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You have a bid schedule, crews on the clock, and a hole that needs to be in the ground by Friday — whether that hole is a commercial foundation, a duct bank for an electrical contract, or 400 feet of sewer main.

Here is the insight that changes how you build an equipment package: the carrier is not the tool — the attachment is. A compact track loader or skid steer is a diesel power unit on tracks or tires; what it does all day is decided by what is bolted to the front.

Nobody rents a trencher for fun. You rent one because 400 feet of conduit, water service, or drain pipe needs to be underground before the next trade shows up, and a shovel crew would take a week.

The backhoe is the machine the industry keeps trying to replace and never quite does. Excavators dig deeper, skid steers load faster — but no other machine digs a trench at 8 a.m., backfills it at noon, loads a truck at 2 p.m., and drives itself to the far corner of the site in between.

Every search for a mini excavator for rent near me starts the same way: there is a sewer lateral, a footing, a conduit run, or an interior demo standing between your crew and a finished scope, and a shovel is not the answer.

This guide will walk you through everything you need to know about how to rent a skid steer. From understanding costs to picking the right machine, you’ll find the right answers here. We’ll cover all the steps to find the best rental equipment for your needs.

Understanding how trench shielding can improve safety is the first step. You'll learn that this equipment is more than added protection; it helps you get the job done correctly and on time. Knowing how trench shielding can improve safety and efficiency is a game-changer for any excavation project.

As the first graduate of our Technician Progression program, Brandon’s journey from Line Technician to Master Technician proves that when you show up ready to learn, opportunity follows.

Calhoun-based JTB strengthens Sunstate’s presence in the Ark-La-Tex region

Trenchman Shoring in Olympia & Pasco, WA is now Part of Sunstate's Growing Portfolio of Trench Safety Equipment Rental Branches in The Pacific Northwest

AJ Rental in Denton, Texas is now part of Sunstate’s growing portfolio of construction equipment rental branches in the Dallas-Fort Worth area.

Chris Watts Announces Retirement, Norty Turner Appointed as New President & CEO.

Charlotte branch delivers food and essential supplies to families hard-hit by storm.

10 Ways You Can Prepare Your Jobsite For Emergencies

Nearly 100 guests enjoyed a crawfish boil “shell-ebration” at our new facility in the heart of the industrial sector.

Sunstate's Industrial Solutions Division is opening two new locations: Baton Rouge and Lake Charles.

Sunstate Equipment adds Trench Shore Rentals to its Trench Safety Division and names TSR’s Adam Huffman as Vice President. 

For Women in Construction Week 2024, we’re spotlighting five women at Sunstate who are making a name for themselves in the industry.

Sunstate Equipment is pleased to announce it has entered an agreement to acquire Trench Shore Rentals in AZ, CA, and TX.

Sunstate Equipment is known for our top-quality construction equipment and our top-notch team of highly skilled rental experts...

Equipment Rentals to Help Prevent Heat-Related Illnesses in Construction As a company with roots in Phoenix, Arizona, we know a thing or two about heat

Trench Safety Stand Down Week: Quick Tips to Protect Your Trench Projects

Construction Safety Week 2022 May 2-6 is a week dedicated to the safety of construction workers nationwide!

Sunstate Equipment is pleased to announce the appointment of Bob Krause as their new Chief Operating Officer.

In honor of the 24th annual Women in Construction (WIC) Week, we want to take a moment to appreciate the women that help Sunstate operate...

From ground-up construction to utility repair, any time a team will be working more than five feet below ground, OSHA Trench and Excavation Safety guidelines...

Hurricane Season is officially upon us. Are you prepared to deal with the aftermath of a storm?

While most construction workers are adept at building in sand and silt, crews throughout the southeast know the thick clay soil on their jobsites requires some added expertise.

Sunstate Equipment announces the opening of the Timothy J. Meenk Training Center as part of their expanded “Service Center” campus in Phoenix, Ariz.

Sunstate Equipment Co., LLC, announces their upcoming acquisition of Cascade Shoring LLC and Cascade Trench Safety LLC in the Pacific Northwest.

Hearing loss is a hazard that affects thousands of American workers every year. With work environments consisting of heavy machinery and fast-moving jobsites, construction workers...

Extreme heat is one of the leading causes of weather-related deaths each year. Extreme heat is defined as a temperature exceeding 90 degrees...