Masonry Magazine January 2011 Page. 28
MAST CLIMBERS
The first thing to think about is how long your project is going to last. A short-term project, anything under three or four months, might make renting more attractive. However, if you have a couple of short-term projects lined up afterward, or your project will run into six months or longer, then purchasing may be a viable option.
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Shown is the Weigand Pepper construction Joint Venture jobsite at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne, Ind. You also might consider the rental-purchase option. Rental-purchase options are growing in popularity, due to financing struggles. A final thought: Before you decide to rent or purchase, think about the storage and maintenance of your equipment. If you don't have the room or personnel to take care of mast climbers, then stick with renting and leave those headaches up to the rental companies.
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AS I TRAVELED AROUND the country last year setting up new customers, I found them to be extremely excited to have a mast climber option that's manufactured in the United States. The next thing customers loved about the ProSeries is the galvanization. Customers are concerned about outdated or damaged equipment showing signs of rust and holes and deeming it unsafe. The ProSeries Mast climber makes it easier to replace these aging mast climbers, since its modular bridging is compatible with other mast climbers on the market. When mast climber owners need to upgrade their power units, the ProSeries will be their best option, based on quality, price, longevity and durability of a galvanized product. IMAS
Michael Solomon is national sales manager for TNT Equipment Co. and PREMIER Scaffold Solutions. Call 866-542-1944 for more information.
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