Equipment Hire vs Buying: A West Coast Perspective

For many West Coast businesses, hiring plant is the smarter financial decision. Here's how to think through the buy vs hire question for your next project.

The Core Question

Do you need this machine regularly enough to justify ownership? That's the fundamental question. And for many businesses on the West Coast, the honest answer is no — or at least not always.

The Case for Hiring

When you hire equipment, you pay only for the time you use it. There's no depreciation, no storage costs, no maintenance bills, no insurance, and no capital tied up in an asset that sits idle between projects.

For seasonal work, one-off projects, or specialist equipment you only need occasionally, hire almost always works out cheaper over a 3–5 year horizon.

What We Offer

Franz Mechanical currently offers hire of two machines suited to a wide range of construction, landscaping, and civil jobs on the West Coast:

• 1.7t Digger (Excavator):: Ideal for trenching, drainage, landscaping, and site preparation. Compact enough to access tight spaces while still being capable on tougher ground.
• Wheel Loader:: Well suited to moving bulk materials, loading trucks, and general site work where you need pushing and lifting capacity.

Both machines are well maintained and ready to work. Get in touch to check availability and discuss your project requirements.