Buy or rent a wheel loader for sites by pairing its capabilities to its demanding conditions
Buy or rent a wheel loader?
Whether you need to buy or rent a wheel loader to clear debris, stabilize the base or perform demolition activities, you need a durable one. Not just any but a wheel loader with a capacity that matches your operations.
But we tend to wonder what to consider before buying or renting a wheel loader? Below are the details to bring you greater benefit and save your costs.
Compare price and cost
The biggest factor when buying or renting a wheel loader is the price and cost. Before you make your mind, there are more factors beyond the money here.
How do you calculate the equipment costs?
We encourage you to think about the long-term investment – you are getting what you paid for, the resale value as well as the costs.
Then, you will communicate the right budget with your manufacturer, regardless if you are purchasing or renting a wheel loader.
Evaluate your project requirements:
Material density for bucket choice
Make sure to avoid a common mistake done by many contractors – to buy or rent a wheel loader you think you need and make use of a standard bucket for work.
We can’t stress enough the importance of choosing a suitable wheel loader bucket size because it is actually its biggest revenue generator.
Why? Clearly, what your wheel loader carries matters more than you think. A bucket properly matched to its material and partnered with optimum lift capacity and dump height will reduce the pass count needed to fill trucks or stockpiles.
Ask yourselves these questions:
- What is the density of the material that your wheel loader will haul?
- What is your daily production target?
Then, match the density of the material to the size and capacity of the wheel loader bucket.
How much can a wheel loader lift?
To give you an idea of what to expect in a wheel loader capacity, this list of horsepower can guide you better:
- 80HP or less: compact wheel loaders
- 80-150 HP: Small or sub-compact wheel loaders
- 150-200 HP: Mid-range wheel loaders
- 200-250 HP: Heavy wheel loaders
You’d agree with us that sometimes site work uses more than one type of material density – sand, rocks, etc. So, choose the bucket based on the heaviest material that your wheel loader will handle.
Durable design for wheel loader reliability
The durability of heavy-duty machinery here means the ability for the machinery to withstand wear, pressure, or damage. So, durability is demanded on all job sites especially in heavy work sites.
Thus, choose a wheel loader that is built to last and withstands the toughest possible conditions in job sites. For the workload that your wheel loaders might encounter in this rigorous site, they require to be engineered and manufactured to protect their components.
So, the best way is to look for matching tires that resist rugged conditions. That will eventually increase work uptime and efficiency – choosing a deeper tread, a wider tire, or a particular type of tire fill.
Meanwhile, look at the protective elements such as guard screens and light shields as well as the hydraulic hoses.
Types of wheel loader attachments
Invest in a quality attachment quick-change mechanism for your wheel loader to effortlessly increase work productivity.
You can save so much time being able to rapidly change wheel loader attachments while conserving the safety of workers and machinery at all times.
So, choose loader-specific attachments to turn your wheel loader into a valuable asset that has a range of capabilities on sites. Although these attachments don’t come cheap, they are worth investing in as the job demands versatility.
Common wheel loader attachments:
- Blades
- Forks
- Grapples
- Rippers
- Hedge Trimmers
Power for wheel loader work efficiency
There are visible metrics that determine the productivity of a wheel loader. The machinery horsepower and lifting capacity are the most common metrics taken into account. Also, pay attention to the wheel loader’s breakout force because it affects the productivity rate.
The breakout force means ISO as the maximum sustained upward vertical force in Newtons, generated at a point 100mm behind the leading edge of th bucket of a wheel loader.
In simpler words, it is the maximum force the wheel loader generates lifting or curling the bucket upwards. So, the higher the breakout force, the better.
It relates closely to heavy machinery fuel consumption, how proficiently the machinery can fill a bucket and its lift capacity.
Support for long-term satisfaction
Have a dealership with a reliable, committed, and qualified heavy machinery manufacturer or dealer because they have wheel loader components for maintenance and repair purposes.
A reliable manufacturer knows that wear and tear is inevitable when working in hardcore environment.
So, they know how crucial it is to have parts either in stock or access to suppliers. Do enquire on the efficiency of their after-sales services and support because you will be dealing with costly heavy equipment that will require frequent parts replacement and repair.
Also, you can ask the manufacturer about the guidelines they follow when servicing heavy machinery.
Buy wheel loader Malaysia
Generally, if you need a wheel loader for more than 60-70% of the project duration, it is best to own one.
If you decide to rent, you must remember that renting companies work with several clients at a time too. So, there is a slight chance that the equipment may not be available when you need it.
Buying a wheel loader makes it accessible 24/7 especially during cases of emergency and calls for last-minute jobs.
Moreover, some heavy machinery manufacturers offer financing schemes at attractive interest rates to help make your buying process easier.
However, be reminded that these machinery lose their resale value as time goes.
So, purchase used wheel loaders because you don’t always need to purchase new equipment. And, they function almost as good as new provided you purchase them from manufacturers who have good maintenance records.
Rent wheel loader Malaysia
Depending on your business or project needs, you can look out for the pros and cons when you opt to rent wheel loaders.
Are there any benefits to renting?
Up-front investment – Buying wheel loaders can take up a big amount of investment that will remain until you sell them. Also, their resale prices may not be what you expected. So, rent a wheel loader and save yourself from this hassle.
Operational expense – Own a wheel loader and you will also need to look for an expert technician to service the machinery regularly with parts, hydraulics, and fluids. When renting, the manufacturer offers excellent after-sales support and services.
Cost of storage and transportation – Buying wheel loaders means storing them. With a rental, you can have the manufacturer deliver and return the equipment as you request.
Open to new opportunities – When you rent wheel loaders or other heavy machinery, it opens your business for projects beyond regular constructions. You cannot purchase all the equipment right? Renting them is certainly something you will opt for.
Maintain market competitiveness – Despite being a small construction company, you can still be competitive in your industry and tender big projects. Because you have the access to rent wheel loaders or other heavy machinery from reliable manufacturers and dealers.
Try before buying – Let’s say you want to buy a wheel loader but you are unsure about your decision. Then, it’s best if you rent and test the wheel loader first to analyze if it will do you greater benefit in the long run.
Invest Wisely on your Wheel Loader
All in all, we want to make your buying or renting experience easy. Being one of the leading heavy machinery manufacturers in Malaysia, we assure you to provide the best heavy machinery solutions for your project needs.
Suggest read: 4 Ways to Maximise the Use of a Wheel Loader in Construction Industry
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