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Equipment finance, explained
Independent guides on how to rent, lease or finance industrial and maritime equipment — so you can compare options and choose the model that fits your cash flow.
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Equipment guidesWheel Loader Sizing GuideMatch a wheel loader to your job using bucket capacity, weight, material density, loading height and site access.Jun 3, 2026 · 4 min read
Equipment guidesTypes of Cranes and What Each Is ForThe main crane types explained in plain terms, with the job each one is built for.Jun 3, 2026 · 3 min read
Equipment guidesSite Dumper vs Dump Truck: Which for Your Site?A site dumper shuttles material around tight, rough ground; a dump truck hauls bigger loads further and onto the road. Choose on payload, terrain and how far the material has to travel.Jun 3, 2026 · 3 min read
Equipment guidesReach Stacker vs Forklift for Container HandlingWhen to use a reach stacker and when a forklift handles containers better - a practical comparison for port and yard operations.Jun 3, 2026 · 3 min read
Equipment guidesForklift Types and How to ChooseCounterbalance, reach truck, rough-terrain, telehandler, pallet truck and container handler all move loads, but they are built for different sites. Here is how to pick.Jun 3, 2026 · 3 min read
Equipment guidesExcavator Attachments and What They DoOne excavator can dig, break, drill, grade, sort and crush once you fit the right attachment. Here is what each tool does and when to put it on.Jun 3, 2026 · 4 min read
Equipment guidesEquipment Pre-Hire Inspection ChecklistBefore you sign for a hired machine, work through this checklist: documents, hours, fluids, tyres, safety devices, controls, attachments and a photographed damage record.Jun 3, 2026 · 4 min read
Equipment guidesCrawler Crane vs Mobile Crane: Which Should You Use?A practical comparison of crawler and mobile cranes so site and procurement leaders can match the machine to the job.Jun 3, 2026 · 4 min read
Equipment guidesAir Compressor Sizing Guide: CFM and PressureSize a compressor on two numbers: the air flow your tools draw and the pressure they need. Add up simultaneous demand, allow for duty cycle and altitude, then add headroom.Jun 3, 2026 · 3 min read
Equipment guidesTypes of Aerial Work Platforms ExplainedScissor lifts, boom lifts, mast lifts, spider lifts and truck-mounted platforms each suit a different job. Here is what separates them and when to pick each one.Jun 3, 2026 · 3 min read
Equipment guidesTelehandler Guide: Choosing the Right MachineA telehandler is the Swiss-army machine of a site: lift, reach and place loads where a forklift or crane cannot. Choosing one comes down to height, capacity and reach.Jun 2, 2026 · 2 min read
Equipment guidesGenerator Sizing Guide: What kVA Do You Need?Pick a generator that is too small and it trips; too big and you waste fuel and money. Sizing comes down to your running load, starting surges and a sensible margin.Jun 2, 2026 · 2 min read
Equipment guidesBoom Lift vs Scissor Lift: Which Aerial Platform Do You Need?Both lift you up, but they solve different problems. A scissor lift goes straight up; a boom lift reaches up and over. Here is how to choose between them.Jun 2, 2026 · 2 min read
Equipment guidesHow to Choose a Tower Crane: Capacity, Reach and CostPicking a tower crane comes down to four numbers and one decision about ownership. This guide walks through capacity, reach, height and how to access the machine.May 8, 2026 · 3 min readEquipment guidesExcavator Size Guide: Matching the Machine to the JobExcavators run from under a tonne to a hundred. Choosing the right class is about dig depth, site access and transport as much as raw power. Here is how to size one.Apr 30, 2026 · 2 min read
