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52 HIRE AND RENTAL NEWS • NOVEMBER 2015
GENERATORS, COMPRESSORS, PUMPS
“While many of us would consider the
model ‘isn’t broken, so there’s no need
to fix it’, and 'we’ve always done it this
way’, smart hire companies are moving
forward and gaining a strong competitive
advantage in the industry by changing
their purchasing habits,” Rohan said.
“A case in point is the purchasing of
diesel-driven portable compressors.
We see tens of millions of dollars of
these pieces of equipment sitting in
hire yards across the country, yet there
are alternative considerations you
could make, increasing their value to
your business even when they are not
generating profit.
“A key pillar for success in the hire
industry moving forward is flexibility.
Placing boxed diesel compressors
on existing plant trailers, instead of
purchasing them as trailer mounted units,
has given several hire companies an
improved return on investment (ROI).
Boxed units free up space
“Boxes save valuable space in your
yard, with only one trailer required for
multiple compressors and generators. For
example: your yard staff could place both
pieces of equipment on the one trailer,
increasing utilisation.
“When not on hire, boxed units can be
stacked three high. Using the example of
a boxed CAPS Airman 100cfm portable
diesel compressor over its trailer-mounted
version, the boxed stack would only take
up 10% of the floor space required for the
same amount of trailer-mounted units.
This would possibly be the same with
generators."
Rohan said: ‘’We anticipate companies
could save hundreds of dollars by having
only the cost of the trailer calculated in
stamp duty payable, not the whole unit,
unlike portable diesel trailer mounted
units. By purchasing a registered trailer
from a trailer manufacturer, you can
reduce the frustration that can be caused
with an existing trailer compressor.”
Flexibility
“Being able to multi-purpose hireable
products by offering the same product
in two configurations can reduce your
capital expenses significantly. For
instance, some of your hire customers
Trailing your way to business success
“Are the current models of purchasing your equipment in the best interests of your
hire business?” Rohan McIntyre, Product Manager, Portable Products for CAPS asked.
may prefer a boxed
compressor on its own
since it will be sitting in one
location on-site, while some
will need to move their units
around, so will need it trailer
mounted. Your yard staff can
interchange between both
configurations.
“By purchasing the trailer
separately at a later date, you
can customise the setup to
your satisfaction. You can
identify the trailer style that
works best for your customers
and delivers the business
maximum profitability."
Contact: 1800 800 878 or visit
website:
A CAPS yard person works to place an Airman diesel compressor
on a trailer
JLG’s new Metro LED Lighting Tower is
purpose-built using ISO9001 standards
in Australia, with features designed to
suit Australian conditions.
According to Arron Cooper, Product
Manager at JLG Industries, results
of recent surveys highlight what is
important to light tower owners: proven
reliability, prompt supply of parts
and service – especially into remote
locations, and transportability.
“The JLG Metro LED will also help users
save on fuel. Extra low voltage, high-
output LED lights, in combination with
fuel-efficient engines and start/stop
controllers, reduce fuel consumption.
“Electricians are no longer needed for
‘Tag and Test’ because the towers have
a 48-volt DC extra low voltage system.
A quick-disconnect light head makes
short work of disassembly. Operators
will find it easier to comply with noise
regulations thanks to the new exhaust
system, sound proofing and quieter
running engines on the JLG Metro LED,”
Arron said.
“JLG Metro LED Lighting Towers are
designed for side-by-side loading on
trucks, allowing seven units to be
transported on a standard semi-trailer, or
11 units at a time on a B-Double.
“The JLG Metro LED can also be
Metro LED lighting tower is purpose built
customised with a host of options and
accessories, many of which are available
in kits,”Aarron said.
“For customer convenience and peace
of mind, all JLG products are backed by
JLG’s Ground Support network. Factory-
trained technicians are available at JLG
workshops across the country or access
the fleet of field service vehicles, all
equipped with IVT and spare parts.”
Contact: 131 554 or visit:
JLG’s new Metro LED Lighting Tower is
purpose-built