Hydraulic breakers are mighty machines used for construction. They’re a necessity when it comes to making foundations for building sites and demolitions. They are large machines, and much consideration is needed to decide if renting or buying one is the best option in the long run, especially if you’re working on a one-time project. If you’re unsure of these two options, here are a few reasons to consider before you splurge on an expensive hydraulic breaker.

Storage Facilities 

Hydraulic breakers take up an enormous amount of space, and a proper storage solution is required to keep them in top shape. It isn’t ideal to leave this machinery outside where weathering agents like rain and sun can damage the piston and cylinder. They’re also pretty heavy and usually require forklifts to move them from their storage units. This expensive machine requires expensive storage units. Storage is a factor you don’t have to consider if you rent one out. You’ll get it delivered to where your construction site is, and when you’re done with your project, it’ll get taken away.

Maintenance

These machines come with many parts, which means if anything stops working, you’ll have to replace it, and these parts sure don’t come cheap. Maintenance and unexpected fixes or expenses are unavoidable when working with machines like these. Proper and regular maintenance of parts like the end tool, piston, and cylinder is necessary if you’re planning to buy instead of renting it out.

Flexibility

There are different hydraulic hammers for different jobs. You might run into a project that requires something different from the hammer you purchased. Construction work, especially demolitions, is never a one-size-fits-all job. Renting a hydraulic breaker offers you the flexibility to fit the machine to the job with no long-term commitment involved. So renting out a hammer within the scope of a specific job is more cost-effective than buying a new one every time you get a different project.

Cost

Hydraulic breakers are expensive machines requiring much maintenance and proper storage. Putting the price of the actual machine, where you’ll have to keep them in-between projects, and other machines you’ll have to buy to keep it working at its best, renting one out would probably save a lot of unnecessary expenses. The benefits of renting outweigh investing in a purchase like a hydraulic hammer, especially if you’re using it for a one-time project.

Contact Gorilla Hammers for Your Hydraulic Needs

If you’re planning on renting a hydraulic breaker, contact Gorilla Hammers today. We have state-of-the-art hydraulic breakers that will make your construction projects run smoothly. We have hydraulic breakers in almost all sizes for any project. You can reach us by calling 888-814-6745 or emailing us at sales@gorillahammers.com.