We're checking, but most are already committed and the rest don't want anything to do with it anymore.I'm even more old fashioned than you. Almost never buy new and never lease.
I also like having subs, so they can deal with equipment.
Would it be possible to find a new sub? If it doesn't snow, you're not looking at a leased, or purchased piece of equipment not paying for itself.
I'm sure you've asked this question of others on PS; would you have other work for it if it doesn't snow?We're checking, but most are already committed and the rest don't want anything to do with it anymore.
Seasonal contracts will cover the costs.
Snow is getting tough, finding operators or people that want to work the crappy, undependable hours. Just look at last year...nobody could depend on snow work for income.
We are going through the same thing right now with a tracked skid...for what we can pay on a 36 month lease we can own a fairly new low hour machine.Add to that, I'm old-fashioned and like to see some iron sitting in my yard that I own after paying a chunk of change.
No, my 544 gets used a little here and there around the yard and the 244 is a great forklift. Bobcat is really the only thing that gets used a lot year round.I'm sure you've asked this question of others on PS; would you have other work for it if it doesn't snow?
Is the lease machine equipped with a snorkel?No, my 544 gets used a little here and there around the yard and the 244 is a great forklift. Bobcat is really the only thing that gets used a lot year round.
Check your text...Is the lease machine equipped with a snorkel?
Oh, I did...still laughing at the emoji.Check your text...
neethur...instead, by all of Plow4beers **** And hire more seasonal helpSo would you buy a used machine, with more potential for repairs and breakdowns but overall a lower hourly rate or lease one that will still sit for 7 months?
i buhleave itWe're checking, but most are already committed and the rest don't want anything to do with me.
You're Dutch?Used tractor market may see an increase of inventory due the "Derecho" storm wiping oot a huge amount of Korn.
I leased a vehicle once and never again. Sure payments are cheaper but you have no equity at the end of it.
You interested in buying it?I would sell all your Winter equipment and concentrate your resources on mowing only... Take the Winter off and sit back and watch your bird feeders... You should be able to then devote more time to PS also...
Nope... extended family did invade Holland a couple time last century...You're Dutch?
I have 2 tractors for plowing. After running the 244 a couple times I just don't like tractors for plowing. Driveway rigs yes, parking lots no.
Also like what the one guy in the driveway blower thread is doing, running a 6 Series Deere on his driveways...they're just that much more tractor.
