Questions to Ask When Renting a Wheel Loader

There are many occasions when you’ll probably want to rent a wheel loader instead of buying one. If you just need it for one or two projects or if you can’t afford the expense of owning one, the best alternative is to temporarily rent. It can also be a more secure option. If something goes wrong, you’re not stuck with a lemon. You just send it back. Having said that, you want to get something that you can actually efficiently use without feeling like you’re getting scammed.

We’d love to say just trust that we’ve all got your best interests in mind, but that’s usually not enough for many renters (rightly so). That’s why we’ve provided some key questions you’ll want to ask the leaser. If you’d like to check out some of our wheel loader rentals, stop by Synergy Equipment. We have many locations throughout Florida and Georgia, so visit us today!

Q1: What Item Would Improve My Efficiency?

We realize you’re here for wheel loaders, so you’ve probably already answered this question, but for your future rentals, this can be a great question to ask the leaser. Even if they don’t have a lot of personal experience in the field, dealerships interact with customers all day. Over time, they pick up a thing or two and might just have the experience you need to find the right machine for your work.

Q2: What Are Your Rental Rates?

This may seem obvious, but asking about cost should be on your list of essential questions. This should include information on upfront fees, additional charges, regular payments, and charges upon return.

Q2+: What is Your Billing Policy?

Get this technicality ironed out before the first payment goes through. You don’t want any surprises that could lead to late fees.

Q3: Who’s Responsible for Repairs?

This one’s important and the answer could depend on the situation. You want to be very clear not only on who’s going to fix anything that breaks, but also who’s going to pay for it and how it’s going to get to the repair shop.

Bonus tip! Perform a thorough inspection of your wheel loader ahead of time and take note of any scratches, dents, or other problems so you’re not liable for damage you didn’t cause. Take pictures, too!

Q4: Who’s Responsible for Transport?

Even compact models can be difficult to transport. Even if you have the trailer and tools to do this, the leaser might move the wheel loader to your site. The bigger the machine gets, the more important this will probably be.

Q5: What is Your Process for Changing Lease Terms?

Even if you don’t use this, it’s good information to have. This could mean extending or shortening the timeline, renting other equipment through the same leaser, or anything else. Of course, if this kind of issue does arise, it’s also good to contact the leaser in the moment and talk about options.

Q6: What Training Do My Operators Need and What Do You Provide?

If you’ve never worked with a wheel loader before, even if you’ve worked with heavy equipment before, you’ll need to ask about operator training, either for yourself or your workers. Because the leaser owns the equipment, they might have training programs in place (or places you can go to) to ensure the equipment will be used properly and safely.

These are just a few questions you could ask, but getting all the information you can before renting a wheel loader is the only way to protect yourself and get the most out of your rental. If you’re ready to check out our available wheel loader rentals, stop by Synergy Equipment and speak with one of our experienced staff. We proudly serve the states of Florida, Georgia, and South Carolina.