What the Heck is Happening With Supply Prices?

What the Heck is Happening With Supply Prices?

Lumber is down, Electronics are up, Drywall is up...! The construction industry has had the craziest year in most anyone’s memory. When the economy shut down last year construction contractors had to deal with the uncertainty of just being able to keep their...

Protecting Your Job Site From Crime

Protecting Your Job Site From Crime

Every year almost one billion dollars in materials and equipment are stolen from construction job sites with only about a quarter of that ever being recovered.  From large machinery like excavators and MEWPs (Mobile elevated work platforms) to small power tools and...

1850SJ Ultra Series Telescopic Boom Lift

1850SJ Ultra Series Telescopic Boom Lift

This machine is a favorite workhorse of customers at WCE! Originally released in 2014 it is capable of nearly 3 million cubic feet of reachable space. Previously in order to reach it's 19 story capacity you would have had to resort to a truck-mounted boomlift. With a...

JLG’s New 1075 Powerhouse Available at WCE

JLG’s New 1075 Powerhouse Available at WCE

WCE is excited to have the new JLG 1075 in our rental fleet The JLG 1075 telehandler was created to provide a 10,000-pound class telehandler with greater height and reach. It features a 75-foot boom that can lift up to eight stories and offers a 60-foot of forward...

Chip Shortage Easing for Vehicles

Chip Shortage Easing for Vehicles

Who would have thought that computer chips would be so important to driving a vehicle? About 40% of a new car’s cost goes to the electronics. In fact, each car can use between 500 to 1,500 chips! Vehicles of all kinds including trucks, boom lifts and bulldozers need...

NEW TELEMASTER TIRES AVAILABLE FROM JLG

NEW TELEMASTER TIRES AVAILABLE FROM JLG

Specially designed for demanding environments, new Telemaster telehandler tires offer a comfortable ride and longer service life. These solid, flat-proof tires are available as an option on select JLG® and SkyTrak®telehandlers. Get the rugged tire solution from JLG...

Will Runaway Inflation Wreak Havoc to the Economy?

Will Runaway Inflation Wreak Havoc to the Economy?

Covid and the shutdowns it caused created the perfect squeeze on the supply chain for the global economy. When the pandemic hit last year for instance, companies cut employees, cut production, and sold off inventory in fear of an economic crash. However, instead of a...

The Best Telehandler Attachment

The Best Telehandler Attachment

Telehanders are wonderfully versatile and powerful machines but they are only as good as the attachment they are using at the moment. Just like choosing the right tool for a car repair, the “best” tool for the job isn’t necessarily the one that’s in your hand right...

Atlas Copco Portable Generators

Atlas Copco Portable Generators

This month, we're highlighting Atlas Copco portable compact generators which are designed in two tiers, IP and P tailored for your job site needs. These portable generators are focused on contractors for personal use, who require portable power at a moment’s notice....

SPRING-SUMMER SERVICE SPECIAL!

SPRING-SUMMER SERVICE SPECIAL!

West Coast Equipment is having another great Spring-Summer Service Event! Service special ends October 1st. Call us today at 951-256-2040 to schedule your service. Team members are standing by. Now is a great time to take care of that service you know you’ve been...

WCE Employee Spotlight

WCE Employee Spotlight

Brandon Murphy   Brandon is the Rental Prep Manager and been working with West Coast Equipment for 5 years. He was born and raised locally in San Dimas California. When not working at WCE, Brandon enjoys working on his custom Ford Ranger, attending car/truck...

JLG’s New DaVinci All-Electric Scissor Lift

JLG’s New DaVinci All-Electric Scissor Lift

The DaVinci is the industry's first true all-electric scissor featuring zero hydraulics thereby eliminating the chance for hydraulic leaks, protecting sensitive flooring, reducing customer maintenance and clean-up costs and lowering total cost of ownership. The...

