4 Ways a Crane Rental Is Cost-Efficient
The successful completion of a construction project involves careful planning, a team of professionals, and the right equipment. While planning and curating the best team are easy enough to handle, the right equipment can be a bit harder to obtain because they come with a large upfront cost.
Cranes are an excellent example of construction equipment pieces that can be hard to outright purchase. Although cranes are often essential, cranes can also be the costliest construction pieces. A basic mobile crane purchase
can be anywhere from $125,000 to $525,000 or more. With such high investment costs, renting a crane often becomes a more viable financial option.
Not only does renting a crane save money compared to full investment, but you also garner other costsaving as well. Take a look at a few factors that make mobile crane services truly cost-efficient in construction operations.
1. You Are Never Tasked With Transporting the Crane
Transporting a crane can be a costly endeavor. Not only do you have to have the proper equipment for transport, such as drop-deck trailers and a semi-truck, but you may also be faced with obtaining overweight permits. For example, an overweight permit for an Ohio turnpike
is $70 for up to 90,000 pounds, and you may be faced with additional charges for passing through tolls.
When you rent a mobile crane, the crane is brought to your construction site. The company doing the transport is responsible for handling the costs of the equipment and permits to get the crane to you. Of course, these costs may in part be configured into your end bill, but you will not have the costs associated with the constant transport of the crane.
2. You Have Access to a Number of Crane Options
Investing in just one crane can come as a financial challenge for your operation. Therefore, investing in multiple cranes to serve different project needs can be an even bigger cost. When working with a mobile crane provider, you will most likely have access to varied crane sizes. For example, you may have access to a 15- ton crane for smaller jobs and a 50-ton crane for larger tasks.
3. You Get Crane Work Done by an Experienced Operator
Crane operators require extensive training and their skills are highly desirable. Therefore, the average crane operator may require a salary
of $55,690 annually, and more experienced operators may make as much as $84,290 annually. Adding this salary amount to your payroll is a substantial investment in itself.
Of course, value also comes from having an experienced crane operator on your job site because:
- On-site accidents caused by the operator's lack of experience are less likely
- Damages to the property and equipment are less likely to occur
- Damages to the crane are less likely to happen
Hiring a mobile crane means you get an experienced operator as-needed without paying an added salary. The operator will be well-trained, fully vetted, and capable of safe and efficient crane operation.
4. You Are Not Responsible for Crane Maintenance or Repairs
The maintenance and general repairs a crane can require can involve substantial costs over the long term. Some cranes may require thorough servicing every 12 weeks, and general repairs can be required at any given time. When you invest in a crane, the costs of general maintenance and repairs are your responsibility. Mobile crane rental allows you to avoid ongoing upkeep costs.
In the end, mobile crane services prove to be a logical option for some construction operations. At 3-B Welding, LLC , we offer rented crane services to clients within a 200-mile radius. Additionally, we offer three crane sizes to specifically cater to clients with varied hoisting needs. Contact us today to learn more about our mobile crane services.
