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Custom Cylinders ARTICLE
Custom Hydraulic Cylinder Rentals
Engineered Center Hole Hydraulic Cylinders for Heavy Lifting and Specialized Applications
When st...
⚖️ Capacity Range:
200 -1400 tons
↕️ Stroke Range:
3 to 14 in
Wheeled Jacks ARTICLE
Hydraulic Wheeled Jack Rentals
Hydraulic wheeled jack rentals provide a portable lifting solution for applications requiring freque...
⚖️ Capacity Range:
60 – 200 tons
📏 Lift Height Range:
5 – 27 inches
Strand Jacks ARTICLE
Hydraulic Strand Jack Rentals
Hydraulic strand jack rentals provide one of the safest and most efficient methods for lifting, lowe...
⚖️ Capacity Range:
50 – 2,000+ Tons
↕️ Lift Height Range:
Virtually Unlimited
Climbing Jacks ARTICLE
Hydraulic Climbing Jack Rentals
Hydraulic climbing jack rentals provide a controlled method of lifting extremely heavy structures in...
⚖️ Capacity Range:
50 – 1,000+ Tons
↕️ Stroke Range:
6 – 24 Inches Per Climb
Telescopic Cylinders ARTICLE
Hydraulic Telescopic Cylinder Rentals
Telescopic cylinder rentals provide exceptionally long extension distances while maintaining a compa...
⚖️ Capacity Range:
10 – 250+ Tons
↕️ Stroke Range:
12 – 120+ Inches
Long Stroke Cylinders ARTICLE
Hydraulic Long Stroke Cylinder Rentals
Hydraulic long stroke cylinder rentals provide extended linear travel for applications requiring sig...
⚖️ Capacity Range:
10 – 500+ Tons
↕️ Stroke Range:
12 – 60+ Inches
Pull Cylinders ARTICLE
Hydraulic Pull Cylinder Rentals
Hydraulic pull cylinder rentals provide controlled pulling force for applications involving extracti...
⚖️ Capacity Range:
5 – 100+ Tons
↕️ Stroke Range:
2 – 10 Inches
Lightweight Cylinders ARTICLE
Hydraulic Lightweight Cylinder Rentals
Hydraulic lightweight cylinder rentals provide powerful lifting capability while reducing equipment ...
⚖️ Capacity Range:
5 – 150+ Tons
↕️ Stroke Range:
2 – 12 Inches
Lock Nut Cylinders ARTICLE
Hydraulic Lock Nut Cylinder Rentals
Hydraulic lock nut cylinder rentals provide high-capacity lifting combined with mechanical load hold...
⚖️ Capacity Range:
30 – 1000+ Tons
↕️ Stroke Range:
2 – 12 Inches
Low Profile Cylinders ARTICLE
Hydraulic Low Profile Cylinder Rentals
Hydraulic low profile cylinder rentals provide high-force lifting capability in applications where a...
⚖️ Capacity Range:
10 – 1000+ Tons
↕️ Stroke Range:
0.5 – 6 Inches
High Tonnage ARTICLE
Hydraulic High Tonnage Cylinder Rentals
Hydraulic high tonnage cylinder rentals provide extreme lifting force for bridge lifting, structural...
⚖️ Capacity Range:
50 – 1000+ Tons
↕️ Stroke Range:
2 – 12 Inches
Steel Jacks ARTICLE
Hydraulic Steel Jack Rentals
Hydraulic steel jack rentals provide durable high-capacity lifting solutions for construction, indus...
⚖️ Capacity Range:
10 – 1000+ Tons
⬆️ Max Lift Height:
2 – 24 Inches
Aluminum Jacks ARTICLE
Hydraulic Aluminum Jack Rentals
Hydraulic aluminum jack rentals provide lightweight high-performance lifting solutions for construct...
⚖️ Capacity Range:
5 – 150+ Tons
⬆️ Max Lift Height:
2 – 12 Inches
Reel Jacks ARTICLE
Mechanical Reel Jack Rentals
Reel jack rentals provide controlled lifting and support for cable reels, wire spools, utility reels...
⚖️ Capacity Range:
5 – 25+ Tons
⬆️ Max Reel Diameter:
48 – 120 Inches
Toe Jacks ARTICLE
Mechanical Toe Jack Rentals
Mechanical toe jack rentals provide low-clearance lifting solutions for machinery moving, industrial...
