If you’ve come across the terms “wet hire” and “dry hire” when hiring machinery or equipment, but don’t know what they’re talking about, you’ve come to the right place.
In this article, we’ll explain what the term “wet hire” is versus “dry hire”, the benefits of a wet hire agreement and when to contact our team at Performance Tower Hire.
Dry Hire Versus Wet Hire: What’s It All Mean?
This is a good question, and one we’re asked fairly regularly as experts in our industry. It’s not as complicated as it may first seem. Let us explain.
Dry Hire is when you hire from a machinery or equipment hire company and need to operate it yourself. Sometimes you take care of the collection and transport of the machinery, but other times it’s delivered to your location and you take care of the rest.
You also need to be licensed when agreeing to a dry hire, so if there is no one qualified on site to operate your boom lift or cherry picker, you might have a problem on your hands.
Benefits of Wet Hire for Cherry Pickers & Boom Lifts
There are any number of advantages to entering a wet hire agreement for truck-mounted boom lifts and cherry pickers including:
– saves time and money
– no maintenance
– direct transportation
– fewer access issues
– lower risk
But the ones you really want to focus on are knowledgeability and safety. Because your operator is qualified and licensed in the machinery they’re working with, they’re more likely to know what they’re doing. They’re able to apply those critical thinking skills learned during training and adapt them to the situation they find themselves in, which is helpful for you and your team.
They also know all the relevant safety regulations that come with operating such equipment, and have what is necessary to get the job done without risking the safety of your workers.
When to Contact Performance Tower Hire
Why risk your team’s safety and security when you can get the job done efficiently and expertly with Performance Tower Hire’s wet hire options.
We have decades of experience in the industry and access to some of the best equipment around.
Contact us today at Performance Tower Hire to discuss your requirements or book your equipment online.
