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| Scenario | Days | Daily | Weekly | Monthly | Mob/Demob | Discount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bridge piles (typical) | 10 | $1,200 | $6,500 | $22,000 | $1,700 | 5% |
| Short repair window | 4 | $1,350 | $7,100 | $23,500 | $1,200 | 0% |
| Extended program | 35 | $1,150 | $6,200 | $21,000 | $2,000 | 8% |
Use these sample numbers to sanity-check your inputs before pricing a bid.
This calculator chooses the lowest base rental cost by comparing daily, weekly, and monthly options:
The optimization step helps prevent overpaying when week or month pricing is better.
Accurate inputs make bids clearer, faster, and safer decisions.
Rental pricing usually follows daily, weekly, and monthly tiers, with longer terms reducing the average equipment cost per day. In many regions, a mid‑size pile driver can price roughly $900–$1,800 per day, while weekly terms often land near five to six daily charges. These ranges shift with rig class, hammer type, availability, and transport distance.
The calculator compares combinations of months, weeks, and days to find the lowest base rental for the chosen duration. A simple check is the break‑even point: when 7 × Daily exceeds Weekly, a weekly plan is favorable; similarly, when 30 × Daily exceeds Monthly, monthly pricing can win. Optimization matters most for 8–20 day windows.
Mobilization and demobilization are often fixed, making them a larger share of short rentals. On small scopes, these fees can represent 5–15% of the total, especially when escorts, permits, or crane assists are required. Enter realistic logistics values so bid totals do not look artificially low.
Many budgets fail because operating costs are undercounted. Operator labor, fuel, routine service, and insurance are commonly modeled as daily allowances. Field teams often track fuel in the $80–$200 per day range depending on duty cycle, while maintenance and consumables may add $30–$90 per day. Adjust to your local conditions.
A pile driver can be on rent even when not driving piles. Utilization captures this reality by converting shift time into productive hours. Typical planning values range from 60–85% depending on access, inspection holds, and sequencing. Overtime is treated separately so you can see how schedule compression changes the total.
Weather delays, layout revisions, and groundwater conditions can extend rental days. Many estimators carry a 5–10% contingency on rental-heavy scopes or add a few standby days for critical path work. Use the downloads to share a transparent breakdown with procurement, project controls, and the client team.
Confirm what the supplier includes: hammer type, leads, power pack, wear parts, operator requirements, minimum term, standby rules, fueling responsibilities, service response times, and insurance limits. Documenting these items up front reduces change orders and helps you compare bids on equal terms.
It tests combinations of monthly, weekly, and daily pricing that cover your rental days, then selects the lowest base rental cost before add-ons, discount, and tax are applied.
Use calendar days if the supplier charges continuously. If your contract bills only working days, enter those days and adjust mobilization, standby, or utilization assumptions to reflect non-working time.
Utilization is the percent of shift hours that produce value. It converts total rental time into productive hours so you can compare options when access, inspections, or sequencing reduce production time.
Add standby as extra rental days, or increase fixed/variable allowances if the rig stays on site. For critical work, add a contingency percentage or a small day buffer to protect the schedule.
Not always. Some suppliers include an operator in the equipment rate. If included, set operator cost per day to zero and keep any separate labor, per diem, or shift premiums in your project budget.
Enter the tax rate applied to your rental invoice in your jurisdiction. If tax applies only to certain items, approximate using an effective rate or move non-taxed items into fixed fees outside this estimate.
Yes. The CSV is convenient for spreadsheets and cost codes, while the PDF provides a quick summary for approvals. Both exports are generated from your latest calculation shown on the page.
Better estimates reduce downtime, change orders, and cost overruns.
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