United Rentals: The Largest Equipment Rental Company
United Rentals, Inc. is the largest equipment rental company in the world. The company has an integrated network of 1,465 rental locations in North America, 14 in Europe, 27 in Australia, and 19 in New Zealand. The company offers approximately 4,600 classes of equipment for rent with a total original cost of $19.99 billion. United Rentals is officially the world’s largest access rental company and is still expecting significant market growth.
Global Equipment Rental Market Overview
An equipment rental company provides various equipment, machinery, and tools for a period of time to users, against rental payments. Construction companies are the biggest customers, but other industries also rent equipment. The largest companies own thousands of locations globally and billions in rental assets. Market growth comes from cyclical construction demand and increasing outsourcing efforts.
Comparison: United Rentals vs. Sunbelt
United Rentals has an integrated network of 1,465 rental locations in North America, 14 in Europe, 27 in Australia, and 19 in New Zealand. The company offers approximately 4,600 classes of equipment for rent with a total original cost of $19.99 billion. United Rentals retained its number one position in the 2021 IRN100 survey. United Rentals, Sunbelt Rentals, Ashtead, and Modulaire are some of the largest global equipment rental companies based on rental revenue.