Equipment Rental in Charlotte: Machines, Rates, and What to Bring
ACT rents Takeuchi and Develon compact excavators, Takeuchi compact track loaders, Develon wheel loaders and excavators, and Bandit wood chippers and stump grinders to businesses from its Charlotte branch at 10925 Metromont Parkway, the branch that supplies rental equipment to all of ACT’s locations. Current rates run $200 to $625 a day for a compact excavator and $275 to $475 a day for a compact track loader, with weekly and monthly rates below. Delivery and pickup are quoted by location. To rent, you need an approved credit account and either ACT’s loss and damage waiver or a certificate of insurance from your carrier. Call 800.462.2447 for a quote.
The rental fleet
ACT rents virtually every brand and machine it sells, to business customers. Charlotte holds most of ACT’s rental fleet, and rental equipment for every ACT branch ships from here, so a machine that is not on the lot today is usually a phone call away. Call a few days ahead when you can and the machine will be ready when your contract starts.
| Machine | Models | Size |
|---|---|---|
| Compact track loaders | Takeuchi TL8, TL10, TL12 (high flow available); Develon DTL35; Kanga mini loader | 7,500 to 10,500 lb, with or without cab |
| Compact excavators | Takeuchi TB210/216, TB225, TB230, TB240, TB257FR, TB260, TB290; Develon DX35Z-7, DX50Z-7, DX55R-7, DX62R-7, DX85R-3 | 3,900 to 19,000 lb; up to 15 ft dig depth |
| Full-size excavators | Develon DX140, DX180, DX225, DX300, DX350 | 30,000 to 78,000 lb; 19 to 25 ft dig depth |
| Wheel loaders and compact loaders | Develon DL200/220, DL250/280, DL320/380; Avant 528 to 860 articulated loaders | 29,000 to 45,000 lb |
| Wood chippers and stump grinders | Bandit 12, 15 and 18 inch chippers; Bandit SG-40 and SG-75 grinders | 12 to 18 inch chipping capacity |
| Land clearing | Takeuchi TL12 and TB290 with mulching heads | See rates below |
| Also available | Develon articulated dump trucks and dozers, Takeuchi track dumper, telehandlers, CMC spider lift | See rates below |
Not sure which size fits the job? Describe the work to the rental desk and they will recommend a machine. Our guides to sizing a Takeuchi track loader and choosing a compact excavator size walk through the same decision.
Rental rates by machine
These are ACT’s current rental rates by machine, before delivery and attachments. Rates are the same at every branch. Where a model is listed as a pair, the two share a rate.
Compact track loaders
| Model | Operating weight | Rated capacity | Day | Week | Month |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Takeuchi TL8 | 7,485 lb | 1,800 lb | $275 | $850 | $2,500 |
| Takeuchi TL10 | 8,500 lb | 2,100 lb | $450 | $1,000 | $3,000 |
| Takeuchi TL12 | 10,500 lb | 2,400 lb | $475 | $1,100 | $3,300 |
| Develon DTL35 | $475 | $1,100 | $3,300 | ||
| Kanga mini loader | $175 | $700 | $2,050 |
Compact excavators
| Model | Operating weight | Day | Week | Month |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Takeuchi TB210 / TB216 | 3,900 lb | $225 | $500 | $1,300 |
| Takeuchi TB225 | 5,000 lb | $200 | $600 | $1,600 |
| Takeuchi TB230 / TB235 / TB335 | 6,400 lb | $225 | $725 | $1,800 |
| Takeuchi TB240 | 8,500 lb | $400 | $850 | $2,500 |
| Takeuchi TB260 | 12,000 lb | $550 | $1,500 | $3,600 |
| Takeuchi TB257FR | 13,000 lb | $500 | $1,400 | $3,500 |
