2026 Global: Construction Equipment Rental Market-Competitive Review (2032) report
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The 2026 Global: Construction Equipment Rental Market-Competitive Review (2031) report features the global market size and projected growth/decline data for the period 2021 through 2032. The report primarily provides an examination of the business strategies for the ten largest global companies in the market and how their strategies differ.
Perry/Hope Partners' reports provide the most accurate industry forecasts based on our proprietary economic models. Our forecasts project the product market size nationally and by regions for 2021 to 2032 using regression analysis in our modeling. and Perry/Hope is the only market research publisher that utilizes both longitudinal (historical) and vertical (from market section to market division to market class) analysis, since we study every manufactured product in the countries we analyze. The report also provides written analysis on the market definition, market segments, and SWOT analysis (market strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats).
The market study aims at estimating the market size and the growth potential of this market. Topics analyzed within the report include a detailed breakdown of the global markets for construction equipment rental market by geography and historical trend. The scope of the report extends to sizing of the construction equipment rental market market and global market trends with market data for 2024 as the base year, 2025 and 2026 as the estimate years with projection of CAGR from 2027 to 2032.
The report also features a list of the top ten largest global players in the market. A review of each company includes 1) an estimate of the market share, 2) a listing of the products and/or services in the market, and 3) the features of these products and/or services in the market. The report has a chapter on Comparative Business Strategies for the largest four players. An example of the Comparative Business Strategies analysis would be -- How does Netflix's business strategy to expand its market share in the global online streaming compare to Amazon Prime's business strategy through its video products and services?
The ten market players in this report and a brief synopsis of their participation in the market are:
United Rentals, Sunbelt Rentals (Ashtead Group), Herc Rentals, H&E Equipment Services, Ahern Rentals, Boels Rental, Neff Corporation (part of United Rentals), Maxim Crane Works, HOLT CAT, and BigRentz are widely recognized among the ten major companies shaping the global construction equipment rental market today. United Rentals is the world’s largest equipment rental company, operating an extensive network of rental locations and a fleet valued in the tens of billions of dollars in original equipment cost, giving it a dominant market share in North America and significant global reach. Sunbelt Rentals, the North American arm of Ashtead Group, ranks directly behind United Rentals on revenue and footprint, emphasizing broad inventory, specialty divisions, and strong North American performance as part of a global rental platform. Herc Rentals is a major U.S.-based competitor with a large multi-branch footprint and diversified offering across earthmoving, aerial, and specialty equipment, reporting substantial rental revenue growth in recent quarters despite some integration and profitability headwinds. H&E Equipment Services has grown through acquisitions and expansion of branch networks to serve general construction and specialty markets, becoming a notable national player in fleet depth and service coverage. Ahern Rentals, with an established presence across the United States, provides a wide product mix and emphasizes customer service and rapid local delivery to contractors and industrial clients.
Boels Rental is one of Europe’s leading equipment rental companies, operating a broad catalog across multiple countries and bringing continental scale and standardized service models to construction and infrastructure projects. Neff Corporation, historically a significant independent U.S. rental company, was acquired by United Rentals and its assets and locations were integrated to expand United’s general-rental and regional reach, strengthening United’s position in several U.S. markets. Maxim Crane Works specializes in crane rental and heavy lifting services, offering project management and a large, specialized fleet for demanding industrial and infrastructure projects, making it a go-to for heavy-lift requirements. HOLT CAT, as a major Caterpillar dealer with extensive rental operations, combines OEM-backed equipment availability with service and parts support for construction, mining, and power generation applications, leveraging dealer relationships to supply both rental and sales channels. BigRentz operates as a national online rental marketplace aggregating local and regional rental suppliers through a digital platform that simplifies quoting and logistics, expanding customer access to diverse fleets while reflecting the market’s growing digitalization and platform-based distribution trends.
Collectively these companies illustrate the market’s dual dynamics of consolidation and specialization: global and national leaders (United, Sunbelt/Ashtead, Herc) expanding fleets and geographic reach through acquisitions and integrated services, specialist operators (Maxim, HOLT CAT) focusing on heavy-lift or OEM-backed solutions, regional full-service providers (H&E, Ahern, Boels) optimizing branch networks and local service, and digital aggregators (BigRentz) improving access and transaction efficiency. Market drivers common across these firms include increased infrastructure spending, demand for flexible fleet access over capital ownership, investment in telematics and fleet-management technology, and continued M&A activity to capture scale and specialized capabilities across segments and geographies.
Perry/Hope Partners' reports provide the most accurate industry forecasts based on our proprietary economic models. Our forecasts project the product market size nationally and by regions for 2021 to 2032 using regression analysis in our modeling. and Perry/Hope is the only market research publisher that utilizes both longitudinal (historical) and vertical (from market section to market division to market class) analysis, since we study every manufactured product in the countries we analyze. The report also provides written analysis on the market definition, market segments, and SWOT analysis (market strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats).
