Construction equipment rental Market Research Report: Information By Equipment Type (Earthmoving, Material Handling, and Concrete & Road Construction), Application (Residential, Non-residential and Infrastructure), And By Region (North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, And Rest Of The World) - Forecast Till 2030.

Global Construction equipment rental Market Overview

Construction equipment rental Market Size was valued at USD 134.91 billion in 2021. The construction equipment rental market industry is projected to grow from USD 141.86 Billion in 2022 to USD 212 billion by 2030, exhibiting a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.15% during the forecast period (2022 - 2030). Construction equipment is increasingly being adopted by end users for a wide range of construction activities.

Source: Secondary Research, Primary Research, MRFR Database and Analyst Review
Construction equipment rental Market Trends

Increasing Rental Equipment Adoption in Various Industries to Support Market Growth

Hiring construction equipment offers a wide range of benefits considering the cyclical nature of the construction industry and the economic conditions. Many construction firms, contractors, and various industries are exploring more and more rental options. The equipment rental platform BigRentz cites a considerable shift from buying new equipment to a rental model among contractors and builders. While recession is being expected by many business leaders and economists, this could lead to a surging demand for equipment rentals, pushing businesses away from ownership and leasing.

Construction companies are cautious of such costs. The economic volatility and the cost factor force companies to make the most of the equipment they purchase to get the most value. This makes renting equipment an attractive alternative, which is contributing to the construction equipment rental market growth.

In today's economy and considering the cyclical nature of the construction industry, the benefits of renting construction equipment are amplified. Many contractors, construction companies, and a wide variety of industries are more and more exploring rental options. Many economists and business leaders foresee economic recession to be on the horizon, which may further fuel the demand for equipment rental and push companies even further away from leasing and ownership. There are several costs associated with the purchase of new equipment, such as the cost of equipment ownership, the initial asset cost, and the tenure to pay off equipment financing, plus maintenance and repair costs. Construction companies are wary of such costs and, on top of this cost factor, the cyclical nature of the construction industry and economic fluctuations can make it difficult for organizations to fully utilize the equipment they have purchased and obtain the most value, especially when that equipment is idle during slow business conditions. In this case, rental is an attractive altemative, particularly as some companies brace for economic recession and the potential implication of operational slowdown.

Rental penetration is an important measure to assess the opportunity in terms of potential markets versus the current market. A relatively low level of rental penetration suggests a significant market opportunity for rental companies to expand their business. On the other hand, a high level of rental penetration indicates the market is saturated and will only expand at the rate of overall fleet expansion. As compared to the average among developed nations and even the BRICS countries, countries such as India and Ching, have a marginal penetration of construction equipment rental.

Additionally, according to the Construction Equipment Rental Association (CERA), in India, the market penetration of the CE Rental industry is very low as compared to that of many other countries. While in India, its market share is 7%, it is 65% in Japan, 55% in the USA, and 35% in China.

Market shares are indicative of the progress and pace of infrastructure development in the countries. Since India is projected to be among the top countries for infrastructure development and construction, there will be ample opportunities for growth, provided the CE Rental companies and the CE manufacturers work in tandem. In fact, it is important to strengthen the relationship between all the stakeholders such as the hirers, project owners, equipment manufacturers and financiers so that all can leverage their strengths and avail the emerging opportunities for mutual profitability.

However, to cater the demand there has been significant advances in the technologically innovations. For instance, Limited availability and high cost of technologically advanced construction equipment are primary factors driving the growth of the construction equipment rental market revenue.

Construction equipment rental Market Segment Insights

Construction equipment rental Equipment Type Insights

The construction equipment rental market segmentation, based on Equipment Type, includes Earthmoving, Material Handling, Concrete & Road Construction. The Earthmoving construction equipment rental segment held the majority share in 2021 contribution in respect to the construction equipment rental market revenue. Earthmoving equipment includes excavator, loader, backhoe, motor grader, others. This segment is expected to hold the highest share of the market as manufacturers are seeing notable opportunities owing to an increase in bridge, high-rise, and road construction. An excavator is the most frequently used earthmoving equipment for material handling, digging trenches for foundations, holes, brush cutting with hydraulic attachments, demolition, rough grading, heavy lifting, pipe installation, mining, and river and waterway dredging, among others. Excavators are large construction vehicles that can be driven by tracks or wheels, with tracks being the more common option. A conventional excavator is equipped with a long bucket arm along with a pivoting cabin which can rotate 360 degrees, and is extremely adaptable, can traverse a variety of terrains, and can be equipped with specialized attachments for a variety of tasks. Increasing number of deconstruction and reconstruction activities as well as new projects are diving increasing use of earthmoving equipment in construction operations, and this is critical for revenue growth of the construction equipment rental market. Use of earthmoving machinery has distinct advantages over manual labor and traditional methods, which include enhanced speed with regards to completion of projects on time, better project financials, and safety, among others. Earthmovers and other heavy equipment help to accelerate, not only earthwork, but also material handling, demolition, and construction, and several types of heavy construction equipment are multi-purpose, making them indispensable on construction sites.

