Every rental company faces times when demand exceeds available inventory, especially for lift equipment. In those moments, access to additional machines—fast, clean, and job-ready—is the difference between turning away work and fulfilling a customer’s contract. That’s why many rental providers rely on American Rental Services for re-rent support across the United States. Our inventory includes every major aerial work platform classification, allowing your business to stay responsive in busy seasons without buying more fleet than you need.
Aerial lift terminology can be confusing for customers, even though most lifts fall into three main categories: scissor lifts, boom lifts, and telehandlers. Each serves a different purpose and requires different operator considerations. ARS helps rental companies bridge those gaps by supplying dependable lifts with straightforward documentation, clear service histories, and fast nationwide delivery.
Aerial Work Platform Types & Uses
A scissor lift is the most recognizable aerial work platform for indoor or slab-based work. Its X-shaped mechanism raises the platform straight up and down without horizontal reach. This makes it ideal for electricians, maintenance crews, warehouse teams, and construction professionals working at consistent heights. Because they lift vertically, scissor lifts offer excellent stability, tight turning radii, and predictable controls. When a rental location runs out of its 19’ or 26’ units, ARS reliably fills those orders with equipment that has already undergone inspection.
Boom lifts are the next major class of aerial work platforms, and they offer both vertical and horizontal reach. They come in two primary styles—articulating and telescopic. Articulating booms are built with multi-jointed arms designed to navigate around obstacles, making them useful for elevated work with limited access. Telescopic boom lifts extend in straight sections, delivering maximum height and outreach for outdoor applications like construction, industrial maintenance, or steel erection. ARS maintains a large supply of both categories and outlines how sub-rentals work if you have questions. This helps rental companies quickly understand the process and get equipment where it needs to go.
Telehandlers round out the third category of aerial work platforms, even though many renters don’t associate them with “aerial work.” With a telescopic boom capable of lifting, extending, and placing loads, telehandlers handle duties ranging from material staging to high-reach pallet placement. They’re indispensable on construction sites and farms because they combine forklift agility with vertical access capabilities. The versatility of a telehandler means many customers request them at the last minute—something ARS supports with fast re-rent turnaround.
For fleet managers, the challenge isn’t just having the right equipment model; it’s having it available in the moment. Through ARS, rental companies access extra aerial lifts without tying up their own capital. Instead of purchasing additional units that may sit unused during slower seasons, re-renting allows inventory to scale only when needed. ARS manages transportation, servicing, and pre-rental inspections so each aerial work platform arrives ready for the next job.
Many rental companies also appreciate that ARS is not a competitor. We don’t rent directly to contractors—we only support the rental industry. Our LinkedIn page outlines our commitment to being a partner rather than a competitor in the field. This gives rental companies confidence knowing their customer relationships remain protected.
Because each project requires a different lift type, the ability to supply scissor lifts, boom lifts, and telehandlers quickly keeps rental locations competitive. ARS helps prevent lost revenue and customer dissatisfaction when a branch can’t fulfill a request. Whether a customer needs a rough-terrain scissor lift for outdoor masonry work or a telescopic boom for an industrial expansion, ARS ensures rental providers have dependable access to the equipment required to keep projects moving.
By partnering with ARS, your rental business gains flexible fleet support that aligns with demand cycles and job requirements. Re-renting the appropriate aerial work platform prevents over-purchasing, reduces downtime, and keeps customers satisfied year-round.
When your location needs additional scissor lifts, boom lifts, or telehandlers fast, ARS delivers nationwide. Get in touch!