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United Rentals, Herc, and the ARA forecast all point to the same rental market: demand is still there, but utilization, fleet mix, rates, and capital discipline matter more than raw fleet growth.
The equipment rental market is on track to hit $160 billion this year. That's not a blip — it's a structural shift in how contractors think about iron.
Equipment rental is projected to hit $159 billion globally this year. Rising machine prices, tighter credit, and better rental platforms are pushing contractors away from ownership faster than anyone expected.
The nation's top contractor by revenue is rolling out an equipment rental and site services company to support 40,000 trade partners—and any other contractor who wants to rent from them.
New research projects the equipment rental market to grow at 5.2% CAGR through 2030. Regional dynamics and technology trends shaping the forecast.
With 45 locations across seven Midwest states, BlueLine Rental has carved out a successful niche between local independents and national consolidators.