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Equipment Rental Considerations by KurtZier1 Zier
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If your business performs such services as landscaping, construction, or demolition, there will likely come a time when you need some heavy equipment. Machinery such as backhoes, bulldozers, concrete mixers, dump trucks, and more can be vital in many situations, but typically only very large and relatively successful businesses can afford such equipment. This is where heavy equipment rental companies can be a godsend to most small businesses! When considering a solution for your heavy equipment rental needs, there are many things to take into consideration. One of the first things to consider when looking at heavy equipment rental is the type of equipment needed. There is a wide range of equipment available, each with limitations and advantages for specific situations, so before approaching a heavy equipment rental company for a bid, consider the environment and the specific task you need to accomplish with your heavy equipment. Using a backhoe to dig a foundation for a new building might be a good idea, but using a backhoe to move a large volume of earth from one side of town to the other would be foolish. Most heavy equipment rental companies can help you select which equipment will best suit your needs and help ensure you get the most out of your heavy equipment rental. Secondly, you need to take into consideration the timing of the work requiring heavy equipment rental. Renting during times of high volume work can be much more expensive than times when the demand for heavy equipment rental is lower. The popularity of heavy equipment rental can vary during days of the week, such as week day vs. week end rentals, or during the time of year, such as summer vs. fall. If you have flexibility in scheduling your job, you can save hundreds or even thousands by working with your heavy equipment rental company and renting your equipment during discount periods. It is also beneficial to consider the length of time you need the equipment. With most heavy equipment rental companies, longer term rentals cost considerably less per hour than short term rentals. So renting a bulldozer for a week generally costs far less than renting the same bulldozer a day at a time for seven different days. Of course, renting a bulldozer for seven days when you only have two days of work would eliminate this advantage, so accurately estimating the amount of time needed for your rental is crucial. To fully maximize the advantage of your rental period, compacting the work schedule to fit as much work needed from the rental equipment in as small a window as possible is critically important. If you need a backhoe to dig a hole, then fill it in when another task is complete, then minimizing the time to complete the interim task will save you time and money in the long run. When the time comes to rent heavy equipment, spending a bit of time and effort to maximize the financial benefit of your rental can save you an unbelievable amount of money. A well-informed decision could be the difference between success and bankruptcy.
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