June 2021: The Loxam Group, which is a reputed equipment rental company headquartered in Paris, France, announced the acquisition of MaskinSlussen in Lidköping, Sweden, by its wholly owned subsidiary, Ramirent. The acquisition had strengthened Ramirent's core business of local equipment rental and expanded its geographical coverage, allowing it to better serve all customers.

Construction equipment rental Application Insights

The construction equipment rental market segmentation, based on application, includes Residential, Non-residential, Infrastructure. Among Non-residential, includes Commercial, Institutional, Offices, Others the Non-residential segment dominated the market in 2021 and is projected to be the faster-growing segment during the forecast period, 2022-2030. This is due to the commercial segment is expected to grow exponentially over the forecast period due to the rising demand for construction equipment. Commercial properties are generating profitable opportunities for equipment manufacturers to enhance their business in terms of rental services and sales of the product. Besides that, with the infrastructure plan incorporated by the governments of various countries in developing economies, the heavy equipment rental market growth would be increasingly stable as governmental schemes will choose rental services. Hence, rising applications of non-residential for construction equipment rental positively impacts the market growth.

June 2022: Sunbelt Rental announces its partnership with Britishvolt, to support the development of Britishvolt’s first full-scale Cambois-based battery Gigaplant. This long-term deal will also the companies work closely together to favor the development of battery solution for power plants and heavy equipment to help decarbonize for the construction equipment rental industry.

November 2021: Her Holdings Inc., which is a leading equipment rental supplier based in Florida, U.S., announced acquisition of all assets of Reliable Equipment, LLC, which is a New Hampshire-based equipment rental company with branches in Dover and Londonderry. The addition of Reliable Equipment expanded the company's presence in New England to eight other locations, allowing the company to serve existing and new customers with a larger fleet and improved responsiveness, while also providing greater scale to operate more efficiently across the Northeast U.S

Figure 2:  Construction equipment rental Market, by Application, 2021 & 2030

Source: Secondary Research, Primary Research, MRFR Database and Analyst Review

Additionally, Energy infrastructure is the organizational structure that allows for large-scale energy transportation from producer to consumer, as well as directing and management of energy flow. Traditional utilities such as gas and oil pipelines, electricity transmission lines, and coal trains are part of energy infrastructure, as are technologies such as advanced electrical metering and distribution systems, smart building systems, and power plant control systems. The energy industry has a direct impact on the economy, as it entails use of labor and capital to produce energy, and this role is especially important at a time when economic growth and job creation are top priorities ly. Energy-related industries do not have high labor requirements, but the workers hired are relatively highly skilled and well compensated, and therefore, employees in the energy industry contribute more to the economy in terms of absolute spending per capita than an average worker.

Construction equipment rental Regional Insights

By Region, the study segments the market into North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific and Rest of the World. Asia Pacific Construction equipment rental market is expected to exhibit an 8% CAGR during the study period. The region is one of the largest markets that has seen a boom in infrastructure development and construction as governments increasingly focus on developing infrastructure for a growing economy.

Further, the major countries studied are: The U.S, Canada, Germany, France, UK, Italy, Spain, China, Japan, India, Australia, South Korea, and Brazil.

Figure 3:  CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT RENTAL MARKET SHARE BY REGION 2021 (%)

Source: Secondary Research, Primary Research, MRFR Database and Analyst Review

Europe construction equipment rental market is expected to register a steady revenue growth rate during the forecast period, due to increase in demand for new residential buildings. Further, the Germany construction equipment rental market has a large number of manufacturing plants, particularly in the automotive industry, along with best-performing machinery and equipment in all of Europe, for which demand for construction equipment is increasing, and the Poland construction equipment rental market is the largest requesting country seeing a rise in construction by 20%. The majority of projects were related to road infrastructure and energy sectors.

