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Star Equipment named Takeuchi Dealer 360° Award winner, recognized for excellence in sales, service, and customer support across Iowa.

SmartGuard System from Husqvarna Construction pairs cutters and helmet to reduce kickback risk and improve operator safety.

Rent construction heaters in Iowa from Star Equipment. Indirect, direct, radiant, electric, towable, and ground thaw heaters up to 1M BTU.

Get winter-ready with Star Equipment’s snow pushers, blades, and blowers. Browse our full snow-removal inventory today.

Follow these insider tips and best practices for minimizing costly machine downtime, preventing project delays, and avoiding unhappy customers.

Custom-build your IMT service truck with bodies, cranes, compressors, and more—plus in-stock units ready for delivery from Star Equipment.

Star Equipment provides fast, expert service and solutions for all your equipment, keeping jobsites running smoothly with minimal downtime.

Protect your irrigation system with Sullivan-Palatek towable air compressors. Available in Des Moines, Cedar Rapids, Waterloo, and Ames.

Star Equipment’s CY-Hawk Tailgate brought friends, customers, and employees together for fun, food, games, equipment demos, and football!

Husqvarna SmartGuard™ helmet protects head, face, eyes, and ears with chin guard, visor, earmuffs, and adjustable ventilated fit.

Lonnie retires after 40 years at Star Equipment, leaving a lasting legacy of service, leadership, and relationships across Iowa.

Follow these tips and best practices for building demolition to ensure you complete the job safely and successfully while reducing the chance of accid

Follow these tips and best practices to avoid wear on pins and bushings in order to prevent costly repairs and service down the road.

Best Practices for Maintaining Construction AttachmentsAttachments are essential on any jobsite, expanding the functionality of your equipment to c...

Heavy equipment cleaning is a key part of machine maintenance that will help reduce wear, increase efficiency, and lengthen its lifespan.