Equipment Rental to Continue Trending Upward in 2014, Industry Report Says

Equipment Rental Industry Growh Expected to Continue to GrowThe US equipment rental market is expected to grow 9.8% in 2014, according to a report released this week by the American Rental Association. And it is expected to increase even further, to 11.8%, in 2015.

During 2013, the US equipment rental industry grew 7.3% over 2012, with $33.6 billion in revenues projected, the ARA report stated. The reason for the strong forecast was anticipated growth in residential construction as the nation continues to bounce back from the housing crisis of the past several years.

“The US equipment rental market is expected to continue its upward trajectory and show significant growth through 2017,” according to a summary of the report, called the ARA’s Rental Market Monitor. “Strong growth in real residential construction through 2015 will fuel the construction and industrial equipment segment.”

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Getting a Forklift: Should You Rent or Buy?

It becomes necessary to employ the aid of more material handling equipment such as forklifts when orders increase and you need to raise production in order to keep up with the demand. But when is it best to buy a forklift and when is it better to rent one? You have to assess your particular … Read more

Helpful Tips for Purchasing Used and Reconditioned Forklifts

Learning the basics about forklifts can lead to the right choice of having a good buy.  Proper knowledge and understanding about fuel type, load weight, lift weight, door height, door width, floor surfaces, roof height and attachments is necessary. Before buying a used forklift you also need to consider your budget. Pre inspect the equipment … Read more

Transmon Fleet Management System Enforces Daily, Rigorous Checks on New & Reconditioned Forklifts – Part 4

Tweet The reconditioned forklifts at Bahrns Equipment are just as efficient as brand new forklifts. About Transmon Engineering Transmon Engineering Ltd. is an ISO9001:2000-accredited designer and manufacturer of electronic devices and fleet management systems that can be integrated in new and reconditioned forklifts. The company’s modular systems enhance workplace safety and productivity. Transmon Engineering has … Read more

Transmon Fleet Management System Enforces Daily, Rigorous Checks on New & Reconditioned Forklifts – Part 3

Buy reconditioned forklifts at a fraction of their original price at Bahrns Equipment! Transmon Engineering’s TDS5 fleet management system for new and reconditioned forklifts bars the truck engines from starting up unless the forklift operator answers all of the questions in the system check list. To properly utilize the system and fully enjoy its benefits, … Read more

Transmon Fleet Management System Enforces Daily, Rigorous Checks on New & Reconditioned Forklifts – Part 2

Daily checks on reconditioned forklifts alert operators to small issues before they worsen. It is an important safety precaution to check reconditioned forklifts and even new forklifts for malfunctions before operating the units at the beginning of each shift. A daily check ensures that all the lift trucks are in proper working order before they … Read more

Transmon Fleet Management System Enforces Daily, Rigorous Checks on New & Reconditioned Forklifts – Part 1

Promote workplace safety by performing daily checks on your reconditioned forklifts. The latest forklift fleet management system by Transmon Engineering Ltd. requires forklift operators to perform detailed checks of their lift trucks before they can run the units. The system can be incorporated in new forklifts and reconditioned forklifts alike. Transmon Engineering’s TDS5 fleet management … Read more

The Difference Between a Used Forklift Illinois Dealer and Bahrns Equipment. Part 3

Now we’ll take a quick look at our competition – the other used forklift Illinois dealerships. How long have they been in business? Not many of them can boast an unbroken tradition of over 40 years in the materials handling and industrial supplies business. Not many others can tell you that they have been authorized … Read more

The Difference Between a Used Forklift Illinois Dealer and Bahrns Equipment. Part 2

Why take our word for it. Let’s look at other places besides a used forklift Illinois dealership you might go to: You could look at the auctions that are held in various cities in Central Illinois. There will be a lot of competition, but if you’re lucky, you may end up with a very good … Read more

The Difference Between a Used Forklift Illinois Dealer and Bahrns Equipment.

If you are looking for the best used forklift Illinois dealer, you have come to the right place. That’s a bold statement that any forklift dealership would make, but we can back up our claim with facts. We are a new website, but are associated with a very old and reputable company, Bahrns Materials Handling … Read more