This U.S. industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in renting or leasing heavy equipment without operators that may be used for construction, mining, or forestry, such as bulldozers, earthmoving equipment, well-drilling machinery and equipment, or cranes.

Cross-References. Establishments primarily engaged in--

Renting or leasing of cranes with operators--are classified in Industry 238990, All Other Specialty Trade Contractors;

Renting or leasing of construction equipment with operators (except cranes)--are classified in 238910, Site Preparation Contractors;

Renting or leasing heavy equipment for mining with operators--are classified in Industry 21311, Support Activities for Mining;

Renting or leasing heavy equipment for forestry with operators--are classified in Industry Group 1153, Support Activities for Forestry; and

Leasing heavy equipment in combination with providing loans to buyers of such equipment--are classified in, Sector 52--Finance and Insurance.