Roughly where the maths turns over
Under about a year, hire is usually in front — no capital tied up, no disposal problem at the end. Past two years, buying wins clearly, and it wins harder than the raw numbers suggest because a well-bought used unit resells for most of what you paid for it.
In between is a real conversation, and it depends on whether the work is contracted or rolling. Ring and we'll do the arithmetic with you — including when it points at the option that makes us less money.
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