Lower fuel costs, reduced emissions, and jobsite flexibility – hybrid machines are here to stay

Every year, we head to the ARA Show looking for equipment that could add value to our rental fleet. This year, one trend stood out above the others: hybrid equipment.

After seeing the latest machines in action, we decided to add several hybrids to our fleet including aerial lifts, generators, and power packs. The reason was simple – hybrid equipment strikes the right balance between performance, sustainability, and operating costs.

Contractors are under more pressure than ever to cut costs and reduce emissions at the same time, often on the same jobsites. The right equipment has to do both. Electric equipment remains the best choice if you’ve got big sustainability goals or operate in indoor applications. But it isn’t the right solution for every job. Charging infrastructure can be limited, and some applications demand more power that electric can provide. Hybrid equipment bridges the gap by delivering the operational benefits of electric, without the challenges.

If you’ve been considering hybrid equipment for your rental fleet, now may be the time. The technology is here, the performance is proven, and the benefits are hard to ignore. Here’s what we’ve seen in practice:

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