5 crucial questions every construction equipment rental company must ask before switching ERP system

Before you sign on the dotted line, ask these 5 critical questions:

1. Does this system understand rental?
Most ERP systems were built for generic accounting or manufacturing – not for the real-world headaches of scheduling, damage tracking, off-rent processes, or maintenance. If your ERP can’t handle rental contracts and fleet availability out of the box, you’ll be stuck stitching together spreadsheets – again.

2. Will my field crew actually use it?
A new system only works if your people use it. Yard crews, drivers, mechanics, and dispatchers need simple, mobile-friendly tools they can access on-site – not just another desk-bound program.

3. How does it handle fleet maintenance?
Your fleet is your money-maker. Missed service schedules mean breakdowns, lost rental days, and unhappy customers. Make sure your ERP has built-in service management that connects directly to your rental data.

4. Will it connect to my accounting and reporting?
Don’t add more silos. Your rental operations, invoicing, maintenance, and financials should flow together. If they don’t, you’ll spend hours reconciling duplicate data.

5. Do I trust the support team?
Switching ERP is a big lift. You’re not just buying software – you’re buying a partner who understands rental, construction, and your daily reality. Make sure they’re proven experts in your industry.

One answer that checks all the boxes? Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central, paired with Armada EQM Rental – purpose-built for equipment rental, fully integrated, mobile-ready, and backed by industry experts.