A Scrapper's Dream

Just an idea from a new member of the forum here.

I worked in the construction equipment rental business for a long time.



Perhaps renting machinery (heavy equipment) will be a better option than buying someone else's worn out bulldozer.

In my experience almost no one sells a machine that is still in good shape because once you pay it off, maintenance for the first decade or 2 isn't too bad and most people don't want to invest in a new machine when their 1982 d-8 Cat runs like a top.

First point on renting over buying-rental machinery is new and more reliable.

Second point you pay ZERO for repairs/breakdowns unless YOU cause the damage.

Third-the machine comes and goes from the site as needed instead of sitting around for months being used (in some cases) a few times a week.

Fourth-construction equipment is one of the most highly vandalized and stolen items in the world so you either have to pay for security 24/7 cause yes we had stuff stolen in broad daylight ourselves and it WILL happen on a large site like this more than likely.

Fifth-depending where you live/work and the local tax laws, rentals can be 100 percent write off, whereas purchases cannot.

I realize you are getting suggestions left right and centre from lots of folks here but I know a lot about equipment and it sucks when some little weazel comes along and rips you off.

It doesn't have to be something big to screw up the entire works either even if it is a power washer or a special wrench it can really stop you in your tracks.

Watch out for hiab trucks coming on and off site some crooks buy used ones and put fake company stickers on them.

Good luck with the project and I hope this job makes you a scrapillionaire.

Originally Posted by bullion

Watch out for hiab trucks coming on and off site some crooks buy used ones and put fake company stickers on them.

That was a good suggestion. Years ago there was a problem in the corn irrigated areas near me. Combines ran day and night and filled trucks coming into the fields. They had to hire a security guard at the field entrances after it was realized that rogue trucks were in the line-up to receive from the combines on the move. Credentials were needed after that. As with the powerhouse project with many employees there at all times, it would be easy for a thief to carry off the spoils unless measures are taken. That would mean night guards plus employee surveillance and could include onsite cameras with off site viewing potential. Employee theft has been a long time concern in any industry and remains to be at the top of the list.