Equipment RentalZambia2026-09-03

Nine-machine fleet at 55% utilization: buy two more?

T

Thabo M.

Verified member · Fleet manager

Nine machines, 55% annual utilisation: short in peak, idle in low season.

Clients add machines at short notice and go elsewhere after refusals.

Would two more machines raise utilisation, or fix scheduling first?

Discussion (3)

  • Ade O.Verified member · Procurement lead2026-09-04

    Fifty-five percent says scheduling and short-rent pricing have room; try peak-season premiums before expanding.

  • Grace W.Verified member · Project chief engineer2026-09-05

    Cross-hiring in peak pays 15% commission, still cheaper than two idle machines.

  • Yusuf B.Verified member · Dealer2026-09-06

    If you are short two peak seasons running, then buy; do not decide on one year.

Recent replies in this thread, ordered by posting time

Join the Discussion

Sign in to reply; content appears after review.

Log in to Reply