In the wake of tornadoes and hurricanes, contractors are busy repairing damaged homes and businesses in order to restore normalcy to communities. Contractors and roofers often work around the clock in storm damaged areas and work can continue for weeks and months after a storm event. This article will cover the timeline of storm damage repair and the equipment that best assists recovery efforts and helps get communities back on their feet as quickly as possible.

A chimney removal can be a monumental task requiring specialized tools and expertise. Some homeowners might decide to undertake this endeavor as a way to modernize their homes, create more space, or deal with an unsightly chimney. Prior to delving headfirst into such an undertaking, it is important to think through whether to take the job on yourself or to hire a professional, the cost involved with the project, and how a chimney removal will impact the value of your home. This article will look at what tools are necessary for the process and what to consider when beginning the process of removing a chimney from your home.

In June of 2023, we introduced the Equipter Tow-A-Lift towable forklift concept on our blog along with some preliminary renderings. In October, Equipter took a prototype of the Tow-A-Lift to the Equip Expo in Louisville, KY. Positive feedback at the show was instantaneous and videos of the Tow-A-Lift in use quickly went viral. This post outlines who is most interested in the Tow-A-Lift so far, what our current production timeline for the Tow-A-Lift is, and when to expect target specs.

Toward the end of the year, Section 179 of the American tax code becomes a huge topic among business owners. There are some fresh changes to be aware of in 2023 that will affect bonus depreciation over the next few years. This article will cover the latest changes to Section 179 and how the Equipter 4000 is, perennially, a great idea for your equipment purchase planning.

Roll-off dumpsters are a common sight on construction, remodeling, and roofing jobs. They are versatile for handling a wide range of materials but with restrictive mobility and the potential for property damage, it isn’t often that a roll-off dumpster alone can handle a full job. This article will explain how pairing the Equipter 4000 with a roll-off dumpster offers exceptional debris handling.

At the 2023 IRE Show in Dallas, Equipter presented the concept for a new product line: a unit that shares the capabilities of all-terrain forklifts, pallet jacks, piggyback forklifts, and telehandlers with Equipter’s unparalleled transportation technology that enables the unit to be transported without the need for a trailer. This is the Patent Pending Equipter Tow-A-Lift.

The Equipter 4000 is well known for being able to lift its 4.1 cubic yard box, catch debris, and then dump its contents. Every trade show season, there are people who are surprised to learn about two of the Equipter’s other primary features that puts it into its own class: the Equipter’s ability to be towed and the Equipter’s ability to drive under its own power. This article will explain what a self-propelled and towable trailer means for your jobsite in real world terms.

Available in a variety of sizes and at several price points, the self-dumping hopper is a cost-effective solution for managing debris on a jobsite or in an industrial setting. When used in conjunction with a forklift, a self-dumping hopper can save time and increase productivity by eliminating the need for manual lifting and dumping of heavy loads of debris by workers. They are designed to improve safety on the jobsite by reducing the risk of injuries and can be used in a wide range of industries, including construction, manufacturing, and waste management.

When asked how roofing company owners can stay positive in today's industry, Aaron Beiler, Equipter President and former roofing business owner, advises implementing these three tactics:

The team at Equipter has a unique appreciation for the flagship model of the company, having been in production and available to the public since 2004. The Equipter RB4000 has revolutionized professionalism in the roofing industry and is now driving productivity increases in various other manual labor industries.