Hire vs Buy Tracker
Work out exactly when buying an Alkota machine makes financial sense.
Hiring is flexible, but it drains cash if you're using equipment regularly. Buying involves capital upfront, but builds an asset and slashes day-to-day costs. Adjust your estimated usage below to find your specific crossover point.
1. Usage Profile
OccasionalDaily (Mon-Fri)
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Pre-filled with Alkota benchmark for Hot water machine (industrial). Feel free to edit.
2. Cost Projection
Hire Cost
Accumulating Cost1 Year
£4,750
3 Years
£14,250
5 Years
Purchase Cost
Capital Asset1 Year
£4,500
3 Years
£5,200
5 Years Net
Base: ~£4,500 + maint. Year 5 Net includes 25% residual asset value.
Buying is your most economical option
At 50 days per year, hiring is draining capital continuously. Your crossover point is just 11 days/year. Any usage above that makes purchasing an Alkota machine the superior financial decision over 5 years.