By Meg Ling
As a business owner, it is always important to make the right kind of decisions when it comes to maximising profit and investing in equipment. If you operate in an industry which requires the use of an industrial winch, you must decide whether your company would be better off hiring an apparatus or investing in their own machine.
Here are some factors to consider when choosing whether to buy or hire an industrial winch.
What is an industrial winch?
A winch is a device used to lift, pull, and move a heavy load. An item is generally hoisted off the ground with a cable or rope which is tightly secured to the object. They come in all kinds of designs and are powered either by hand, hydraulics, pneumatics, or using electricity. Hydraulic and electrically powered motors are mainly used to move very large, heavy objects, things that are too big to be moved by hand. When choosing to hire or buy you must consider factors such as usage.
How often will the winch be used?
When deciding whether to buy products such as electric or hydraulic lifting equipment, you must first consider the level of usage. For example, if you work in the construction industry and almost every job you’ve encountered required an industrial winch to hoist heavy objects, then it is reasonable to assume that buying a winch would be more cost-effective than regularly having to rent one. There are plenty of reputable winch hire companies throughout the UK who also offer top of the range, used equipment, which is very affordable and would eliminate the need for regular rental. Some of the better companies will also offer great rates and company guarantees on maintenance, so you won’t have to worry or be concerned about buying a used winch.
How much are you willing to spend, if you decide to buy?
If your business regularly requires an industrial winch to operate, then you must consider how much money you spend on renting, and would it be more economical to purchase a machine outright. On the other hand, if you only need hoisting equipment now and again, it probably makes more sense to rent an industrial winch when required.
If you do decide to purchase an industrial winch, you’ll have to work out how much you are willing to spend. Purchasing reliable, top quality equipment will incur some initial costs, but is money well spent if you buy from a recognised supplier who provides you with the right type of industrial winch. Professional winch hire companies will also service your equipment and provide customer support if you have any queries regarding operational strategies or maintenance issues.
The decision to buy or hire an industrial winch really depends on your own unique circumstance, if you regularly require hoisting equipment, then maybe it is time to invest in a reasonably priced device. On the other hand, if your usage levels are irregular and you go long spells without needing a winch, then it may serve you better to continue hiring.
