ABLE Equipment Rental

What ABLE Equipment Rental does

ABLE Equipment Rental, founded in 1996 and headquartered in Deer Park, United States, was a regional construction and industrial equipment rental company serving contractors, industrial facilities, government agencies, and specialty verticals. Its core rental fleet comprised aerial work platforms (scissor lifts, boom lifts), material handling equipment (telehandlers), and earthmoving machinery (mini excavators, skid steers, compact track loaders), complemented by air compressors and related tools. The company expanded its offering into specialty solutions including Power & HVAC, Fluid Solutions, Trench Safety, Climate Solutions, Storage Containers & Mobile Offices, Commercial Trucks, and Temporary Industrial Tents, providing a single-source solution for jobsite productivity and safety. Digital services encompassed the Total Control online account management platform and the United Rentals Mobile App for tracking deliveries, invoices, payments, and equipment utilization on the go, alongside ancillary services such as the Rental Protection Plan, United Guard warranty, and United Academy training.

Revenue was generated primarily through equipment rental contracts on a quote-based pricing model, with additional income from used equipment sales and protection plans. Distribution was anchored by a branch network serving the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic United States, supported by online and mobile ordering channels. ABLE was acquired by United Rentals (NYSE: URI) in 2020 and now operates as part of United Rentals' integrated network of more than 1,400 rental locations across North America, giving former ABLE customers access to the largest and most versatile fleet of industrial and construction equipment in the region, along with expanded specialty vertical coverage in data centers, renewable energy, government, and emergency response. Following the acquisition, ABLE Equipment Rental is no longer operating as an independent entity and its financials are consolidated within United Rentals.

Name

ABLE Equipment Rental

Legal name

ABLE Equipment Rental

Website

https://ableequipment.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1996

Operating status

Acquired

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

ABLE Equipment Rental is a Deer Park, NY-based construction and industrial equipment rental company, founded in 1996, now operating as a subsidiary of United Rentals and serving contractors, industrial operators, and government clients across North America.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Construction Equipment Rental

NAICS

Construction, Mining, and Forestry Machinery and Equipment Rental and Leasing (532412), Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment Rental and Leasing (5324), Other Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment Rental and Leasing (532490)

SIC

Services-Equipment Rental & Leasing, Nec (7359), Services-Miscellaneous Equipment Rental & Leasing (7350)

akta.pro primary industry

Earthmoving & Excavation Equipment Rental/Leasing (TLABAFAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Material Handling Equipment Rental/Leasing (Forklifts, Telehandlers, Reach Trucks) (TLABAFAF), Industrial Power & Energy Equipment Rental/Leasing (Generators, Light Towers, Compressors) (TLABAFAG), Site Services & Temporary Infrastructure Rental/Leasing (Portable Toilets, Fencing, Storage Containers) (TLABAFAH)

Keywords

• Construction equipment rental
• Aerial work platforms
• Earthmoving equipment rental
• Industrial equipment leasing
• Specialty worksite solutions

Headquarters

HQ city

Deer Park

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Infrastructure, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

ABLE Equipment Rental provides rental and sales of construction and industrial equipment, including aerial work platforms, earthmoving equipment, material handling equipment, and air compressors. The company complements core rentals with specialty solutions such as power and HVAC, fluid management, trench safety, onsite sanitation, storage containers, and ground protection, supported by an online marketplace and mobile app for account management.

