General Equipment

Rentals & Sales

Put our nationwide relationships with leading manufacturers and rental agencies to work for your next project.

Two large yellow Caterpillar excavators working at a construction site on a sunny day, with clear blue sky and trees in the background.

CONSTRUCTION & GENERAL EQUIPMENT SOLUTIONS

1st Vanguard combines industry knowledge, nationwide relationships, and product expertise to provide clients with dependable access to general construction equipment for projects of every size and scope. Whether you’re managing a large-scale infrastructure build or a short-term local job, our team helps you source the right equipment quickly and cost-effectively.

GENERATORS, COMPRESSORS & LIGHTING

Portable industrial generator on a trailer with dual wheels.

Generators

Pumps

Mobile Wanco lighting tower trailer with four large lights and generator

Diesel Light Towers

Bobcats & Skid Steers

A small Bobcat excavator with a tracked base, a hydraulic arm, and a bucket attachment, depicted on a white background.

Mini Excavators

Yellow and black John Deere excavator with a large bucket attachment, viewed from the side.

A large industrial air compressor on a trailer with a blue and black color scheme, labeled 'AIRMAN PDS185S T4'.

Compressors

Wanco Mobile light tower with yellow base, six large lights, and 1st Vanguard company logos

Compact Light Towers

Portable solar-powered tower light with multiple LED floodlights and solar panels for outdoor lighting.

Solar Light Towers

EARTHMOVING & EXCAVATION

A Bobcat compact skid-steer loader with a black front bucket attachment and a protective enclosed cabin, set against a white background.

A compact Bobcat T590 skid-steer loader with a bucket attachment, white body, black tracks, and a protective metal cage around the operator's seat.

Tracked Loaders

Yellow construction backhoe with black tires and cabin, isolated on a white background.

Backhoes

Caterpillar D5K2 LGP bulldozer with a large front blade and enclosed cab.

Excavators

Bulldozers

COMPACTION EQUIPMENT

Yellow Wacker road roller with black seat and handlebar, isolated on white background.

Yellow and black Volvo road compactor with large textured rollers on a white background.

Double Drum Smooth Rollers

Ride-On Pad Foot Compactor

Yellow and black vibratory compactor with a roll drum in front and a large hood covering the engine at the back.

A black and yellow plate compactor with a handle for manual operation.

Single Smooth Drum Roller

Vibratory Plate Compactors

A hydraulic jackhammer with a gray body, black handle, and orange diaphragm, used for construction or demolition work.

Jumping Jack Rammers & Tampers

A yellow compactor machine with black and red details, used for road construction and pavement work.

Walk Behind Rollers

A portable water tank trailer with a large white tank, black frame, two axles with four wheels, a pump, hoses, and hitch for towing.

Articulating Frame Rollers

Water Wagons

SPECIALTY EQUIPMENT

Orange street sweeper vehicle with a large rotating brush underneath and a canopy over the operator's seat.

Yellow wood chipper with green accents, mounted on a trailer with wheels, labeled 'Vermec,' against a white background.

Road Brooms & Street Sweepers

Brush Chippers

Red wood chipper with a straw blower attachment and a large piece of wood mounted on it.

A powered Mud Mixer conrete and masonry work

Hay Spreaders

Mud Mixers & Cement Mixers

MultiQuip Whiteman concrete mixer on wheels with a hitch for towing.

Red all-terrain utility vehicle with a black roll cage

Mortar Mixers

ATV’s & Side By Side’s

Nationwide Access to the Equipment You Need, When You Need It.

Source general equipment quickly and confidently through our established partnerships with leading manufacturers and rental providers across the U.S. Our nationwide relationships with general equipment rental agencies and equipment manufacturers gives our customers peace of mind with dependable sourcing, competitive pricing, and on-time delivery.

Pumps, Power and Lighting

From portable pumps to high-output generators, we help you select the right size and setup for your project.
Specialty lighting systems available for highway, utility, and emergency response applications.
Nationwide sourcing through trusted manufacturers and rental partners ensures availability when you need it.

Earth Moving and Excavation

Offering a full range of equipment designed for precision, efficiency, and safety.
Most requested options include mini excavators, skid steers, backhoes, and trenchers - for any size job.
Supported by expert guidance to match equipment size and capability to your project scope.

Compaction Equipment

Everything from drum rollers and plate compactors to jumping jacks and rammers.
Available for soil, asphalt, and subgrade compaction across a variety of applications.
Backed by manufacturer support and maintenance options to keep your projects on schedule.

Speciality Equipment for Seasonal or Regional Needs

Solutions tailored for climate, geography, and project type — from snow removal to dewatering.
Access equipment that meets regional standards and performance requirements.
Flexible rental and procurement options to help you adapt to seasonal demand.

Request An Equipment Quote

Get competitive pricing, prompt delivery, and professional placement services. Our Northern California inventory is ready for immediate dispatch, helping you stay on schedule and within budget.

Nationwide Construction Equipment Delivery

General and Construction Equipment Solutions

Construction workers use a yellow excavator to lift a large pipe on a highway construction site. A white utility truck with a black flatbed parked nearby, with tires stacked on the roof. Dirt and a white barrier block part of the roadway, with hills in the background and clear blue sky.

Connecting you to reliable equipment from coast to coast.

1st Vanguard combines industry knowledge, nationwide relationships, and product expertise to provide clients with dependable access to general construction equipment for projects of every size and scope. Whether you’re managing a large-scale infrastructure build or a short-term local job, our team helps you source the right equipment quickly and cost-effectively.

Northern California Equipment Yard

Our Suisun City and Fairfield equipment yards serves as a strategic hub for rental deployment across the Northern California region. With local inventory and logistics support, we provide rapid response and on-demand availability for critical equipment needs. Clients benefit from shorter lead times, personalized service, and the assurance that every piece of equipment is inspected and job-ready.

Nationally Trusted Manufacturers

Through our nationwide network of manufacturers and rental partners, 1st Vanguard delivers access to industry-leading brands known for quality and reliability. These long-standing relationships allow us to secure competitive pricing, priority availability, and equipment options tailored to specific project requirements.

Whether you’re sourcing for a government contract, commercial site, or public works project, you can rely on 1st Vanguard to deliver the right equipment — when and where you need it.