Wet Lease vs. Dry Lease in Heavy Equipment: Cost Analysis & Liability Breakdown
A direct breakdown of fuel liabilities, operator allowances, breakdown risk management, and project budgeting for tier-1 contractors.
Wet Lease vs. Dry Lease: The Contractor's Guide
When mobilizing earthmoving or lifting equipment for long-term construction, choosing the right lease structure impacts cash flow, fuel pilferage risk, and operational uptime.
What is a Wet Lease?
In a Wet Lease, Lasmo provides the complete operational package:
- The certified heavy machinery.
- The licensed, safety-trained machine operator.
- All diesel fuel and routine lubricants.
- Best for: Rapid turnarounds, short-to-medium contracts (1 day to 3 months), and project managers who want zero fuel tracking headaches.
What is a Dry Lease?
In a Dry Lease, Lasmo provides:
- The machine only, fully serviced and RTO-fit.
- The client provides their own licensed operator and manages all site fuel.
- Best for: Large enterprise infrastructure firms running multiple continuous 12-hour shifts with established on-site diesel bulk tanks.
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