About Excavators
Excavators are used to dig or move large objects. They help people carry on with day-to-day tasks such as digging, mining and landscaping. This makes it a must-have for most construction projects. However, due to the costs of buying one, businesses usually rent or hire them for their business needs. Below are some key guidelines to help your business achieve a cost-effective solution during the hiring process.
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1) Types of excavators used
One key factor of achieving cost-effectiveness when hiring an excavator is the type chosen. This is particularly important as for instance, mini excavators tend to cost lower than full-sized excavator. Likewise, special forms of excavators such as dragline tends to have different rates from standard crawler excavators. Hence, it is important to know the suitable machine to hire so as to prevent unnecessary costs incurred and more importantly, appropriate for the task required.
2) Duration
Without saying, in many hiring agreements, the rates are often charged based on duration used. As such, businesses should always do checks beforehand on the estimated length of the project and plan accordingly. The plan should also take into account any contingency or circumstances that might require the machinery for an additional period of time. This is to prevent unnecessary costs through extra charges incurred for potential overruns during the project.
3) Size and model
Lastly, related to point one, assuming one might be sure of the excavator that should be used. However, for every type, there are still many sizes and models to choose from. A larger sized variant would undoubtedly cost more than a smaller sized variant. Similarly, more established brands and models are likely to cost more as well. Thus, special attention has to be paid for these areas.
About us
At Rockwell, we provide excavator rental services of various types to our clients. We aim to provide our clients with excavators that are affordable and suited for their business needs.
Contact us at Rockwell Singapore, we would be happy to be at your service!