⚖️ Capacity Range:
2 – 25+ Tons
⬆️ Max Height Range:
8 – 20 Inches
Track Jacks ARTICLE
Mechanical Track Jack Rentals
Mechanical track jack rentals provide controlled lifting for railroad maintenance, track alignment, ...
⚖️ Capacity Range:
5 – 25+ Tons
⬆️ Max Height Range:
12 – 18 Inches
Screw Jacks ARTICLE
Mechanical Screw Jack Rentals
Mechanical screw jack rentals provide controlled lifting and precise load positioning for machinery ...
⚖️ Capacity Range:
2 – 50 tons
↕️ Lift Range:
1 - 14.5 inches
Ratchet Jacks ARTICLE
Mechanical Ratchet Jack Rentals
Mechanical ratchet jack rentals provide reliable manual lifting solutions for railroad maintenance, ...
⚖️ Capacity Range:
5 – 50+ tons
⚙️ Lift Type:
Mechanical Ratchet
Tool Sets ARTICLE
Custom Hydraulic Tool Set Rentals
Custom hydraulic tool set rentals provide project-specific hydraulic equipment packages configured f...
⚙️ Tool Set Types:
Maintenance Kits
🔌 Compatible Equipment:
Hydraulic Accessories
Air Lifting Bags ARTICLE
Air Lifting Bag Rentals
Air lifting bag rentals provide controlled low-clearance lifting solutions for vehicles, machinery, ...
⚖️ Lift Capacity Range:
1 – 77+ tons
↕️ Stroke Range:
1.6 - 19.3 in
Hydraulic Gantries ARTICLE
Hydraulic Gantry Rentals
Hydraulic gantry rentals provide high-capacity lifting solutions for transformers, turbines, industr...
⚖️ Lift Capacity Range:
100 – 5,000+ tons
📏 Lift Height Range:
10 – 100+ ft
Skidding Systems ARTICLE
Hydraulic Skidding System Rentals
Hydraulic skidding system rentals provide controlled horizontal movement for heavy industrial equipm...
⚖️ Load Capacity Range:
50 – 5,000+ tons
↔️ Movement Type:
Push-Pull Skidding
Stressing Jacks ARTICLE
Monostrand Stressing Jack Rentals
Monostrand stressing jack rentals provide controlled hydraulic tensioning for post-tensioning system...
📏 Strand Size Range:
0.5 in – 0.7 in Strand
⚖️ Stress Capacity Range:
20 – 100+ tons
Anchor Bolt Testing ARTICLE
Anchor Bolt Testing Rentals
Anchor bolt testing rentals provide controlled hydraulic pull testing solutions for verifying anchor...
⚖️ Test Load Capacity :
5 – 500+ tons
🔩 Testing Methods:
Proof Load & Pull-Out
Rebar Grips ARTICLE
Rebar Grips Rentals
Rebar grips rentals provide a secure and controlled method for gripping, tensioning, and load testin...
🕳️ Rebar Size Range :
#4 – #11
⚖️ Load Capacity Range :
10 – 200+ tons
Synchronous Lifting ARTICLE
Synchronous Lifting System Rentals
Synchronous lifting system rentals provide precision-controlled multi-point lifting for bridges, str...
⚖️ Capacity Range:
100 – 10,000+ tons
⚙️ Lift Control Type:
Computerized Multi-Points
Jack-Up Systems ARTICLE
Hydraulic Jack-Up System Rentals
Hydraulic jack-up system rentals provide engineered lifting capability for bridge rehabilitation, st...
⚖️ Capacity Range:
50 – 5,000+ tons
🧰 Lift Configuration:
Multi-Point Modular Jacking
Hydraulic Punches ARTICLE
Hydraulic Punch Rentals
Hydraulic punch rentals provide fast and accurate hole punching for electrical panels, steel plate, ...
🕳️ Hole Size Range:
1/2 in – 4 in (varies by die set)
⚙️ Material Types Supported:
Steel, Stainless, Copper & Aluminum
Hydraulic Presses ARTICLE
Hydraulic Press Rentals
Hydraulic press rentals provide controlled high-force pressing power for bearing installation, bushi...
