United Rentals

Category: Equipment rental agency

Address: 1835 Soquel Dr, Santa Cruz, CA 95065, USA

Phone: +18314752125

Opening hours

Sunday: Closed

Monday: 7AM–5PM

Tuesday: 7AM–5PM

Wednesday: 7AM–5PM

Thursday: 7AM–5PM

Friday: 7AM–5PM

Saturday: Closed

Reviews

Daniel Norris

Nov 29, 2021

Scheduling was easy, and the day of training went well

Lissner Properties

Aug 14, 2021

The large cement mixer was top quality compared to competitors and for the same price. The online reservation worked flawlessly and that made pickup a breeze. The Yard was prepared to help when I accidentally came with a hitch ball that was too large. UR Soquel/Santa Cruz is now my go to location.

Patrick Poletti

May 10, 2021

Joe and Louis at the Santa Cruz Branch are very helpful. United Rentals always has good equipment.

Carlton Goldsmith

Oct 29, 2020

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Questions & Answers

What's the right earthmoving equipment for my job?

United Rentals | Sep 6, 2021
United Rentals | Sep 6, 2021

Excavators are heavy-duty diggers. Typically, the deeper the hole, the bigger the machine required. They can drill, break rocks, create trenches or dig large holes for foundations. A compact excavator is ideal for heavy digging in a tight space. Loaders are perfect for scooping up loose material and depositing it elsewhere. They move well in soft soil but cannot dig very deeply. Bulldozers' giant blade attachments can push large quantities of dirt, debris, shrubs or building remains to where you want them. A bulldozer can also be outfitted with a rear "ripper" that can tear through rock and soil.

How do I calculate excavator bucket capacity and volume?

United Rentals | Sep 6, 2021
United Rentals | Sep 6, 2021

Ensuring you have the right size bucket for your project is important for proper production and reducing wear and tear on the equipment. There are several factors to consider and calculations to perform to determine the correct bucket. Generally, you'll use OEM specifications, including the maximum lift capacity, bucket weight and bucket capacity. Find more information and how to calculate whether the capacity of your bucket will work in the United Rentals article, “How to Choose the Right Bucket for Your Excavator or Wheel Loader.”

What size skid steer do I need?

United Rentals | Sep 6, 2021
United Rentals | Sep 6, 2021

The size of skid steer depends on the job you wish to perform. The smallest skid steers typically have a rated operating capacity (ROC) of about 700 pounds and an overall weight of about 3,000 pounds. This smaller size is ideal for a homeowner project as it can usually fit through a walkthrough backyard gate. A very large skid steer can have an ROC in the 3,000-plus-pound range for someone who doesn’t have room for a full-size backhoe or wheel loader. Read more about the seven factors to consider when renting a skid steer from United Rentals.

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