Maritime & industrial9 Ways to Reduce Equipment DowntimeDowntime rarely has a single cause. It accumulates from missed services, untrained operators, missing parts and slow supplier response. Tackle the causes in order and availability climbs.Jun 3, 2026 · 4 min read
Maritime & industrialManaging Seasonal Equipment DemandDemand for equipment rarely stays flat across the year. The fleet that works is built around the principle: own the baseline you use all year, rent the peak you only need in season.Jun 3, 2026 · 3 min read
Maritime & industrial8 Ways to Improve Equipment UtilisationIdle machines burn cash quietly. Utilisation is the single number that exposes it, and a handful of disciplined tactics can move it fast.Jun 3, 2026 · 3 min read
Maritime & industrialElectric Construction Equipment: What's Available NowBattery-electric excavators, loaders, telehandlers and access platforms are on the market now. They cut emissions and noise and work indoors, but runtime and charging set the limits. Renting is the low-risk way to try them.Jun 3, 2026 · 3 min read
Maritime & industrialConstruction Site Equipment: A Planning ChecklistMost equipment overspend on a project is decided before work starts, in the planning phase. A phase-by-phase checklist keeps the right machines on site and the wrong ones off the books.Jun 3, 2026 · 4 min read
Maritime & industrialPort Equipment Electrification: A Decarbonisation GuidePorts are electrifying cranes, stackers and yard equipment to meet emissions rules. That shift shortens the useful life of diesel machines and changes how to own a fleet.Jun 2, 2026 · 2 min read
Maritime & industrialShipyard Equipment: Rent, Lease or Buy in a Cyclical IndustryShipbuilding demand swings hard, and decarbonisation is rewriting which equipment stays relevant. That combination changes the maths on owning heavy machines.May 2, 2026 · 2 min read
Financing models
Rental, leasing, hybrid and outright purchase — how each affects cost, cash flow and your balance sheet.
Financing modelsHow Much Does It Cost to Rent a Generator? 2026 RatesRenting a generator in Europe costs from around €40 per day for a compact site unit to over €200 per day for a 100 kVA set. Here's how kVA output drives the price, what's included in the rate and how to size correctly.Jul 2, 2026 · 2 min readFinancing modelsHow Much Does It Cost to Rent a Crane? 2026 RatesRenting a crane in Europe costs from around €90–150 per day for a light truck-mounted crane without operator to several hundred euros per day for a self-propelled mobile crane with operator. Here are the rate bands by crane type and what drives the price.Jul 2, 2026 · 3 min readFinancing modelsHow Much Does It Cost to Rent an Aerial Work Platform? 2026Renting an aerial work platform in Europe costs from around €70 per day for a compact scissor lift to over €250 per day for a large spider or truck-mounted platform. Here's how type and working height drive the price.Jul 2, 2026 · 3 min readFinancing modelsEquipment Total Cost of Ownership (TCO): What to IncludeThe purchase price is the smallest part of what equipment costs. Here is every component that belongs in a total cost of ownership calculation, and why.Jun 3, 2026 · 3 min read
Financing models10 Questions to Ask Before Signing an Equipment LeaseAn equipment lease is a multi-year commitment. These ten questions surface the costs and terms that quotes tend to bury before you sign anything.Jun 3, 2026 · 3 min readFinancing modelsHow Equipment Rental Rates Are CalculatedRental rates are not random. They track the value of the machine, how it is used, and how long you keep it. Understand the structure and you negotiate from a stronger position.Jun 3, 2026 · 4 min read
Financing models7 Equipment Financing Mistakes That Cost SMEs MoneyMost equipment financing decisions go wrong for the same handful of reasons. Here are seven mistakes that quietly drain cash, and the questions that stop them.Jun 3, 2026 · 3 min read
