#1
All Star Rents
“I always use All Star rental Variety equipment are available with good price and kindly professional service. I have been using them last 3 year and I am very happy Thank you team” — Google review
Experts Reviews · 2026 Ratings
The Best Backhoe Services in Pittsburg, CA
We graded 6 companies on seven things customers actually report: satisfaction, reliability, workmanship, value, momentum, track record and how owners handle complaints.
—typical jobMedian of the bill customers reported in their Google review (Google asks reviewers for a price range; we use the middle of each range).
0%say the price was fairOf customers who rated the price, the share who chose “Great price” or “Reasonable” rather than “Overpriced”.
4.79★average ratingPlain average of every Google star rating we collected for these companies.
2.6%bad jobs (1–2★, 2 yrs)Share of 1–2★ reviews in the last 24 months — or the 20 newest reviews when the company had fewer than 20 in that time.
From 3,426 Google reviews of 38 top-rated backhoe services nationwide; 6 of them in Pittsburg, CA. Updated November 5, 2026.
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Overall ratings
Experts Score 0–100Experts Score (0–100)Absolute quality first: recency-weighted star average (≈54%), share of 1–2★ reviews (≈24%), customers’ price verdicts (≈14%), owner replies to critical reviews (≈7%); minus up to 10 points each for complaints flagged in Google review highlights and for a real slide in recent ratings. Hover a company’s score on its page for the full breakdown. and a letter grade per factor (A = top 20% of backhoe services).
| # | Company | ScoreExperts Score (0–100)Absolute quality first: recency-weighted star average (≈54%), share of 1–2★ reviews (≈24%), customers’ price verdicts (≈14%), owner replies to critical reviews (≈7%); minus up to 10 points each for complaints flagged in Google review highlights and for a real slide in recent ratings. Hover a company’s score on its page for the full breakdown. | FactorsFactor grades, in orderSatisfaction (54%): Recency-weighted star average (2-year half-life), shrunk toward the category mean by review volume; the company’s own lifetime average as the prior; absolute: 4.0★ = 0, 5★ = 100.Reliability (24%): How rarely jobs go badly: share of 1–2★ reviews — 60% the last 24 months (or the 20 newest if fewer), 40% all-time; 0% = 100, 15%+ = 0; the category percentile can only raise it.Craft & service (0%): Google review highlights: Quality, Professionalism, Responsiveness, Punctuality — how rarely reviewers flag them as a negative, per review since highlights began; 0% = 100, 5%+ = 0. Subtracted from the score (up to −10), never averaged in — clean highlights are the norm, not a bonus.Value (14%): Customers’ own price verdicts (Great / Reasonable vs Overpriced) and Value highlights; 65% absolute (all “reasonable” ≈ 80, “great” = 100), the category percentile can only raise it.Momentum (0%): Penalises only a real slide: last-12-month average below lifetime (−0.5★ = 0). Still 4.8★+ over the last year, or steady/improving = 100. Subtracted from the score (up to −10), never averaged in.Replies to reviews (7%): How often the owner publicly replies to reviews under 5★ (1–4★). Needs 3+ such reviews, otherwise not counted; 65% absolute (80%+ replied = 100), the category percentile can only raise it.One letter per factor score: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39, F = below 20. | ★Google star rating as shown on Google Maps. | Typical billMedian bill customers of this company reported in their reviews (needs 3+ priced reviews). |
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| 1 |  Cresco Equipment RentalsPittsburg, CA | B 68How the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (standing in the category can only raise it), then weighted; problems flagged in review highlights or a recent slide in ratings are subtracted:Satisfaction 64%73+46.4Reliability 28%74+20.9Replies to reviews 8%4+0.3Experts Score= 68Not enough data for value; its weight is shared by the others.Grade B: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews. | BB––AF | 4.69 | — |
| 2 |  EQUIPCO Rentals, Sales, ServicePittsburg, CA | B 67How the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (standing in the category can only raise it), then weighted; problems flagged in review highlights or a recent slide in ratings are subtracted:Satisfaction 64%70+44.5Reliability 28%74+20.9Replies to reviews 8%20+1.6Experts Score= 67Not enough data for value; its weight is shared by the others.Grade B: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews. | BB–––D | 4.67 | — |
| 3 |  Herc RentalsPittsburg, CA | B 62How the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (standing in the category can only raise it), then weighted; problems flagged in review highlights or a recent slide in ratings are subtracted:Satisfaction 64%60+38.1Reliability 28%86+24.3Replies to reviews 8%12+1Momentum penalty89−1.1Experts Score= 62Not enough data for value; its weight is shared by the others.Grade B: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews. | BA––AF | 4.54 | — |
| 4 |  United RentalsPittsburg, CA | C 56How the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (standing in the category can only raise it), then weighted; problems flagged in review highlights or a recent slide in ratings are subtracted:Satisfaction 64%56+35.6Reliability 28%45+12.7Replies to reviews 8%97+8Experts Score= 56Not enough data for value; its weight is shared by the others.Grade C: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews. | CC––AA | 4.51 | — |
| 5 |  Wally's Rental Center IncPittsburg, CA | C 51How the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (standing in the category can only raise it), then weighted; problems flagged in review highlights or a recent slide in ratings are subtracted:Satisfaction 64%60+38.1Reliability 28%44+12.4Replies to reviews 8%6+0.5Experts Score= 51Not enough data for value; its weight is shared by the others.Grade C: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews. | BC––AF | 4.46 | — |
| 6 |  United RentalsPittsburg, CA | C 45How the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (standing in the category can only raise it), then weighted; problems flagged in review highlights or a recent slide in ratings are subtracted:Satisfaction 64%44+28Reliability 28%47+13.3Replies to reviews 8%93+7.7Momentum penalty64−3.6Experts Score= 45Not enough data for value; its weight is shared by the others.Grade C: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews. | CC––BA | 4.46 | — |
What jobs cost
What customers paid, from the price Google asks reviewers to report.
