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RULE NO. 424(b)(3)
REGISTRATION NO. 333-70255
Prospectus Supplement No.7 dated January 11, 2000
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)
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Supplement No.2 to the Prospectus, dated March 11, 1999, indicates that
John T. Doran, Jr. is a selling security holder with respect to 106,041 shares
of Common Stock of the Company (the "Shares"). John T. Doran, Jr. has
transferred 38,875 Shares and, as a result, the entities listed below are now
selling security holders for purposes of the Prospectus with respect to the
number of Shares indicated:
Selling Security Holder Number of Shares
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John T. Doran, Jr. 67,166
John T. Doran, Jr. TTEE, Catherine 38,875
Doran Neal TTEE, U/A Dtd 10/12/1999
By Doran Family Trust (1999)
