Short-Term Lease is the flexible leasing solution for entrepreneurs who need an asset for only a short period. At De Nederlandse Leasemaatschappij (NLM) you lease machinery, vehicles or equipment for a defined term — ideal for projects, seasonal peaks or bridging — without committing for years or making a large investment all at once.
What is Short-Term Lease?
Short-Term Lease — also called short-run or short-term leasing — is a lease with a deliberately short term. You pay a fixed monthly price for exactly the period you use the asset. As soon as your project or peak is over, the lease ends. This gives you maximum flexibility and you never pay for equipment that stands idle.
Benefits of Short-Term Lease
No long-term commitment
You only lease for as long as you need it — no multi-year contract for a temporary need.
Fixed, predictable costs
For the entire term you know exactly what you pay, with no surprises afterwards.
Scale up and down quickly
Deploy extra equipment fast when demand peaks, and return it as soon as things quieten down.
Keeps your balance sheet light
No large one-off investment; you keep your working capital available for your core activities.
When is Short-Term Lease useful?
Short-term leasing is ideally suited when your need is temporary or unpredictable. In these situations Short-Term Lease offers a solution:
Seasonal peaks
Extra capacity around busy periods, such as the holidays in retail or the harvest season in agriculture.
Projects with an end date
Equipment for a specific assignment that is completed after a few months.
Temporary growth
Absorb a sudden increase in work without committing long-term.
Try before you buy
Test a machine in practice before you decide to invest permanently.
Bridging
Bridge the period until your new, permanent equipment is delivered.
Examples: what can you lease short-term?
Almost any business asset with temporary use lends itself to Short-Term Lease. Think of extra forklifts or internal transport during peak periods, temporary production, construction or earthmoving machinery for a project, event and stage equipment, seasonal vans and company vehicles, or replacement equipment while your own is being serviced. Tell us which asset you need and our specialists will look into the possibilities.
Who is Short-Term Lease for?
Short-Term Lease is attractive for entrepreneurs who want to scale up and down quickly: construction and project companies, the agricultural sector, event organisers, transport and logistics, and any business with fluctuating or seasonal demand. You have exactly the right equipment just in time, without the costs and risks of ownership or a long-term contract. Not sure whether to lease short-term or long-term? Take a look at our operational lease and the other business lease options to make the best choice for your situation.
Request a no-obligation Short-Term Lease quote today and discover how flexible business leasing can be.
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