Guides
Decision guides and comparisons that answer "what should I choose and why" before you buy, with trade-offs explained plainly.
Generator vs Inverter Generator: Which Should You Buy?
A straight answer on choosing between a conventional generator and an inverter generator, with a decision table and use-case recommendations for NZ buyers.
Read the guide →Petrol vs Diesel Generator: Which Fits Your Site?
A comparison guide for choosing fuel type based on run time, cost and maintenance.
Read the guide →Water Blaster Buying Guide
How to choose pressure and flow rate for home, trade or industrial cleaning jobs.
Read the guide →Best Inverter Generator NZ: Choosing the Right Size for Your Needs
How to size an inverter generator to your output needs, from light camping and charging through to heavy-duty and job-site power.
Read the guide →Product Guides
Category-by-category guidance covering the range, specs and options within each type of equipment Riequip sells.
Generators: The Full Range Explained
Every generator category Riequip sells, from inverter and portable through to PTO and industrial diesel, and how the brands compare.
Read the guide →Water Pumps: Types and Applications
Transfer, trash, submersible and fire-fighting pumps, and which suits which job.
Read the guide →Compactors: Plate vs Roller vs Rammer
Choosing the right compaction equipment for soil type and job size.
Read the guide →Concrete Equipment: The Full Range Explained
Mixers, vibrators, screeds, power trowels, saws and breakers explained, and how to match equipment to job size.
Read the guide →Use Cases
Real-world scenarios and job kits: what to buy and why, for a specific situation rather than a specific product category.
Generator Power for Lifestyle Blocks
Why lifestyle blocks need bigger generators than a typical house, and how to size for pumps and motor loads.
Read the guide →Power on the Job Site: A Tradie's Kit
What tools, generators and accessories cover most trade job-site needs.
Read the guide →Setting Up for Off-Grid Camping
A first-time buyer's checklist for quiet, portable power at the campsite.
Read the guide →Rural Fire Readiness: Building a Farm Fire Fighting Kit
Choosing a farm fire fighting trailer by tank size, pump power and property risk.
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