Follow these insider tips and best practices for minimizing costly machine downtime, preventing project delays, and avoiding unhappy customers.
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Custom-build your IMT service truck with bodies, cranes, compressors, and more—plus in-stock units ready for delivery from Star Equipment.
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Star Equipment provides fast, expert service and solutions for all your equipment, keeping jobsites running smoothly with minimal downtime.
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Protect your irrigation system with Sullivan-Palatek towable air compressors. Available in Des Moines, Cedar Rapids, Waterloo, and Ames.
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CY-Hawk Tailgate and Watch Party: A Great Time with Friends, Customers, and Team Members
Sep. 9 2025 EventsStar Equipment’s CY-Hawk Tailgate brought friends, customers, and employees together for fun, food, games, equipment demos, and football!
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Husqvarna SmartGuard™ helmet protects head, face, eyes, and ears with chin guard, visor, earmuffs, and adjustable ventilated fit.
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Lonnie Retires After 40 Years at Star Equipment
Jul. 18 2025 NewsLonnie retires after 40 years at Star Equipment, leaving a lasting legacy of service, leadership, and relationships across Iowa.
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Top Best Practices for Building Demolition
Apr. 2 2025 TipsFollow these tips and best practices for building demolition to ensure you complete the job safely and successfully while reducing the chance of accid
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Tips for Pins and Bushings
Dec. 3 2024 TipsFollow these tips and best practices to avoid wear on pins and bushings in order to prevent costly repairs and service down the road.
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Best Practices for Maintaining Construction AttachmentsAttachments are essential on any jobsite, expanding the functionality of your equipment to c...
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Heavy equipment cleaning is a key part of machine maintenance that will help reduce wear, increase efficiency, and lengthen its lifespan.
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Tips on Caring for Your Air Compressors
Jul. 24 2024 TipsTips for air compressor care: inspect daily, remove moisture, change filters, clean vents, check oil, use quality hoses, and stock key parts..
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Summer Construction Best Practices
Jun. 30 2024 TipsThe summer heat takes a toll on machines. Follow these tips for equipment operation during summer construction jobs to ensure top performance.
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Maximizing Battery Life
May 6 2024 TipsMaximize battery life for your tools with proper care: store correctly, charge smartly, and mind the temperature. Follow tips for lasting performance.
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Introducing Kenneth Burkhalter: Leading Star Equipment's Service Department into the Digital Age
Apr. 4 2024 NewsStar Equipment is excited to announce the promotion of Kenneth Burkhalter to the role of Service Manager at our Des Moines location.