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RULE NO. 424(b)(3)
REGISTRATION NO. 333-70255
Prospectus Supplement No.6 dated June 8, 1999
to the Prospectus (the "Prospectus") of
United Rentals, Inc. (the "Company")
dated January 7, 1999
(included in Registration Statement on Form S-3,
Registration No. 333-70255)
The Prospectus under the caption "Selling Security Holders" indicates that
Marlene Moncure is a selling security holder with respect to 437,099 shares of
Common Stock of the Company (the "Shares"). Marlene Moncure has previously
transferred 30,000 Shares as described in Prospectus Supplement No.5 to the
Prospectus, dated April 27, 1999. Marlene Moncure has also transferred Shares
to the persons listed below in the amounts listed below, and such persons are
now selling security holders for purposes of the Prospectus with respect to the
respective numbers of Shares listed below:
Selling Security Holder Number of Shares
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Stephen Anthony Castellano 100
Timothy Joseph Castellano 100
Elizabeth Patricia Johnson 100
Julia Lear Johnson 100
Mary Gertrude Johnson 1,000
Melynda Ellis Camilla Johnson 100
Merydth Gertrude Kathryn Johnson 100
Michael Alfred Johnson 100
Miriam Bridget Cecelia Johnson 100
Morgan Edward Billy Johnson 100
Julie Ann Miller 100
Athena Michelle Moncure 100
Carmen S. Moncure 1,000
Catherine Denise Moncure 100
Celeste Mishael Moncure 100
Joseph Michael Moncure 100
Michael Casius Moncure 1,000
Nicolette Rene Moncure 100
Richard George Moncure 1,000
Samantha Lee Moncure 100
Susan Marie Moncure 1,000
Timothy John Moncure 1,000
Roosevelt Davante Scott, III 100
Sarah Diane Scott 100
