Equipment Guides FAQs | ACE Equipment Rentals Quad Cities

When’s the best time to aerate a lawn in the Quad Cities?

ryantoth May 22, 2026 No Comments

Aerate cool-season grasses (Kentucky bluegrass, fescue, perennial ryegrass — the grass most QC lawns have) in early fall (mid-September through October) or early spring (April through May). Fall is the…

What’s the right Hilti jackhammer for my demolition job?

ryantoth May 22, 2026 No Comments

Match the jackhammer to the material thickness and the job duration. Hilti TE 2000-22 (Cordless): Best for indoor floor breaking and demo where extension cords are a hassle. Battery operation,…

Battery vs gas concrete saw — which should I pick?

ryantoth May 22, 2026 No Comments

Both have a place, and the right pick depends on your environment. Battery concrete saws like the Hilti DSH 600-22 and DSH 700-22 are the answer for indoor work, finished…

What’s the difference between a scissor lift and a boom lift?

ryantoth May 22, 2026 No Comments

Both lifts raise you up to elevated work, but they do it differently. Scissor lifts (like the Genie GS series) raise a square platform straight up using crisscrossing supports. They…

Can I use a scissor lift outdoors?

ryantoth May 22, 2026 No Comments

Yes, with caveats. Our Genie GS-1930, GS-2632, and GS-3246 scissor lifts are designed for use indoors and on smooth, paved, level outdoor surfaces like driveways, sidewalks, and parking lots. They…

How do I know what working height I need on a lift rental?

ryantoth May 22, 2026 No Comments

Add your reach height and add about 6 feet of safety/comfort margin to get the working height you need. For example, working on a 14-foot ceiling? You want at least…

Which stand-on mini skid steer should I rent?

ryantoth May 22, 2026 No Comments

Our stand-on mini skid steer lineup covers everything from light-duty residential work to serious hardscape installation. The right pick depends on the weight you need to lift, the surfaces you…

Which mini excavator size do I need for my project?

ryantoth May 22, 2026 No Comments

ACE Equipment Rentals stocks three mini excavator sizes — the right one depends on your dig depth, working space, and the size of material you are moving. Mini Excavator 17G:…

What’s the difference between a tracked and wheeled skid steer?

ryantoth May 22, 2026 No Comments

The biggest difference is how each machine performs on different surfaces. Tracked skid steers (like the Skid Steer Track Loader 317G) distribute weight across rubber tracks, which gives them better…

FAQ Category: Equipment Guides

When’s the best time to aerate a lawn in the Quad Cities?

What’s the right Hilti jackhammer for my demolition job?

Battery vs gas concrete saw — which should I pick?

What’s the difference between a scissor lift and a boom lift?

Can I use a scissor lift outdoors?

How do I know what working height I need on a lift rental?

Which stand-on mini skid steer should I rent?

Which mini excavator size do I need for my project?

What’s the difference between a tracked and wheeled skid steer?

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