R S Rental & Equipment
Equipment rental agency · Somerset, MA
About R S Rental & Equipment
Established in 1968 and located in Somerset, Massachusetts, this company provides sales, rentals, and service for a wide range of construction and compaction equipment.
Service area:Massachusetts, Rhode Island
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Renting Aerial Lifts & Boom Lifts: What to Know
Aerial lifts are essential for construction, maintenance, and warehouse work that requires safe access to elevated areas. Scissor lifts work well for indoor jobs and flat surfaces, while boom lifts reach over obstacles on rough terrain. When renting, consider the platform height you need, indoor vs. outdoor use, and whether the job site surface is level or uneven.
Renting Air Compressors: What to Know
Air compressors power pneumatic tools like nail guns, impact wrenches, sandblasters, and paint sprayers across construction and industrial sites. Portable units suit small crews, while towable compressors deliver the volume needed for jackhammers and large-scale sandblasting. Consider CFM output and tank size when choosing — undersized compressors slow down the job.
Renting Concrete Equipment: What to Know
Concrete work requires specialized equipment at every stage — mixers and buggies for placement, vibrators for consolidation, screeds for finishing, and saws for cutting joints and making modifications. Renting makes sense for most contractors since concrete pours are intermittent and the equipment sits idle between jobs.
Renting Generators & Light Towers: What to Know
Generators provide temporary power for construction sites, outdoor events, and emergency backup. Sizing depends on what you need to run — a small portable unit handles tools and lighting, while towable generators power entire job trailers and welding rigs. Light towers extend work hours on night shifts and improve safety at events and road projects.
Renting Skid Steers & Track Loaders: What to Know
Skid steers and compact track loaders are among the most versatile machines on a job site. With dozens of available attachments — buckets, augers, grapples, trenchers — one machine can handle grading, material handling, and demolition. Track loaders provide better traction on soft or muddy ground, while wheeled skid steers are faster on pavement.
Renting Excavators: What to Know
Excavators are the workhorses of any dig job — from foundation work and trenching to demolition and land clearing. Mini excavators fit through gates and work in tight residential spaces, while standard-size machines handle commercial site prep. Rental rates typically vary by machine weight class, and most rental companies offer daily, weekly, and monthly pricing.
Renting Forklifts: What to Know
Forklifts are used across warehousing, construction, and manufacturing to move heavy loads efficiently. Electric models work best indoors where emissions matter, while propane and diesel forklifts handle outdoor loading docks and rough terrain. Most rental companies offer operator training and can help you match lift capacity to your heaviest loads.
Renting Loaders & Dozers: What to Know
Loaders and dozers handle the heavy earthmoving that kicks off most construction projects — clearing land, moving fill dirt, grading roads, and pushing material. Backhoe loaders are popular for their dual-purpose design with a loader bucket up front and a digging arm in back. For large-scale grading, motor graders deliver the precision a flat finish requires.
Renting Compaction Equipment: What to Know
Proper compaction is critical for stable foundations, roads, and utility trenches. Plate compactors work well for granular soils and paver base, while jumping jacks (rammers) are better for cohesive clay soils in narrow trenches. Ride-on rollers handle larger paving and road projects. Match the compactor type to your soil conditions for the best results.
Renting Pumps & Dewatering: What to Know
Water management is a constant challenge on construction sites, especially in low-lying areas and after heavy rain. Submersible pumps clear flooded excavations, trash pumps handle water with debris, and wellpoint systems manage groundwater levels during foundation work. Rental companies can help you calculate the flow rate and head pressure your job requires.
Frequently Asked Questions
What equipment does R S Rental & Equipment rent?
R S Rental & Equipment rents aerial lifts, air compressors, concrete equipment, generators, skid steer loaders, compact excavators, forklift telehandler, wheel loaders from brands including Weber MT, Chicago Pneumatic, Haulotte, Gehl, Nifty Lift. They also offer rental, sales, service, parts.
Where is R S Rental & Equipment located?
R S Rental & Equipment is located at 2900 County St, Somerset, MA 02726. Their service area includes Massachusetts, Rhode Island.
What areas does R S Rental & Equipment serve?
R S Rental & Equipment is based in Somerset, MA and serves Massachusetts, Rhode Island.
What do customers say about R S Rental & Equipment?
R S Rental & Equipment has a 4.5/5 rating based on 47 reviews. One customer said: "Russ and team have always been extremely fair and honest to deal with. We own a landscape construction business they have helped us with numerous rentals from Boston to cape cod, always been able to r"
What brands does R S Rental & Equipment carry?
R S Rental & Equipment carries equipment from Weber MT, Chicago Pneumatic, Haulotte, Gehl, Nifty Lift, Skyjack, Sullivan Palatek, Tsurumi Pump, Wanco, ICS.
How do I contact R S Rental & Equipment?
You can reach R S Rental & Equipment by calling (508) 672-1051, visiting their website, or using the quote request form on this page.
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