Concrete placing equipment, including buckets, hoppers, concrete mixers, mortar mixers and power buggies, is essential to any job involving concrete. To get your job done right and on time, you'll need to find a concrete placing company that can provide you with quality, durable products.

Before you go about buying or renting concrete placing equipment, take some time to think about your budget, your needs and the requirement of the job. Then figure out which of these three options will work best for you:

1. Purchase new concrete placing equipment.

2. Find used concrete placing gear for sale.

3. Rent equipment for placing concrete.

Action Steps
The best contacts and resources to help you get it done

Buy new concrete placing equipment

If your business is ready to buy new concrete placing machines, you're in luck. So many companies sell concrete placing machinery, the hardest part of your purchase might be deciding which concrete placing company to buy from.

I recommend: Contractors Depot sells a variety of equipment for placing concrete and concrete finishing. The company's extensive inventory includes rammers, plate compactors, mixers, power buggies, power trowels and vibratory rollers. GAR-BRO Manufacturing stocks a full line of concrete buckets and hoppers. GAR-BRO concrete placing equipment has been used in construction projects across the world, as well as for placing concrete in most of the major hydroelectric dams in North America that contain large aggregate, low slump concrete.

Find used concrete placing equipment for sale

If you don't have the budget for new concrete placing equipment, you might want to consider finding used concrete placing gear for sale. If you can find the right piece of equipment for you needs, used equipment can provide your company with a good value.

I recommend: Putzmeister America sells factory-certified reconditioned concrete placing equipment from its facility in Wisconsin. Cross Enterprises has an extensive inventory of used concrete equipment for sale.

Rent concrete placing equipment

If you need concrete placing equipment quickly and don't want to make the commitment of purchasing concrete placing machines, renting might be your best option. Renting can also work well if you temporarily need more equipment to get you through a busy period or you need to temporarily replace equipment that is being repaired.

I recommend: Gamka rents more than 1,400 pieces of construction equipment and specializes in concrete-related machines. The company also offers accessories to complement any equipment rental. McQuade & Bannigan has concrete placing equipment for rent on a daily, weekly or monthly basis. The family-run company was founded in Utica, New York, more than 100 years ago.

Tips & Tactics

Helpful advice for making the most of this Guide

• •  You may need a commercial address and a forklift to receive delivery of heavy items.
• •  Before you purchase concrete placing equipment, be sure to check the return policy. You may have to pay to ship the equipment back and pay a restocking fee.