What Al Faris does

Al Faris Group (legal entity Al-Faris Equipment Rentals L.L.C.) is a privately held heavy equipment rental company founded in 1992 and headquartered in Dubai, UAE, with additional offices in Abu Dhabi and Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The company operates the largest heavy equipment fleet in the Middle East, comprising 2,499+ equipment units spanning cranes (all-terrain up to 1,200T, rough terrain, lattice boom crawler, telescopic crawler, compact, and truck-mounted), trailers (prime movers, flatbed, dolly, hydraulic, SPMT, and lowbed), jacking and skidding systems (hydraulic gantry, synchronous jacking, modular towers), and energy equipment (500 MW total capacity across 1,000+ diesel/gas generators, transformers, switchgear, and medium voltage equipment). The 4,499+ workforce supports operator-inclusive rentals as standard, in-house engineering consultancy including CAD lift plans and risk assessments, and turnkey project execution across oil & gas, infrastructure & construction, power generation, shipping & logistics, marine/offshore, and renewable energy sectors.

Name

Al Faris

Legal name

Al-Faris Equipment Rentals L.L.C.

Website

https://alfarisgroup.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1992

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

Al Faris Group is the largest heavy equipment rental operator in the Middle East, providing cranes, SPMTs, heavy transport, jacking systems, and 500 MW of energy equipment to enterprise clients in oil & gas, construction, power generation, and infrastructure across the UAE and Saudi Arabia.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Heavy Equipment Rental Services

NAICS

Construction, Mining, and Forestry Machinery and Equipment Rental and Leasing (532412), Construction, Transportation, Mining, and Forestry Machinery and Equipment Rental and Leasing (53241), Specialized Freight (except Used Goods) Trucking, Long-Distance (484230)

SIC

Construction Machinery & Equip (3531), Construction, Mining & Materials Handling Machinery & Equip (3530), Services-Miscellaneous Equipment Rental & Leasing (7350)

akta.pro primary industry

Cranes & Heavy Lifting Equipment Rental/Leasing (TLABAFAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Lifting & Hoisting Rental & Leasing (IMAHAJAN), Heavy Haul & Oversize (OSOW) Trucking (TLADAGAA), Heavy Machinery & Oversized Equipment (Cranes, Excavators, Presses) (TLACAIAH)

Keywords

• Heavy equipment rental
• Crane rental services
• Heavy lifting solutions
• Heavy transport services
• Industrial power solutions

Headquarters

HQ city

Dubai

HQ country

United Arab Emirates

HQ region

Middle East

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Equipment Rental: Rental of cranes, trailers, heavy transport equipment, lifting equipment, and energy equipment. Services available for short-term, long-term, and project-based rental, with operator-inclusive options provided as standard. Revenue generated through equipment utilization fees and related services.
2. Energy Solutions Services: End-to-end power solutions including design, installation, testing, and commissioning of multi-megawatt power plants. Temporary and long-term power solutions with flexible contract terms for both planned and emergency requirements.
3. Engineering & Technical Consultancy: Professional consultation services including technical assessments, engineered rigging studies, CAD lift plans, Method Statements, Job Risk and Hazard Assessments, proof load testing, and load weighing services.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Al Faris Group rents heavy lifting, heavy transport, and energy equipment to enterprise industrial clients across the UAE and Saudi Arabia. With the largest heavy equipment fleet in the Middle East (2,499+ units, 500 MW energy capacity), the company supplies cranes up to 1,200T, trailers, SPMTs, jacking/skidding systems, and diesel/gas generators as rentals — typically with operator-inclusive options — alongside engineering consultancy, lift planning, and 24/7 mobilization support.

