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What Is Contractor’s Equipment Insurance

Contractors Equipment Insurance is designed to protect the tools, machinery, and equipment used by contractors and construction businesses. It covers physical loss or damage to items such as excavators, bulldozers, cranes, generators, and hand tools — whether owned, rented, or leased — against risks like theft, vandalism, accidental damage, fire, flood, and weather-related events. Coverage typically extends to equipment in transit or stored off-site, making it especially valuable for contractors who move their equipment between job sites. However, it generally excludes normal wear and tear, mechanical breakdown, and equipment operated on public roads, which falls under auto insurance policies.

Who Needs Contractor’s Equipment Insurance

General contractors, subcontractors, landscapers, plumbers, electricians, and any trade that relies on expensive tools and machinery to operate. It's an essential coverage because standard commercial property insurance typically only covers equipment at a fixed business location, while contractors' equipment moves between job sites — creating gaps in protection that this policy is specifically designed to fill.

Frequently asked Questions

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Coverage typically extends to a wide range of equipment including excavators, bulldozers, cranes, forklifts, generators, compressors, and smaller hand and power tools. Both owned and rented or leased equipment can often be covered, depending on how your policy is structured.

es, one of the key advantages of Contractors Equipment Insurance is that coverage follows your equipment wherever it goes — including while it is being transported between job sites, loaded on a trailer, or temporarily stored off-site. This sets it apart from standard commercial property insurance, which is typically limited to a fixed business location.

While coverage is broad, most policies exclude normal wear and tear, mechanical or electrical breakdown, and equipment that is being operated on public roads, which would fall under a commercial auto policy. Losses resulting from operator negligence or improper maintenance may also be excluded depending on your insurer.

The cost of coverage varies depending on factors such as the total value of your equipment, the type of work you do, your claims history, and the coverage limits and deductibles you choose. Speaking with a qualified insurance broker is the best way to get an accurate quote tailored to your specific needs.

Yes. General Liability Insurance protects against third-party bodily injury and property damage claims, but it does not cover damage to or loss of your own equipment. Contractors Equipment Insurance fills that gap by protecting your physical assets, which are often among the most valuable investments in your business.

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