Why Rent from JMJ?

We make equipment rental simple, reliable, and hassle-free across California.

When you rent with JMJ, you get more than just equipment — you get Industry-leading pricing, 5 star customer service and a true partner who cares about your project’s success. All at your construction businesses fingertips.

Renting with us is Easy as 1-2-3!

Step 1

You Call

Describe what your looking to rent.

Step 2

Schedule Service

Book when to recieve your rental equipment or service.

Step 3

Pay & Recieve Service or Equipment!

Provide payment & recieve scheduled rental

Popular Equipment Specifications

Excavators   
  • Mini Excavators (1.5 – 6 ton): Dig depth 7–12 ft | Operating weight 3,500–13,000 lbs | Ideal for tight residential jobs and landscaping.
  • Mid-Size Excavators (6 – 20 ton): Dig depth 15–22 ft | Bucket capacity 0.5–1.2 yd³ | Best for commercial foundations and utility work.
  • Large Excavators (20+ ton): Dig depth 24–32+ ft | High breakout force | Used for major site excavation and demolition. 
Bulldozers (Dozers)
  • Horsepower: 100 – 450+ HP
  • Blade Width: 8 – 14 ft
  • Operating Weight: 20,000 – 90,000+ lbs
  • Best for: Land clearing, grading, pushing large volumes of dirt, and creating access roads. 
Skid Steer Loaders
  • Lift Capacity: 1,500 – 3,800 lbs
  • Operating Weight: 6,000 – 12,000 lbs
  • Key Feature: 50+ attachments (grapples, augers, trenchers, sweepers, etc.)
  • Perfect for tight spaces and multi-task jobs. 
Backhoes
  • Dig Depth: 14 – 18 ft
  • Loader Bucket Capacity: 1.0 – 1.75 yd³
  • Operating Weight: 12,000 – 25,000 lbs
  • Most versatile machine — digs trenches while also loading trucks on the same job. 
Dump Trucks
  • Capacity: 10 – 40 cubic yards
  • Gross Vehicle Weight: 30,000 – 80,000+ lbs
  • Best for hauling dirt, sand, gravel, concrete, and demolition debris. 
Water Trucks
  • Tank Capacity: 2,000 – 5,000+ gallons
  • Key Uses: Dust control, soil compaction, and road maintenance. 
Motor Graders
  • Blade Width: 12 – 16 ft
  • Horsepower: 150 – 350 HP
  • Used for precision road grading, creating slopes, and final surface finishing. 
Scissor & Boom Lifts
  • Scissor Lifts: Working height up to 40 ft | Great for flat surfaces.
  • Boom Lifts: Working height up to 80+ ft | Articulating & telescopic models available.
  • Ideal for electrical, painting, HVAC, and installation work. 
Forklifts (Rough Terrain)
  • Lift Capacity: 5,000 – 20,000+ lbs
  • Lift Height: 10 – 30+ ft
  • Key Advantage: Can operate on uneven dirt and construction sites (unlike warehouse forklifts). 

How to Choose & Rent Heavy Equipment in California

  • Step 1:  Determine your project needs (digging depth, material type, site access).
  • Step 2: Consider machine size — too big = higher cost, too small = lost time.
  • Step 3: Factor in delivery & fuel. We handle transport.
  • Step 4: Ask about attachments (augers, grapples, breakers, etc.).
  • Pro Tip: Renting saves you maintenance, storage, and depreciation costs. 

Our knowldege, expertise and spiderweb of industry vendor connections have guided construction companies & projects like yours to the highest standards towards completion!

Why Rent vs. Own 
Construction Equipment? 

Heavy Equipment Comparison Guide – Find the Right Machine

Click on the tabs below to compare equipment specifications, best uses, and pricing ranges. 

Model
Operating WeightDig Depth Bucket Capacity Best For Approx. Daily Rate
Mini Excavator

4,000 – 13,000 lbs 7 – 12 ft 0.1 – 0.4 yd³ Tight spaces, landscaping $300 – $650
Mid-Size Excavator 20,000 – 45,000 lbs
 16 – 22 ft
 0.8 – 1.5 yd³
 Foundations, utility work
 $900 – $1,800
Large Excavator

45,000 – 90,000 lbs 24 – 35 ft 1.5 – 3.5 yd³ Major excavation & demolition
 $1,800 – $3,500
Equipment
 Operating Weight
 Blade Width
 Horsepower
 Best Applications
 Approx. Daily Rate
15,000 – 30,000 lbs
 15,000 – 30,000 lbs
 8 – 10 ft

70 – 150 HP
 Residential site prep
 $700 – $1,400
30,000 – 60,000 lbs
 10 – 13 ft
 10 – 13 ft
 150 – 250 HP
 Commercial grading & clearing
 $1,400 – $2,800
25,000 – 45,000 lbs
 12 – 16 ft
 24 – 35 ft 150 – 300 HP
 Road building & fine grading
 $900 – $2,000
Equipment
 Operating Weight
 Lift / Bucket Capacity
 Best For
 Best Applications
Skid Steer Loader 6,000 – 12,000 lbs
 1,500 – 3,500 lbs
 Tight spaces & attachments
 $250 – $550
Compact Track Loader
 8,000 – 14,000 lbs
 2,000 – 4,000 lbs
 Muddy / soft ground
 $350 – $650
Wheel Loader
 15,000 – 60,000 lbs
 2 – 8 yd³
 Loading trucks & stockpiling
 $600 – $2,000
Equipment
 Key Specs
 Best Applications
 Approx. Daily Rate
Backhoe Loader
 Dig depth 14–18 ft
 Utility + loading
 $400 – $850
Rough Terrain Forklift
 Lift height 10–30 ft, 5k–20k lbs
 Material handling on rough ground
 $450 – $950
Dump Truck
 10 – 40 cubic yards
 Hauling dirt, gravel, debris
 $700 – $1,800
Water Truck 2,000 – 6,000 gallons Dust control & compaction $550 – $1,200

Heavy Equipment Rental FAQ – California

1. What is the minimum rental period? 

A: ​Most equipment is available daily, weekly, or monthly. Weekly rentals usually offer the best value. 

2. Do you deliver equipment? 

A: ​Yes — we provide fast, reliable delivery and pickup across California. 

3. Is insurance required?

A: ​We recommend having proper coverage. We can guide you on requirements.

4. Can I rent attachments separately?

A: ​Yes — buckets, thumbs, breakers, grapples, etc. are available.

5. How do I know which size machine I need?

A: ​Call us — our team will help match the right equipment to your job. 

6. Are your machines well-maintained?

A: ​Yes — every unit is regularly serviced and inspected before delivery.

7. Do you serve all of California?

A: ​Yes — strong coverage in Orange County, Sacramento, Los Angeles, Riverside, San Bernardino, and beyond.

8. What if the equipment breaks down?

A: ​We respond quickly and provide support or replacement when possible.

9. Do you provide any compliance-related services (e.g., SWPPP, fire watch)?

A: Yes — we offer QSP/SWPPP support, trained fire watch personnel, and other regulatory compliance solutions to help you meet California state requirements and avoid project delays or fines. Why choose JMJ over other rental companies? One invoice for all services and rentals (centralized billing)

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