Earthmoving equipment is typically large, heavy-duty vehicles that at are usually used at construction sites to move large amounts of the earth during construction. Sometimes, they are used in mining areas. Since the heavy-duty vehicles are costly, most contractors prefer to hire the vehicles as opposed to purchasing. Earthmoving equipment hire saves you a lot of money especially if you require the vehicle for a single project. It will ensure you do not have obsolete machinery, ensures flexibility especially when situations change, and does not cost you service and maintenance costs. Notably, when you resort to hiring heavy-duty equipment, you need to take into consideration a few factors to ensure you utilize the right equipment. Below are some of those considerations.
The type of work you intend the equipment to do
There are several earthwork activities involved at a single construction site. For instance, you may require to demolish existing structures, excavate the earth, load the earth onto a vehicle or transport the earth from one construction site to another. Similarly, there are different earthmoving equipment to meet the various needs. For instance, earthmoving equipment includes excavators, bulldozers, trenchers and motor graders, each with a specific role. If you need to dig up the earth, you would rather use excavators. You need to have the right tool for the job to ensure quality and time-efficiency.
The condition of the equipment
When you are hiring earthmoving equipment, you need to keep in mind that the equipment has been used on different projects before yours. You, therefore, need to ensure that you are not hiring equipment that does not function optimally. For this reason, you need to thoroughly inspect the equipment to ensure that despite the wear and tear, the machine is operating efficiently.
The operability of the equipment
When you are hiring equipment, you need to ensure that your employees know how to operate the vehicles. Sometimes, due to technology, newer models may be different from the older ones. Unless you have used the equipment before, you need to factor in the fact that you will need to train your employees on how to operate the equipment. If you are not aware of how the equipment works either, then you will need to learn how to operate it as well.
The cost of hiring
Renting companies will charge different rates. While some may give you a flat rate, most renting companies charge per hour. The prices vary for the different types of equipment. For instance, most renting companies will charge about AU$100-AU$150 per hour for excavators and bulldozers, whereas most will charge you a lot more for motor graders. You need to find a renting company with a reasonable rate that works well with your budget.
