Construction is always a dynamic process that involves the constant demolition, renovation and construction of structures and amenities as demanded by the ultimate consumers. Excavators play an important role in the construction industry since it eases the work done by the contractors and reduces the cost of production immensely. The choice on whether to own an excavator or hire it is always a hard decision to make since the initial cost of purchase is always high and so does the constant rent for hire.

Depending on the size of the company as well as the availability of the machine within the given location and the kind of operation to be performed with the machine, choosing whether to buy or hire excavators depends on the above factors.

In small companies with less capital outlay and with a limited number of construction duties, renting an excavator is always the most feasible choice to make. This is because buying one will mean sinking the company in debts that are not guaranteed due to the unevenly distributed jobs. On the other hand, if they hire it on demand, the cost is paid from the active operation where they don’t have to be in active … Read the rest