Equipment Rent vs Buy Calculator

Compare the true cost of renting vs. buying equipment with Tomahawk’s Rent vs. Buy Calculator. Whether you’re a contractor or homeowner, this tool shows your total cost over time and identifies your break-even point, so you can make the most cost-effective choice with confidence.

Equipment
Rent

Rate (weekly)

How many weeks?

Buy

Purchase Price

Sales Tax: 7% applied to both rental and purchase costs.
Environmental Fee (Rental Only): 2% of the rental rate, capped at $99 maximum.

Break-Even Point
Total Period
Rent Buy
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Environmental fee - -
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Estimated shipping fee - -
Total cost - -

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