Mechanical Insights

As a facility manager, you’re tasked with keeping operations running smoothly — even when budgets are tight and capital expenditures (CapEx) are on pause. But what happens when a mission-critical system like your boiler goes down?

You may not have the green light to buy a replacement — but that doesn’t mean you’re out of options.

Enter Tate Engineering’s Rental Boiler Fleet — Your Safety Net During CapEx Crunches.

The Capital Spending Dilemma

Whether your organization is in a holding pattern due to economic uncertainty, end-of-year budget freezes, or strategic redirection of funds, you might be asked to “make do” without large purchases. But boilers don’t care about your budget. When they fail the consequences can be immediate and severe: comfort complaints, halted production, and even safety risks.

So, what can you do when the purchase order isn’t approved, but your facility needs heat or process steam now?

Tate’s Rental Fleet: Ready When You Need It Most

Tate Engineering offers one of the Mid-Atlantic’s most comprehensive fleets of rental boilers, built specifically to handle emergency situations and temporary capacity needs. From manufacturing plants to hospitals, our rental units are deployed across a wide range of industries.

Here’s what sets our fleet apart:

Wide Range of Sizes & Capacities

Whether you need a small mobile steam unit or a large trailer-mounted boiler system, our fleet includes:

• Steam and Hot Water Boilers
• Low-pressure and High-pressure Systems
• Boilers ranging from 50 HP to over 800 HP

This means we can match you with the right unit based on your facility’s load requirements — no more over- or under-sizing.

Mobile, Packaged, and Trailer-Mounted Units

Tate’s rental boilers are engineered for mobility. Most of our fleet is pre-piped and pre-wired, so they can be delivered and installed within hours, not days. We offer:

• Trailer-mounted boilers for quick deployment
• Skid-mounted units for tight mechanical rooms
• Complete mobile boiler rooms — all-in-one solutions with boiler, feedwater system, controls, and safety equipment

Fully Equipped & Turnkey Solutions

Every rental includes everything you need:

• Water treatment systems
• Pumps and tanks
• Fuel connections (gas, oil, or dual-fuel)
• Safety controls
• Remote monitoring (on select units)

If you need it to run a boiler, we’ve got it — and it’s ready to roll.

Related: The Right Rental for Every Boiler Situation

Why Facility Managers Choose Tate

In a recent post, we talked about emergency boiler repair strategies, and one recurring theme was the importance of having a rental partner who can act fast. Tate Engineering’s rental team is available 24/7 and offers:

• Rapid dispatch and delivery
• Expert setup and commissioning
• Maintenance and technical support throughout the rental term

We’re not just dropping off equipment and walking away — we’re staying involved until your permanent solution is in place.

Bridging the Gap Until CapEx Opens Up

If your boiler needs to be replaced but you're months away from CapEx approvals, our rentals can keep your facility operational without derailing your budget. In many cases, customers even rent a unit while preparing for a permanent installation, making Tate a one-stop shop from emergency response to long-term solution.

Contact Tate

Capital expenditure freezes don’t have to mean operational paralysis. With Tate Engineering’s rental boiler fleet, you get the reliability, speed, and support you need to keep your systems running — without the upfront investment of new equipment.

Need a rental fast? 

📞 Call us anytime, day or night — 1-800-800-TATE  — or visit our Rental Boiler Fleet page to get started.