The Construction Industry One Year into a Pandemic

The Construction Industry One Year into a Pandemic

It’s been a little over a year since the pandemic came to America. The construction industry has had to deal with a lot of challenges and has been forced to adapt to new ways of doing the work. It makes sense to look back and see what we’ve learned and what we still...

JLG Announces New Partnership with EV Battery Maker, Microvast

JLG Announces New Partnership with EV Battery Maker, Microvast

JLG’s parent company, Oshkosh Corporation has announced an investment in Microvast, a global provider of next-generation battery technologies for commercial and specialty electric vehicles. This investment and partnership will help JLG move forward in advancing...

WCE has added 3 new Ram Trucks to the Service fleet!

WCE has added 3 new Ram Trucks to the Service fleet!

West Coast Equipment has added new fully equipped service vehicles to each of our three locations. These tough and capable trucks allow us to bring our service shop to you. WCE has prided itself on providing excellent in-house and field service for Telehandlers, Reach...

Using a Ladder Costs Much More Than You Think.

Using a Ladder Costs Much More Than You Think.

One of the least expensive to purchases for your job could end up costing you tens of thousands of dollars down the road. Ladders are a major source of expensive construction injuries and can reduce efficiency your workforce over time. Ladders create increased risk of...

WCE Now Has Genie TZ-50 Towable Booms

WCE Now Has Genie TZ-50 Towable Booms

West Coast Equipment is pleased to announce that 3 TZ-50 Trailer Mounted Boom Lifts available. These boom lifts are compact, lightweight and easy to maneuver in congested work areas. Overview Ground and platform controls use symbols to simplify operation Optional...

WCE Now Has the New JLG 1075!

WCE Now Has the New JLG 1075!

WCE is excited to announce that we now have the new JLG 1075! The JLG 1075 telehandler was created to provide a 10,000-pound class telehandler with greater height and reach. It features a 75-foot boom that can lift up to eight stories and offers a 60-foot of forward...

Cummins sees a bright future in fuel cell technology

Cummins sees a bright future in fuel cell technology

Cummins sees a bright future in fuel cell technology for itself and within the trucking industry. The trucking and construction industries have both faced increased pressure in recent years to reduce their carbon footprints. With advancing technologies in green power...

West Coast Now Offers MaxTrax Rubber Tracks

West Coast Now Offers MaxTrax Rubber Tracks

West Coast Equipment is excited to announce the availability of JLG’s new product: MaxTrax Rubber Tracks.  These high quality replacement tracks are made with Compact Loaders and Mini Excavators in mind. Durable & affordable, these rubber tracks offer better...

Using Scissor Lifts Safely

Using Scissor Lifts Safely

Scissor lifts have become an indispensable tool for use on job sites as well as public and private venues where a reliable elevated platform is needed. Their efficiency over ladders and scaffolding make scissor lifts a superior choice for many contractors. However,...

Summer 2020 Service Special Ending Soon! (updated)

Summer 2020 Service Special Ending Soon! (updated)

We want to remind you that the WCE Summer Service Event will be ending soon! Summer is almost over so now is a great time to take care of that service you know you’ve been needing. West Coast Equipment’s Summer Service Specials save you money on oil and service.  Our...

80 Years Strong!

80 Years Strong!

We just celebrated a milestone here at West Coast Equipment. Our own Shaun Flanagan just celebrated his 80th birthday in May! And 80's never looked so good! Shaun is a pillar of this industry, and if you've been around long enough, you've probably worked with him....

Summer 2020 Service Specials

Summer 2020 Service Specials

WCE is having a great Summer Service Event Now is a great time to take care of that service you know you’ve been needing. West Coast Equipment’s Summer Service Specials save you money on oil and service.  Our factory trained technicians will also create a 115 point...

JLG Zero Interest Loans on New Machines

JLG Zero Interest Loans on New Machines

JLG is offering ZERO interest loans up to 24 months on new factory shipments between April 1st - June 30th. (Great deals on longer terms are also available.) This rate applies only to new units. Some examples of your monthly payments are below. If you Buy a Machine...

