Don’t have to rely on someone else, the concrete pump is there when you need it.
It’s easier to coordinate with the concrete company what time you want concrete to show up.
Scheduling multiple jobs, back to back, with no wait time means big savings on labor cost.
Makes your company more efficient, you can place concrete faster.
Less site preparation is needed, saving time and money.
Can rent your pump out to others when you don’t need it and make money.
Creates a tax depreciation expense

some things to think about before purchasing a concrete pump

The investment (or cost) of training a concrete pump operator.
Do you buy a new concrete pump or a used concrete pump?
Do you need a trailer pump or a concrete boom pump?
How often will you use your concrete pump?
How many other concrete pumps are available in your area, is buying really worth the expense?
The cost of maintenance, cleaning, greasing, rebuilding the concrete pump, tires.
The cost of buying concrete hoses, concrete pipe, concrete clamps & rubber gaskets.
Continued safety training & trouble shooting maintenance.

Concrete pump rental may be the way to go for a lot of contractors, but for some concrete contractors, owning your own concrete pump truck might make more financial sense. Weigh the pros vs cons, costs vs savings, and make your decision to buy or continue to rent based on what’s best for our company.