I have already rented 2 minis already this year for footings and digging out rocks, but those prices would probably be more than ownership. Rent that Vio for 2 weeks is 2400. Rent
chipper head for 14 days is $10,500. Total $12,900.
If I'm not mistaken, the same size machine could be purchased with a good
chipper head for under 40k. Thats about $800/month or $9600/year with nothing down. Plus you own it, get to use it whenever you want as long as you want. The $3,300 saved easily pays fuel, insurance and then some.
Now the Torrent mulcher head is a really nice piece, but I dont need anything that nice.