Why Rent? Minimize Risk and Maximize Efficiency

Whether you’re managing seasonal spikes or tackling a special project, renting forklifts or handling accessories is a smart, low-risk way to meet temporary demands. LiftOne has a wide selection of late-model, low-hour equipment, and the expertise to guide you toward the perfect solution. From forklifts, mobile elevated platforms, trailer spotters and more, we have in-stock rentals at a location near you.

When Should You Rent a Forklift?

Here are key situations when renting is the best choice for your business:

• Temporary Workload Increases: No need for long-term financial commitments when handling a short-term influx of work.
• Hassle-Free Maintenance: Your technicians only handle pre-shift checks while LiftOne technicians take care of all scheduled maintenance.
• Access to Modern Equipment: Equip your operators with up-to-date forklifts designed to boost productivity during busy periods.
• Scalable Fleet Management: Once demand normalizes, simply return the rental equipment to LiftOne to keep your fleet lean and efficient.

Forklift Attachments for Added Flexibility

Need even more versatility? Renting forklift attachments allows you to customize your equipment to meet fluctuating production demands. From specialized handling tasks to improving adaptability, accessories give your business the flexibility to handle whatever comes your way.

Stay Ahead of Demand – Contact LiftOne to Book Your Rental

Partner with LiftOne today for reliable forklift rentals and customized materials handling solutions. Be ready to seize every opportunity without the risk of overcommitting.

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If you operate a warehouse or fulfillment center that distributes products to seasonal or cyclical businesses, your equipment demands probably vary throughout the year. This fluctuation makes it challenging to ensure you have enough forklifts and other material handling equipment at peak times and aren’t carrying an excessive inventory during slower periods.

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• Benefits of Seasonal Fleet Rentals
• Why Choose LiftOne Rents for Your Seasonal Equipment Needs?
• Contact Us for More Seasonal Rental Information

Benefits of Seasonal Fleet Rentals

Is it worth renting equipment in peak seasons? For many distribution operations, seasonal rentals provide a practical, cost-effective solution for meeting demands. Through strategic renting, you can maximize your facility’s capacity and efficiency throughout the year.

Specific seasonal rental advantages include:

• Greater flexibility and adaptability: Due to the short lead times for acquiring rentals, you get the flexibility to ramp up your fleet quickly as demand increases and adapt to workflow changes as the season progresses. You don’t have to worry about not having enough or the right equipment to get the job done.
• More efficient utilization: Forklifts and other material handling equipment that sits around unused during slow periods takes up valuable storage space and creates an additional business expense. When you rent, you can avoid this scenario by returning the equipment at the end of your peak season.
• Lower, more predictable costs: From a budgeting and planning perspective, renting can help you save money. You’ll know exactly how much the equipment costs upfront, and you’ll avoid additional expenses that come with factors such as financing, repairs and maintenance. You’ll experience more financial freedom and flexibility and find it easier to keep expenditures in line with your business objectives. 
• More operating capital: Renting does not require any upfront or long-term commitment. You’ll have more capital available throughout the year to allocate to other areas of your operation, and you’ll avoid tying up substantial funds in material handling equipment.
• Risk-free experimentation: Perhaps you need to change your warehousing layout to accommodate a higher seasonal volume. Renting enables you to test several types of equipment with no risk or obligation. You can determine which pieces are a good fit as you prepare to implement your new operating processes.

Why Choose LiftOne Rents for Your Seasonal Equipment Needs?

LiftOne Rents is your one-stop headquarters for high-quality material handling equipment for rent in Alabama, Tennessee, Georgia, and North and South Carolina. We feature the following types of equipment from leading manufacturers like Hyster, Yale, Ottawa, Rail King and JLG:

• Forklifts and industrial trucks
• Trailer spotters
• Mobile elevated work platforms
• Attachments

When you rent from us, you get a choice of more than 3,000 forklifts and other equipment in various sizes, configurations, lift capacities and fuel sources. We also offer affordable seasonal rates and flexible terms. If you’d like to own your rental at some point, our rental purchase option (RPO) enables you to build equity over the rental period. 

Contact Us for More Seasonal Rental Information

Are short-term rentals worth it for your fleet? Contact LiftOne Rents to learn more about the many benefits of seasonal fleet rentals today.       

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Choosing to buy or rent a piece of heavy machinery is a big decision. If you’re debating between the two, you can do yourself a favor by asking the right questions. But first, let’s go over some basics. 

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• When Should I Buy Industrial Equipment?
• Why Should I Rent Industrial Equipment?
• Questions to Ask

When Should I Buy Industrial Equipment?

Some advantages of buying industrial equipment include getting attractive financing rates and tax write-offs while you build equity. On top of that, you’ll also have a resale value to help you recoup your investment when you’re done with the equipment. But purchasing does require a high capital investment, and maintenance and repairs are the responsibility of the owner. 

