Document And Entity Information
| Document And Entity Information | Oct. 24, 2019 |
| Document And Entity Information [Abstract] | |
| Document Type | 8-K |
| Amendment Flag | false |
| Document Period End Date | Oct. 24, 2019 |
| Trading Symbol | HEES |
| Entity Registrant Name | H&E Equipment Services, Inc |
| Entity Central Index Key | 0001339605 |
| Entity Emerging Growth Company | false |
| Entity File Number | 000-51759 |
| Entity Tax Identification Number | 81-0553291 |
| Entity Address, Address Line One | 7500 Pecue Lane |
| Entity Address, City or Town | Baton Rouge |
| Entity Address, State or Province | LA |
| Entity Address, Postal Zip Code | 70809 |
| City Area Code | 225 |
| Local Phone Number | 298-5200 |
| Title of 12(b) Security | Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share |
| Security Exchange Name | NASDAQ |
| Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code | DE |
| Written Communications | false |
| Soliciting Material | false |
| Pre-commencement Tender Offer | false |
| Pre-commencement Issuer Tender Offer | false |