| Takeuchi TB290 | 18,600 lb | $625 | $1,450 | $4,345 |
| Develon DX35Z-7 | 8,800 lb | $225 | $725 | $1,800 |
| Develon DX50Z-7 | 12,000 lb | $550 | $1,500 | $3,600 |
| Develon DX55R-7 | 12,600 lb | $600 | $1,550 | $3,700 |
| Develon DX62R-7 | 13,700 lb | $600 | $1,550 | $3,700 |
| Develon DX85R-3 | 19,000 lb | $625 | $1,450 | $4,345 |
Full-size excavators
| Model | Operating weight | Dig depth | Day | Week | Month |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Develon DX140 | 30,000 lb | 19 ft | $625 | $1,600 | $4,700 |
| Develon DX180 | 39,000 lb | 20 ft | $944 | $2,600 | $5,900 |
| Develon DX225 | 48,000 lb | 21 ft | $1,161 | $2,900 | $7,250 |
| Develon DX300 | 64,000 lb | 24 ft | $1,800 | $3,300 | $9,000 |
| Develon DX350 | 78,000 lb | 25 ft | $2,000 | $4,000 | $12,000 |
Wheel loaders and compact loaders
| Model | Operating weight | Day | Week | Month |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Develon DL200 / DL220 | 29,000 lb | $750 | $1,500 | $4,500 |
| Develon DL250 / DL280 | 35,000 lb | $850 | $2,500 | $7,000 |
| Develon DL320 / DL380 | 45,000 lb | $900 | $2,725 | $8,200 |
| Avant 528 | $250 | $750 | $2,200 | |
| Avant 630 | $300 | $950 | $2,800 | |
| Avant 755 | $325 | $1,000 | $3,000 | |
| Avant 860 | $350 | $1,050 | $3,200 |
Chippers, grinders, land clearing, and other machines
| Machine | Day | Week | Month |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bandit 12 in wood chipper | $400 | $1,100 | $3,300 |
| Bandit 15 in wood chipper | $1,000 | $2,500 | $7,500 |
| Bandit 18 in wood chipper | $1,600 | $5,000 | $14,000 |
| Bandit SG-40 stump grinder | $375 | $1,100 | $2,000 |
| Bandit SG-75 stump grinder | $600 | $1,500 | $5,000 |
| Takeuchi TL12 with mulcher | $1,000 | $3,000 | $9,500 |
| Takeuchi TB290 with mulching head | $1,500 | $5,400 | $10,000 |
| Takeuchi TCR50-2 track dumper | $575 | $2,225 | $6,625 |
| Develon DA30 articulated dump truck | $1,500 | $4,000 | $12,000 |
| Develon DA45 articulated dump truck | $2,500 | $7,000 | $21,000 |
| Develon DD100 dozer | $621 | $2,483 | $7,450 |
| Develon DD130 dozer | $1,050 | $4,150 | $12,425 |
| RS5-19 telehandler (19 ft, 5,000 lb) | $525 | $1,450 | $3,500 |
| THRS1055G3 telehandler (55 ft, 10,000 lb) | $783 | $2,350 | $5,250 |
| CMC S25 83HD Arbor Pro spider lift | $1,200 | $3,600 | $11,000 |
Attachments
| Attachment | Day | Week | Month |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hydraulic breaker, 500 to 750 lb class | $200 | $600 | $1,800 |
| 4-in-1 bucket | $100 | $300 | $900 |
| Brush hog | $175 | $500 | $1,500 |
| Pallet forks | $59 | $100 | $300 |
| Auger with bit | $250 | $650 | $1,250 |
| Extra auger bit | $25 | $75 | $225 |
Rates from ACT’s rental department, October 2026, and subject to change. Prices do not include delivery and pickup, which are quoted by location, or attachments. A machine is rented for a day when it is practical for the job; the rental desk will tell you when it is not. Larger breakers and grapples are quoted on request.
ACT rents by the day, week, and month. On most machines a week costs about the same as three days, and a month about the same as three weeks, so a job that runs past two days is usually priced by the week. The rental team watches active rentals and moves you to the weekly or monthly rate when that is cheaper for you. The complete fleet with rates is on the Rentals page, and our North Carolina rental rates guide explains what moves the price.
