NAICS Code for Equipment Rental Company
The NAICS code for an equipment rental company is 532412, Construction, Mining, and Forestry Machinery and Equipment Rental and Leasing. Renting construction, mining and forestry equipment without an operator falls under 532412. Once you supply an operator, Census treats the work as construction: 238910 for most equipment and 238990 for cranes. Other commercial equipment like generators, scaffolding and traffic control equipment is 532490.
Related codes to add
Most businesses list several NAICS codes. Use 532412 as your primary if it covers most of your revenue, and add these when they describe work you also do:
| Code | Use it when | Size standard |
|---|---|---|
| 532490 Other Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment Rental and Leasing | You rent generators, scaffolding, traffic control equipment or modular buildings. | $40 million or less in receipts |
| 238910 Site Preparation Contractors | You rent construction equipment with an operator (except cranes). | $19 million or less in receipts |
| 238990 All Other Specialty Trade Contractors | You rent cranes with an operator. | $19 million or less in receipts |
| 532120 Truck, Utility Trailer, and RV (Recreational Vehicle) Rental and Leasing | You rent trucks or trailers. | $47 million or less in receipts |
How to choose
Your primary NAICS code should match the work that brings in most of your revenue, and it sets which size standard applies to you for most set-aside contracts. Read each code's Census definition before you register. Our guide on how to choose NAICS codes covers the trade-offs. To see whether you count as small under these codes, try the size standard checker.
Frequently asked questions
What is the NAICS code for an equipment rental company?
The NAICS code for an equipment rental company is 532412, Construction, Mining, and Forestry Machinery and Equipment Rental and Leasing. Renting construction, mining and forestry equipment without an operator falls under 532412. Once you supply an operator, Census treats the work as construction: 238910 for most equipment and 238990 for cranes. Other commercial equipment like generators, scaffolding and traffic control equipment is 532490.
What is the SBA size standard for NAICS 532412?
A business counts as small under NAICS 532412 with $40 million or less in average annual receipts, under the SBA's table of size standards. Federal contracts set aside for small businesses under this code are limited to firms that meet it.
Can I list more than one NAICS code?
Yes. In your SAM.gov registration you pick one primary NAICS code and can add as many others as describe work you can actually do. Add every code below that fits, because agencies search and set aside contracts by code.