Graders look fairly similar to larger tractors, and generally feature a standard cab on 4 wheels, with a long bar in front on which the grader blade itself is attached. The blade sits somewhere along the middle of this bar, allowing you to easily maneuver it in the direction you need.
The most common areas you'll find graders are in road construction and farms. Farmers often use graders to help flatten out fields or paddocks where they need to install new fences or add a new structure. There are also some attachments available, like rippers and tillers, that can allow farmers to easily rip up or break ground. Making graders a great option for multiple tasks around the farm.
However the most common time you'll see a grader is in site and road construction. Ensuring a surface is completely flat before pouring concrete or asphalt is vital to a smooth finish. This is why grader hire is often the first choice for many roadworks companies. By hiring out a grader for a project, they are able to ensure a smooth finish every time.
As with most heavy machinery hire, the main benefits of hiring a grader, rather than buying one, are the convenience and affordability. In many cases, you may have a range of machinery prepared for most projects, but discover the grader you usually use can't access the site, or maybe breaks down on the day. In these situations, grader hire can help.
Simply hire a grader that suits your needs and complete the project, and return it when you're done! This is almost always the most affordable option as buying a whole new machine for a single project usually makes no sense.
Another option most hire companies will offer is wet hire. In these cases, you're not only hiring a grader to complete your project, one of their trained staff will operate and complete your project for you! This is a particularly good option if your usual operators aren't available, or if you only run a small company and don't have anyone that can operate a grader.
Wet hire will usually cost more than dry hire, as you're also paying for the experienced operator, but if you don't have the staff necessary then it's often the best choice.
Whether you need to flatten a road, prepare a paddock, or anything in between, grader hire is an ideal solution for you. Contact your local hire company to discover what graders they have available to hire today.
