Heavy Equipment Rental Industry Terminology

We'll need two 30-ton ADTs for the mass earthmoving phase.; The ADT's articulation helps on the soft haul roads.; Check the ADT's payload and slope limits before dispatch.

Operators must be trained per ANSI A92.24.; Our booms comply with ANSI A92.20 design requirements.; Site familiarization is an ANSI A92.22 requirement.

Use a 60-foot articulating boom to reach over that pipe rack.; Articulating booms are ideal for tight plant maintenance.; Check the platform capacity on the articulating boom.

We issued a backcharge for the broken mirror and bent guard.; Mud compaction required a cleaning backcharge.; Missing keys triggered a small backcharge per the contract.

A 4x4 backhoe loader can trench and load on a small site.; Spec a hammer circuit if the backhoe will run a breaker.; The GC requested an extend-a-hoe backhoe.

Ensure the BOL lists the boom's serial number.; Driver couldn't leave without a signed BOL.; Attach the BOL copy to the rental ticket.

A 120-foot straight boom will reach that stack.; Telescopic booms have better outreach than scissors.; Mind the wind rating on the straight boom.

CapEx is focused on Tier 4 compact earthmoving this year.; We're deferring CapEx until utilization improves.; CapEx approval hinges on yield and residual forecasts.

We need a COI with our company as certificate holder.; No delivery until the COI meets the liability limits.; The COI expires mid-project—request an updated copy.

A CTL will outperform a skid steer on soft ground.; Add a brush cutter attachment to the CTL.; Verify the CTL's track condition before release.

We'll cross-rent two booms to cover the outage.; Watch cross-rental margins vs. our rate card.; Confirm insurance and transport on the re-rent.

D&P is quoted separately from the rental rate.; Rush delivery adds a premium to the D&P fee.; Oversize load permits will impact D&P.

Our DU target for booms is 65% annually.; Boost DU by optimizing rate integrity and mix.; Low DU signals pricing or mix issues.

Rent a mid-size dozer with PAT blade.; Wet hire a dozer if you need an operator.; Check undercarriage wear on returned dozers.

Pricing discipline lifted EBITDA margin 200 bps.; Fleet age impacts maintenance and EBITDA.; Cross-rental costs compressed EBITDA this quarter.

Confirm the scissor's GBP for the mezzanine slab.; Use mats if the crane's GBP exceeds limits.; CTLs offer lower GBP than skid steers.

The MRA includes a broad indemnity in our favor.; Customer requested mutual hold harmless language.; Verify indemnity scope with legal before signing.

Complete a JHA before erecting the boom.; Add wind and powerline hazards to the JSA.; Operator sign-off on the JHA is required.

LDW doesn't cover misuse or overloading.; Customer declined LDW and provided their COI.; LDW pricing varies by equipment class.

Submit a lift plan for the rooftop units.; The lift plan shows we're at 75% of chart capacity.; Include outrigger pad sizing in the plan.

Schedule a lowboy for the dozer move.; The low-loader needs oversize permits.; Use a removable gooseneck for faster loading.

New customer—get the MRA executed first.; The MRA governs indemnity and LDW terms.; Add a rate addendum to the MRA.

MEWP training is required under ANSI A92.; Choose a MEWP based on height and outreach.; Inspect MEWPs daily with the logbook.

Reduce NRDT with better parts stocking.; Telematics alerts help cut NRDT.; NRDT spiked on Tier 4 engines this winter.

We have a $1,500 NTE for tire repairs.; Get NTE before dispatching the field tech.; NTE exceeded—pause and re-quote.

Set DU targets as revenue divided by OEC.; High OEC items require disciplined pricing.; OEC guides residual forecasts.

Customer called off-rent at 3 p.m. today.; Unit 317 is on-rent through month-end.; Confirm off-rent to stop billing.

Follow OSHA fall protection on MEWPs.; OSHA requires operator training documentation.; Site cited for OSHA violations—tighten controls.

The lowboy needs oversize permits for the 349.; Add escort cars per the permit.; Permits affect delivery lead time and cost.

PDI the telehandler—check forks and lights.; We missed a leak on PDI; retrain the yard team.; PDI sign-off is required before dispatch.

MEWP users need full-body harnesses and lanyards.; PPE requirements are listed in the JSA.; Spare PPE kits are available at will-call.

The excavator is due for its 500-hour PM.; PM compliance reduces NRDT.; Plan PM between rentals to protect uptime.

PdM flagged abnormal DEF consumption.; Vibration alerts triggered a preemptive bearing swap.; PdM helps us plan parts and minimize down days.

Honor the rate card unless approved exceptions.; Our D/W/M multipliers are on the rate card.; Rate class 5 scissor is at a seasonal premium.

Turn time ends when the unit is R2R.; We need five more booms R2R by Monday.; Yard techs are short—R2R backlog is growing.

The customer wants a 70% RPO credit.; Set the residual before offering an RPO.; RPO requires VP approval for this class.

Calibrate depreciation to realistic residuals.; Strong used markets lift residual value.; Residual risk is highest on niche assets.

Verify the loader has compliant ROPS/FOPS.; FOPS is required for demolition work.; ROPS certification is on the machine plate.

A 26-foot electric scissor fits through doors.; Check the scissor's slab rating and GBP.; Use deck extension for reach.

STR demand spikes during shutdowns.; Keep STR units near branches for fast turns.; STR pricing uses standard rate card multipliers.

SSL with a trencher attachment, please.; Wheels are better than tracks on pavement.; Add solid tires for scrap yard work.

Stay under the telehandler's SWL at that radius.; Rigging WLL must exceed the load weight.; Operator exceeded SWL—review training.

A 10k telehandler with 44-foot boom will do.; Add carriage sideshift for precision placement.; Consult the load chart for that reach.

Telematics shows the boom still on site.; Use hour data to schedule PMs.; Set a geofence to deter unauthorized use.

Tier 4 Final requires ULSD and DEF.; Stage V adds tighter particulate limits.; Technician is trained on aftertreatment systems.

Branch TU hit 70% this month.; Improve TU with better turn times.; TU by class guides CapEx.

Target 24-hour turn time on core scissors.; Parts delays are extending turn time.; Turn time dashboards are live in the yard.

A 3-yard wheel loader for the quarry.; Add a quick coupler for forks and bucket.; Check ROPS and backup alarms.

Plant wants wet hire for confined-space work.; We only offer dry hire on MEWPs.; Wet hire rates include fuel and OT rules.

Open a WO for the hydraulic leak.; Attach photos to the WO for warranty.; WO closed—unit is R2R.