Five-month rainy season in Pará: move earthmoving equipment or park it?
Lucas R.
Verified member · Earthworks subcontractor lead
The rainy season in Pará runs from December to April, and the main haul road is red laterite that becomes impassable for loaded trucks.
Twelve machines are on site. Moving them 180 km to another package adds transport and dismantling costs.
Should we relocate, keep a caretaker crew, or return part of the fleet?
Discussion (3)
Ana C.Verified member · Equipment rental company2026-10-31
Compare relocation cost with remaining rent; above about 40%, returning the fleet and re-entering after the rains is usually cheaper.
Faisal A.Verified member · Project chief engineer2026-11-01
Protect stored machines from rust and battery drain, and keep tracks out of standing water to reduce restart failures.
Pedro M.Verified member · Logistics manager2026-11-02
Laterite roads need drainage and fill replacement before drying; otherwise even a tow truck gets stuck.
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