⚖️ Press Capacity Range:
20 – 200+ tons (varies by model)
⚙️ Press Types Available:
H-Frame, C-Frame & Shop
Spreaders ARTICLE
Hydraulic Spreader Rentals
Hydraulic spreader rentals provide controlled spreading force for flange separation, industrial shut...
⚖️ Spreading Force Range:
5 – 50+ tons (varies by model)
↔️ Jaw Opening Range:
0.25 – 6 in (varies by tool type)
Hydraulic Cutters ARTICLE
Hydraulic Cutter Rentals
provide powerful cutting force for rebar, bolts, steel cable, chain, and heavy-duty industrial mater...
⚖️ Cutting Capacity Range:
Up to 2 in (varies by tool type
⚙️ Cutter Types Available:
Rebar, Cable, Bolt & Chain
Hydraulic Pullers ARTICLE
Hydraulic Puller Rentals
Hydraulic puller rentals provide controlled high-force removal of bearings, gears, pulleys, coupling...
⚖️ Capacity Range:
5 – 100+ tons (varies by model)
⚙️ Puller Types Available:
Two - Three-Jaw & Specialty
Freyssi Flat Jacks ARTICLE
Freyssi Flat Jack Rentals
Freyssi flat jack rentals provide low-clearance hydraulic lifting power for bridge rehabilitation, s...
⚖️ Capacity Range:
10 – 1,000+ tons
↕️ Stroke Range:
0.25 – 2.0 in
Skidmore Calibore ARTICLE
Skidmore Calibore Tool Rentals
Skidmore Calibore tool rentals provide accurate bolt pretension testing for structural steel and inf...
🔩 Bolt Size Range:
¾" – 2 in
🔧 Torque Range:
500 – 20,000 ft-lb
Load Cells ARTICLE
Geokon Load Cell Rentals
Geokon load cell rentals provide accurate load monitoring for bridge lifting, structural testing, po...
⚖️ Capacity Range:
5 – 500 Tons
🎯 Accuracy:
±0.25%
Nut Splitters ARTICLE
Hydraulic Nut Splitter Rentals
Hydraulic nut splitter rentals provide a safe and effective method for removing seized, rusted, or d...
🔩 Nut Size Range:
3/4 in – 3 in (varies by model)
📊 Operating Pressure :
Up to 10,000 PSI
Hydraulic Torque Wrenches ARTICLE
Hydraulic Torque Wrench Rentals
Hydraulic torque wrench rentals provide controlled high-torque bolting power for tightening and loos...
🔧 Torque Output Range :
Up to 50,000+ ft-lbs
⚙️ Wrench Types Available :
Square Drive & Low-Profile
Torque Wrench Pumps ARTICLE
Hydraulic Torque Wrench Pump Rentals
Hydraulic torque wrench pump rentals provide controlled high-pressure hydraulic power for operating ...
📊 Pressure Range:
Up to 10,000 PSI
🔄 Pump Types Available:
Electric, Air
Electric Pumps ARTICLE
Electric Hydraulic Pump
Electric hydraulic pump rentals provide consistent high-pressure hydraulic power for cylinders, jack...
📊 Pressure Range:
Up to 10,000 PSI
💨 Power Source:
Electric Motor Operation
Air Pumps ARTICLE
Hydraulic Air Pump Rentals
Hydraulic air pump rentals provide clean high-pressure hydraulic power using compressed air. These p...
📊 Pressure Range:
Up to 10,000 PSI
⚙️ Power Source:
Compressed Air Operation
Cordless Pumps ARTICLE
Cordless Battery Hydraulic Pump Rentals
Cordless battery hydraulic pump rentals provide portable high-pressure hydraulic power without requi...
📊 Pressure Range:
Up to 10,000 PSI
⚙️ Power Source:
Rechargeable Battery Operation
Hand Pumps ARTICLE
Hydraulic Hand Pump Rentals
Hydraulic hand pump rentals provide a reliable way to generate high-pressure hydraulic power without...
📊 Pressure Range:
Up to 10,000 PSI
🌊 Flow / Output Type:
Single-& Two-Speed Options
Low Profile Cylinders ARTICLE
Flat Jacks vs Low Height Cylinders: Choosing the R...
When working in confined spaces, selecting the correct low-profile hydraulic lifting solution is cri...
Freyssi Flat Jacks ARTICLE
Freyssi Flat Jack Rentals: Ultra-Low Profile Lifti...
