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12 Reasons to Rent: #11 Increased Borrowing Capacity

Reason #11 to Rent: How LGH Boosts Your Borrowing Capacity Without Sacrificing Growth

Preserve Capital. Expand Possibilities.

In today’s unpredictable economy, preserving your company’s capital is more important than ever. Tying up funds in equipment that may only be used once or twice limits your flexibility and strains your balance sheet. By renting instead of purchasing, you keep capital available for growth — and improve your borrowing capacity with LGH.

More Access Means More Projects

Purchasing new equipment impacts your credit and restricts your ability to secure financing for other business needs. Renting from LGH reduces those upfront costs, helping you maintain a healthier debt-to-equity ratio. That directly translates to increased borrowing capacity, giving you the financial freedom to bid on larger projects — or more of them at once.

Rental Flexibility Helps You Stay Competitive

Many contractors today are adjusting to tighter budgets and unpredictable timelines. Owning equipment can limit your ability to pivot — especially when a job requires gear outside your existing fleet. Renting from LGH allows you to bid on jobs with confidence, knowing you can access any equipment you need, when and where you need it.

Cut Hidden Costs That Drain Cash Flow

Renting doesn’t just save on purchase costs. It also eliminates expenses tied to ownership:

These savings can be redirected to hire additional crew, invest in training, or pursue new business opportunities.

Profitability Without Ownership

Many of our most successful customers rent 100% of their lifting and rigging equipment. Why? Because they understand that preserving cash and maximizing flexibility is more valuable than tying up capital in owned assets. With LGH, you get certified, reliable equipment — without the financial burden of ownership.

We encourage you to explore other reasons to rent with LGH and visit us at rentlgh.com, reach out to your local rental representative or give us a call to help you on your next project at 800-878-7305. You can also find our entire catalog of equipment with our online rental catalog.


ABOUT LGH

LGH is North America’s largest single organization devoted exclusively to the provision of lifting and moving equipment for rent. LGH holds the most comprehensive inventory for hoisting, rigging, jacking, pulling, material handling, and safety equipment. With over 90,000 pieces, discover your next project solution at RentLGH.com.