Renting or Buying Moving Trolley? Pros And Cons

Pros and cons of hand truck rental vs. hand truck buying. Which one should we choose? 3 factors to consider: Frequency of use, types of items, and financial budget

With the rise and availability of material handling equipment, nowadays we can easily buy or rent a hand truck, or even a pallet truck everywhere nearby. Among these, renting hand trucks or dollies appears to be a more popular choice as it provides excellent solutions for transporting a wide range of loads, from small to large, and even irregularly shaped items in a cost-effective way. In practice, a trolley rental can be applied in a variety of settings, including household uses, logistic warehouses, or industrial purposes.

13 Apr, 2021 WOODEVER

Most of the life moving can be done by two hands, but when the items are too large or too heavy to carry by two hands or items in large quantities, many people will start to consider using tools to assist. When deciding to use moving tools, have you had a hard time making a decision between renting and buying? Here are the pros and cons of each option to help you decide which one is better for you.

Pros & Cons of Renting Moving Trolleys

Those who need to transport from time to time various shapes of items from furniture, stacks, carpets to even heavy machinery over a certain distance often consider a moving trolley rental.
Some benefits that make the trolley rental fascinate a group of customers including household users and enterprises.

Advantages:

Convenient

There are numerous companies that provide material handling equipment rental services. It is easily accessible with a single click, and a list of specific information will meet your needs right away. Price, images, and delivery options are also clearly displayed.

Cost Effective

There is no doubt that the cost of renting a moving trolley is lower than the cost of hiring a professional moving company and absolutely cheaper than buying a new one. If you are a homeowner (end-users) who wants to move your house to another place or rearrange your furniture, renting a moving cart like a furniture dolly is perfect for your choice. The furniture dolly costs $7 per day while it costs $20 new (reference rate from a supply).

Following is our listing of reasons why you should rent moving trolleys:

Why you should rent moving trolleys (hand truck, dolly, cart) instead of buying - 6 reasons to rent

Disadvantages

You might not save as much money as you thought

The cost of renting a moving dolly will vary depending on the rental company's current rate as well as the specific requirements. A trolley rental starts at a few dollars, but the cost can quickly escalate if you require more or hire the trolley for an extended period of time. Furthermore, there may be some risks associated with vehicle rental. You may be charged a late fee if you do not return it on time. Alternatively, if the vehicle is not cleaned or damaged which is caused by your moving, you also face extra fees like compensation.

Pros & Cons of Buying Moving Trolleys

Advantages:

Full Control of the move

Owning a utility device such as a moving trolley is an excellent choice for both end-users and businesses.

Homeowners do not care about the limited rental time, the fine for unfortunate dirty marks caused by moving their appliances and furniture, or the worry of balancing between making your house beautiful and controlling within rush hours. All you have to do is calculate the amount of work required to reorganize your home, then carry out these tasks until you are satisfied with its new appearance.

Upon business benefits, the moving trolley can solve a large amount of work efficiently. Workers in warehouses transport boxes or stacks from place to place in your factory. The construction material such as plasterboard, drywall, and other flat plates can be delivered through a plasterboard trolley to a position that allows workers to install them on the construction sites. The heavy items and bulky loads can be moved up or down stairs with ease by the stair climbing trolley. So, purchasing a specific moving trolley not only helps you handle your work efficiently but also increases productivity. On a whole, you have full control of your move, your plan as well as your arrangement when possessing the moving devices.

Disadvantages:

Price and compatibility

The cost of hand truck rental is definitely lower than the cost of buying. For example, you have to pay around $155 for a new appliance dolly instead of $10 per day for renting (reference rate from a supplier).
Furthermore, a single dolly may not be suitable for transporting various types of items for different handling purposes. You may need a cylinder trolley to move the gas cylinder or similarly shaped item. However, to move the fridge or washing machine upstairs, you must use an appliance dolly with stairclimbing capabilities. In this case, you can choose whether to build your own hand truck with special customization or just rent specific ones at the time you need.

See also: Build your own hand truck

Consultation

The hand truck rental option is quite popular, with an average of 36,000 trolley rentals per month in the United States. From a financial standpoint, renting hand trucks can make the use of funds more flexible than buying. On the other hand, renting always comes at a fixed rate, whereas purchasing a moving trolley can be a long-term stable distribution of revenue at a lower cost.

It takes time to choose from the many different types of moving trolleys available on the market today. The amount of work, specific working conditions (indoor or outdoor), frequency of use, and total cost of your move are all important considerations before purchasing or renting a moving trolley.

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