What Bergerat RENT France does

Bergerat RENT France is the construction equipment rental arm of Bergerat Monnoyeur, the exclusive Caterpillar dealer in France since 1929, operating through 16 specialized branches across France and Belgium. The company rents Caterpillar Next-Gen connected machinery — excavators, loaders, bulldozers, dump trucks, graders, compactors, and work tools — across a 1,500-unit fleet that is fully refreshed on a two-year cycle. Rental offerings are split into short-term (1 day to 1 year) and long-term (1 to 5 years) tiers, with the long-term book structured under the Solid RENT (sustainability- and productivity-focused) and Flexi RENT (customizable) sub-brands. All machines are equipped with Stage V compliant engines and Caterpillar VisionLink telematics, enabling real-time location, consumption, idling, and fault-code monitoring that underpins carbon-footprint reporting and operational optimization services for customers.

The business model is overwhelmingly enterprise B2B equipment rental with quote-based pricing, recurring long-term contracts, and ancillary attachments including optional machine-breakdown insurance at 8% of rental invoiced amount, TotalEnergies HVO100 renewable fuel delivery, VGP/VGPL periodic inspection compliance, and after-sales technical support. Go-to-market combines direct branch sales, online quote requests, phone outreach, and the My Bergerat RENT self-service customer portal (with DocuSign electronic contracting rolled out in 2025 and a major portal version shipped in February 2026), supplemented by an independent partner network for compact equipment and event presence at SIM 2025 and Pollutec 2025. Customer concentration is distributed across construction, demolition, earthworks, mining/quarrying, environment/recycling, and roads/utilities verticals, serving approximately 1,400 customers and roughly 2,970 annual contracts totaling 268,812 rental days per year. The legal entity is BERGERAT MONNOYEUR SERVICES, a French general partnership (private) within the family-owned Monnoyeur Group, with no public listing, no venture or private equity ownership signals, and no disclosed revenue.

Name

Bergerat RENT France

Legal name

BERGERAT MONNOYEUR SERVICES

Website

https://bergerat-rent.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2022

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Bergerat RENT France rents Caterpillar Next-Gen construction equipment (excavators, bulldozers, loaders, dump trucks) on short-term and long-term contracts to enterprise customers in construction, mining, recycling, and infrastructure across 16 branches in France and Belgium.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Construction Equipment Rental

NAICS

Construction, Mining, and Forestry Machinery and Equipment Rental and Leasing (532412), Construction, Transportation, Mining, and Forestry Machinery and Equipment Rental and Leasing (53241), Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment Rental and Leasing (5324)

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

Site Services & Temporary Infrastructure Rental/Leasing (Portable Toilets, Fencing, Storage Containers) (TLABAFAH), Material Handling Equipment Rental/Leasing (Forklifts, Telehandlers, Reach Trucks) (TLABAFAF)

Keywords

• Construction equipment rental
• Caterpillar machinery rental
• Short-term equipment rental
• Long-term equipment rental
• Heavy construction equipment

Headquarters

HQ city

Saint-Denis

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices14 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Short-term Equipment Rental: Rental of Caterpillar construction equipment from 1 day to 1 year, with delivery and pickup services. Pricing is quote-based.
2. Long-term Equipment Rental: Rental solutions from 1 to 5 years (up to 60 months), including Solid RENT and Flexi RENT packages with various service levels.
3. Machine Breakdown Insurance: Optional insurance at 8% of invoiced rental amount (excluding transport, repairs, fuel, cleaning) covering theft, fire, explosion, storm, etc. with €5,000 deductible per claim.
4. Technical Support Services: After-sales service including periodic inspection monitoring (VGP and VGPL checks), maintenance, and technical support.
5. HVO100 Renewable Fuel: Supply of TotalEnergies HVO100 renewable fuel to customers as part of carbon footprint reduction initiatives.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Bergerat RENT rents Caterpillar construction equipment (excavators, loaders, bulldozers, dump trucks, graders, compactors and work tools) on short-term (1 day to 1 year) and long-term (1 to 5 years) contracts across France and Belgium. It operates a fleet of 1,500 connected machines through 16 specialized branches and supplements short-term offerings with Solid RENT and Flexi RENT long-term packages, plus delivery, technical support, and HVO100 renewable fuel services.

Product overview

Bergerat RENT is a construction equipment rental company operating as a subsidiary of Bergerat Monnoyeur, offering both short-term and long-term rental solutions for Caterpillar construction machinery across France and Belgium. The core offering consists of a fleet of 1,500 connected machines including excavators, loaders, bulldozers, dump trucks, graders, compactors, and work tools. The product portfolio is structured around two main rental types: Location Courte Durée (short-term rentals from 1 day to 1 year) and Location Longue Durée (long-term rentals from 1 to 5 years). The long-term rental offerings are differentiated into Solid RENT (comprehensive sustainability-focused package) and Flexi RENT (customizable flexible solution). Customers interact with the company through the My Bergerat RENT digital customer portal, which provides equipment management and document access. The company also provides ancillary services including delivery/pick-up, technical support, VGP compliance monitoring, and HVO100 renewable fuel delivery. Equipment is connected via Caterpillar VisionLink technology for real-time tracking and monitoring.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Solid RENT: Long-term rental offer focused on carbon footprint measurement, controlled productivity, budget optimization, and advanced safety with real-time fault code information and equipment tracking
• Flexi RENT

