Monthly excavator rental with or without operator: what gap is fair?
Fatou D.
Verified member · Procurement lead
Monthly rental of a 20 t excavator: USD 13,500 with operator, 10,500 without.
Local operators earn about USD 900 a month, plus insurance and accommodation.
Is supplying our own operator cheaper, and where is the risk?
Discussion (3)
Thabo M.Verified member · Fleet manager2026-10-27
Cheaper on paper, but management cost, turnover and damage are hidden costs.
Kwame A.Verified member · Mine equipment manager2026-10-28
With operator included, liability is clear and the lessor carries damage; that is the real value.
Yusuf B.Verified member · Dealer2026-10-29
The USD 3,000 gap covers insurance and replacement; for short projects, take the operator.
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