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What is one of the oldest tools used by humans? The hammer. No one knows exactly who created the hammer, but what is known is that the hammer has been in use for tens of thousands of years - even as far back as the Stone Age.

Do you need to quickly and easily get rid of some old concrete? Our hydraulic breaker attachment will make quick work of breaking up that concrete structure so that it can be easily cleared away.

Sometimes, innovation runs in the family. William Smith Otis, inventor of the powered steam shovel, was Elisha Otis’ cousin. Elisha invented the first functional elevator safety brake, and in 1853, he launched what became the Otis Elevator Company, specializing in steam-powered elevators and elevator brakes.

If you will be towing the excavator yourself, make sure your truck is properly outfitted and rated for the weight load that you will be hauling. If not, you risk damaging both your truck and the equipment, resulting in unnecessary delays in your project.

By renting a cement mixer, you can make your next building project go much more smoothly. By producing a perfect mixture of sand, gravel, water, and cement, you will ensure excellent results.

Depending on the size of the excavator, it can have a different reach, varying from reaches like 15 feet up to around 30 feet. The difference is in the size of the engine and the reach of the arm with holds the bucket of the excavator, which is also known as the boom.

While modern excavators bear only a passing resemblance to the earliest steam-powered excavators invented by William Otis, experts note that the designs of many types of heavy construction equipment today still rely on and use many of his original engineering principles.

Do you need to clean up your driveway or loading dock? By renting one of our pressure washers, you can easily and effortlessly remove any accumulated deposits, algae, fuel, oil, and grease.

If you have lived in apartments before, you have probably encountered the dreaded deep cleaning you must perform on move-out day. While this can be frustrating if you do not have a carpet cleaner, renting one from us can save you those nasty cleaning fees you may incur with your management company otherwise.

The steam shovel reigned supreme for a hundred years, starting in the 1830s, and going strong through the 1930s. That's when diesel-powered excavators started to take over, and today, the excavator you rent is going to have a diesel engine.

While the word “excavator” didn’t enter the English language until the early 1800s, its roots are ancient. Derived from the Latin, excavates (to make hollow) the word in all its forms can be traced back to one of mankind’s earliest forms of shelter: the cave.

Buying heavy equipment can be extremely expensive. By renting that piece of equipment, you can then assess whether that's something that would be worthwhile to purchase or continue to rent on a project-by-project basis.