Avito Special Equipment experts analyzed the demand, supply and prices for rental of special equipment and commercial transport in Russia in 2023. Based on the results of the analysis, experts compiled a rating of the most popular types of special equipment on the platform. According to Avito Special Equipment, both demand and rental supply have grown most strongly for lifting, road construction, municipal and loading equipment, as well as freight transport.
On average, over the year, the supply for rental of special equipment increased by 30%, and demand — by 36%, while the average rate per hour remained unchanged — 2000 rubles/hour.
Renting, in some cases, is a rational alternative to purchasing special equipment. This is a tool for a targeted solution of specific problems, for example, during sudden heavy snowfall. In such situations, businesses increasingly understand the benefits of renting, which is why we are seeing a steady increase in the need for this service. Andrey Kovalev head of Avito Special equipment Lifting equipment
The number of advertisements for the rental of lifting equipment in 2023 increased by 81%, and the share of the total supply was 23%. The demand for this type of special equipment also increased by 63%, and the share of demand was 32%. The rate for an hour of work on such machines was 2000 rubles.
Road construction equipment
The performance of road construction equipment grew in all respects throughout 2023. The number of advertisements for the rental of such cars increased by 67% (supply share — 14%), their demand increased by 72% (demand share — 19%). Rental cost — 2500 rubles/hour.
Freight transport
Truck rental also showed significant growth in both parameters. The supply of rentals of this type of transport increased by 57% (share of supply — 13%), and its popularity — by 33% (share of demand — 13%). The average rental price is 1,700 rubles/hour.
Utility equipment
In 2023, the number of advertisements for the rental of municipal equipment increased significantly — by 67%, and the share of the total supply was 4.5%. Demand for such equipment increased by 58%, and the share of total demand was 12%. The rental rate for such a machine is 1,500 rubles per hour.
Loading equipment
The number of advertisements offering the rental of loading equipment increased by 33% in 2023 (share of supply — 6%). The growth of interest in such machines is 33% (demand share is 5%). The cost of one hour of rental is 2000 rubles.
Top 5 most popular types of special equipment and transport for rent,2023, Russia
Type of special equipment/transport Share of supplyShare of demandRental cost (1 hour)Lifting equipment23%32%2,000Road construction equipment14%19%2,500Freight transport13%13%1,700Municipal equipment4 .5%12%1 500Loading equipment6%5%2 000