Product overview

Al Faris Group is a heavy equipment rental and solutions provider operating a diversified, modular portfolio of equipment and services across the MENA region. The core offering centers on an extensive fleet of rental equipment organized into five equipment categories: Cranes (All Terrain, Rough Terrain, Lattice Boom Crawler, Telescopic Crawler, Compact, and Truck Mounted with capacities from 7 to 1,200 tons), Trailers (Prime Movers, Flatbed, Dolly, Conventional Hydraulic, Semi-Hydraulic, SPMT, and Lowbed), Other Lifting Equipment (Forklifts, Manlifts, Scissor Lifts, Wheel Loaders), Jacking & Skidding Equipment (Hydraulic Gantry Systems, Synchronous Jacking Systems, Modular Towers, Skidding Systems), and Energy Equipment (Diesel/Gas Generators, Power Plants, Medium Voltage Equipment, Transformers, Switchgear, Air Compressors, Tower Lights, Welding Machines). Complementing the equipment fleet are specialized services including Heavy Lifting, Heavy Transport, Alternative Lifting Methods, Energy Solutions, Turnkey Barge Services, Proof Load Testing, Technical Consultancy, and Workshop Maintenance. The company serves six key sectors: Oil, Gas & Petrochemical, Infrastructure & Construction, Power Generation, Shipping & Logistics, Marine/Offshore, and Renewable Energy.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• All Terrain Cranes Rental Mobile cranes engineered for both urban roads and rough terrain with multiple axles, all-wheel steering, and lifting capacities from 100T to 1,200T. Includes DEMAG AC series and LIEBHERR LTM series models such as the 700T LTM 1650-8.1. Targeted at large construction, infrastructure, and industrial lift projects.
• Rough Terrain Cranes Rental Off-road mobile cranes with large rubber tires and 4WD capability for uneven, rocky, or soft ground. Available in capacities from 30T to 150T, including TADANO GR and TR series and SANY SRC series. Targeted at construction and oilfield sites with limited access.
• Lattice Boom Crawler Cranes Rental Heavy-duty cranes with lattice boom design and crawler tracks built for strength, precision, and stability in heavy-lifting operations across challenging terrains.
• Telescopic Crawler Cranes Rental Cranes combining telescopic boom technology with crawler track traction, delivering high-precision lifting to difficult heights and locations in unstable or confined spaces.
• Compact Cranes Rental Cranes engineered for projects requiring powerful lifting in tight and confined spaces, providing high maneuverability for urban environments and limited-space sites.
• Truck Mounted Cranes Rental Cranes combining truck mobility with crane power for efficient lifting with quick setup and flexibility, able to move between job sites without additional transport.
• Prime Movers and Flatbed Trailers Rental Heavy-duty prime mover vehicles with high-performance engines and advanced transmissions, paired with high-performance flatbed trailers for transporting heavy and oversized cargo including construction materials, machinery, containers, and industrial equipment.
• Dolly Trailers Rental Trailers providing additional support and mobility for transporting oversized and heavy loads with modular designs and multi-axle configurations for enhanced weight distribution.
• Conventional and Semi-Hydraulic Trailers Rental Hydraulic trailers providing exceptional load control, stability, and maneuverability during heavy transport operations with advanced hydraulic systems and robust construction for industrial applications.
• Self-Propelled Modular Transporter (SPMT) Rental Multi-axle platform vehicles with independent propulsion and axle control allowing precise control and maneuverability of extremely heavy loads through tight spaces and challenging terrains. Targeted at large industrial components and modules including oil & gas modules and marine structures.
• Lowbed Trailers Rental Trailers with low deck height for enhanced stability, designed for safe transport of heavy and oversized equipment that cannot be accommodated by standard trailers.
• Other Lifting Equipment Rental (Forklifts, Manlifts, Scissor Lifts, Wheel Loaders) Material handling and access equipment including container forklifts (1t-10t), rough terrain forklifts with load stabilizer attachments, manlifts and scissor lifts, and wheel loaders with shovel and pipe handler attachments for warehouses, construction sites, and industrial plants.
• Hydraulic Gantry Systems Rental Specialized high-capacity hydraulic jack systems with modular components for heavy and complex lifting operations in confined spaces, commonly used in industrial plants and equipment installations.
• Synchronous Self-Lock Cube Jacking System Rental Synchronized lifting system with self-locking mechanism for precision and safety during lifting of large, heavy objects in construction, oil and gas, and offshore operations.
• Custom Built Modular Towers Assembly Rental Custom-designed modular towers tailored for high load capacity, structural stability, and efficient on-site installation for heavy lifting, power transmission, and temporary support systems.
• EVO-Series Synchronous Jacking & Weighing System Rental Advanced system for synchronized lifting and accurate load measurement with real-time weighing capabilities, high-performance hydraulic jacks, and integrated sensors for precision heavy lift operations.
• Low Height Push & Pull Skidding System Rental Low-profile heavy transport and skidding system for equipment requiring low ground clearance, using hydraulic jacks and high-performance rollers for heavy relocations.
• Diesel Generators Rental

