What is the right loader for my project?
Loaders are the jack-of-all-trades on a construction site, using powerful buckets to scoop, load, dump, and move soil, rock, demolition debris and more. Wheel loaders, with their powerful engines and large, articulated buckets, are ideal for high-volume material movement on open sites. Their maneuverability and stability make them perfect for scooping, loading trucks, and stockpiling large amounts of dirt, gravel, or other loose materials. In contrast, skid steer loaders are compact and highly maneuverable, making them the go-to choice for confined spaces or tasks requiring precise control. Their unique design, with wheels that skid to turn, allows them to turn on a dime, ideal for working around obstacles or in tight corners. While both loaders excel at scooping and transporting materials, their strengths lie in different areas: wheel loaders for power and bulk handling, and skid steer loaders for agility and precision in tight spaces. Compact track loaders (also known as tracked loaders), on the other hand, feature tracks instead of wheels. This better distributes the machine’s weight over the surface it is operating on, making it ideal for use on rough terrain such as mud, loose soil or snow.
rentmas offers a diverse fleet of loaders: powerful and fast wheel loaders ideal for scooping and moving bulk materials on flat terrain, and maneuverable compact track loaders perfect for working on uneven ground with attachable features like augers. You can use the platform to browse various wheel loader models based on features like operating weight, bucket capacity, and machine dimensions, allowing you to choose the perfect match for your project’s requirements, whether it’s stockpiling large amounts of soil or loading trucks efficiently. On rentmas, you can always find the right loader to match your construction project’s needs.
Wheel loaders
- Some typical applications: large-scale material handling, construction and demolition activities, site preparation and maintenance, loading and stockpiling, and landscaping
- Ideal areas of use: large-scale construction sites, quarries and mines, large-scale demolition project sites, recycling facilities, and infrastructure installation sites
- What's unique: high-capacity buckets, high mobility, loading versatility
- Not suitable for: confined spaces and tight maneuvering, lifting and stacking materials at height, precise material placement
Skid steer loader
- Some typical applications: confined space demolition and excavation, landscaping and site preparation tasks, asphalt milling, light material handling, and cleaning and debris removal
- Ideal areas of use: sites with uneven terrain and difficult ground conditions, small-scale demolition and excavation projects, agricultural and landscaping settings
- What’s unique: compact size and tight turning, versatility with a range of possible attachments, low ground pressure resulting from more-evenly distributed weight than other loaders
- Not suitable for: high-capacity material handling, long-distance travel, heavy lifting at height
Compact track loaders
- Some typical applications: excavation and trenching, demolition, grading and leveling, landscaping, snow removal, roadwork and driveway maintenance
- Ideal areas of use: soft or uneven terrain, confined spaces, sensitive surfaces such as those with low ground pressure
- What’s unique: tracks that make them ideal for use on uneven terrain, independent track control that allows for tight turning radius and low ground pressure, great maneuverability in winter
- Not suitable for: delicate surfaces, high-speed applications, heavy lifting or large-scale applications
How do I rent a loader?
Renting a loader on rentmas is done in a few simple steps. Select the type of loader you want to rent, along with the location and dates you will need it for. Your search will give back a list of machines in order of shortest distance from the location you selected. If you have certain machine specs you’re looking for, you can use the platform’s filters to narrow down your search.
Once you’ve found the right loader, you can finalize your request by providing your billing and project site details. Add more machines to your request, or send your request with a single machine.
Our rental partner will then confirm availability of your requested machine(s). As soon as they approve the rental, you’ll receive an invoice from us and can pay the rental fee using your preferred method: bank transfer, credit card, Stripe, or SEPA Direct Debit.
Important considerations and safety requirements
- Training: Every operator should go through the appropriate training for use of the loader they intend to operate, as well as possess any required (by law) certifications
- Maintenance: Regular maintenance and inspection of the loader is essential to ensuring operational safety on the job site
- Working environment: Consider environmental conditions such as weather, ground conditions and size of any interior spaces
- Safety equipment: Always wear the prescribed protective equipment, including helmet and safety harness
- Load limits: Observe the specified load limits for each loader
Choosing the right loader depends on the requirements of your project. If you have any questions or uncertainties, don’t hesitate to contact us. We’re here to provide you with the knowledge you need to match the right loader to your project’s needs.
Advantages of rentmas
rentmas helps you quickly find the construction machines available for hire in your area. Simply select the type of machine you’re looking for, specify any characteristics or attachments you need, and then choose from the list of machines you get back from your search. After you’ve submitted your rental request, rentmas will step in and take care of the rest: logistics, from transport to insurance to invoicing, and beyond. So sit back and enjoy the many perks of the signature rentmas digital rental process.
Logistics on us
From transport to insurance to invoicing, rentmas takes care of all logistics and paperwork. Stick with us and get full-service project management at no extra cost.
24/7 rentals – ideal for last-minute requests
Being an online platform, our service is available around the clock. No need to take working hours into consideration – you can book a machine at any time.
Need a last-minute machine for tomorrow? No problem. Request a machine now on rentmas.
Transparent pricing
We believe in full transparency, especially when it comes to rental costs. We work with our partners to give you the best pricing for your rental and transport to and from the construction site.
The most competitive transport prices
The real-time location of machines on the platform lets you find the equipment closest to you. Save yourself unnecessarily higher transport costs and long delivery times – with the rentmas platform you can find the machines you need and as close to your project site as possible.
Trust is great, insurance is better
With our required liability insurance, you are well protected against unpleasant surprises, letting you invest 100% into focusing on your work.
Easy renting
Provider lists and countless phone calls are a thing of the past. Use the rentmas online platform to easily place, track and manage your rentals at any time, from any device.
Rent, don’t buy
Renting construction equipment offers your company the advantage of matching the latest models of the best machines to each of your individual projects.
Renting also comes with the comfort of never having to worry about regular maintenance or storage of the equipment, which is taken care of by the supplier.
Everything, everywhere
Our widespread supplier network means we always have a rental solution that’s never too far away. You can rent all the equipment for each of your projects and get next-day delivery.