Want to buy an excavator? Or maybe it’s best to hire one instead? That’s certainly true if you need an excavator on a regular basis. We give you 7 reasons why it’s smarter to hire an excavator.
1. Costs
One of the main reasons for hiring rather than buying a machine is likely the cost factor. Buying an excavator can easily add up to 60 thousand euros. When you rent, you only pay for the period you actually need the machine and you also don’t have to consider depreciation or maintenance costs.
2. Customisation and flexibility
No two jobs are ever the same. Sometimes you need a small machine for excavating a basement. At other times, you need a large excavator to dig out trenches or pits. Sometimes it involves outdoor work. And other times, it’s an indoor job. There are also certain industries where work is seasonal. Is it wise to buy an excavator in that case? No, it isn’t. It is actually wasteful to buy a machine that will sit idle for most of the year. That’s why it’s better to hire the right machine for the job you want to do at that moment.
3. No waiting for deliveries
Need an excavator tomorrow? This is no issue at all when you rent. But if you decide to buy a machine, on the other hand, you have to consider delivery times. So if you need a machine quickly, hiring is the better choice.
4. Inspected and certified excavators in top condition
You can often hire the latest excavators with state-of-the-art technology from the larger rental companies. You are also assured of hiring an excavator that is in top condition and that has been inspected and certified.
5. Advice and service from experts
You are not only hiring an excavator, but also knowledge and expert advice. A rental company will advise you on which machine is best suited for your specific job. And what interchangeable attachments you will need. Has something broken? Then they will repair or replace the machine on site.
6. Logistics and transport
You can generally make arrangements for transport with a rental company. Collect it yourself or have it delivered for a fee? If you prefer, the rental company can even bring it to the construction site and pick it up from there again.
7. Hiring is more sustainable
Hiring means you always have the right excavator at the right time. Once you no longer need the machine, someone else can use it. This means that hiring is better for the environment. Hiring contributes to a sustainable sharing economy, where fewer machines are needed and we can make better use of the ones we have.