Financing modelsEquipment Financing Terms: A Plain-English GlossaryEquipment financing comes wrapped in jargon. Here are the twelve terms you actually need, each defined in plain language for procurement and finance teams.Jun 3, 2026 · 3 min readFinancing modelsHow Much Does It Cost to Rent a Mini Excavator? 2026 PricesA mini excavator typically rents for around €80–130 per day, €300–450 per week and €900–1,400 per month, plus transport. Here's what drives the price and how to compare quotes.Jun 2, 2026 · 2 min readFinancing modelsWhat Is Lease-to-Own (Hybrid) Equipment Financing?Lease-to-own sits between renting and buying: you pay monthly and own the machine at the end. Here is how the structure works and when it is the right call.Jun 2, 2026 · 2 min readFinancing modelsOff-Balance-Sheet Equipment Financing and IFRS 16, ExplainedIFRS 16 pulled most leases onto the balance sheet. Here is what still counts as off-balance-sheet for equipment, and why it matters for your borrowing capacity.May 26, 2026 · 2 min readFinancing modelsOperating Lease vs Finance Lease: What Actually DiffersThe label on a lease decides where the equipment lands on your accounts and who carries the risk of it. Here is how operating and finance leases actually differ.May 19, 2026 · 3 min readFinancing modelsRent, Lease or Finance Equipment: Which Model Fits Your Business?Renting, leasing and financing each solve a different problem. This guide breaks down the real trade-offs in cost, cash flow and balance-sheet treatment so you can match the model to the job.May 12, 2026 · 3 min read
Financing models10 Questions to Ask Before Signing an Equipment LeaseAn equipment lease is a multi-year commitment. These ten questions surface the costs and terms that quotes tend to bury before you sign anything.Jun 3, 2026 · 3 min readFinancing modelsHow Equipment Rental Rates Are CalculatedRental rates are not random. They track the value of the machine, how it is used, and how long you keep it. Understand the structure and you negotiate from a stronger position.Jun 3, 2026 · 4 min readFinancing models7 Equipment Financing Mistakes That Cost SMEs MoneyMost equipment financing decisions go wrong for the same handful of reasons. Here are seven mistakes that quietly drain cash, and the questions that stop them.Jun 3, 2026 · 3 min readFinancing modelsEquipment Financing Terms: A Plain-English GlossaryEquipment financing comes wrapped in jargon. Here are the twelve terms you actually need, each defined in plain language for procurement and finance teams.Jun 3, 2026 · 3 min readFinancing modelsHow Much Does It Cost to Rent a Mini Excavator? 2026 PricesA mini excavator typically rents for around €80–130 per day, €300–450 per week and €900–1,400 per month, plus transport. Here's what drives the price and how to compare quotes.Jun 2, 2026 · 2 min readFinancing modelsWhat Is Lease-to-Own (Hybrid) Equipment Financing?Lease-to-own sits between renting and buying: you pay monthly and own the machine at the end. Here is how the structure works and when it is the right call.Jun 2, 2026 · 2 min readFinancing modelsOff-Balance-Sheet Equipment Financing and IFRS 16, ExplainedIFRS 16 pulled most leases onto the balance sheet. Here is what still counts as off-balance-sheet for equipment, and why it matters for your borrowing capacity.May 26, 2026 · 2 min readFinancing modelsOperating Lease vs Finance Lease: What Actually DiffersThe label on a lease decides where the equipment lands on your accounts and who carries the risk of it. Here is how operating and finance leases actually differ.May 19, 2026 · 3 min readFinancing modelsRent, Lease or Finance Equipment: Which Model Fits Your Business?Renting, leasing and financing each solve a different problem. This guide breaks down the real trade-offs in cost, cash flow and balance-sheet treatment so you can match the model to the job.May 12, 2026 · 3 min readEquipment guides
How to size, spec and source the right machine — cranes, excavators, access platforms, generators and more.
