For those contractors who pump a lot of concrete, the cost of the concrete pump rental can really start to add up. Eventually, after figuring out what you're spending on renting a concrete pump, it may be a better investment to purchase a new or used concrete pump.

The cost of renting isn't the only factor a contractor should consider, the volume of work you do in a year should also be an important consideration. If you're doing 200 - 300 jobs a year and you need a pump truck for half those jobs, it might make sense to have your own concrete pumper.

Lost time and labor expense while you wait for someone else's pump truck to show up is another consideration to think about. If you've been in the concrete business, you know delays happen from time to time. Waiting 2 or 3 hours with a crew of men standing around, significantly adds to the cost of renting the concrete pump.