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7 Tips for Stump Grinder Safety

October 14, 2025October 8, 2025

Clearing forested land and maintaining beautiful landscapes is easier with a stump grinder, but safe operation is a must. Read these safety tips before firing up land-clearing equipment. … Read more

Calculating diesel generator fuel consumption ensures your continuous power source will be truly just that.

How to Calculate Diesel Generator Fuel Consumption

October 3, 2025

Understanding your diesel generator’s fuel consumption ensures you’ll efficiently, effectively use your continuous power source. … Read more

When choosing between a standby vs. portable generator, you have to consider the exact needs for your project.

Standby vs. Portable Generator: Which Is Better for My Project?

October 13, 2025September 26, 2025

Standby vs. Portable Generator? Each offer specific benefits, but the most important factors are the needs for your exact use case. … Read more

Before even using a generator, you should read these tips on safely towing a generator.

5 Things to Know When Towing a Generator

October 8, 2025September 25, 2025

Before even using a generator, it needs to be safely and efficiently towed to a worksite or facility. Here are top tips to keep in mind when towing a generator. … Read more

Herc Rentals details the best temporary construction generator and how to find the generator that fits your needs.

What Are the Best Temporary Construction Generators to Rent for a Site?

October 8, 2025September 24, 2025

Continuous power on a busy jobsite is not only a must for work to progress, but you also need to ensure your generator is the right size, uses the right fuel and fits your space. Learn how to determine the best temporary construction generator for your exact project needs. … Read more

Herc Rentals provides tips and options for dewatering construction sites.

Dewatering Construction Sites: How to Remove Water from a Jobsite

October 8, 2025September 5, 2025

Dewatering construction sites is critical to maintaining safe working conditions and preserving materials. Herc Rentals details the methods that can be used, including wells and pumps. … Read more

Trash pumps help tackle debris-filled water removal tasks.

How to Use a Trash Pump

September 26, 2025August 11, 2025

What do you do when you need to remove water from a facility or jobsite, but that water is also filled with debris? Herc Rentals details how to use a trash pump. … Read more

A water truck is a specifically designed truck that holds water ideal for controlling dust, preventing fires, watering agricultural areas, filling swimming pools and more.

What Is a Water Truck?

August 8, 2025

What is a water truck? Without them, controlling dust, preventing fires, watering for agricultural needs and filling swimming pools would pose as much greater challenges. … Read more

What is a telehandler? Here are five things to know before renting.

5 Things to Know Before Renting a Telehandler

September 26, 2025August 6, 2025

What is a telehandler? Telehandlers are versatile pieces of equipment that can make safely reaching and hauling materials more efficient. … Read more

Whether you’re a retailer handling packages or a construction company removing loose materials, using portable material conveyors can bolster your sustainability initiatives.

How Portable Material Conveyors Help Companies Improve Sustainability Efforts

August 12, 2025July 11, 2025

How can portable material conveyors help companies improve sustainability? Sustainable material handling can improve operational efficiency and overall sustainability. Read more. … Read more

Laying concrete properly is the key to durable material and beautiful surfaces.

Guide to Laying Concrete: How to Pour and Level Concrete

November 4, 2025July 11, 2025

Laying concrete properly is the key to durable material and beautiful surfaces. Get started with these steps. … Read more

Reliable, consistent power on a job site and in the workplace is a most for every industry. Here's how to determine the size of generator you need.

What Size Commercial Generator Do I Need?

October 11, 2025July 10, 2025

Reliable, consistent power on a job site and in the workplace is a must for every industry. Here’s how to determine your commercial generator sizing needs. … Read more

Herc Rentals details how to fix a facility's water issues after a fire.

5 Steps for Fixing Water Damage During Fire Damage Restoration

October 22, 2025July 10, 2025

The amount of water used to put out a fire can leave property owners with unique restoration challenges. We walk you through the steps and equipment needed during fire damage restoration. … Read more

How to Remove Wet and Damaged Drywall

August 12, 2025June 18, 2025

When water damage occurs inside a building, the work becomes just as much about remediation as it is restoration. Learn how to remove wet and damaged drywall through the proper steps and with the correct equipment. … Read more

An auger is a type of earthmoving equipment that makes drilling holes much easier.

What Is an Auger and How Is It Used?

August 12, 2025June 11, 2025

What is an auger? Augers are the key to making earthmoving tasks like drilling and digging far less time-consuming and labor-intensive. … Read more

Site demolition must be done safely and to code. This how-to guide outlines the best process to demolish a structure.

Site Demolition: A How-To Guide

August 12, 2025June 6, 2025

Site demolition requires specialized equipment and highly skilled professionals who complete work safely and to code. We offer a step-by-step guide to ensure work is done properly. … Read more

Herc Rentals offers a construction lighting guide to ensure proper lighting for job site safety

Construction Lighting Guide: What You Need to Know

August 12, 2025May 21, 2025

Herc Rentals’ construction lighting guide details the lighting solutions that aid jobsite safety. … Read more

Herc Rentals has types of welders for every use case.

What Types of Welders Do I Need for My Project?

October 11, 2025May 15, 2025

Welding requires highly skilled professionals and welding equipment that helps them safely and efficiently fuse metal together. Herc Rentals has multiple types of welders needed to get the work done. … Read more

Herc Rentals details possible definitions of common portable air conditioner error codes

10 Common Portable Air Conditioner Error Codes

October 22, 2025May 12, 2025

Portable air conditioners ensure facilities have climate control during planned maintenance but also to mitigate hotspots. Use this article to learn common portable air conditioner codes and how to troubleshoot them. … Read more

Herc Rentals demonstrates a non-load bearing wall being installed in a structure

How to Identify and Work Safely with Non-Load Bearing Walls

August 12, 2025April 30, 2025

Building or removing a non-load bearing wall may come with less risk than a load-bearing wall, but you still need proper equipment and procedures to make work safe and efficient. … Read more