Product overview

ABLE Equipment Rental, now part of United Rentals, operates as an equipment rental platform offering a comprehensive fleet of construction and industrial equipment. The portfolio includes core aerial work platforms (Scissor Lifts, Boom Lifts), material handling equipment (Telehandlers), and earthmoving equipment (Mini Excavators, Skid Steers & Track Loaders). Beyond standard equipment rental, the company provides an ecosystem of specialty solutions including Power & HVAC, Fluid Solutions, Trench Safety, and Storage Containers & Mobile Offices. Digital services include the United Rentals Mobile App and Total Control online platform for account management. The company also offers equipment protection plans (Rental Protection Plan, United Guard), training through United Academy, and maintains an integrated network of more than 1,400 rental locations across North America.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Scissor Lifts Aerial work platforms with scissor-style lifting mechanisms for vertical reach, used by contractors for elevated work tasks.
• Boom Lifts Articulating or telescoping boom lifts providing extended horizontal and vertical reach for workers and materials on jobsites.
• Telehandlers Versatile material handling equipment combining forklift and crane capabilities through extendable boom arms.
• Mini Excavators Compact earthmoving equipment for digging, trenching, and site preparation in confined spaces.
• Skid Steers & Track Loaders Compact loading equipment with versatile attachments for construction, landscaping, and agricultural applications.
• Air Compressors Portable and stationary air compression equipment for powering pneumatic tools and industrial applications.
• Power & HVAC Solutions Temporary power generation, climate control, and HVAC solutions for industrial and construction worksites, including power trailers and temperature management equipment.
• Fluid Solutions Fluid management solutions for industrial and construction applications.
• Trench Safety Trench shoring, shielding, and engineered shoring systems for worker safety during excavation work.
• Reliable Onsite Services Onsite service solutions including restroom trailers and sanitation facilities for jobsites and events.
• Storage Containers & Mobile Offices Temporary storage containers and mobile office trailers for jobsite workspace and equipment storage.
• Commercial Trucks Commercial vehicle solutions for transportation and logistics needs.
• Flooring & Facility Solutions Temporary flooring and facility support solutions for construction and event applications.
• Tool Solutions Professional-grade tools and tool management solutions for construction and industrial applications.
• Ground Protection Matting Temporary ground protection mats for worksite access and environmental protection.
• Temporary Industrial Tents Large-scale temporary tent structures for industrial, commercial, and event applications.
• Rental Protection Plan (RPP) Equipment protection coverage plan for rented equipment against damage and loss.
• United Guard Extended protection and warranty program for purchased used equipment.
• United Academy Training and certification programs for equipment operation, safety, and professional development.
• Total Control Online account management platform for monitoring equipment utilization, invoices, payments, and order status.
• United Rentals Mobile App Mobile application for tracking equipment deliveries, managing rentals, viewing invoices, and accessing account information on the go.
• Used Equipment Sales Sales of used forklifts, scissor lifts, boom lifts, mini excavators, and air compressors with financing options and extended warranty through United Guard.

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• United RentalsflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerABLE Equipment Rental has been acquired and now joins United Rentals. ABLE Equipment Rental customers are now served by United Rentals' expanded network of more than 1,400 rental locations in North America, with access to United Rentals' full fleet of industrial and construction equipment including general and aerial equipment, temporary power and climate control, fluid solutions, trench safety and shoring, tools, and onsite sanitation services.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves2 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Direct peers

• BrandSafway: Major provider of scaffolding, access, and specialty services to construction and industrial customers. Comparable to ABLE's trench safety shoring and access/lifting equipment categories serving the same end markets.
• Herc Rentals: Public equipment rental company (NYSE: HRI) with a national footprint offering aerial, earthmoving, material handling, and specialty equipment — directly comparable product mix and customer base to ABLE.
• Sunbelt Rentals: Second-largest equipment rental company in North America (subsidiary of Ashtead Group). Competes head-to-head with ABLE/United Rentals across aerial, earthmoving, material handling, and specialty solutions with a similarly broad branch network.
• H&E Equipment Services: Public equipment rental and sales company (NASDAQ: HEES) operating across aerial, earthmoving, and material handling equipment — directly comparable to ABLE's core product lines with overlapping customer segments in construction and industrial.
• Aggreko: Global specialist in temporary power generation, temperature control (HVAC), and energy solutions. Directly comparable to ABLE's Power & HVAC and Climate Solutions specialty offerings serving construction, industrial, and event customers.
• Maxim Crane Works: One of the largest crane and lifting equipment rental providers in North America. Comparable to ABLE's lifting and material handling categories (telehandlers, boom lifts) serving construction and industrial customers.
• WillScot: Public company (NASDAQ: WSC) specializing in modular space and storage container rentals — directly comparable to ABLE's Storage Containers & Mobile Offices specialty solution serving construction and commercial customers.

Others

• Caterpillar: World's largest construction and mining equipment manufacturer whose machines are rented through rental partners including United Rentals. Indirectly comparable as the OEM supplier whose equipment underpins ABLE/United Rentals' rental fleet.

Broad incumbents

• United Rentals: Acquirer of ABLE Equipment Rental and the largest equipment rental company in North America with 1,400+ branches. Directly comparable as a full-line construction and industrial equipment rental operator with the same product categories (aerial, earthmoving, material handling) and specialty solutions.
• Ashtead Group: FTSE 100 parent of Sunbelt Rentals, one of the largest equipment rental groups globally. Comparable as a large diversified rental platform competing in the same North American market as ABLE/United Rentals.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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M&A1 record

Investments

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