About Hurricane and Storm Cleanup Equipment Rental Options
Storms, hurricanes, tornadoes, and floods can leave behind fallen trees, broken structures, and piles of debris. Cleanup takes speed and the right machines. If you’re in disaster recovery or work for a municipality, these types of rental equipment are vital for safe and efficient storm repair.
Essential Equipment for Storm Recovery
Track-type tractors, also known as bulldozers, push large amounts of debris into piles. Their tracks provide traction on muddy or unstable terrain.
Backhoes are compact and versatile. They handle light digging, shoveling, and material handling in cluttered areas.
Wheel loaders are quick and agile. They act like a mobile shovel, lifting and carrying debris to trucks.
Track loaders are heavier than wheel loaders and provide better traction in wet or soft ground. They also carry more material per pass.
Cranes and crane trucks handle oversized debris and heavy lifting, essential for moving large objects after storms.
Dump trucks transport debris once it’s loaded, speeding up disposal and site clearing.
Excavators dig foundations, trench utilities, and move heavy soil or debris during rebuilding efforts.
Why Rent Storm Cleanup Equipment?
Severe weather doesn’t happen every day. Renting lets you add equipment only when you need it, saving you the cost of ownership, storage, and upkeep. With rental, you can scale your fleet to the disaster and return machines once the work is done.
Rent from The Cat® Rental Store
The Cat® Rental Store carries bulldozers, backhoes, dump trucks, and other cleanup equipment from Caterpillar and leading brands. Our experts will help you choose the right machines and create a rental plan that fits your budget and timeline.
- Browse our equipment online
- Request a fast quote
- Find a Cat Rental Store location near you
Storm Recovery Equipment FAQs
Q: Which machine is best for moving big piles of debris?
A: Bulldozers and loaders are the fastest way to push and transport storm debris.
Q: Why use a track loader instead of a wheel loader?
A: Track loaders handle muddy, flooded,or unstable terrain better than wheeled machines.
Q: Do cities and towns rent cleanup equipment?
A: Yes. Municipalities often rent machines to expand fleets quickly after storms without buying permanent equipment.
Q: Why is renting better than buying?
A: Renting saves on storage, maintenance, and ownership costs while giving access to well-maintained, late-model machines.
