Equipment Rentals & Jobsite Solutions in San Francisco, CA

United Rentals carries an impressive variety of scaffolding for rent, including two- and three-story staging, guardrails, motor hoists and more, built to support construction, maintenance and design. Versatile frame scaffolding gives you the ability to reach just about anything, especially in small or narrow spaces. Whether your specialty is construction, electrical work, maintenance or masonry, or you need to rent scaffolding for painting, steam cleaning or sand blasting, let United Rentals help you put together the scaffolding that’s just right for your job. For help deciding on the best scaffolding service for your worksite, call your local United Rentals.

See our range of scaffolds for rent below.

FAQs About Scaffolding

When is climbing scaffolding cross braces permitted?

• Climbing structural scaffolding cross braces is unsafe and specifically forbidden by federal standards. If you are unable to directly access the scaffolding from another structure, you are required to follow ladder procedures to gain access.

How much weight can a scaffold hold?

• Many states have a ratio requirement based on height-to-base dimensions. Please check your federal, state and local regulations before erecting any scaffolding.

When should a scaffold be inspected?

• Once scaffolding has been inspected before its first use, OHSA requires "periodic” or weekly inspections of the erected scaffold.

United Rentals carries a broad selection of forklift attachments for rent. These add-ons increase the versatility of your forklift so you can outfit your machinery precisely the way you need it. We carry attachments for telehandlers, warehouse forklifts and straight mast rough terrain forklifts.

Our lineup of forklift attachment rentals includes pallet fork extensions, forklift crane extensions, jib attachments and more. For help choosing the best forklift extension rental for your crew, please contact a United Rentals representative.

FAQs About Forklift Attachments

How wide are pallet forks?

• Standard pallet forks are used for loading pallets, lumber and other materials. The forks are 42 inches long, 1 3/8 inches thick and 3 1/4 inches wide. We offer pallet fork rentals of varying sizes so you can find the ideal pallet fork for your project.

What type of steel is used for forklift forks?

• Forklift forks are typically made of hardened steel capable of withstanding high levels of stress.

How much can a forklift lift?

• Forklifts' lifting capacity starts at just a few thousand pounds on the lower end. However, larger models like reach forklifts and heavy-duty off-road forklifts can lift over 50,000 pounds. We always include the lift capacity of our rental forklifts in the product details. If you have questions, please reach out to a United Rentals representative.

United Rentals arch spreaders and arch spreader extensions for trenching and excavation allow for maximum pipe and structure clearance with minimal trench width. Quick and easy to install, these units are versatile, offered in a full range of widths, and available to rent now. Our spreaders are adjustable to meet the specific needs of your job, ranging from 22 inches up to 120 inches. Choose aluminum or steel options for strong, reliable trenching reinforcement. In addition to our spreaders, we offer arch spreader extensions that come equipped with accessory kits for trench shields and spacing capabilities up to 10 additional feet. United Rentals is here to support your trenching task needs.

FAQs About Arch Spreaders

What is an arch spreader?

• Mostly used to get maximum clearance for large-diameter pipes, arch spreaders raise the clearance from the underside of the trench shield spreader to the bottom of the excavation.

How much clearance can be added with an arch spreader?

• Typically, using an arch spreader will help raise clearance 5 feet to 8 feet, though we offer extensions with an extension range of up to 10 feet. However, it is possible that loads will increase rapidly on the arch spreader as the clearance is increased, so it’s important to follow instruction manuals carefully. You can also consult with a United Rentals specialist for additional guidance on using extension spreaders.

How do I transport an arch spreader?

• Most arch spreaders will fit on a truck for transport purposes. Consult with your site manager or a United Rentals expert to determine the best method for transport as arch spreaders can vary in size and weight.

United Rentals carries an impressive variety of scaffolding for rent, including two- and three-story staging, guardrails, motor hoists and more, built to support construction, maintenance and design. Versatile frame scaffolding gives you the ability to reach just about anything, especially in small or narrow spaces. Whether your specialty is construction, electrical work, maintenance or masonry, or you need to rent scaffolding for painting, steam cleaning or sand blasting, let United Rentals help you put together the scaffolding that’s just right for your job. For help deciding on the best scaffolding service for your worksite, call your local United Rentals.

See our range of scaffolds for rent below.

FAQs About Scaffolding

When is climbing scaffolding cross braces permitted?

• Climbing structural scaffolding cross braces is unsafe and specifically forbidden by federal standards. If you are unable to directly access the scaffolding from another structure, you are required to follow ladder procedures to gain access.

How much weight can a scaffold hold?

• Many states have a ratio requirement based on height-to-base dimensions. Please check your federal, state and local regulations before erecting any scaffolding.

When should a scaffold be inspected?

• Once scaffolding has been inspected before its first use, OHSA requires "periodic” or weekly inspections of the erected scaffold.

United Rentals carries a broad selection of forklift attachments for rent. These add-ons increase the versatility of your forklift so you can outfit your machinery precisely the way you need it. We carry attachments for telehandlers, warehouse forklifts and straight mast rough terrain forklifts.

Our lineup of forklift attachment rentals includes pallet fork extensions, forklift crane extensions, jib attachments and more. For help choosing the best forklift extension rental for your crew, please contact a United Rentals representative.

FAQs About Forklift Attachments

How wide are pallet forks?

• Standard pallet forks are used for loading pallets, lumber and other materials. The forks are 42 inches long, 1 3/8 inches thick and 3 1/4 inches wide. We offer pallet fork rentals of varying sizes so you can find the ideal pallet fork for your project.

What type of steel is used for forklift forks?

• Forklift forks are typically made of hardened steel capable of withstanding high levels of stress.

How much can a forklift lift?

• Forklifts' lifting capacity starts at just a few thousand pounds on the lower end. However, larger models like reach forklifts and heavy-duty off-road forklifts can lift over 50,000 pounds. We always include the lift capacity of our rental forklifts in the product details. If you have questions, please reach out to a United Rentals representative.

United Rentals arch spreaders and arch spreader extensions for trenching and excavation allow for maximum pipe and structure clearance with minimal trench width. Quick and easy to install, these units are versatile, offered in a full range of widths, and available to rent now. Our spreaders are adjustable to meet the specific needs of your job, ranging from 22 inches up to 120 inches. Choose aluminum or steel options for strong, reliable trenching reinforcement. In addition to our spreaders, we offer arch spreader extensions that come equipped with accessory kits for trench shields and spacing capabilities up to 10 additional feet. United Rentals is here to support your trenching task needs.

FAQs About Arch Spreaders

What is an arch spreader?

• Mostly used to get maximum clearance for large-diameter pipes, arch spreaders raise the clearance from the underside of the trench shield spreader to the bottom of the excavation.

How much clearance can be added with an arch spreader?

• Typically, using an arch spreader will help raise clearance 5 feet to 8 feet, though we offer extensions with an extension range of up to 10 feet. However, it is possible that loads will increase rapidly on the arch spreader as the clearance is increased, so it’s important to follow instruction manuals carefully. You can also consult with a United Rentals specialist for additional guidance on using extension spreaders.

How do I transport an arch spreader?

• Most arch spreaders will fit on a truck for transport purposes. Consult with your site manager or a United Rentals expert to determine the best method for transport as arch spreaders can vary in size and weight.