Products and services

• Short-Term Equipment Rental (Location Courte Durée) Flexible rental of Caterpillar construction equipment (excavators, loaders, bulldozers, dump trucks, graders, compactors, work tools) for durations from 1 day up to 1 year, serving construction, demolition, industry, earthworks, mining, environment/recycling, and VRD sectors across France and Belgium.
• Long-Term Equipment Rental (Location Longue Durée) Long-term rental solutions spanning 1 to 5 years for Caterpillar construction equipment, available through Bergerat Monnoyeur with Solid RENT and Flexi RENT packaging options, including total maintenance, carbon footprint measurement, and advanced safety/telematics features.
• Solid RENT Comprehensive long-term rental package focused on carbon footprint measurement, controlled productivity via total maintenance, annual contract review, and advanced safety features with real-time fault code alerts and equipment tracking.
• Flexi RENT Customized long-term rental solution with flexible billing options, comprehensive maintenance, carbon footprint tracking, enhanced security features, machine and driver data analysis, and optional eco-driving sessions for fuel efficiency optimization.
• My Bergerat RENT Customer Portal Self-service digital platform enabling customers to view reservations in progress, manage their rented equipment fleet, and access administrative documents including contracts and invoices, with electronic signature via DocuSign.
• Machine Breakdown Insurance (Optional) Optional insurance at 8% of invoiced rental amount covering theft, fire, explosion, and storm, with a €5,000 deductible per claim (€20,000 for cosmetic damage); excludes transport, repairs, fuel, and cleaning costs.
• Delivery and Pick-Up Service Equipment delivery and pick-up directly to customer job sites, with machines delivered clean and ready to use with a full fuel tank.
• Technical Support and Maintenance Service Comprehensive after-sales service including qualified technicians, VGP and VGPL periodic inspection compliance monitoring, and fleet maintenance.
• HVO100 Renewable Fuel Delivery Delivery of TotalEnergies HVO100 renewable fuel to customers, supporting decarbonization initiatives; 15% of rented machines used HVO100 from end of 2021 with the goal of transitioning the entire fleet.
• Digital Machines Catalogue Online digital catalogue of equipment available for rent, consultable on both computer and mobile devices.

Quantifiable outcome

• Up to 35% fuel consumption reduction with D6 XE bulldozer
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

AI capability2 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• NGEcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024NGE and Bergerat RENT optimize equipment fleet operations using Hiboo platform. This partnership was featured in Usine Nouvelle press article as a first in the construction industry world.
• YPREMAcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 15 February 2023Renewed partnership after 5 years of successful collaboration. YPREMA uses Bergerat RENT's long-term rental solutions for construction equipment supporting their excavation soil recycling operations from urban construction sites.
• HiboocoreTechnology or IntegrationEquipment fleet management and optimization platform integrated into Bergerat RENT operations with NGE, providing data-driven insights for construction equipment management.
• Caterpillar Inc.coreOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing PartnerExclusive provider of Caterpillar construction equipment for rental. Bergerat RENT operates as a certified Caterpillar dealer subsidiary (Bergerat Monnoyeur Group) offering Next-Gen connected machines. Awarded GOLD certification for Heavy Rents Excellence Program for 3 consecutive years.
• TotalEnergiesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSupply of HVO100 renewable fuel to Bergerat RENT for delivery to customers. From end of 2021, 15% of rented machines used HVO100 with expansion to entire fleet planned as part of carbon footprint reduction strategy.
• SandvikminorOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing PartnerPrimary supplier of crushing and screening equipment for rental through Bergerat RENT Grand Est Agency, along with associated maintenance services.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves14 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Boels Rental: Leading European equipment rental group operating in France, Belgium, and across the continent with a wide multi-OEM fleet; comparable customer segments (construction, infrastructure, industry) and similar mix of short and long-term rentals.
• Mateco: European specialist in aerial work platform and material handling rental with strong presence in France and Belgium; overlapping customer base in construction and industrial projects with similar long-term rental offerings.
• Kiloutou: Major French equipment rental specialist with broad multi-brand fleet and dense branch network; competes head-to-head with Bergerat RENT for short- and long-term construction equipment customers in France.
• Loxam: Europe's largest equipment rental company with a dominant French position; multi-OEM fleet including aerial, earthmoving, and industrial equipment directly competing with Bergerat RENT in construction and infrastructure.
• Riwal: European aerial work platform and material handling rental specialist; comparable on long-term industrial rental contracts and customer-focused service model, though narrower on earthmoving equipment.

Broad incumbents

• Herc Rentals: Large North American equipment rental company; comparable business model of fleet rental to construction and industrial customers but operating at much larger scale and without CAT exclusivity.
• United Rentals: Largest equipment rental company globally with extensive fleet across aerial, earthmoving, and specialty; serves similar end markets to Bergerat RENT but at incomparable scale and breadth.
• Ashtead Group (Sunbelt Rentals): Global equipment rental group (Sunbelt Rentals in US/Canada, A-Plant in UK); comparable industrial rental model with significant exposure to construction cycles.
• Caterpillar (Cat Rental Store network): OEM operating its own Cat Rental Store network globally; direct strategic comparator for Bergerat RENT because any change in Caterpillar's direct rental strategy directly affects the dealer-renter business model.

Regional players

• Locapro: French regional equipment rental operator focused on compact and mid-sized construction machinery; overlaps with Bergerat RENT's compact-equipment partner network rather than its >15 tonne core.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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