United Rentals Abilene

Should You Rent or Buy United Rentals - Almost 40% of construction equipment used in the United States is rented rather than purchased, and that figure is expected to rise another 12%. Buying equipment and only using it every now and then might not be the best purchase decision. It can get expensive over time. There are a few things you should keep in mind on why renting is better than buying.  First off, when you buy construction equipment, it takes a large portion of a business's capital. Not only that but insurance, taxes, licensing, and interest on loans get tacked on on top of the purchase. When renting equipment, you pay for what you need, when you need it. Places offer renting periods by the week to renting by the month, so investing in equipment for a short period of time is not so bad. Plus, if the business slows down, you can simply return unneeded equipment to the rental company. When owning your equipment, you have to haul it from job site to job site. That can get...

Tilt or Stationary? Depending on what you need a trailer for will determine what type of trailer you need. Craig from Stateline Trailers has a few things to say about tilt trailers and ramp type trailers. It all has to to do with if you don’t mind picking up and carrying ramps around to load and unload or if you don't mind standing at the front of the trailer and pumping up the hydraulic lift on a tilt trailer for a few seconds in choosing the right fit. Choices, Choices While both trailers get the job done, you have a couple of things to think through. What you need the trailer for, how often you’ll use it, and do you have the right vehicle to pull it? Let’s break down a few things for you, we’re here to help you weigh your options. Ramp type trailers have two loose ramps that store under the deck. So, you would need to think about the possibility of them being stolen or loose, dirty, and smelly after driving on a race track or job. There would be that constant worry dri...

Why Use Scissor Lifts When working on a project, having reliable equipment is crucial for getting the job done and to keep everyone safe. There are several types of equipment that can be used, but some are more practical than others. The scissor lift should be a piece of equipment that every contractor should be familiar with. They can bring more to the table than a standard ladder and scaffolding. Article Epsilon breaks it down for us; what are scissor lifts, where one can be used, and the benefits of using one. Scissor Lift Me Up Scissor lifts give you a sturdy platform to work off of, with side railings so your chances of falling off are small (you should still take precautions when operating and using a scissor lift). It’s designed to lift you, tools, materials, or other equipment with ease. This movable work platform gets its name from the shape of the struts under the work platform, which are hinged and look like sets of scissors connected together. They come in differe...