Flatbed rental

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  1. Jasonar15

    Jasonar15 Medium Load Member

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    what is the typical flatbed rental price? Anyone know or anyone renting one?
     
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    TPC21 Bobtail Member

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    I have a couple 48’ alum spreads I’d rent for 2-250 a week. TX and FL ready to go.
     
  3. Kshaw0960

    Kshaw0960 Road Train Member

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    That’s a pretty good price. I see 800-950 for combo 48 spreads.
     
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    Ruthless Road Train Member

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    It would be significantly cheaper to buy a brand new one at those prices.
     
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    Atlaw4u Heavy Load Member

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    Where are you located?
     
  6. Kshaw0960

    Kshaw0960 Road Train Member

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    In south Texas most people beat up the trailers with oil field loads and they somehow even keep a high resale value when used. Also renting is a good idea to see if you like flatbed work or if it’s temporary. It’s definitely worth it to buy new if you don’t do oilfield work. Or if you cannot get the credit.
     
  7. HillbillyDeluxeTruck

    HillbillyDeluxeTruck Road Train Member

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    Yep. Seems pretty ridiculous to me.

    For $1000/mo I can pick up a pretty nice 53ft stepdeck.
     
  8. Jasonar15

    Jasonar15 Medium Load Member

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    Yeah people around me rent them for $195 to $250 a week. I have my own just wanted to know what average price was
     
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    I’m paying $150 a week but have to cover any maintenance.
     
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