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Plant hire rate card template

An editable rate card for a plant hire company: machines, day to long-term rates, delivery zones and brief terms. Print it for sales visits or download a CSV.

Template specTPL-91
Rate columns4
Zones3 + your own
ExportCSV / PDF
CostFree
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Rate card

TPL-91

Machines

MachineSizeDay £Weekend £Week £4+ weeks £/wkNotes

Delivery and collection (each way)

ZoneArea / milesPrice £

Template from planthirestartupguide.co.uk. Adapt it to your business and take advice where needed.

How to use it

Using this template

  1. 01

    Set your rates

    Work them out first with the rate calculator.

  2. 02

    Fill in machines and zones

    Add rows for every machine and attachment.

  3. 03

    Add brief terms

    Minimum hire, fuel, damage waiver, VAT.

  4. 04

    Print or download

    Print for sales visits; CSV for your website or booking system.

FAQs

Common questions

Should I publish my rate card?
Showing "from" prices online usually helps customers decide and filters out time-wasters.
How often should I update it?
At least yearly; see long-term rates.
Are prices shown with VAT?
Say clearly whether prices are ex or incl. VAT.

This guide is general information for people setting up a plant hire business in the UK. It is not legal, tax, insurance or financial advice. Rules and thresholds change, so check current guidance on GOV.UK and take advice from an accountant, solicitor or broker before acting.