Tips for Renting a Water Truck

Getting the right equipment is a must for any project, no matter what the parameters are. But not all equipment needs to be purchased. If you have a specific need that you don’t think will come up again, then you might want to consider renting. This is true for all equipment, but we want to focus on water truck rentals. Here at Synergy Equipment, we offer lots of great water truck rentals, so visit one of our many locations across Florida and Georgia to find one that’s right for your work. We also serve our neighbors in South Carolina.

Water Truck Uses

You might not realize that your project could use a water truck to make things easier. While transporting potable water is a common use, you’ll find them performing other tasks as well. Water trailers are often used in dust management. By spraying down areas like construction sites and mining areas, which dig up a lot of loose dust and dirt, they can help prevent dust clouds from entering populated areas. They can also help with fire prevention and fire suppression, during times when a fire truck needs to be refilled in the middle of a fight. They can also be used to dampen dry materials to stop a fire from happening in the first place.

Why Rent?

Now it’s time to decide if you should rent or buy your water truck. This will probably depend mostly on how often you intend to use the vehicle. If you know you’ll have persistent use for a water truck, then buying is probably a good option. Otherwise, for occasional jobs, one of our rentals is probably best. This way, you won’t have to be responsible for the full price or for most maintenance and repairs. Just remember that when you’re talking to any distributor about rental prices, ask who is going to be responsible for supplying the water, as this will affect your expenses.

Budget

Speaking of expenses, you’ll want to budget carefully for your water truck rental. You’ll want to consider how much you can spend now, what your expected revenue for the year is, and what’s realistic for the market. Plus, rental agreements can give you more wiggle room in the event you don’t produce as much revenue as you thought you would. Talk to our staff about expected spending areas so you can accurately assess if a water truck rental is in your budget.

Size

When it comes to choosing the water truck itself, you’ll want to think about the job. Of course, the bigger the job, the bigger the trailer will need to be. You might also want to consider the timeline of the project, as this might affect which model you choose. Here at Synergy Equipment, we offer 500-gallon models, 2000-gallon models, and 4000-gallon models for rent.

Inspection and Serial Number

Inspecting the truck is a must. We’re confident our models are in excellent condition, but the only way to confirm that is to thoroughly check each and every part and feature. Even if this takes a while for some of the bigger models, it’s going to be worth it. You can also ask a professional to give you a second opinion and spot any problem areas you may have missed.

Another great way to confirm the quality and efficiency of a water truck is to look up the serial number. This can tell you more about the vehicle’s history and if there are any red flags from the past that might make you look at another model.

With all this in mind, it’s time to start looking at water truck rental options here at Synergy Equipment. We’ll help you find the right model to fit your needs at a more affordable price. We welcome all patrons from the states of Florida, Georgia, and South Carolina.