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