- Published amount or program scope
- Under $57,300
- Historical term
- 36 months
- Support status
- Published project support
The equipment need
A 3D measurement and survey professional used the one-time rental of equipment until then, with the availability and planning constraints that this imposes.
Its volume of activity now justified the acquisition of a laser scanner in its own right, for recurrent use.
An auction following a judicial liquidation proposed a last-generation apparatus, at a price potentially much lower than the market of the new.
As the technology of this type of device was mature, however, the operator anticipated the arrival of a new range over a three-year horizon.
He therefore wanted funding based on a three-year cycle of use, without being forced to keep the equipment at its end.
- Latest generation 3D laser scanner
- Measuring and calibration accessories
The support described in the project
We have selected a 36-month purchase option for equipment with a high resale value at the end of the cycle.
The financing base was based on the estimated market value of the apparatus, with an adjustment mechanism to the tender price actually obtained.
A residual contract value of approximately 60% of the amount financed has been entered in the contract, thereby reducing monthly lease payments.
This residual value was determined on the basis of the conservative resale assumption adopted by the operator, not on the observed market value of the used product.
The return of the equipment at the end of the contract, without penalty and without obligation to waive the option, was expressly provided for.
The release of funds has been organised in the mandatory calendar of an auction, where payment must take place immediately after the auction.
The reported operational outcome
The operator was able to acquire it at the time of the sale without using its liquidity, in a timetable which would not have been possible with conventional financing.
The high residual value reduces the monthly rental payment far below what would have been costed by the one-time rental of the same equipment.
The continuous availability of the aircraft removes the planning constraints that previously existed on the survey sites.
The ability to return without penalty to the term leaves the switch open to the next generation, without the risk of being the owner of outdated equipment.
Applying the experience to a new project
Use this case to identify the equipment, timing and ownership questions relevant to your own investment. The historical scope and term are specific to the project described. For a new U.S. project, identify the contracting business, installation state, supplier quote and preferred use period; available structures require a separate assessment.
About this case study
Published September 19, 2026 by the Leaseworld editorial team. Identifying details are withheld. Historical budgets and requested terms do not establish eligibility or an offer for another applicant.
Amounts shown in U.S. dollars are rounded equivalents for comparison using a reference rate dated September 18, 2026. They are not current equipment prices or financing offers. The original project agreement determines its legal, tax and accounting treatment.
