From Labor to Social, Rental Businesses Face Wide Variety of Challenges

Rental professionals from around the country reveal the chief challenges facing their businesses. Responses ranged from the fickleness of social media to the labor shortage and more.

May 16, 2019

Rental professionals from around the country reveal the chief challenges facing their businesses. Responses ranged from the fickleness of social media to the labor shortage and more. Click on the links below to find out more.

Social Media is Not Always So Social for Indiana Rental Company

Maryland Rental Company Serves an Unusual Market with Usual Challenges

Massachusetts Rental Company Evolves to Meet Changing Demands

Tennessee Rental Company Supplies Equipment to Ease Customers' Labor Shortage

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How Technology Can Change The Future of Skilled Trades

Those who embrace technology will gain a competitive advantage, allowing for data-driven decision making, enhanced productivity, more efficient workflows and better customer relationships.

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Promote Generator Safety with Proper Grounding and Bonding

When renting generators, it's important to know OSHA requirements for jobsites. There are two specifications: dealing with grounding the generator and bonding the neutral to the frame.

ANA's has solutions for all of your power needs!

ANA's has solutions for all of your power needs!

ANA offers a wide variety of prime power models. From a reliable 13 kVA to a robust 400 kVA, there is a power solution to meet your power needs.

The stainless steel hoists are available in 0.25-, 0.75-, 1.5- and 3-ton versions, as well as various lengths.

Oz Lifting Introduces Stainless Steel Lever Hoist

The stainless steel hoists are available in 0.25-, 0.75-, 1.5- and 3-ton versions, as well as various lengths.

The new lineup of CASE machines includes three new Construction King backhoe loaders, a new 5-tonne class mini excavator and an all-new, full-sized wheel loader.

CASE Releases New Machines and Equipment Upgrades

The new lineup of CASE machines includes three new Construction King backhoe loaders, a new 5-tonne class mini excavator and an all-new, full-sized wheel loader.

This tool serves as an application-specific carbide blade for wood containing nails, screws and other fasteners.

Diablo Tools Introduces AMPED Demo Demon Carbide Teeth Oscillating Multi-Tool Blade

This tool serves as an application-specific carbide blade for wood containing nails, screws and other fasteners.

The C08e operates on a 10.4 kWh battery, featuring three selectable working modes—eco, performance and high performance.

Yanmar C08e Electric Tracked Carrier

The C08e operates on a 10.4 kWh battery, featuring three selectable working modes—eco, performance and high performance.

Oftentimes, project success depends on tooling choice.

How Different Blades Impacts Floor Scraper Performance

Selecting the right tool for the job is key — making the wrong choice could extend project timelines and boost costs significantly. Don’t let incorrect blades hold your surface preparation back.

Based on Enerpac SCJ-Series Cube Jacks, the Enerpac cube jack lifting system enables lifting and holding of the entire cab, boom and arm, allowing the undercarriage to be safely removed.

Enerpac Offers Cube Jack Lifting System for Excavator Maintenance

Based on Enerpac SCJ-Series Cube Jacks, the Enerpac cube jack lifting system enables lifting and holding of the entire cab, boom and arm, allowing the undercarriage to be safely removed.

Diablo’s Demo Demon Carbide Teeth Rough-in Hole Saw range is available in various sizes from 1-3/8 to 4-5/8 in. and one, eight-piece set.

Diablo Tools Releases Demo Demon Carbide Teeth Rough-in Hole Saw

Diablo’s Demo Demon Carbide Teeth Rough-in Hole Saw range is available in various sizes from 1-3/8 to 4-5/8 in. and one, eight-piece set.

The Pressure Washer features three power levels for power and runtime management, with 1,300 psi and 1.5 gpm on the high setting.

Makita Launches Battery-powered 40V MAX XGT Pressure Washer

The Pressure Washer features three power levels for power and runtime management, with 1,300 psi and 1.5 gpm on the high setting.

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How Technology Can Change The Future of Skilled Trades

Those who embrace technology will gain a competitive advantage, allowing for data-driven decision making, enhanced productivity, more efficient workflows and better customer relationships.

