Trusted & reliable heavy equipment rental company

Experienced Operators

Our year-round crew of Local 150 union operators are MSHA, HAZMAT and TWIC certified. They each have their own service truck for field maintenance, and are as versatile as our equipment.

Versatile Equipment

With the largest fleet of Gradalls in the Mid-West, along with a wide variety of attachments, we offer an extensive range of equipment and machinery to take on any sized job.

Diverse Projects

From environmental cleanup, wetland restoration and ecological roadwork to erosion control, custom waterfalls, sloping and more, we have the team, tools and knowledge to do it all.

Excavation & Restoration Projects

Thornton knows the environment

Ecological Restoration

Being a family owned and operated business, we take environmental protection and cleanup seriously. Low impact construction methods are employed whenever possible, and we adjust this methodology to accommodate job-site specific requirements.

Whether it’s working with our Gradall 2200 equipped with Nyrim Ultra Low Ground Pressure Track Pads, working from the water, working during the winter to utilize frozen ground, or simply using wooden or plastic mats to protect sensitive environments, our highly specialized equipment offers minimal damage without sacrificing productivity.

Highly Experienced Operators

Ready for Excavation and Erosion Control

The only thing more versatile than our equipment is our qualified operators. They have been in a myriad of environments in a countless variety of machine/attachment setups, and they bring that experience with them to each and every job.

  • Full-time, year round, Local 150 union operators.
  • Own service trucks for field maintenance.

  • MSHA, HAZMAT and TWIC certified.

  • Friendly, professional and knowledgeable.

Operator Included Construction Equipment Rental

No other team can handle so many different projects. From working in tunnels, under bridges and on the ground floors of multi-story buildings, our services cover a gamut of requirements. Maneuvering on rocky surfaces, in sand, on uneven terrain, or even wetlands, our Gradall machines handle a wider variety of jobs than most.

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“Outstanding Work”

Andrea and her team are top-notch. They have machines for all your construction needs. I appreciate they come with an operator because I sure wouldn’t know how to run one! Thanks for your hard work!

Bill M.