The market study aims at estimating the market size and the growth potential of this market. Topics analyzed within the report include a detailed breakdown of the global markets for construction equipment rental market by geography and historical trend. The scope of the report extends to sizing of the construction equipment rental market market and global market trends with market data for 2024 as the base year, 2025 and 2026 as the estimate years with projection of CAGR from 2027 to 2032.
The report also features a list of the top ten largest global players in the market. A review of each company includes 1) an estimate of the market share, 2) a listing of the products and/or services in the market, and 3) the features of these products and/or services in the market. The report has a chapter on Comparative Business Strategies for the largest four players. An example of the Comparative Business Strategies analysis would be -- How does Netflix's business strategy to expand its market share in the global online streaming compare to Amazon Prime's business strategy through its video products and services?
The ten market players in this report and a brief synopsis of their participation in the market are:
United Rentals, Sunbelt Rentals (Ashtead Group), Herc Rentals, H&E Equipment Services, Ahern Rentals, Boels Rental, Neff Corporation (part of United Rentals), Maxim Crane Works, HOLT CAT, and BigRentz are widely recognized among the ten major companies shaping the global construction equipment rental market today. United Rentals is the world’s largest equipment rental company, operating an extensive network of rental locations and a fleet valued in the tens of billions of dollars in original equipment cost, giving it a dominant market share in North America and significant global reach. Sunbelt Rentals, the North American arm of Ashtead Group, ranks directly behind United Rentals on revenue and footprint, emphasizing broad inventory, specialty divisions, and strong North American performance as part of a global rental platform. Herc Rentals is a major U.S.-based competitor with a large multi-branch footprint and diversified offering across earthmoving, aerial, and specialty equipment, reporting substantial rental revenue growth in recent quarters despite some integration and profitability headwinds. H&E Equipment Services has grown through acquisitions and expansion of branch networks to serve general construction and specialty markets, becoming a notable national player in fleet depth and service coverage. Ahern Rentals, with an established presence across the United States, provides a wide product mix and emphasizes customer service and rapid local delivery to contractors and industrial clients.
Boels Rental is one of Europe’s leading equipment rental companies, operating a broad catalog across multiple countries and bringing continental scale and standardized service models to construction and infrastructure projects. Neff Corporation, historically a significant independent U.S. rental company, was acquired by United Rentals and its assets and locations were integrated to expand United’s general-rental and regional reach, strengthening United’s position in several U.S. markets. Maxim Crane Works specializes in crane rental and heavy lifting services, offering project management and a large, specialized fleet for demanding industrial and infrastructure projects, making it a go-to for heavy-lift requirements. HOLT CAT, as a major Caterpillar dealer with extensive rental operations, combines OEM-backed equipment availability with service and parts support for construction, mining, and power generation applications, leveraging dealer relationships to supply both rental and sales channels. BigRentz operates as a national online rental marketplace aggregating local and regional rental suppliers through a digital platform that simplifies quoting and logistics, expanding customer access to diverse fleets while reflecting the market’s growing digitalization and platform-based distribution trends.
Collectively these companies illustrate the market’s dual dynamics of consolidation and specialization: global and national leaders (United, Sunbelt/Ashtead, Herc) expanding fleets and geographic reach through acquisitions and integrated services, specialist operators (Maxim, HOLT CAT) focusing on heavy-lift or OEM-backed solutions, regional full-service providers (H&E, Ahern, Boels) optimizing branch networks and local service, and digital aggregators (BigRentz) improving access and transaction efficiency. Market drivers common across these firms include increased infrastructure spending, demand for flexible fleet access over capital ownership, investment in telematics and fleet-management technology, and continued M&A activity to capture scale and specialized capabilities across segments and geographies.
Table of Contents
32 Pages
- 1.0 Scope of Report and Methodology
- 2.0 Market SWOT Analysis and Players
- 2.1 Market Definition
- 2.2 Market Segments
- 2.3 Market Strengths
- 2.4 Market Weaknesses
- 2.5 Market Threats
- 2.6 Market Opportunities
- 2.7 Major Players
- 3.0 Competitive Analysis
- 3.1 Market Player 1
- 3.2 Market Player 2
- 3.3 Market Player 3
- 3.4 Market Player 4
- 3.5 Market Player 5
- 3.6 Market Player 6
- 3.7 Market Player 7
- 3.8 Market Player 8
- 3.9 Market Player 9
- 3.10 Market Player 10
- 4.0 Comparative Business Strategies
- 4.1 Comparative Business Strategies of Player 1 and 2
- 4.2 Comparative Business Strategies of Player 1 and 3
- 4.3 Comparative Business Strategies of Player 1 and 4
- 4.4 Comparative Business Strategies of Player 2 and 3
- 4.5 Comparative Business Strategies of Player 2 and 4
- 4.6 Comparative Business Strategies of Player 3 and 4
- 5.0 Appendix
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