Traffic Barrels & Cones for Rent

United Rentals offers a wide selection of traffic barrel and traffic cone rentals to keep your work zones, events, and roadways safe and organized. Our inventory includes channelizer drums, delineator posts, and a variety of cones to meet your specific traffic control needs. Get these exclusive online rates by renting through our website or app.

For our full list of barricades for rent, view the items below. For more information, visit our resource section.

Cat Class Code

553-3060

42 in. Orange Delineator Post, Reflective

42 in. height
Polyethylene construction
Low density reflective sheeting with 3 in. bands
14 lbs. with 12 lb. base
Uses: Ideal for crowd and traffic control

Cat Class Code

553-3090

18 in. Construction Traffic Cone

Bright orange color for increased visibility
18 in. tall
Weighs 3 lbs.
Made from durable PVC
Uses: Ideal for controlling traffic at indoor or outdoor construction sites or events

Cat Class Code

553-3170

36 in. Orange Traffic Cone, Reflective

36 in. height
Polyethylene and recycled rubber construction
Reflective sheeting with 6 in. and 4 in. bands
13 lbs. with built-in base
Uses: Ideal for managing traffic and ensuring safety

Cat Class Code

553-3330

36 in. Orange Traffic Barrel, 4 in. Reflective Sheeting

36 in. height by 18 in. width
Polyethylene construction
High density reflective sheeting with 4 in. bands
12 lb. weight
Uses: Ideal for channeling traffic through construction sites and warning motorists of roadway activity

Cat Class Code

553-3370

36 in. Orange Traffic Barrel, 6 in. Reflective Sheeting

36 in. height by 18 in. width
Polyethylene construction
High density reflective sheeting with 6 in. bands
10 lb. weight
Uses: Ideal for channeling traffic through construction sites and warning motorists of roadway activity

Cat Class Code

553-3490

Traffic Barrel Base, 25 lbs.

22 in. width by 5 in. height
Recycled rubber construction
Black color
25 lb. weight
Uses: Ideal for enhancing the stability of traffic barrels

Cat Class Code

553-3510

28-42 in. Orange Traffic Looper Cone, Reflective

28 in. and 42 in. heights available
Polyethylene construction
Low density reflective sheeting with 6 in. or 4 in. bands
16 lb. weight
Uses: Ideal for crowd control and delineating work zones
Specifications may vary within the options provided above depending on the model you receive

United Rentals has the equipment you need for any project requiring clear traffic direction and safety. We offer traffic barrels for rent, along with delineator posts, and a variety of traffic cones from trusted brands like TrafFix. Our products are designed for durability and visibility, with options for high-intensity (HI) or non-reflective (NR) sheeting to meet jobsite requirements. Many of our items are compliant with MUTCD and NCHRP-350 standards, ensuring safety and reliability. Whether you need to rent channelizer drums for a highway project or a delineator post for pedestrian guidance, we have a solution.

Learn more about our traffic barrel and traffic cone rentals in our FAQ section below.

Do these traffic barrel drums, cones, and delineators meet current federal safety standards and certifications, including MUTCD, OSHA, MASH, and ASTM requirements?

Yes, our inventory of traffic control equipment is selected to meet current federal and local safety standards. Many of our products are tested and certified to meet MUTCD (Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices) and are rated under MASH (Manual for Assessing Safety Hardware) or NCHRP-350 criteria. The reflective sheeting used, such as Engineer Grade or High Intensity Prismatic, meets ASTM D4956 specifications for color and retro reflectivity.

What are the material specifications and expected service life under active construction or field conditions?

Traffic cones are typically made from flexible PVC or low-density polyethylene (LDPE) for impact resistance, while traffic barrels and channelizer drums often use high-density polyethylene (HDPE) or LDPE. Many products feature UV-resistance to prevent fading and cracking from sun exposure.

How are these products transported, staged, and managed across active jobsites?

Most of our traffic cones and channelizer drums are designed to be stackable or nestable, making them easy to transport, deploy, and store. The lightweight, durable construction of items like our delineator posts allows for quick staging and repositioning as project needs change.