Buying New vs. Used

If you decide to buy, there’s also the question of choosing a new or used piece of equipment. Buying a new machine means you have the security of a full warranty, which is worth a lot. It also may come with newer, more updated technology — but at a higher price point.A used machine, on the other hand, typically sees a slower rate of depreciation and, of course, comes with a lower acquisition cost, but it won’t be in brand-new condition and it may not have well-documented or trustworthy maintenance records. With LiftOne’s pre-owned equipment, you’ll always have options to meet any budget and application. 

Why Should I Rent Industrial Equipment?

Renting equipment offers lots of flexibility along with its low capital requirement, but it won’t build any equity. You can rent for short- or long-term use and routine maintenance is typically included in your monthly payment.

Many choose to rent equipment for performing specialized tasks, trying before they buy or supplementing a fleet of machinery during peak business times.

LiftOne’s rental fleet includes over 3,000 pieces of equipment, suited for any industrial application available on flexible rental options to fit your operational needs. 

Questions to Ask

To make your decision about renting vs. buying industrial equipment, you’ll need to consider several different factors. Ask yourself the following questions:

1. How long will you need the equipment? If you’ll only need the equipment for a brief time, renting could be a smart move. You’ll also want to make sure that when you rent a machine, you use it efficiently on the job site — otherwise, you’ll be paying for an underutilized piece of equipment.
2. Are you OK with the additional costs of ownership? Buying your equipment entails paying for maintenance, parts, transportation costs, licensing and insurance.
3. What are your company’s goals? Are you trying to downsize? Renting can help keep inventory levels down. Maybe your company is making green initiatives. If so, investing in eco-friendly equipment can help you meet those goals. Individual projects may also have specifications or goals that align or conflict with the type of equipment you use, so keep them in mind.
4. Will you use the machine in the future? If you won’t use it enough to justify the investment, it likely makes more sense to rent.
5. What is the company’s financial situation? If you’re trying to spend as little capital as possible, renting is a good idea. But if a company has available capital and wants to build equity, purchasing can be a good choice, too. There are some tax incentives through Section 179 deductions for purchasing equipment.

If you’ve gone through these questions and still aren’t sure whether you should rent or buy industrial equipment, reach out to us online or give us a call at 855.543.8663 to talk it over with an expert.

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• 1. Increase Seasonal Capacity
• 2. Solve One-Off Problems
• 3. Maintain Uptime During Emergencies
• 4. Reduced Maintenance Requirements
• 5. Simplified Transportation For Offsite Needs

If you are weighing the pros and cons of renting or buying equipment and machinery, here’s what our techs have to say with regard to the reasons to  rent material handling equipment, based on their decades of experience with thousands of local warehousing customers throughout the Southeast:

1. Increase Seasonal Capacity

For many industries, sales are not evenly spread throughout the year. Fruit producers in Savannah, for example, only need the majority of their equipment a few months of the year for the summer produce harvest. Similarly, retail sees a significant boost in production before the holidays, meaning that their equipment needs ebb and flow. 

If demand doubles or triples for a few months each year, it may not make sense to own the necessary equipment to meet a seasonal demand. Instead you can easily rent the machinery that you need to ensure you won’t miss out on that business. If you only need a piece of equipment for less than six months a year, rentals provide ample flexibility and remove the burden of long-term storage and warehousing costs.

2. Solve One-Off Problems

Sometimes you may have a situation where you need to solve a problem that you may not normally have. If you have an unusually heavy order that exceeds your current fleet’s capacity or a unique problem that requires specialty equipment, rental equipment can be an essential resource. 

Not only does it make financial sense to rent rather than buy for a one-off project, but it also makes logistical sense due to the fact that you don’t have to worry about storage, maintenance and upkeep of the equipment. 

3. Maintain Uptime During Emergencies

At LiftOne Rents, we know that time means money. When your equipment is down, not only is it difficult to meet the needs and goals of your own business, but it is nearly impossible to meet the goals of your clients as well. Rental equipment will keep your company running smoothly and at full efficiency, while taking the burden of equipment repair off of your shoulders.

4. Reduced Maintenance Requirements

From preventative maintenance to routine tests and inspections, equipment and machinery require support. But with used equipment for rent, LiftOne Rents handles all maintenance and upkeep for you, leaving more time to focus on your core business while we ensure your operating procedures won’t be impacted by upkeep.

5. Simplified Transportation For Offsite Needs

Depending on what type of equipment your business is working with, transporting it to the job site can be costly. LiftOne Rents will deliver rental equipment directly to the job site for you, so you typically don’t have to worry about expensive third-party transportation costs.

If you’re looking for used warehouse equipment for rent, you can count on LiftOne Rents to be your trusted partner and go-to resource. For more information on how we can help your business save time and money with your next equipment rental, or to answer a specific question, contact one of our specialists today.

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