Collocations for equipment - noun

the latest, modern, state-of-the-art, up-to-date
high-tech, sophisticated, technical
expensive
sensitive
heavy
portable
basic, standard
essential, necessary, vital
Hospitals are increasingly depending on charity for vital equipment.

special, specialist (esp. BrE), specialized
defective, faulty
outdated
kitchen
school
exercise (esp. AmE), gym, sports
play, playground
The local council is supplying new play equipment for the playground.

business, office
laboratory, scientific
computer, electrical, electronic
medical
military
communication, navigation, radar, radio, telecom, telecommunications
camera, digital, photographic, video
life-saving, protective, safety, security
rescue
garden, gardening
construction (esp. AmE)
mental, physical (both figurative)
He lacks the mental equipment to succeed in politics.

item, piece

buy, purchase
sell
provide, supply
use
The plane uses state-of-the-art navigation equipment.

install
upgrade
operate
test
need, require
No special equipment is needed.

consist of sth
The basic equipment consists of a plastic mask and a length of rope.

work
malfunction

maker, manufacturer
supplier, vendor
hire (BrE), rental (esp. AmE)

equipment for
high-tech equipment for keeping the temperature steady

the proper equipment, the right equipment
Never go climbing without the proper equipment.