3 Pieces of Construction Equipment That Are Better to Hire Rather Than Buy

The construction industry is an ever-changing one that constantly requires you to buy new materials, hire new specialists and get new equipment to carry out your plans. However, sometimes plant hire can be far more profitable than actually buying the equipment outright, and there are a few reasons for that. Mainly it makes sense to use plant hire services when the equipment is more niche, but there can be instances where even common construction vehicles are better to rent rather than buy. Here are three instances where plant hire makes the most sense.

Dump Truck

Dump trucks are an odd vehicle because nearly every construction site will use them at one point, but you don't need them for very long. Yet, despite their short presence in your overall project, dump trucks are absolutely vital, and there are very few other ways you can complete a project without using a dump truck. They are the epitome of a good plant hire: necessary but not for very long, and expensive to maintain when not in use. Whether you have lots of excess dirt or need to transport some sand or other aggregate, dump trucks should be your vehicle of choice.

Compactors

Compactors are another great example of when plant hire makes sense, but this time for a different reason. Simply put, there are many different types of compactors, and each new job might require a new type. You are not going to go out there and buy all the different types of compactors, so this is where plant hire can step in. Many companies buy the compactor they most commonly use and then contact plant hire when they have any unusual needs that require one of the more specialised versions. 

Attachments

Attachments are where plant hire services really shine. While most construction crews will own an excavator and other common vehicles like a grader, what they don't own is all the attachments that make these vehicles a lot more useable. Whether you need a rock saw or a pulveriser for your excavator, or a pallet fork for your skid steer, there are quite literally dozens of attachments that can do anything you ever wanted on a construction site. Of course, buying each and every attachment for your vehicles is unsustainable, so next time you have a particular attachment in mind, just check the massive inventory of the equipment that your favourite plant hire has onsite.