Considering retirement or stepping away from your Equipment Rental company?
Ready to sell your General Equipment Rental Business?
From Heavy Lifting to Hand-Off
You’ve spent years building a business that keeps other businesses running, delivering the tools, machines, and service they need to finish jobs. Whether you rent forklifts, aerial lifts, skid steers, generators, or specialty tools, your work has been essential to contractors, municipalities, and industrial clients.
Now you’re asking: What’s my business really worth? And what happens if I want to slow down or move on?
At Lion Business Brokers, we help owner-led equipment and rental companies across Texas and the Southeast plan and execute successful exits, with structure, confidentiality, and the full value your business deserves.
Call us Today: 800.525.3542
Recently Sold Equipment Rental Companies
This company provided mid-sized construction equipment rentals including skid steers, mini excavators, and lifts, along with onsite fueling and maintenance. The fleet was GPS-tracked, and utilization consistently exceeded 70%.
Gross Revenues: $4,950,000
✅ Sold to a regional player seeking to expand their fleet and geographic footprint. The seller secured a premium valuation due to strong asset records, recurring commercial accounts, and a field tech team that stayed post-sale.
This business offered compact construction equipment, trailers, and utility vehicles to local contractors and municipalities. The transaction included the owned facility, fleet, and FF&E.
Gross Revenues: $2,570,000
✅ Purchased by an existing landscape supply and rental operator. The seller exited cleanly after a 90-day transition and real estate closing.
This specialty rental business focused on temporary power, climate control, and dehumidification equipment for industrial sites, emergency response, and oil & gas clients. The company operated with a mobile delivery team and well-documented service logs.
Gross Revenues: $3,740,000
✅ Sold to an investor-backed strategic buyer expanding across the Gulf Coast. A creative deal structure included upfront cash, an earnout, and a retained operations manager.
What Makes Equipment & Rental Businesses Valuable
Buyers love asset-backed businesses with steady utilization, contract-based clients, and maintenance programs in place. The strongest deals we see share a few traits:
Recurring rentals or long-term lease agreements
Fleet management systems and depreciation schedules
Field service or delivery teams in place
High equipment uptime and documented service records
Owner not involved in every dispatch or repair
We represent:
Heavy equipment & construction machinery rental companies
Tool rental and small engine service businesses
Portable power, HVAC, and light tower rental providers
Specialty niche rental businesses (utility, oilfield, infrastructure)
Equipment Rental Buyer Network
We have an extensive list of buyers that we have successfully worked with in the past as well as pre-qualified buyers who are waiting for equipment rental companies like yours in Texas
Broker Network
We are proud members of the International Business Brokers Association (IBBA) and the Texas Association of Business Brokers (TABB)
Proven Success in Equipment Rental Companies
We have done this before! We have a proven track record in getting top dollar for some great businesses and successfully selling those "hard to sell" businesses that other brokers couldn't
What’s Your Equipment Rental Business Worth?
Valuation depends on asset value, utilization rates, contract quality, and how dependent the business is on the owner’s day-to-day role. Here’s what we’re seeing currently:
| Business Type | Valuation Range | Key Factors |
|---|---|---|
| Tool Rental & Service Shops (SDE) | 2.5x–3.5x SDE | Steady foot traffic and service income add stability |
| Mid-Sized Equipment Rental (EBITDA) | 3.5x–5.0x EBITDA | Strong multiples with maintenance logs and route managers |
| Specialized or Niche Equipment Rentals | 4.0x–6.0x EBITDA | Premium paid for technical gear, recurring contracts, and fleet value |
Fleet age, utilization %, and GPS/dispatch tech are key value drivers, especially for buyers seeking expansion in regional markets.
Call us Today: 800.525.3542
HOW WE HELP YOU SELL
Our Exit Process: Built for Owner-Led Operations
Most rental business owners are field-driven — not finance experts. That’s why we offer a guided, confidential process that helps you exit with clarity and control:
✅ No-obligation business valuation & marketability review
✅ Buyer outreach to strategic acquirers, operators, and investors
✅ Negotiation of deal structure, asset valuation, and tax-efficient terms
✅ Coordination with attorneys, lenders, and CPAs
✅ Full support through diligence, fleet inspection, and final closing
We handle the heavy lifting, so you can focus on what’s next.
Seller Success Story
“I’d been running my rental business for over 20 years. I had the fleet, the customers, and the team, but no clue how to sell it. Lion Business Brokers helped me understand the numbers, brought in serious buyers, and protected everything I worked for.”
— Rick L., Former Owner, **** ****** Equipment Co. (Central Texas)
Serving Equipment & Rental Companies Across Texas
We represent business owners in:
Houston • Dallas-Fort Worth • San Antonio • Austin • Lubbock • Rio Grande Valley • West Texas
Whether you serve construction sites, oilfields, event companies, or industrial facilities, we understand your business and how to sell it right.
Ready to Explore What Your Business Is Worth?
You don’t need to be ready to sell today. But if you’re starting to think about retirement, exit, or growth through sale, now is the time to start planning.
Schedule Your Free Confidential Exit Consultation
Client Testimonials
“I used Travis with Lion Business brokers to successfully sell my Carpet cleaning business. Travis goes above and beyond to find potential buyers and handles all of the task associated with the sale. I definitely could not of made this sale happen…
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