Equipment Essentials

Discover detailed information about equipment categories and models. FleetNow’s Equipment Essentials covers everything you need to know about machinery and specifications.

Types of Excavator Attachments: Unlocking Your Machine’s Full Potential

November 11th, 2024|Categories: Equipment Essentials, Excavator|

Types of Excavator Attachments: Unlocking Your Machine's Full Potential Excavators are versatile machines, but their capabilities expand significantly with the right attachments. Whether you're working on a construction site, a demolition project, or a landscaping job, choosing the right attachment can make all the difference. In this guide, we’ll cover the most popular types [...]

Compact Track Loader Manufacturers

October 14th, 2024|Categories: Equipment Essentials, Scissor Lift|

Compact Track Loader Manufacturers Compact track loaders have become essential equipment in the construction, landscaping, and agriculture industries. Their versatility, power, and ability to tackle tough terrain make them invaluable to operators across different fields. But with so many brands competing for attention, choosing the right manufacturer can be overwhelming. Below we break down [...]

Genie GS-5390 RT: Specs, Features, Price and Buying Guide

October 9th, 2024|Categories: Equipment Essentials, Scissor Lift|

Genie GS-5390 RT: Specs, Features, Price and Buying Guide Last updated: October 2026 The Genie GS-5390 RT is the tallest model in Genie's 90-inch rough terrain scissor lift line. It lifts up to 1,500 lb to a 53 ft platform height (59 ft working height), and it comes standard with four-wheel drive and auto-leveling outriggers [...]

Genie GTH-844 Telehandler: Specs, Features, Price and Buying Guide

October 7th, 2024|Categories: Equipment Essentials, Telehandler|

Genie GTH-844 Telehandler: Specs, Features, Price and Buying Guide Last updated: October 2026 The Genie GTH-844 is one of the most popular 8,000 lb telehandlers on construction sites. It lifts its full 8,000 lb capacity, places loads almost 44 ft high or more than 28 ft forward, and handles rough ground with full-time four-wheel drive [...]

What Size Mini Excavator Do I Need?

October 3rd, 2024|Categories: Equipment Essentials, Mini Excavator|

What Size Mini Excavator Do I Need? Choosing the right mini excavator for your job is crucial for maximizing efficiency, saving time, and reducing operating costs. Mini excavators have become a go-to machine for contractors, landscapers, and DIY enthusiasts alike due to their compact size and versatility. But with so many options on the [...]

Industrial Generator Sizing

September 26th, 2024|Categories: Equipment Essentials, Generator|

Industrial Generator Sizing Choosing the right size for an industrial generator is crucial to avoid downtime and keep operations running smoothly. Whether you're using it for backup power or primary energy on a job site, getting the sizing right will save you a lot of headaches down the line. Here’s how to figure out [...]

Forklift Attachment Types, Brands, and Uses

September 25th, 2024|Categories: Equipment Essentials, Forklift|

Forklift Attachment Types, Brands, and Uses Forklifts are essential machinery in warehouses, construction sites, and various industrial settings, renowned for their ability to lift, move, and transport heavy loads with ease. Enhancing their versatility and efficiency are a wide range of attachments designed to handle specific tasks and materials. From fork extensions and side [...]

JLG 800S Review: Specs, Price, Pros & Cons

September 24th, 2024|Categories: Boom Lift, Equipment Essentials|

JLG 800S Review: Specs, Price, Pros & Cons Last updated: October 19, 2026 The JLG 800S is an 80-ft straight-boom telescopic boom lift built for outdoor construction, industrial and utility work. It reaches 71 ft of horizontal outreach and carries up to 1,000 lb restricted or 500 lb unrestricted, making it one of the stronger [...]

Manitou Telehandlers: Models, Specs and Prices

September 23rd, 2024|Categories: Equipment Essentials, Telehandler|

Manitou Telehandlers: Models, Specs and Prices Last updated: November 2026Manitou is a French equipment maker and one of the best-known telehandler brands. In North America it sells compact MT models, MTA construction telehandlers, high-lift MT models, heavy-duty MHT machines and rotating MRT telehandlers, and Manitou Group also owns Gehl. FleetNow had 17 Manitou telehandlers listed in [...]

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