Category: Power
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What’s Happening at The ARA Show 2026
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Each year, the equipment, general tool, and event segments of the rental industry gather under one roof for one reason: to attend the annual American Rental Association (ARA) Show. With meetings, education, speeches, a grand tradeshow floor, and more, this year’s event promises to be “universally” exciting and transformative for everyone. The ARA Show 2026…
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Equipment Rental 2025 Overview | For Construction Pros
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As reported in the latest from the American Rental Association (ARA), the equipment rental industry is expected to grow, just not as much as originally anticipated. That growth, though, is still in the billions of dollars. To understand the year and how this projection came about, we need to step back and see the bigger…
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POWER YOUR FLEET: A COMPARISON OF BATTERY TECHNOLOGIES
*This article is sponsored by U.S. Battery When selecting batteries for various rental equipment, balancing cost-effectiveness and maximum operating time can be difficult. Since battery-powered equipment such as forklifts, mini-cranes, and aerial work platforms varies, no single battery type (technology) works the same for all of them. Understanding the various battery types and knowing their…
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POWER YOUR FLEET: A COMPARISON OF BATTERY TECHNOLOGIES
*This article is sponsored by U.S. Battery When selecting batteries for various rental equipment, balancing cost-effectiveness and maximum operating time can be difficult. Since battery-powered equipment such as forklifts, mini-cranes, and aerial work platforms varies, no single battery type (technology) works the same for all of them. Understanding the various battery types and knowing their…
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Equipment Rental: Preparing for Grid Instability
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If the electrical power goes out, the common causes are either the weather or an external source that caused damage to the network lines and interrupted service. But those are understandable, “acceptable” circumstances. We’ve nearly grown accustomed to them. As they sit in the dark, customers may very well look to their local equipment rental…
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How Small Engine Uptime and Efficiency Increases Rental Business ROI
For rental businesses and construction contractors, the small engine is often an overlooked component, yet it remains the primary driver of jobsite productivity. While an engine’s upfront cost may raise some eyebrows, a truly profitable engine isn’t the one with the lowest price tag. The real measure of its worth is its long-term return on…
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Preparing Your Rental Fleet for the Stormy Season
As unpredictable as storms can be, the trusted local rental shop will likely be one of the first places people will call to help them handle fallen trees, power-up their home, dewater any flooded areas, etc. Intended for homeowners, the Outdoor Power Equipment Institute (OPEI) brought attention to a few tips inclement weather situations. The…
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Nominations Open for For Construction Pros’ PACER Award
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in Apps, Business Services, Compaction Equipment, Concrete Equipment & Products, Construction, Construction News, Construction Safety, Construction Safety Technology, Decorative Concrete, Featured, Fleet Maintenance, Fleet News, Labor & Workforce Development, PACER Award, Paving, Personnel Management, Power, Project Management, Recommended, Rental Business, Software, Striping, Sweeping, Top Story, Trucks & Accessories, Worksite Equipment, WorkwearNominations for ForConstructionPros.com’s PACER award are now open! The PACER (Pavement, Asphalt, Concrete, Equipment, Rental) award, managed by ForConstructionPros.com and its affiliate brands, Equipment Today; Asphalt Contractor; Rental; Concrete Contractor; and Pavement Maintenance & Reconstruction, recognizes construction pros on the jobsite and in the office for their accomplishments in shaping the construction industry. This award is broken down into four categories: Women in…
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Using UL-Certified Batteries to Protect Your Rental Equipment
*This article is sponsored by U.S. Battery With so many Lithium-ion batteries on the market, it isn’t easy to find high quality options that are built to higher standards. As many rental companies know, the quality of a battery can not only impact the performance of your battery-powered equipment, but also its overall safety in…
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Rental’s 2025 Editor’s Choice Award Winners
The Rental Editor’s Choice Awards represent the equipment and general tool industry’s best products gaining interest from end-users and rental professionals alike. The awarded products, exhibiting innovation and utility, were chosen based on submitted nominations and their potential impact into the general tool and equipment rental industry by the Rental editorial team. The entry form…