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Hire yard utilization targets for second-hand plant

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Post subject: Adding auction-sourced rollers and plate compactors into hire stock. What utiliz...
Chris HireYards
Chris HireYards
@hire_yard_chris
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Joined: 24 June 2021
AU
Posted: 12 July 2025, 4:32 pm Topic Author
Adding auction-sourced rollers and plate compactors into hire stock. What utilization % makes high-hour kit still cashflow positive after maintenance?
Anna Yard
Anna Yard
@yard_boss_anna
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Joined: 7 Nov 2022
AU
Posted: 21 July 2025, 1:35 am
We aim 55–65% for compaction plant. Below that the service burden eats margin unless acquisition was very cheap.
Amy F.
Amy F.
@quotes_amy
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Joined: 4 Jan 2023
AU
Posted: 29 July 2025, 10:38 am
Track consumables separately — pads, belts, fuel — or utilization math lies to you.
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