Rent Equip
Equipment rental agency · Shippensburg, PA
About Rent Equip
Rent Equip provides a wide range of construction and property maintenance equipment rentals with locations in Shippensburg, Pennsylvania and Elkton, Virginia.
Service area:Shippensburg, PA, Elkton, VA, Carlisle, PA, Harrisburg, PA, Chambersburg, PA, Greencastle, PA, Frederick, MD
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Best rental equipment place in the tri-county area. Hands down. I actually drive 1 hour to get equipment from here often.
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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 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 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 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 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 Lawn & Grounds Equipment: What to Know
Grounds maintenance equipment covers everything from commercial mowing to stump removal and brush clearing. Stump grinders eliminate tree stumps below grade, chippers process branches into mulch, and aerators improve soil health on lawns and athletic fields. Renting is practical for seasonal cleanups and one-time landscaping projects where the equipment would otherwise sit idle.
Renting Trenchers & Augers: What to Know
Trenchers cut narrow channels for utility lines, irrigation, and drainage, while augers drill holes for fence posts, signs, and footings. Walk-behind trenchers handle residential and light commercial work, and ride-on models tackle longer runs for municipal and commercial utility projects. Always call 811 before digging to locate underground utilities.
Renting Tractors: What to Know
Tractors serve farming, landscaping, and industrial applications with a wide range of implements — mowers, tillers, box blades, and post-hole diggers. Compact tractors are popular for property maintenance and small acreage work, while full-size agricultural tractors handle field prep and hay operations. Renting lets you match the tractor size to seasonal needs without a long-term investment.
Renting Pressure Washers: What to Know
Pressure washers strip away dirt, mildew, paint, and grease from concrete, siding, decks, and equipment. Electric units are quieter and work well for lighter residential jobs, while gas-powered washers deliver the PSI needed for commercial cleaning and surface prep. Hot water models cut through grease and oil on shop floors and parking structures.
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 Trailers: What to Know
Trailers move equipment, materials, and debris between job sites. Flatbed trailers haul machinery, dump trailers handle fill dirt and demolition waste, and enclosed trailers protect tools and supplies. When renting, check the trailer weight rating against your load, and confirm your tow vehicle has the hitch class and braking capacity to pull it safely.
Frequently Asked Questions
What equipment does Rent Equip rent?
Rent Equip rents articulating boom lifts, straight boom lifts, electric boom lifts, scissor lifts, towable man lifts, rollers, excavators, skid loaders. They also offer rental.
Where is Rent Equip located?
Rent Equip is located at 9020 Molly Pitcher Hwy, Shippensburg, PA 17257. Their service area includes Shippensburg, PA, Elkton, VA, Carlisle, PA, Harrisburg, PA, Chambersburg, PA, Greencastle, PA, Frederick, MD.
What areas does Rent Equip serve?
Rent Equip is based in Shippensburg, PA and serves Shippensburg, PA, Elkton, VA, Carlisle, PA, Harrisburg, PA, Chambersburg, PA, Greencastle, PA, Frederick, MD.
What do customers say about Rent Equip?
Rent Equip has a 4.7/5 rating based on 63 reviews. One customer said: "Best rental equipment place in the tri-county area. Hands down. I actually drive 1 hour to get equipment from here often."
What are Rent Equip's hours?
Rent Equip is open Mon: 7 AM–5 PM, Tue: 7 AM–5 PM, Wed: 7 AM–5 PM, Thu: 7 AM–5 PM, Fri: 7 AM–5 PM, Sat: Closed, Sun: Closed.
How do I contact Rent Equip?
You can reach Rent Equip by calling (717) 530-1200, visiting their website, or using the quote request form on this page.
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