Equipment guidesWheel Loader Sizing GuideMatch a wheel loader to your job using bucket capacity, weight, material density, loading height and site access.Jun 3, 2026 · 4 min readEquipment guidesTypes of Cranes and What Each Is ForThe main crane types explained in plain terms, with the job each one is built for.Jun 3, 2026 · 3 min readEquipment guidesSite Dumper vs Dump Truck: Which for Your Site?A site dumper shuttles material around tight, rough ground; a dump truck hauls bigger loads further and onto the road. Choose on payload, terrain and how far the material has to travel.Jun 3, 2026 · 3 min readEquipment guidesReach Stacker vs Forklift for Container HandlingWhen to use a reach stacker and when a forklift handles containers better - a practical comparison for port and yard operations.Jun 3, 2026 · 3 min readEquipment guidesForklift Types and How to ChooseCounterbalance, reach truck, rough-terrain, telehandler, pallet truck and container handler all move loads, but they are built for different sites. Here is how to pick.Jun 3, 2026 · 3 min readEquipment guidesExcavator Attachments and What They DoOne excavator can dig, break, drill, grade, sort and crush once you fit the right attachment. Here is what each tool does and when to put it on.Jun 3, 2026 · 4 min readEquipment guidesEquipment Pre-Hire Inspection ChecklistBefore you sign for a hired machine, work through this checklist: documents, hours, fluids, tyres, safety devices, controls, attachments and a photographed damage record.Jun 3, 2026 · 4 min readEquipment guidesCrawler Crane vs Mobile Crane: Which Should You Use?A practical comparison of crawler and mobile cranes so site and procurement leaders can match the machine to the job.Jun 3, 2026 · 4 min readEquipment guidesAir Compressor Sizing Guide: CFM and PressureSize a compressor on two numbers: the air flow your tools draw and the pressure they need. Add up simultaneous demand, allow for duty cycle and altitude, then add headroom.Jun 3, 2026 · 3 min readEquipment guidesTypes of Aerial Work Platforms ExplainedScissor lifts, boom lifts, mast lifts, spider lifts and truck-mounted platforms each suit a different job. Here is what separates them and when to pick each one.Jun 3, 2026 · 3 min readEquipment guidesTelehandler Guide: Choosing the Right MachineA telehandler is the Swiss-army machine of a site: lift, reach and place loads where a forklift or crane cannot. Choosing one comes down to height, capacity and reach.Jun 2, 2026 · 2 min readEquipment guidesGenerator Sizing Guide: What kVA Do You Need?Pick a generator that is too small and it trips; too big and you waste fuel and money. Sizing comes down to your running load, starting surges and a sensible margin.Jun 2, 2026 · 2 min readEquipment guidesBoom Lift vs Scissor Lift: Which Aerial Platform Do You Need?Both lift you up, but they solve different problems. A scissor lift goes straight up; a boom lift reaches up and over. Here is how to choose between them.Jun 2, 2026 · 2 min readEquipment guidesHow to Choose a Tower Crane: Capacity, Reach and CostPicking a tower crane comes down to four numbers and one decision about ownership. This guide walks through capacity, reach, height and how to access the machine.May 8, 2026 · 3 min readEquipment guidesExcavator Size Guide: Matching the Machine to the JobExcavators run from under a tonne to a hundred. Choosing the right class is about dig depth, site access and transport as much as raw power. Here is how to size one.Apr 30, 2026 · 2 min readMaritime & industrial
Sector playbooks for shipyards, ports and industrial SMEs navigating cyclical demand and fleet renewal.
Maritime & industrial9 Ways to Reduce Equipment DowntimeDowntime rarely has a single cause. It accumulates from missed services, untrained operators, missing parts and slow supplier response. Tackle the causes in order and availability climbs.Jun 3, 2026 · 4 min readMaritime & industrialManaging Seasonal Equipment DemandDemand for equipment rarely stays flat across the year. The fleet that works is built around the principle: own the baseline you use all year, rent the peak you only need in season.Jun 3, 2026 · 3 min readMaritime & industrial8 Ways to Improve Equipment UtilisationIdle machines burn cash quietly. Utilisation is the single number that exposes it, and a handful of disciplined tactics can move it fast.Jun 3, 2026 · 3 min readMaritime & industrialElectric Construction Equipment: What's Available NowBattery-electric excavators, loaders, telehandlers and access platforms are on the market now. They cut emissions and noise and work indoors, but runtime and charging set the limits. Renting is the low-risk way to try them.Jun 3, 2026 · 3 min readMaritime & industrialConstruction Site Equipment: A Planning ChecklistMost equipment overspend on a project is decided before work starts, in the planning phase. A phase-by-phase checklist keeps the right machines on site and the wrong ones off the books.Jun 3, 2026 · 4 min readMaritime & industrialPort Equipment Electrification: A Decarbonisation GuidePorts are electrifying cranes, stackers and yard equipment to meet emissions rules. That shift shortens the useful life of diesel machines and changes how to own a fleet.Jun 2, 2026 · 2 min readMaritime & industrialShipyard Equipment: Rent, Lease or Buy in a Cyclical IndustryShipbuilding demand swings hard, and decarbonisation is rewriting which equipment stays relevant. That combination changes the maths on owning heavy machines.May 2, 2026 · 2 min read