JLG has Expanded its Low-level Access Line

We're happy to see this great new tool for tight spaces. The new 1030P is manually propelled, offering a 10” 2’ platform height and weighs only 755 pounds. It is compact and perfect for setting up scaffolding up to a height of 16 feet. It has a 550 lb. platform...

MEWP’s Training and Certification at West Coast Equipment

The deadline for your operators and supervisors to be trained and certified is March 1, 2020. We can help. We are offering a training and certification every Tuesday in February at our Corona, CA location. We are conveniently located off 15 fwy. Register early....

Wacker Neuson Tools and Attachments at West Coast Equipment

In addition to our best-in-class machines, we now carry a variety of tools to help you maximize efficiency on the job. We carry Wacker Neuson: Breakers Rammers Trench Rollers Reversible Plates Pumps Light Towers Generators With West Coast Equipment as your trusted...

Wacker Neuson Skid Steer and Compact Large Frame Track Loaders

You can buy or service your Large Frame Skid Steer and Compact Track Loaders at one of our 4 locations. Download the full brochure here and call us today at 951-256-2040 Medium and large frame skid steer loaders are designed for comfortable operation and performance....

Wacker Neuson Wheel Dumpers Now at West Coast Equipment

Wacker Neuson Wheel Dumpers Now at West Coast Equipment

You can now buy and service Wacker Neuson Wheel Dumpers, Dual View Dumpers, and Track Dumpers at any of our West Coast Equipment locations. Wheel dumpers are excellent for moving bulk materials. These versatile machines feature dumping from the front or either side of...

Wacker Neuson. Best Deal of the Year!

We're excited to announce that we have the full line of Wacker Neuson here at West Coast Equipment! And, we're even more excited to announce that you can get  0% APR for 72 Months through December 16th at 12 PM PST, 2019.  As an added bonus, you can buy today and take...

Hyundai Had an Unfair Advantage. Receives $47 Million Fine

Hyundai Had an Unfair Advantage. Receives $47 Million Fine

A consent decree filed on September 19, 2019 by the EPA and DOJ allege that Hyundai illegally imported heavy construction equipment with diesel engines that violated Title II of the Clean Air Act. According to the EPA’s website: From 2012 to 2015, Hyundai...

4 Important Upcoming Events

4 Important Upcoming Events

Updated October 31, 2019 Ready, set, mark your calendars for these important events. Get MEWPs trained and certified before the December 10th deadline! See below for LIVE IN-PERSON Training from West Coast Professional, Rick Stephenson. MEWPs Boom & Scissor Lift...

Maximize Your 179 Tax Deduction

Maximize Your 179 Tax Deduction

The Tax Cuts and Job Acts of 2017 (AKA The Trump Tax Cuts) increased the Section 179 benefit for small businesses. "Section 179 of the IRS Code was enacted to help small businesses by allowing them to take a depreciation deduction for certain assets (capital...

Important Update! Deadline for Mandatory MEWP Safety and Training

Important Update! Deadline for Mandatory MEWP Safety and Training

Updated October 31, 2019 The deadline for the Mobile Elevating Work Platform (MEWPs) safety training and certification has been moved to March 1, 2020. Members of the A92 Main Committee decided at the 2019 ASC A92 Aerial Work Platforms Annual Meeting, held Oct. 27-30...

What You Didn’t Know About SkyTrak Reach Forklifts

What You Didn’t Know About SkyTrak Reach Forklifts

What You Didn’t Know About SkyTrak Machines An Interview with Justin Davis Justin is one of our top sales and rental professionals. He’s been in the business since 2006 and with West Coast Equipment since 2013. He works primarily at our new Escondido location, (which...

Polaris Pro XD Commercial UTV

Polaris Pro XD Commercial UTV

Say "Hello" to the New Polaris Pro XD Commercial UTV. We have them in stock and ready to take you around your job site. The Polaris Pro XD has plenty of Diesel power and all the safety features required on job sites. Specifications Engine & Drivetrain Engine Type...