How renting from ACT works, start to finish
Every equipment rental starts with paperwork, at ACT or anywhere else: nobody hands over a machine on a card swipe. Here is the whole process, so there are no surprises.
- Describe the job. Call the Charlotte branch or send the contact form with what you are doing, the site conditions, and how long the work should run. The rental desk recommends the machine, the attachments, and the rental period that make sense.
- Set up credit. If you are not already set up with ACT, fill out the online credit application. If you are unsure whether you will be approved, call the rental desk to talk through your options before you plan around a machine.
- Choose how the machine is covered. Either add ACT’s loss and damage waiver (LDW) to the rental agreement, or provide a completed certificate of insurance (COI) from your insurance company. If you are not sure which is right for you, the rental desk will walk you through both.
- Review and sign the rental agreement. The agreement sets the rental period, the rate, and your responsibilities for the machine. Read it before you sign and ask about anything that is not clear, including cleaning and damage terms.
- Pick up or schedule delivery. Bring a truck and trailer rated for the machine, or have ACT deliver it to the jobsite. Delivery and pickup fees are quoted by location when you book.
- Run the job. Rentals go out serviced and ready to work, and you never pay for repairs from normal use. Normal wear and tear is not charged; damage caused by negligence is. If something goes wrong, call ACT, and if the machine is damaged, notify your insurance company right away.
- Return it or extend it. When the work is finished, call the rental desk at 800.462.2447 to schedule pickup, or return the machine with your own trailer. If the job runs long, keep the machine: extensions are handled by the rental team, who adjust the rental to the weekly or monthly rate when that is cheaper for you.
What to have ready
- An approved ACT credit account, or the online credit application completed
- ACT’s loss and damage waiver added to the agreement, or a completed certificate of insurance from your carrier
- The job details: what you are digging, grading, clearing, or chipping, the ground conditions, and the start date
- How long you expect to need the machine, including a little extra time for weather
- A truck and trailer rated for the machine, or the jobsite address for delivery
- An operator on your crew who can run the machine; ACT does not supply operators
Delivery and pickup around Charlotte
ACT delivers and picks up rental equipment across the Carolinas. Delivery and pickup fees vary with the distance from the branch and are quoted by location when you book. The Charlotte branch serves Mecklenburg, Union, Anson, Richmond, Scotland, Moore, Montgomery, Stanly, Cabarrus, Lincoln, Catawba, Iredell, Alexander, Caldwell, Burke, McDowell, Watauga, Cleveland and Gaston counties in North Carolina, and York, Chester and Lancaster counties in South Carolina. Because the delivery charge does not change with the length of the rental, it spreads further on a weekly or monthly term. Equipment for every ACT branch ships from Charlotte, so other locations can quote delivery from here as well.
Attachments you can rent with the machine
One machine with the right attachment can do the work of several. Ask about attachments when you book, since they need to go out with the machine. Current attachment rates are in the table above.
- Buckets and thumbs on select excavators, for digging, loading, and handling material
- Mulching heads and brush cutters for land clearing and vegetation control
- Trenchers and augers for utility, fencing, and landscaping work
- Grapples, stump cutters, and hammers for debris, stumps, and demolition
Renting before you buy
A rental is the lowest-risk way to try a machine on your own jobs before committing to it. ACT sells new and used equipment from the same Charlotte branch and offers financing, and the Charlotte shop provides parts and service. If you are weighing whether to keep renting or buy, our guide to what a compact excavator costs to rent or own walks through the break-even math.
Common questions
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Contact the Charlotte branch
ACT Construction Equipment, Charlotte
10925 Metromont Parkway, Charlotte, NC 28269
Phone: 800.462.2447
Rentals are also available from ACT’s other branches in Winston-Salem, Raleigh, Wilmington, Asheville, Rock Hill, Myrtle Beach and Roanoke.
Rent from the Charlotte branch
Tell us the job and the dates. The rental desk will match the machine, confirm the rate, and quote delivery to your site.