The Asia-Pacific Construction equipment rental Market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 19.97% from 2022 to 2030. This is due to infrastructure development and construction as governments increasingly focus on developing infrastructure for a growing economy. Moreover, China construction equipment rental market is witnessing a phenomenal growth in the construction equipment rental industry, and the India construction equipment rental market was the fastest growing market in the Asia-Pacific region

For instance, India construction equipment rental market focus on increasing infrastructure and development of automation in the construction and manufacturing processes had a significant impact on the market growth. The road construction machinery market has witnessed significant growth in the recent past, owing to the increased road development programs undertaken by the central and state government. The renting or leasing of construction equipment has been on the rise, owing to the equipment cost and the cost of the maintenance process. Apart from the cost, there are also other benefits associated with renting the construction equipment. Rental companies provide the machinery, along with the required professional machine operators and drivers, included in the rent. Hence, Asia-Pacific is anticipated to register the highest growth rate over the forecast period from 2022–2030.

Construction equipment rental Key Market Players & Competitive Insights

Major market players are spending a lot of money on R&D to increase their product lines, which will help the construction equipment rental market grow even more. Market participants are also taking a range of strategic initiatives to grow their worldwide footprint, including new product launches, contractual agreements, mergers and acquisitions, increased investments, and collaboration with other organizations. Competitors in the construction equipment rental industry must offer cost-effective items to expand and survive in an increasingly competitive and rising market environment.

One of the primary business strategies adopted by manufacturers in the construction equipment rental industry to benefit clients and expand the construction equipment rental market sector is to manufacture locally to reduce operating costs. In recent years, construction equipment rental has provided medicine with some of the most significant benefits.

The prominent players that dominated the market in 2021 include Caterpillar Inc., Ashtead Group, United Rental, Ahern Rentals, and Aktio Corp. These players adopt strategies such as geographic expansion and new product launches to strengthen their market presence. Moreover, they focus on enhancing their existing product offerings and brand awareness to gain a competitive edge in the market. The companies are undertaking frequent mergers and acquisitions to diversify their product portfolio and gain market share. For instance, In April 2021, United Rental Inc. announced the complete asset acquisition of General Finance Corporation; this acquisition was part of the company’s strategic moves to expand its existing product portfolio.

Also, the construction equipment rental market is characterized by the presence of numerous domestic and regional players, resulting in a highly fragmented market environment.  In April 2021, United Rentals acquired General Finance Corporation. This will help United Rentals to establish itself as a leader in the modular office and mobile storage sectors in key markets, escalating the equipment rental industry's utmost comprehensive service offering.

Key Companies in the construction equipment rental market includes

• Ahern Rentals, Inc.


• Ashtead Group


• Blueline Rental LLC


• Caterpillar, Inc.


• Cramo PLC


• Shanghai Hongxin Equipment Engineering Co., Ltd.


• Herc Holdings


• Riwal


• Nesco Rentals


• United Rentals, Inc

Construction equipment rental Industry Developments

October 2021: Herc Holdings acquired Rapid Equipment Rental Limited Toronto-based equipment rental business. This acquisition will help Herc Holdings achieve greater scale and density in select urban markets across North America

June 2020: H&E Equipment Services Inc. relocated its Georgetown branch to an expanded facility in Temple, Texas.

June 2021: Loxam Group announced its takeover of JM Trykluft A/S from its ultimate owners. The deal focused on the reinforcement of Loxam’s setup in the western part of Denmark. Further, it complemented the company’s network of six specialized branches and 21 general plant branches for the setup of a best-in-class service network for its clientele.

Construction equipment rental Market Segmentation

Construction equipment rental Equipment Type Outlook

• Earthmoving
  
  
  
  • Excavator
  
  
  • Loader
  
  
  • Backhoe
  
  
  • Motor Grader
  
  
  • Others
  
  
  
  


• Material Handling
  
  
  
  • Crawler Crane
  
  
  • Trailer-Mounted Crane
  
  
  • Truck-Mounted Crane
  
  
  
  


• Concrete & Road Construction

Construction equipment rental Application Outlook

• Residential


• Non-residential
  
  
  
  • Commercial
  
  
  • Institutional
  
  
  • Offices
  
  
  • Others
  
  
  
  


• Infrastructure

Construction equipment rental Regional Outlook

• North America
  
  
  
  • US
  
  
  • Canada
  
  
  
  


• Europe
  
  
  
  • Germany
  
  
  • France
  
  
  • UK
  
  
  • Italy
  
  
  • Spain
  
  
  • Rest of Europe
  
  
  
  


• Asia-Pacific
  
  
  
  • China
  
  
  • Japan
  
  
  • India
  
  
  • Australia
  
  
  • South Korea
  
  
  • Australia
  
  
  • Rest of Asia-Pacific
  
  
  
  


• Rest of the World
  
  
  
  • Middle East
  
  
  • Africa
  
  
  • Latin America