| Job | Low25th percentile: 1 in 4 customers paid less than this. | TypicalMedian of the bill customers reported in their Google review (Google asks reviewers for a price range; we use the middle of each range). | High75th percentile: 1 in 4 customers paid more than this. | FairOf customers who rated the price, the share who chose “Great price” or “Reasonable” rather than “Overpriced”. |
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Backhoe Services in Pittsburg, CA at a glance
How the 6 backhoe services we rated in Pittsburg, CA compare, and what customers praise most.
Experts Score grades
A = score 80+, F = below 20.
- Grade A00%
- Grade B350%
- Grade C350%
- Grade D00%
- Grade F00%
Google ratings
Average stars per company.
- 4.90★ and up00%
- 4.80–4.89★00%
- 4.60–4.79★233%
- Below 4.60★467%
Was the price fair?
All price verdicts left with reviews.
Not enough data yet.
Price verdicts by year
Share calling it great / reasonable / overpriced.
How we grade
Satisfaction (54%) — Recency-weighted star average (2-year half-life), shrunk toward the category mean by review volume; the company’s own lifetime average as the prior; absolute: 4.0★ = 0, 5★ = 100.
Reliability (24%) — How rarely jobs go badly: share of 1–2★ reviews — 60% the last 24 months (or the 20 newest if fewer), 40% all-time; 0% = 100, 15%+ = 0; the category percentile can only raise it.
Craft & service (penalty, up to −10) — Google review highlights: Quality, Professionalism, Responsiveness, Punctuality — how rarely reviewers flag them as a negative, per review since highlights began; 0% = 100, 5%+ = 0. Subtracted from the score (up to −10), never averaged in — clean highlights are the norm, not a bonus.
Value (14%) — Customers’ own price verdicts (Great / Reasonable vs Overpriced) and Value highlights; 65% absolute (all “reasonable” ≈ 80, “great” = 100), the category percentile can only raise it.
Momentum (penalty, up to −10) — Penalises only a real slide: last-12-month average below lifetime (−0.5★ = 0). Still 4.8★+ over the last year, or steady/improving = 100. Subtracted from the score (up to −10), never averaged in.
Replies to reviews (7%) — How often the owner publicly replies to reviews under 5★ (1–4★). Needs 3+ such reviews, otherwise not counted; 65% absolute (80%+ replied = 100), the category percentile can only raise it.
The 8 best-rated backhoe services in Pittsburg, CA average 4.7★ on Google across 669 reviews. L Romero's Rentals has the top rating (5.0★), and All Star Rents has the most reviews (293). Updated November 3, 2026.
8 companies that meet our bar: rated 4.5★ or higher on Google, with a meaningful review history (669 reviews combined) and currently operating. Request a call back and the company will phone you directly.
#2
L Romero's Rentals
“If you’re looking for party rentals, this is the place. Two weeks ago I was looking for tables, chairs and linen and after calling around, I found this company which went above and beyond what I expected. Romero…” — Google review
#3
Cresco Equipment Rentals
“Awesome, I thought I needed a trailer at the last minute to help a friend get his motorcycle home. While they were helping me get the right hitch. I got a call that trailer not needed. I felt bad but they were…” — Google review
#4
EQUIPCO Rentals, Sales, Service
“I've been coming here to pick up rental equipment for years. Their staff has always been over the top (in a good way) friendly and helpful. Plus the free vending machine is a fun treat. 😁👍🏼” — Google review
#5
Wally's Rental Center Inc
“Knowledgeable staff, good on-site variety, but look online for full catalog- wow. Hand tools, power tools, selection of tracked vehicle diggers/earth movers.” — Google review
#6
United Rentals
“Kevin is always great and makes sure our equipment is in tip top shape!!! Seems as if there is never a wait !! Thank you Kevin!!!!” — Google review
#7
United Rentals
“5+ stars. I needed a generator for the sound system for a cancer benefit event and United Rental provided excellent service. The event organizer was concerned that we could rent a generator that would be quiet enough…” — Google review
#8
Herc Rentals
“I visited last week, rented a Tractor Skip loader for the weekend, Rick and his helpers were very friendly, big open place, clean bathroom, excellent customer service and best price. I recommend this place and I will…” — Google review
How we pick backhoe services in Pittsburg
We scan Google Maps for backhoe service listings in and around Pittsburg, keep only open businesses whose main category matches the service, and require a Google rating of at least 4.5 from at least 20 reviews. Companies are ordered by a confidence-weighted score that balances rating and review volume. We do not accept payment for placement.
Frequently asked questions
Who is the highest-rated backhoe service in Pittsburg?
L Romero's Rentals has the highest Google rating on our Pittsburg list: 5.0 out of 5 from 48 reviews (as of November 3, 2026).
Which backhoe service in Pittsburg has the most reviews?
All Star Rents has the most Google reviews among the companies listed here: 293, with a 4.8★ average.
How are these backhoe services chosen?
Only open Pittsburg-area businesses whose Google category matches the service, rated at least 4.5★ from at least 20 Google reviews. They are ordered by a confidence-weighted score of rating and review volume. Placement is never paid.
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