“The construction industry in the United States has seen a decrease in unit sales of new equipment through the first quarter of 2008,” says Bill Connolly, manager of finance integration at John Deere Credit. “And while our finance market share has remained strong, the reduction in equipment sales also means a reduction in equipment financing opportunities.” On the other hand, construction is a regional game, points out Ron Riecks, general manager of Wells Fargo Construction, a division of Wells Fargo Equ...... continue reading

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4. Issues 2/1/2008 12:00:00 AM Comments

Knowing When to Rent, Lease, or Buy

By Lori Lovely

When it comes to upgrading fleets, the most difficult decisions may have little to do with brand or features.... continue reading

From: Grading and Excavation Contractor Topics: Lease, Purchase, Rent

5. Issues 11/1/2006 12:00:00 AM Comments

To Buy or to Lease? That Is the Question

By Elizabeth Cutright

There are many different ways to get the new equipment you need without busting your bank account.... continue reading

From: Grading and Excavation Contractor Topics: Lease, Purchase

6. Issues 1/1/2005 12:00:00 AM Comments

A Weighty Dilemma: Own or Rent Heavy-Equipment Trailers?

By George Leposky

Each approach has its proponents; what’s best for your competitors might not be riight for you.... continue reading

From: Grading and Excavation Contractor Topics: Lease, Purchase, Rent

7. Issues 5/1/2004 12:00:00 AM Comments

Own, Lease, or Rent

By Carol Wasson

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8. Issues 5/1/2002 12:00:00 AM Comments

Equipment Financing Part III: The Purchase-or-Lease Decision and Other Issues

By Daniel P. Duffy

This final installment of a three-part series offers a comparison of leasing and financing and explains how to evaluate both options. (Links to parts one and two of our series can be found at the end of this article.)... continue reading

From: Grading and Excavation Contractor Topics: Equipment, Lease

9. Issues 3/1/2002 12:00:00 AM Comments

Financing II: Leasing Companies: Who They Are and What They Want

By Daniel P. Duffy

Leasing is a form of financing in that it enables the lessee to obtain the use of the equipment without directly incurring any debt obligation.... continue reading

From: Grading and Excavation Contractor Topics: Finance, Lease

10. Issues 3/1/2001 12:00:00 AM Comments

Simplifying the Rent, Lease, Buy Decisions

By Alan S Cohen

Are you expanding your business, or replacing an old truck, compactor, or other piece of equipment? If so, then you also need to decide if you want to rent, lease, or buy.... continue reading

From: Grading and Excavation Contractor Topics: Lease, Rent