Freyssinet flat jack rentals offer ultra-low profile hydraulic lifting solutions for structural engi...
⚖️ Capacity Range:
10 – 1,000+ tons
↕️ Stroke Range:
0.25 – 2.0 in (varies by model)
Mechanical Jacks ARTICLE
Mechanical Jacks: Reliable Lifting and Load Suppor...
Mechanical jack rentals provide stable, controlled lifting and long-term load support for constructi...
Hydraulic Jacks ARTICLE
Hydraulic Jacks: Industrial Lifting Solutions for ...
Hydraulic jack rentals provide safe, controlled lifting for construction, maintenance, and industria...
Gas Pumps ARTICLE
Gasoline Hydraulic Pump Rentals
Gasoline hydraulic pump rentals provide high-flow hydraulic power for remote job sites where electri...
📊 Pressure Range:
Up to 10,000 PSI
🔄 Power Source:
Gasoline Engine Operation
Bottle Jacks ARTICLE
Hydraulic Bottle Jack Rentals
Hydraulic bottle jack rentals provide compact and powerful lifting solutions for construction, indus...
⚖️ Capacity Range:
2 – 100+ Tons
⬆️ Max Lift Height:
6 – 20 Inches
Hydraulic Pumps ARTICLE
Typical Pressure Ranges by Pump / Power-Unit Type
The operating (and maximum) pressure ranges for hydraulic “pumps / power units” — from small hand-pu...
Gas Pumps ARTICLE
Portable Power Without Limits — Enerpac, Simplex, ...
When electrical power is unavailable or compressed air is impractical, gas-powered hydraulic pumps d...
📊 Pressure Range:
Up to 10,000 PSI
🔄 Power Source:
Gasoline Engine Operation
General Purpose ARTICLE
Hydraulic General Purpose Cylinder Rentals
Hydraulic general purpose cylinder rentals provide versatile hydraulic force for lifting, pushing, p...
⚖️ Capacity Range:
5 – 200+ Tons
↕️ Stroke Range:
1 – 24 Inches
Center Hole ARTICLE
Hydraulic Center Hole Cylinder Rentals
Hydraulic center hole cylinder rentals provide controlled pulling, tensioning, stressing, and liftin...
⚖️ Capacity Range:
10 – 500+ Tons
↕️ Stroke Range:
2 – 12 Inches
Double Acting Cylinders ARTICLE
Double the Force, Double the Control — Enerpac, Si...
When projects require precise two-way control and high-duty operation, double-acting hydraulic cylin...
Hydraulic Cylinders ARTICLE
Precision and Power Combined — Enerpac, Simplex, a...
When reliability and control are essential, single-acting hydraulic cylinders from Enerpac, Simplex,...
Low Profile Cylinders ARTICLE
Simplex Low Height Hydraulic Cylinders: Compact Po...
Simplex Low Height Hydraulic Cylinders offer a powerful and space-efficient solution for heavy lifti...
Low Profile Cylinders ARTICLE
Max Power in Minimal Space: Enerpac Low Height Hyd...
When space is tight and the job is demanding, Enerpac Low Height Hydraulic Cylinders deliv...
Cylinder & Jacks ARTICLE
Hydraulic Jacks vs Hydraulic Cylinders: What’s the...
Hydraulic jacks and hydraulic cylinders are often confused within the lifting and construction indus...
⚙️ Equipment Type :
Jacks & Cylinders
🏗️ Primary Use:
Portable Lifting
Single Acting ARTICLE
Single Acting Hydraulic Cylinder Rentals
Single acting hydraulic cylinder rentals are among the most commonly used hydraulic cylinders in con...
⚖️ Capacity Range:
5 – 1000+ Tons
↕️ Stroke Range:
1 – 24 Inches
General Purpose ARTICLE
General Purpose Hydraulic Cylinder Rentals
General purpose hydraulic cylinder rentals are among the most versatile and widely used hydraulic li...
⚖️ Capacity Range:
5 – 1000+ Tons
↕️ Stroke Range:
1 – 24 Inches
Custom Cylinders ARTICLE
Double Acting Hydraulic Cylinder Rentals
Double acting hydraulic cylinder rentals provide hydraulic force in both the extension and retractio...
⚖️ Capacity Range:
5 – 1400+ Tons
↕️ Stroke Range:
1 – 36 Inches