Factory Testing 11364176

Promote Generator Safety with Proper Grounding and Bonding

When renting generators, it's important to know OSHA requirements for jobsites. There are two specifications: dealing with grounding the generator and bonding the neutral to the frame.

This solution enables operators to activate and deactivate generators from a different location, as well as receive real-time alerts related to performance and utilization.

Fleet Intelligence Remote Generator Monitoring and Control

This solution enables operators to activate and deactivate generators from a different location, as well as receive real-time alerts related to performance and utilization.

The electric wheel loader is equipped with four working modes (Bucket, Fork, Eco and Power) to fit the operator’s needs.

Yanmar V8e Electric Wheel Loader

The electric wheel loader is equipped with four working modes (Bucket, Fork, Eco and Power) to fit the operator’s needs.

This partnership signifies a significant expansion in access to Magni's telehandlers throughout both states.

MacAllister Enters Magni's Dealer Network of Telehandlers in Indiana and Michigan

With Magni's telehandlers now readily available through MacAllister, customers across Indiana and Michigan can expect enhanced efficiency, safety, and productivity on their projects

Both engines are capable of switching between 50 and 60 Hz to meet specific operating requirements on the jobsite.

FPT Industrial Introduces G-Drive R24 and Cursor 13 Engines

Both engines are capable of switching between 50 and 60 Hz to meet specific operating requirements on the jobsite.

The products include the Kabgard Headache Rack System, extended Ladder Rack and Universal Class 5 Hitch Receiver for both Ford and GM mounted service bodies.

Buyers Products Service Body Equipment and Accessories

The products include the Kabgard Headache Rack System, extended Ladder Rack and Universal Class 5 Hitch Receiver for both Ford and GM mounted service bodies.

Haulotte Dual Reach increases the load capacity of the basket up to 770 lbs. and enables working on sloping ground up to 6°.

Haulotte Offers Next-gen HA61 RTJ PRO Rough Terrain Articulating Boom

Haulotte Dual Reach increases the load capacity of the basket up to 770 lbs. and enables working on sloping ground up to 6°.

Powered by an 18.3 kWh battery, the SV17e offers two operating modes and can be used in indoor or outdoor jobsites.

Yanmar SV17e Electric Mini Excavator

Powered by an 18.3 kWh battery, the SV17e offers two operating modes and can be used in indoor or outdoor jobsites.

Available sizes include ST235/80R16 and ST235/85R16.

Double Coin Releases Two All-steel ST Radial Tires

Available sizes include ST235/80R16 and ST235/85R16.

Connected Hydration consists of a flexible wearable patch, a mobile application and a cloud engine.

Epicore Biosystems Releases Connected Hydration Wearable

Connected Hydration consists of a flexible wearable patch, a mobile application and a cloud engine.

The K 540i Power Cutter features an adjustable blade guard and cutting depth up to 4 in. (100 mm).

Husqvarna Battery-powered K 540i Power Cutter

The K 540i Power Cutter features an adjustable blade guard and cutting depth up to 4 in. (100 mm).

The SL22EV is powered by a 24.9 kWh lithium-ion battery, offering an expected run time of five to six hours on a full charge.

CASE SL22EV Electric Articulated Loader

The SL22EV is powered by a 24.9 kWh lithium-ion battery, offering an expected run time of five to six hours on a full charge.

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DEWALT Introduces 20V Max XR Cordless 21º and 30º Framing Nailers

The next-gen nailers are compatible with optional extended magazines, DZN920 and DZN930 (sold separately), which are constructed from high-strength magnesium and hold two strips of nails.

This machine features a lifting height of 108 in., allowing individuals to manage hard-to-reach loads at safe distances.

CASE SL12TR Telescopic Articulated Loader

This machine features a lifting height of 108 in., allowing individuals to manage hard-to-reach loads at safe distances.

PowerPusher’s E-750 Electric Wheelbarrow™ Moves More, Up to 1,000 lbs.!

PowerPusher’s E-750 Electric Wheelbarrow™ Moves More, Up to 1,000 lbs.!

The E-750 Electric Wheelbarrow with Slurry Tub and Concrete Funnel Cap holds a ¼ yard of liquid concrete and funnels the slurry into narrow spaces.