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Construction Equipment

Takeuchi unveils the TB216H, its first hybrid compact excavator

Takeuchi-US unveiled the TB216H, its first diesel-electric motor hybrid powered compact excavator, during The Rental Show this week in Orlando. With this dual-power feature, Takeuchi says the machine can switch between indoor and outdoor work. A Yanmar Tier 4 Final engine rated at 14.9 hp powers the machine in diesel mode. The electric motor is […]

March 1, 2017

Construction Equipment

PHOTOS: All the heavy equipment on display at the 2017 Rental Show

The Rental Show for 2017 featured displays of equipment aimed at the rental market, with the goal of “closing sales”, as the event is considered a buying show. The buzz on the show floor was positive, with many manufacturers reporting a good level of order signings. Check out the photos below for an overview of […]

March 1, 2017

Dealers

ARA to induct Moore and Etzel into Rental Hall of Fame

The American Rental Association (ARA) will induct Art Moore and Spencer Etzel into its Rental Hall of Fame during a ceremony at The Rental Show in February. ARA first created the Rental Hall of Fame in 2000 as a means of fostering an “appreciation of the historical development of the rental industry and the leaders […]

November 3, 2016

Construction Equipment

Telehandler, aerial lift intros headline JLG’s massive launch at The Rental Show

[imagebrowser id=204] “We’re calling 2015 the year of the launch,” says Alan Loux, vice president of global marketing for JLG Industries. “We’ve got more new and redesigned products coming out than at any time in our history.” JLG used The Rental Show this week to put some weight behind these words throughout its telehandler and […]

February 27, 2015

Construction Equipment

Terex intros rental ready TLB840R backhoe; and yes, it does come in blue (also white) [PHOTOS]

[imagebrowser id=203] “The TLB840R is the crown jewel of our show,” said Aron Sweeney, marketing manager, North America for Terex Construction, speaking from the company’s booth at The Rental Show this week. When rental customers asked for a low acquisition cost backhoe, Terex took their TLB840 model, and using the same chassis and basic structure […]

February 26, 2015

Construction Equipment

Toro puts EFI engine in STX-38 stump grinder, improves guarding

A redesigned guarding, improved cutter head and the addition of an electronic fuel injection engine head the list of improvements of Toro’s STX-38 stump grinder, introduced at The Rental Show last week. The EFI engine means the carburetor and choke have been eliminated, allowing for easier start-up in all weather conditions. Cutter head improvements give […]

February 16, 2014

Business

Why the numbers are important: Moneyball’s Billy Beane addresses the equipment, construction industries

One definite perk of a free press pass is the exposure I get to high-priced talk. Filling a podium is not cheap; just check out a speaker’s bureau website to get a taste of what even B Level speakers command. I didn’t have real expectations pro or con when I heard that Billy Beane, general […]

February 13, 2014

Business

ARA: Rental revenues will reach $41.1 billion this year; equipment rental penetration index now nearly 53%

With healthy returns posted for rentals in 2013, the American Rental Association is forecasting $41.1 billion in total rental revenues (including construction equipment, general tool and party and events) this year, and an upward trajectory for the total rental market that will reach $52.3 billion in 2017. In addition, ARA says its Equipment Rental Penetration […]

February 11, 2014

Driver/operator coaching/training

Terex AWP to launch online telehandler training this year

Terex Aerial Work Platforms plans to launch an online operator training program for telehandlers by the end of this year, according to a report from KHL’s Access, Lift & Handlers. Terex AWP is still in the process of developing the program which it plans to officially launch at The Rental Show next February in Orlando. […]

August 7, 2013

Construction Equipment

The Rental Show sees increased attendance for 4th straight year

The Rental Show, organized by the American Rental Association (ARA) saw attendance increase for the fourth straight year. The total number of attendees increased to 5,365 from 2,480 rental businesses. The show was held this year at The Sands Expo and Convention Center in Las Vegas from February 10th through the 13th and hosted attendees from […]

March 4, 2013

Construction Equipment

ARA’s new Equipment Rental Penetration Index signifies growth of rental

The American Rental Association Monday announced the ARA Equipment Rental Penetration Index, designed to estimate how much equipment goes through rental channels. “This is an extension of our estimate of rental revenues,” says John McClelland, ARA Vice President of government affairs. The index is designed to give rental companies a tool to measure the amount […]

February 12, 2013

Gear

Vermeer intros walk-behind trencher, mini skid steer at ARA

[youtube 6TipURvAu9A nolink] Using the facilities of First Choice Tree Service in Las Vegas, Vermeer Manufacturing introduced three new products for the rental market, and showcased a brush chipper it announced this past summer. “These products are evidence we are refocusing on the rental market.” said Jason Zylstra, Vermeer’s marketing manager, at a press event […]

February 11, 2013