Segment Information (Reconciliation to Equipment Rentals Gross Profit) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2025	Sep. 30, 2024	Sep. 30, 2025	Sep. 30, 2024
Segment Reporting, Reconciling Item for Operating Profit (Loss) from Segment to Consolidated [Line Items]
Equipment rentals gross profit (see calculation below)	$ 1,665,000	$ 1,648,000	$ 4,554,000	$ 4,512,000
Selling, general and administrative expenses	(442,000)	(416,000)	(1,301,000)	(1,209,000)
Restructuring charge	0	(1,000)	(1,000)	(3,000)
Non-rental depreciation and amortization	(109,000)	(109,000)	(331,000)	(322,000)
Interest expense, net	(178,000)	(178,000)	(533,000)	(511,000)
Other income, net	1,000	5,000	76,000	12,000
Income before provision for income taxes	937,000	949,000	2,464,000	2,479,000
H&E Equipment Services, Inc.
Segment Reporting, Reconciling Item for Operating Profit (Loss) from Segment to Consolidated [Line Items]
Termination merger agreement	64,000		64,000
Gross profit from other lines of business
Segment Reporting, Reconciling Item for Operating Profit (Loss) from Segment to Consolidated [Line Items]
Equipment rentals gross profit (see calculation below)	$ 214,000	$ 206,000	$ 652,000	$ 682,000