The next forestry job starts with the choice of equipment.
The volume of work, the ground and the condition of the machines affect what equipment you need next. Base the decision on your work plan and maintenance information. With a Maxa operating lease you get the device into use for an agreed period and pay monthly payments for it.
When is an equipment decision worth thinking through?
A new job needs a different machine
Thinning, timber forwarding and brush clearing set different tasks for the equipment. Discuss the ground, access and workload with the seller. Then you can compare buying and leasing exactly the right machine.
The current machine needs a major repair
Ask the service provider for a list of work, an estimated duration and a quote. Put the plan for the next jobs alongside it. That way you can think through the impact of repair, replacement and a possible work break.
The team needs a new tool set
If saws and brush cutters need replacing, write down what each team member needs for work. Review weight, suitability for the work and maintenance arrangements with the users before you ask the seller for a quote.
Planning equipment by work season
How does an operating lease work?
After approval and the contract, we buy the equipment from the seller and give it to your company to use for the agreed time. During the contract we own the equipment. At the end of the term you can return the equipment or buy it out under the contract. We put the numbers side by side so you can compare for yourself. Sometimes the comparison shows that buying suits your company better.
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Before the work starts
Bring together the work plan, the machine's condition and the seller's quote.
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During the work
Track working hours and follow the manufacturer's maintenance instructions.
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Before the next decision
Compare the machine's use so far with the needs of the next jobs.
Which equipment usually suits an operating lease?
- Harvesters
- Forwarders
- Chainsaws and brush cutters
- Timber trailers and winches
- Wood chippers and firewood processors
Examples of equipment in this sector that companies most often lease. You choose the equipment. Based on the seller's quote, we check on what terms we can lease the equipment to you.
For what work and how often?
Write down the planned working hours, work locations and the need to move the machine. Also plan for quieter periods when you use the equipment less.
How will you arrange maintenance?
Ask the seller where the device is serviced, how quickly spare parts are available and whether the technician also comes on site. Alongside the device's monthly payment, consider fuel, maintenance, insurance and transport.
When will you review the machine's suitability again?
Base it on workload and condition. Plan a review before the end of the operating lease term so that you have time to prepare calmly for return or buyout.
Answers to your questions
How to plan for quieter months?
Maxa operating lease monthly payments are equal over the agreed term. Plan for the payments also in months when the machine has less work. We compare the quote based on your planned period of use.
Can I choose the device and the seller myself?
Yes. Choose a device suitable for the work and ask the seller for a quote. Send it to us with the device details and the desired period of use so that we can make a specific operating lease quote.
What happens to the machine at the end of the term?
The choice is yours: at the end of the term you can return the machine or buy it out under the agreement. The owner does not change automatically. During the operating lease the machine belongs to Täisteenusliisingu AS and you pay for using it. Review the buyout terms before signing the agreement.
Compare buying and leasing forestry equipment
Book a consultation and bring the seller's quote, the work plan and the maintenance information of your existing machine. We put the buying and leasing figures side by side so that you can compare them yourself.