{"id":6219,"date":"2023-11-22T15:50:30","date_gmt":"2023-11-22T15:50:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.workplace-products.co.uk\/blog\/?p=6219"},"modified":"2023-11-23T16:14:18","modified_gmt":"2023-11-23T16:14:18","slug":"hiring-vs-buying-scissor-lifts","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.workplace-products.co.uk\/blog\/hiring-vs-buying-scissor-lifts\/","title":{"rendered":"Hiring vs Buying &#8211; Electric Scissor Lifts"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.workplace-products.co.uk\/handling-lifting\/lifting-equipment\/scissor-lift-tables.html\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"890\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/www.workplace-products.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/blog-image.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6227\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.workplace-products.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/blog-image.jpg 890w, https:\/\/www.workplace-products.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/blog-image-300x101.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.workplace-products.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/blog-image-768x259.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 890px) 100vw, 890px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Deciding between hiring or buying an electric scissor lift for your workplace? Whether you have larger projects coming up or if your company is looking to expand it&#8217;s resources, the decision to hire or buy is a huge commitment to make. During this blog we will analyse the advantages of buying compared to hiring so customers can be secure in making their decision. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>At Workplace Products we encourage customers to buy their scissor lifts. We offer an extensive range of scissor lifts ranging from mobile, static, low profile and electric lifts. The load capacities that they range from include use for lighter duty activities such as lifting loads of up to 500kg. On the contrary, we also provide scissor lifts that can lift up to an enormous 6000kg. As expected, prices increase in relation to the load capacity that the scissor lift caries. Even though companies may think that there is little to no point in spending a huge amount on a scissor lift and therefore may opt into hiring, this may always not be the best solution.  There are numerous questions that buyers should ask themselves before deciding whether to hire or buy a scissor cart. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>For example: <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>How long do you plan to use the equipment for and how regularly will it be used? <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>What is the budget your company has to spend on scissor lifts and how much would it impact it? <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>How soon do you need the equipment? <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Is there storage space \/ a place for it to be kept? <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Buying your Scissor Lift with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.workplace-products.co.uk\/handling-lifting\/lifting-equipment\/scissor-lift-tables.html\">Workplace Products<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The process of buying a scissor lift at Workplace Products is made to be extremely simple. This is due to our fast and reliable 24\/7 website and our friendly expert sales team. Our Scissor lifts range from a wide variety of different sizes, functions and load capacities. They are separated into specific subcategories on our Handling &amp; Lifting page for customers ease. If you know exactly what you are looking for, then the simplest way to shop is to simply add the product to your basket and buy! Our team have ensured hat everything you need to know should be on the product page. However, should you feel like you need some more reassurance, especially when spending the big bucks, do not hesitate to contact our sales team right away via email, live chat or phone call! <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button aligncenter\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.workplace-products.co.uk\/handling-lifting\/lifting-equipment\/scissor-lift-tables\/static-scissor-lift-tables.html\" style=\"background-color:#e40000\">Electric Scissor Lifts on sale now! Buy them today, receive them tomorrow! <\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Benefits of buying over hiring your scissor lift<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Equipment is available all the time and therefore buyers have the freedom to use the scissor lift whenever they want too. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The scissor lift is yours to keep and have ownership of. Relying on rental companies can be difficult. For example, the correct scissor lift you and your company are after may not always be available from the business. In addition, should you need the scissor lift for a long period of time, companies are more than likely going to charge high prices. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>When you buy a scissor lift, you can avoid any initial depreciation costs by purchasing a used item. At Workplace Products we have a designated category that offers cheaper refurbished lifts. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If the scissor lift is not of use to you or the company anymore, you have the option to sell. Therefore you will gain some of the money you spent on the lift back. This can then be used to invest in another scissor lift that can be used for different purposes. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Finally there is a deduct in liabilities when buying over hiring. This means that there will be no worry of damaging the scissor lift as well as getting given a faulty lift or one that needs the designated checks for safety procedures. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You are able to be familiar with the product. Usually hiring companies will only give the scissor lift our for hire for only a short amount of time. Therefore if you haven&#8217;t already used the lift type in the past, it may take some time to come familiar with the model you are using<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Contact us for help! <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Overall, the process of buying a scissor trolley is proven to be much more beneficial for long term use. We encourage customers to not only think about the cost implications but aslo think about the realistic risks when hiring handling equipment. Feel free to browse our carefully put together extensive range of scissor lifts today! Also do not hesitate to talk to our sales experts if you need any reassurance! <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Deciding between hiring or buying an electric scissor lift for your workplace? Whether you have larger projects coming up or if your company is looking to expand it&#8217;s resources, the decision to hire or buy is a huge commitment to make. During this blog we will analyse the advantages of buying compared to hiring so customers can be secure in making their decision. At Workplace Products we encourage customers to buy their scissor lifts. We offer an extensive range of scissor lifts ranging from mobile, static, low profile and electric lifts. 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