Equipment for paving comes in various forms with a variety of functions. For some projects, you need several pieces of paving equipment, while for others, one machine will do the job. Will you need a grader for the work you'll be doing, or just a paver and roller? Is the ground prepared for paving or not? Has the foundation layer been installed? Determining the stage and scope of your project will tell you which products you need.

The other questions to be asked are whether your paving needs are short-term or long-term and what your budget can afford. Analyze your business needs and choose the route that will best serve them. For all types of equipment, you have the option to:

1. Buy paving equipment for long-term use.

2. Get used paving equipment and save money.

3. Look into paving equipment rentals if your needs are only temporary.

Action Steps
The best contacts and resources to help you get it done

Cover your needs now and in the future and purchase new paving equipment

If your business is expanding, or if you expect to be performing many paving jobs, your best bet might be getting brand-new asphalt paving equipment. It will be on hand for any project, meaning you won't have to worry about getting it if a deadline is coming close. Buying your own machines results in independence for your business.

I recommend: Locate machines online from providers of paving equipment like Equipment Trader, Machinery Trader or Caterpillar. You can also get quotes on graders, rollers and pavers from Apellc.

Keep your costs down with used paving equipment

If you want to buy paving equipment but can't quite justify spending the money on new machines, used asphalt paving equipment for sale is a simple solution. You still have your own machinery, but at a reduced cost, an idea that any small business owner can readily support. Save money and still keep your requirements covered.

I recommend: Find paving equipment at sellers of used machinery like JFW and Rock and Dirt.

Consider paving equipment rental for limited use

If you've taken on a short-term project, or simply don't expect to see a lot of use out of your equipment, consider the option of renting. If it'll be months or years before you need to use the equipment again, it would be far cheaper to rent or lease machines. As a bonus, you wouldn't need to store or maintain equipment you rarely use.

I recommend: Hertz has paving equipment for rent; choose the machines you need from their selection. You can also see what rental equipment is available from companies like Chesapeake Supply and Equipment Co.

Tips & Tactics

Helpful advice for making the most of this Guide

• •  While you're looking for equipment for paving, look into machinery to go along with it, such as asphalt mixers, trucks for material hauling and even lumber for building forms and molds. Procuring all your paving supply from the same company will save you time and effort.