EquipmentWatch helps government agencies reimburse suppliers fairly for their equipment and avoid costly mistakes with the most accurate and objective research data available on ownership and operating costs. Recognized for helping establish reimbursement standards for equipment costs on federally and state funded highway projects in 48 states, we have long-standing partnership with the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) individual State Departments of Transportation (DOTs), and many municipalities.

		Access accurate, trusted data, specified by 48 states with Rental Rate Blue Book, THE government standard for ensuring reliable reimbursement rates for equipment use.
		Utilize the only commercial rate guide developed in conjunction with and accepted by the FHWA.
		Confirm that machines values are being accurately reported in tax-eligible transactions.

Make reimbursement decisions with confidence using our essential cost data tools.

Rental Rate Blue Book
The Rental Rate Blue Book is the only commercial equipment rate schedule tested and approved by FHWA as an acceptable guideline for reimbursement of contractor equipment costs in force account or extra work. Specified by 47 DOTs and numerous municipalities and territories, this is THE industry guide for determining how much to pay contractors for the use of their equipment.

Custom Cost Evaluator
As a companion to the Rental Rate Blue Book, the Custom Cost Evaluator is your best source for uncovering the real costs of owning and operating equipment. Rate adjustments can be quickly and accurately evaluated with the interactive cost breakdowns. The Custom Cost Evaluator helps you avoid overpaying suppliers and reduces claims by providing a better understanding of actual equipment costs. You can also rely on this valuable tool to make better-informed estimates before the bids come in.

Our powerful valuation and verification data tools are indispensable to government agencies that reimburse suppliers for heavy equipment. You can rely on these tools for fast and easy access to information that would be prohibitively expensive and time consuming to acquire on your own.

Green Guide
The most complete guide to equipment values, Green Guides provide comprehensive coverage of construction equipment with reliable equipment valuations compiled from a variety of unbiased and independent sources. Green Guide features resale values, quicksale values, original list price, current manufacturer’s list price, and product specs for equipment produced over the past 20 years. The Green Guide is the leading source that government agencies use for fair reimbursement.

Serial Number Guide
The Original AED Serial Number Guide is the most complete and accurate serial number guide available. A fundamental tool for customs officers and other officials who need to verify proof of ownership, this online resource allows you to easily pinpoint the year of manufacture for virtually every major piece of construction equipment built and sold in North America in the last 50 years.