Quantifiable outcome

• 99.8% power uptime achieved for oilfield operations over 14 months
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• MTU – Rolls-RoycecoreTechnology or IntegrationEquipment supplier partnership for gas generators. Al Faris offers 12 units of 2.5 MW MTU-Rolls-Royce gas generators available for immediate deployment, with combined capacity of 30 MW for continuous 24/7 operations, emergency power needs, and long-term industrial applications.
• LIEBHERRcoreTechnology or IntegrationEquipment supplier for all terrain cranes including LTM 1650-8.1 (700 TON capacity) and LTM 1160/2 (160 Ton capacity) models in Al Faris crane fleet.
• DEMAGcoreTechnology or IntegrationEquipment supplier for all terrain cranes including DEMAG AC 100-4, AC-150 (50 TON), AC 40-1 (40 TON), AC 250-1 (250 Ton), AC 160-5 (160 Ton), and AC 100 (100 Ton) models.
• TADANOcoreTechnology or IntegrationEquipment supplier for rough terrain cranes including TADANO GR-550EX, GR-550EXL/EXL, TR 600 EXL, GR 700 EXL, GR-250N, and GR-500 EXL models.
• SANYcoreTechnology or IntegrationEquipment supplier for rough terrain cranes including SANY SRC 900 C (90 TON) and SRC250 (25 Ton) models.
• CUMMINScoreTechnology or IntegrationEquipment supplier for diesel generators including models C1675D5A (1500 kVA), C1100D5 (1000 kVA), C440D5 (350 kVA), C300D2R(S) (350 kVA), and P1220C (200 kVA).
• MILLERcoreTechnology or IntegrationEquipment supplier for welding machines including Miller Big Blue 500X diesel welding machine.
• AIRMANcoreTechnology or IntegrationEquipment supplier for diesel generators including SDG-500S-3A6 (500 kVA) and SDG-400S-3A6 (400 kVA) models.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Sarens: Belgian heavy-lift and engineered transport specialist with worldwide presence and a major Middle East footprint. Directly comparable on mega-crane rental and SPMT-based modular transport solutions.
• Aggreko: Global temporary power provider with deep Middle East operations. Directly comparable to Al Faris' energy-solutions business — diesel/gas generators, MV equipment, and turnkey power plants — though it lacks the lifting fleet.
• Mammoet: Global leader in heavy lifting and engineered transport operating cranes up to 5,000T and large SPMT fleets. Most direct competitor to Al Faris' core heavy-lifting and heavy-transport services in oil & gas, infrastructure, and offshore.
• Enerpac Tool Group: Specializes in high-force hydraulic tools, synchronous jacking systems, and heavy-lifting solutions used in industrial shutdowns and infrastructure. Comparable to Al Faris' jacking/skidding and EVO-series product line.
• Byrne Equipment Rental: UAE-headquartered equipment rental company serving oil & gas, construction, and industrial clients. Closest UAE-based generalist competitor across cranes, power, and material handling.

Others

• Liebherr: OEM supplier of all-terrain cranes (including LTM 1650-8.1 700T units in Al Faris' fleet) and heavy earthmoving equipment. Relevant as a strategic supplier partner rather than competitor.

Broad incumbents

• Herc Rentals: US-listed general equipment rental major (forklifts, aerial, power, trucks). Comparable business model — capital-intensive fleet + enterprise rental + energy — though broader and not focused on mega-lift.
• United Rentals: Largest equipment rental company in the world with broad fleet across aerial, power, material handling, and specialty. Helpful benchmark for rental unit economics and valuation multiples applicable to Al Faris.
• Ashtead Group (Sunbelt Rentals): UK-listed global equipment rental major operating Sunbelt Rentals. Similar capital-intensive, multi-segment rental model; useful comparable for fleet utilization benchmarking.

Regional players

• Tecsar Heavy Equipment & Lifting Solutions: Saudi-headquartered heavy-lift specialist operating crane and transport fleets across KSA. Comparable regional competitor in Saudi Arabia with similar target customers in oil & gas and infrastructure.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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