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Enter equipment market value, potential rental rate per shift or month, and expected utilization.
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Estimez le retour sur achat d'équipement pour la location. Saisissez coût, tarif de location et taux d'utilisation — obtenez la période de rentabilité et la prévision de profit annuel.
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How to calculate payback in 3 steps
Add expenses
Include monthly costs: storage, maintenance, taxes, and logistics. This gives you a clear picture of net profit.
Review the forecast
The tool will show payback in months and annual net ROI for your project.
Why calculate payback before buying?
Investing in equipment for rental is a common model for passive or active income. Without a clear calculation it’s easy to choose the wrong niche. Our calculator helps you assess whether a purchase makes sense at the planning stage. You can compare different equipment — from construction tools to heavy machinery — and see which asset pays off faster.
Key success factors in rental
Profitability depends not only on purchase price but on operating costs. Factor in idle time and seasonality. We recommend using a conservative utilization assumption (around 50–60%) for a safety margin. Our tool helps you talk to banks or lessors with a solid efficiency calculation in hand.
Frequently asked questions
What payback period is considered good?
In equipment rental, 12–24 months is often seen as good. For heavy machinery it can be longer, but such assets depreciate more slowly on the secondary market.
Does the calculator include depreciation?
The calculator is based on operating cash flows. For deeper analysis we recommend adding monthly renewal reserve to the “Maintenance” section.
Can I use it for leasing?
Yes. Enter the down payment in “Cost” and add lease payments to regular expenses.
What does “utilization per month” mean?
It’s the number of days (shifts) the equipment is actually rented out. Consider seasonality, repairs, and competition. Realistic utilization for construction equipment is often 15–22 days per month in season and less off-season.
How to account for downtime and repairs?
Either lower “planned utilization” (e.g. 18 instead of 22 days) or add average repair and parts cost to “monthly expenses.” That makes the payback forecast more realistic.
Why does it say “Over 12 months”?
At the given rate and utilization, annual income does not cover the purchase cost. Try raising the rate or utilization, or cutting costs — or reconsider the purchase and look at leasing with a smaller down payment.
Is the calculator only for equipment rental?
No. The model is generic: “purchase cost” is your investment, “rental per shift/day” is revenue per use, “utilization” is how many such periods per month. You can evaluate tools, event equipment, etc.
Should I include taxes in expenses?
Yes. If you pay profit tax (personal income tax for sole proprietors, corporate tax for LLCs), add an estimated tax amount to “monthly expenses” or increase expenses by 5–10% so payback is “after tax.”
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