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One question that comes up often in the equipment rental world: what is the difference between a scissor lift and a boom...
09/05/2026

One question that comes up often in the equipment rental world: what is the difference between a scissor lift and a boom lift? Scissor lifts move straight up and are best for tasks directly below the work area, like ceiling installation. Boom lifts extend outward and upward, making them ideal when reaching over obstacles or accessing angles that a scissor lift simply cannot reach.

Earthmoving equipment has come a long way in the past few decades. Modern excavators and graders are engineered with pre...
09/03/2026

Earthmoving equipment has come a long way in the past few decades. Modern excavators and graders are engineered with precision hydraulics that allow operators to move material with far greater accuracy than earlier mechanical systems. These advances have made mid-scale projects - like drainage work and land grading - accessible to smaller crews and independent contractors.

Did you know that renting equipment instead of buying it can significantly reduce project overhead for contractors and h...
09/02/2026

Did you know that renting equipment instead of buying it can significantly reduce project overhead for contractors and homeowners alike? When a tool is only needed for one or two jobs, ownership costs - storage, maintenance, depreciation - add up fast. Renting gives you access to well-maintained equipment exactly when you need it, without the long-term commitment.

Fall is settling in across southwest Oklahoma, and that shift in season brings a whole new wave of projects - from yard ...
09/02/2026

Fall is settling in across southwest Oklahoma, and that shift in season brings a whole new wave of projects - from yard cleanup to home prep. As temperatures begin to cool in Lawton and the surrounding area, it is a great time to think ahead about what tools and equipment will carry your work through the season change. ARA Equipment Rentals and Sales is here when the work begins.

Compaction equipment - including plate compactors and vibratory rollers - is essential for preparing surfaces before pav...
08/31/2026

Compaction equipment - including plate compactors and vibratory rollers - is essential for preparing surfaces before paving, laying foundations, or installing pavers. Proper compaction eliminates air pockets in soil or gravel layers, which prevents settling and surface failure over time. Skipping this step is one of the most common reasons paved surfaces develop cracks and uneven spots within a few seasons of installation.

Trailer rentals handle more variety than most people realize. Flatbed trailers are commonly used to haul construction eq...
08/28/2026

Trailer rentals handle more variety than most people realize. Flatbed trailers are commonly used to haul construction equipment, lumber, and landscaping materials. Enclosed cargo trailers protect sensitive loads from weather during transport. Utility trailers cover the middle ground for general moving and hauling tasks. Matching the trailer type to the load is one of the simplest ways to make a haul safer and more efficient.

Myth: buying your own equipment is always the smarter long-term investment. Fact: for many users, the total cost of owne...
08/27/2026

Myth: buying your own equipment is always the smarter long-term investment. Fact: for many users, the total cost of ownership - including maintenance, insurance, storage, and downtime during repairs - often exceeds what rental would have cost over the same period. The break-even point between buying and renting typically depends on how many hours per year the equipment will actually be in use.

Pump rentals serve a wide range of industries and applications. Dewatering pumps remove standing water from excavations ...
08/26/2026

Pump rentals serve a wide range of industries and applications. Dewatering pumps remove standing water from excavations and flooded basements. Trash pumps handle water mixed with debris and solids. Submersible units work underwater for deeper applications. Understanding the difference between these types helps users select the right equipment without overspending on capacity they do not need.

Fort Sill and the surrounding military community represent a significant part of the Lawton area economy. Residents and ...
08/25/2026

Fort Sill and the surrounding military community represent a significant part of the Lawton area economy. Residents and contractors connected to the installation often undertake home improvement and facility maintenance projects that require access to a wide variety of tools and machines. Serving this community is something ARA Equipment Rentals and Sales takes seriously as a local business. ☎️ (580) 355-1537

Trenching is one of those tasks where using the right machine versus the wrong one can mean the difference between a hal...
08/24/2026

Trenching is one of those tasks where using the right machine versus the wrong one can mean the difference between a half-day job and a three-day ordeal. Compact trenchers cut clean, narrow channels for utility lines and irrigation pipes with far less disruption to surrounding soil than manual digging. The efficiency they bring to residential and light commercial work is hard to overstate.

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2318 W Gore Boulevard
Lawton, OK
73505

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Monday 7:30am - 5pm
Tuesday 7:30am - 5pm
Wednesday 7:30am - 5pm
Thursday 7:30am - 5pm
Friday 7:30am - 5pm
Saturday 7:30am - 1pm

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