Boost Construction Rental ROI with Fuel Tanks

Operating in such a competitive space, construction equipment rental companies often ask us about ROI. The benefits of our transportable fuel tanks are clear to end-users, but do they make business sense for rental companies, too?

To make your rental business stand out and encourage repeat customers, you need to solve the issues that your customers face. What better way to do this than by offering fuel tanks alongside your other equipment? Not only does this support customers by offering them a reliable solution to fuel access and on-site storage, but Western Global fuel tanks also offer a great return on investment for rental businesses. Whether you choose to buy or rent, we’re looking at five reasons why a fuel tank should be included in your rental offering.

Five reasons why fuel tank rental provides great value for businesses and users

Our tanks are designed with the North American rental market in mind. They’re robust and rugged, easy to move, clean and maintain and help contractors and customers stay compliant with ever-tighter regulations. Keep reading to discover how Western Global fuel tanks offer great additional value to customers while boosting the ROI for construction equipment rental businesses.

Unbeatable ROI

Fuel tanks offer rental businesses an unbeatable return on investment. 

For the cost of 1 wheel loader, you could buy 26 TransCube fuel tanks. With significantly higher utilization rates, you gain greater returns in a shorter amount of time. But the initial investment isn’t the only benefit. Our TransCube range has a predicted lifespan of 10+ years of reliable operation and income. This, combined with minimal maintenance and high durability means your revenue can grow for many years – offering your business an incredible ROI.

Having Western Global fuel tanks in your inventory is a great opportunity to upsell. If you’re already offering generators, excavators, pumps or heaters, they all need one piece of added value: fuel. Offering fuel tanks alongside your existing equipment means every job is an opportunity to provide a valuable added service and maximize your profit. Read more about rental ROI here.

Compliant and ready to go

Rental companies choose Western Global in particular because our tanks are packed with features that make them compliant with fuel regulations and ready to use upon delivery – meaning satisfied customers without any issues.

Our tanks are outfitted with pre-installed accessory options, including easy-to-use feed return hoses and refueling pumps, so they’re ready to refuel from the get-go. Our TransCube tanks can quickly connect up to three pieces of diesel-powered equipment and simultaneously refuel equipment by pump. Your customers can hit the ground running after you deliver one of our tanks – another reason why they’ll choose your business over competitors.

Our tanks also provide peace of mind around fuel and environmental security for businesses and users on the ground. The lockable equipment cabinet means equipment and ports are kept safe. Secure hose access provides a way to set and forget your fuel tank feeding equipment, such as generators, for extended runtimes – all while your cabinet is locked.

The double-walled design of our tanks means they have built-in 110% weatherproof secondary containment. This means your customers won’t need basins or pans – ensuring customers and contractors stay compliant and meet regulations while avoiding any spills or leaks.

Easy to transport

As a rental business, your products need to be easy to transport and store. Our TransCube tanks are designed with this in mind. They have corner brackets and four-way forklift pockets so they can be easily lifted by crane or forklift. Lifting bracket kits are available for some of our other tanks that allow them to be moved by crane. Internal baffles maximize stability, even when moving the tank full of fuel, and they can be stacked three high when empty and two high when full.

These features mean you can make the most of the room you have in storage spaces and deliveries – helping you increase efficiency and profits and providing your customers with a product that can be easily moved around jobsites.

Tough and easy to maintain

We understand that rented equipment suffers more than the occasional knock – that’s why we’ve designed our tanks to be as rugged and durable as possible. 

The TransCube range has an extended service life. Their galvanized frame provides a strong structure with added protection from wear and tear. Our tanks also undergo extreme tests to ensure they can tackle the toughest environments – making them more resistant to damage and offering you better value. 

There’s also an 8-year warranty on tanks and a 1-year warranty on all other products. This gives you peace of mind that your stock will be performing at its peak for longer.

We make sure they’re as easy as possible to look after. With a removable inner tank, the TransCube makes routine maintenance, inspection and cleaning straightforward and easy, so you can free up time from maintenance and inspections and get your products out to customers as quickly as possible.

A solution for your customers

For your customers, lost revenue from jobsite downtime and theft creates unforeseen costs. By using a Western Global fuel tank, your customers can avoid inefficiency and loss with functional, secure fuel storage. Helping them stay productive without relying on 3rd party fuel suppliers is a smart solution for you and great business for everyone.

We’ve covered the incredible functionality of our tanks above, but the benefits of using a transportable fuel tank for the majority of worksites can’t be overstated. The TransCube is the unsung hero of many successful rental businesses. When paired with your equipment, it typically extends runtimes from the usual 24 hours to several days.

Add a TransCube to your rental business

Our tanks are in stock and ship within 3-5 days after your order is placed across the US and Canada with a large range of capacities. Clean, uninterrupted fuel onsite is vital, and fuel tanks don’t matter… until they do. So shouldn’t your rental operation be the one contractors rely on as a refueling partner? See our rental page for more information.

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Design approvals: UL142, CAN/ULC-S601, US DOT, UN-IBC, TRANSPORT CANADA, NFPA30