EXHIBIT 23(f) CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTANTS We hereby consent to the incorporation by reference in the Prospectus constituting part of this Amendment No. 1 to Registration Statement on Form S-4 (No. 333-74275) of United Rentals (North America), Inc. (the "Company") of our report dated June 19, 1998 except for Notes 9 and 15 which are as of July 10, 1998 with respect to the combined financial statements of Equipment Supply co., Inc. and Affiliates, included in the Company's reports on Form 8-K dated July 21, 1998 and December 24, 1998. We also consent to the reference to our firm under the caption "Experts". BDO Seidman LLP Philadelphia, Pennsylvania May 7, 1999