems: How to Choose the Right One for the Job
July 11, 2023
Scaffolding gives construction and maintenance workers access to areas at height and provides a safe, stable work platform.
Manage Equipment on the Go with United Rentals Mobile App
July 10, 2023
Keeping tabs on dozens or hundreds of pieces of rental equipment on a jobsite, including what’s in use, what needs to be returned and what’s awaiting delivery or pickup, is a big...
Benefits of Digital Payments for Construction Equipment
July 10, 2023
Having all the equipment you need for construction projects when you need it helps you complete jobs on time and on budget. Renting equipment right from your phone or tablet gets...
Two-Way Radios for Events: Benefits and Programming Tips
June 7, 2023
Effective communications are critical for running large events smoothly and safely. No one wants their star act to walk onto a dark stage or perform to an audience that can’t hear...
Why Vendor Expertise Matters When Choosing a Pumping Solution
June 7, 2023
Choosing the right pump for an application is often more complicated than it seems. Failing to consider all the factors that influence pump selection and setup, starting with the...
Types of Aerial Lifts: How to Choose an Aerial Work Platform
June 7, 2023
Aerial lifts are critical for delivering workers to high-up and hard-to-reach places. Choosing among the three main types of aerial lifts comes down to figuring out how many...
Scissor Lifts 101: Types and Sizes
June 7, 2023
Scissor lifts are indispensable on many jobsites. These machines use steel legs arranged in stacked X patterns to lift and lower a work platform that brings workers and materials...
Shipping Container Security: Beyond Shipping Container Locks
June 6, 2023
You only need to have a Bobcat stolen once—or have the fuel siphoned out of one—to suddenly understand the reality of construction site theft and the importance of having a secure...