If you regularly need certain items of plant machinery such as dumpers or diggers, you may wonder whether buying would be a better option than hiring. This needs careful consideration, as plant machinery is extremely expensive and mistakes not easily rectified!
Cost – This is always an important factor with most things, and hiring your plant machinery is hands down the most cost effective option. By hiring, you have the choice of a range of products as and when needed. Purchasing plant represents a major investment, and construction companies often have to make difficult decisions. It’s no good buying a digger, then discovering you need a dumper just as frequently.
Storage – Storage of plant machinery is a bit of a dilemma for many, as most machines such as dumpers, rollers and mini diggers are valuable. Plant theft in the UK is a major problem, and 90% of vehicles stolen are never recovered. In fact the problem is so widespread that honey trap vehicles have been used to catch thieves. A stolen dumper for instance is more than just inconvenient, as jobs may have to be postponed. Professional plant storage will add significantly to the cost of owning your machine.
Flexibility – When you hire dumpers etc,you are afforded the flexibility to choose the length of your hire. You can have the exact type of vehicle you need for the job in hand at short notice. Hire your plant machinery for short or longer periods, depending on your need. You may need a dumper for a one off job, in which case hiring is the ideal option.
Maintenance Free Solution – When you choose to hire your plant machinery in Stratford, you will not have to worry about additional costs such as maintenance, service, repair or insurance. Hire companies like Rhinos continually upgrade their machines too, in order to offer their customers the latest versions. Our fleet is looked after by our extremely skilled and talented team of mechanics and engineers. This means a reliable and safe hire experience for our customers.
Delivered to Site – A big issue for many construction companies and tradespeople, is transporting machinery and equipment to work site. Hire specialists like Rhinos have this covered by offering delivery to site or wherever desired. We are also happy to assist should you be unsure about any aspect of your hire.
Value Depreciation – Any piece of plant machinery or vehicle will depreciate or lose value as soon as you drive it away. When you choose to hire, you never have to think about this, and will have the benefit of using a wide range of high performance machinery.
Cons – While there are numerous advantages to hiring your plant machinery, tools and equipment, there are a few cons to think about. Certain popular items like dumpers and diggers may not always be available when needed. At Rhinos Plant Hire, we have a good amount of machines, with several size and specification options, so the problem of unavailability is less likely. Also if your company will be requiring a dumper very frequently, it may be a better financial option to purchase it, and hire other items.
