EXHIBIT 23(D)
 
                        CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT AUDITORS
 
  We consent to the reference to our firm under the caption "Experts" and to
the use of our report dated January 21, 1998, with respect to the financial
statements of MERCER Equipment Company in the Registration Statement (Form S-4
No. 333-60467) and the related Prospectus of United Rentals, (North America)
Inc. for the registration of $200,000,000 aggregate principal value of its 9
1/2% Senior Subordinated Notes.
 
                                          /s/ Webster, Duke & Co. PA
 
Charlotte, North Carolina
September 16, 1998