What Is The Difference Between Wet And Dry Crane Hire?

Localsearch WebServices • October 28, 2021

A Truck with A Crane Attached to It Is Parked on A Construction Site — AMAC Cranes in Coolum Beach, QLD

Are you considering crane rental but are confused about what the difference is between wet and dry hire?

Are you unsure what option is best for your business, and looking for expert advice?

At AMAC Cranes, we have put together this guide to the differences between wet and dry crane hire.

Put simply, dry crane hire involves you personally operating the crane you hire.

Wet hire on the other hand includes an operator who will drive the crane on your behalf.

Since wet hire has no additional costs, including fuel, it is a more logical choice for projects where budgeting is a priority. The entire process is also fully insured when engaged in a wet hire, and an experienced crane operator is guaranteed to be on-hand.

Because everything is sorted for you, you are also less likely to experience unexpected interruptions. Wet hires are also a good option for short-term projects since they require minimal effort from the client. Long-term wet hire can, however, aid you in budgeting.

You have more control over the whole process with dry crane leases. With this kind of hire service, you can choose what type of insurance will best suit your project, when the crane operator will be required on your job site, and which crane operator you want to hire.

When you hire a crane operator for your project, you will make sure they understand how you run things. This can be especially helpful if they have performed similar work for you in the past.

You can also rent attachments through dry hire when you need them. In terms of dry hire, the customer does need to be more hands-on and take more responsibility.

The benefits of wet crane hire

Wet hires are ideal for projects requiring speed and convenience. With wet hire, you get everything you need, including the trained operator to operate the equipment.

Other benefits include:

If you don't have a team member who is confident with the machinery on your site, wet hire eliminates the need for training and orientation.
Wet hire is less risky from an insurance perspective since the staff has already mastered using the equipment. Due to their experience working on various projects, those operators are confident in taking care of whats at hand.

The benefits of dry crane hire

You may find dry hire the most convenient option if you know how to manage your project. If you want to prioritise cost over convenience, this might be the best choice for you.

The benefits include:

It is not necessary to hire a specialist crane operator if you already have one on your team. In the absence of an operator, you may find someone who is skilled and fits your budget.
As an employer, you have a greater level of control over this operator.
Having an employee for any given project will increase accountability since they already know your expectations and processes. When things go wrong, there's a greater responsibility for what happens.