Rental Terms and Conditions

Customer Responsibility

Maintenance

Lessee is required to maintain machine as directed by the manufacturer and is responsible for replacing all expendable parts, i.e. cutting edges, filters, etc. and is responsible for any damage caused by neglect to replace expendable items. Lessor is responsible for normal wear and tear.

Tires

The lessee is required to practice reasonable care in the use of rubber tired equipment and will be responsible for any unusual wear or tear of the tires. If Lessee causes such damage as to require a new tire he will be expected to replace said tire with one of equal style and quality. Other tire damage, i.e. cuts or punctures, will be prorated.

Insurance

We will provide insurance (except liability) for the rental unit and invoice Lessee for this coverage. If Lessee desires to place his own insurance, we require a certificate of insurance payable to Highway Equipment Company. Upon receipt of this certificate, we will discontinue future insurance coverage.

Damage and Loss

Lessee shall be responsible for any loss, theft, damage, destruction of leased machinery.

Repairs

Lessee to inform Highway Equipment Company immediately of equipment failure.

Instruction

If Lessee requests a serviceman to instruct him in the use and maintenance of the rental unit he will be responsible for this cost. Exception: No charge for instruction in any of our shops or yards.

Payment Terms

All Rental Payments are due in advance unless credit is approved and granted by Highway Equipment Company.

Set Up Charges

Lessee is responsible for all labor and material cost necessary to ship and erect a rental unit.

Delivery and Return

All charges for pick up and return must be assumed by Lessee.

Rates

Single Shift = 176 Hours per month
(It is the general practice of the industry and Highway Equipment Company to charge overtime for any hours used in excess of 176 hours in any given month at the rate of 1/176 of the monthly rate for each hour in excess of 176 in any one 30 consecutive day period.)

Double Shift = 1-1/2 x Single Shift Rate

Triple Shift = 2 x Single Shift Rate

Rental begins when unit leaves Highway Equipment Company yard and continues until returned.

NOTE: Hydraulic Hammers will be billed at 100% of single shift rate for each shift used.

Taxes

All Rates are subject to applicable taxes.