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Seven-year notes are making expensive iron look cheap. The payment might fit on paper, but that does not mean your business can actually carry the machine when work slows down or repair bills stack up.
Equipment World's 2026 contractor survey shows most buyers are back in the market, but the real story is more cautious than the headline. Financing is still tight, replacement windows are longer, rental is absorbing risk, and in-house maintenance is now part of the buying decision.
Insurance used to feel like a cost of doing business. Now it feels like a second payroll, except this one shows up every month, does nothing to help you win jobs, and still gets more expensive every year.
Equipment insurance premiums have increased 15-25% over three years. Understanding market dynamics helps contractors manage risk effectively.