The Benefits of Renting Construction Equipment

As much as we’d love to get our hands dirty and solve all our problems through elbow grease, some projects are a little too big for that. Sure, maybe at some point they could level a building or transport debris using rudimentary machines, but in this day and age, we can use machines that are a little more efficient. You’ll find that some of your projects are much easier when you use construction equipment. But that doesn’t mean you have to go out and buy the equipment to own. Consider renting it from a place like Synergy Equipment. We have lots of locations all across Florida and Georgia, so stop by today and see if we’ve got the machine to help you get the job done.

Savings on Cost

We won’t say that renting construction equipment is cheap by any means, but it’s certainly not on the level that buying the same machine would be. When you invest in equipment, you’ll need to budget and shell out money both for the initial down payments as well as the subsequent payments, assuming you choose to finance. Ka-ching! Renting is not only cheaper, it’s also not as financially consuming as buying can be. Considering that your project might be temporary, paying the full amount is probably going to be more stress than it’s worth.

Upgrades

When a business invests in expensive equipment, they’re usually committed for an extended period of time, often at least up to a decade. That’s ten years of mechanical and technical developments you won’t be able to experiment with because you’ll be getting as much as you can out of what you already have. Ten years later, if you decide to upgrade, your new equipment will be shiny and new for a little while, but again quickly become outdated. If you rent, you’ll have up to date machinery for a short amount of time, at least as long as you need it. Then, when your next project rolls around, the next piece of equipment can have all the best upgrades that have been implemented since you last rented equipment. This can not only make your work more efficient, but it can also make your business more competitive, even against big corporations.

Maintenance and Repairs

For the most part, renting equipment means you’ll be significantly less responsible for maintenance. One of the biggest hassles of owning any kind of machine is the natural wear and tear that sneaks up on you in the form of costly repairs. By and large, these will not be repairs that you’ll be on the hook for if you personally don’t own the equipment.

Storage and Transportation

Part of caring for heavy equipment is making sure you can store it properly and have the right transportation. In other words, additional investments. However, when you’re renting, you won’t have to worry about that kind of responsibility. With the right kind of negotiation with the suppliers, you won’t have to worry about either of these things yourself, relieving a little more of the burden off you.

Ultimately, the decision will probably come down to how often you intend to use the equipment and for how long. A company that uses a specific kind of construction equipment all the time will lose money by renting, but for those who only have the occasional project, then there’s no point in making the full investment. There are a lot of great arguments for both sides, but if you’re still unsure what your next move should be, then stop by Synergy Equipment and we’ll help you make the final decision. We proudly serve the great states of Florida and Georgia.