Sometimes renting a rig is a smart move

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Renting a machine is a good option, for example, when a company experiences a sudden increase in orders, project deadlines are approaching, or a new rig is still on the production line but investigations need to start immediately.

Geomachine currently rents ground investigation rigs primarily to Finland, the Nordic countries, and Estonia. In Finland, rentals are handled through Geomachine’s Tuusula office, while in other Nordic countries, machines can be rented from local distributors.

Geomachine’s spare parts sales manager Jouni Ketola explains that there are currently three versatile multi-purpose rigs available for rent. “Our models GM75, GM80 and GM100 are suitable for a variety of investigation methods and work well as multi-purpose machines. That’s why they are also in high demand as rental units.”

Rental agreements can be made for a fixed term or on a rolling basis. “A fixed-term contract is a good choice when the duration of the project is clearly defined. However, at the start of a project, it’s not always clear how much additional investigation will be needed. In such cases, a rolling rental agreement might be the smarter choice. The notice period for a rolling contract is two weeks, so ending the agreement is also simple if needed.”

The minimum rental period is one month. On average, customers rent rigs for one to two months, but much longer rental periods are also possible if necessary.

Many reasons to rent

There are many reasons why renting a machine may become necessary. “For example, if there’s a sudden machine failure, work must continue in order to stay on schedule. Penalties for delays are unpleasant, and no one wants to pay them. In these urgent situations, machine rental has often been a lifesaver.”

Perhaps the most positive reason for renting is a sudden growth in demand. “A rental machine is an excellent way to supplement a company’s own fleet when there’s more work than current resources can handle. It also increases the chances of success in tendering processes if you can confidently promise that investigations will be completed on time.”

Renting is also a smart move when a company is waiting for its own new machine to be delivered. “With a rental rig, you can make the most of the waiting period. You can continue to take on projects and start covering the cost of the new machine before it’s even delivered.”

Always compatible, regardless of brand

According to Jouni Ketola, the equipment used by customers varies, but compatibility with the rental rig is not something to worry about. “We equip the rental rigs with drilling or hammering heads that match the customer’s existing equipment. This ensures compatibility regardless of the thread model used.”

If the customer doesn’t yet have their own equipment, that’s not a problem either. “A start-up company, for instance, might still be waiting for their machine to be built and hasn’t acquired equipment yet. In that case, we can sell or rent the necessary gear, so they can begin ground investigations immediately if they wish.”

A rental partner that knows its machines

So why rent a ground investigation rig specifically from Geomachine? “We manufacture all the rigs we rent out, so we know them thoroughly. The machines are always serviced before being delivered to the customer. And if any issues arise during use, we can solve them quickly. We keep spare parts in stock and, whenever possible, the issue can be fixed with field service directly at the customer’s worksite.”

And what kind of company should consider renting? “If you want to serve your customers reliably in any situation, having access to rental machines is a great safety net. Renting is also a smart option for companies looking to expand their fleet organically. You can use a rental machine for individual projects and only invest in expanding your own fleet once your customer base and order flow are more established.”

Rental rigs can be made available very quickly if needed. “At most, the delivery time is a week—but quite often you’ll have the machine even sooner. Just give our rental service a call or send an email, and we’ll get the process started.”

Interested? Contact Geomachine!