Leasing a Cold Jet dry ice blasting machine
A Cold Jet dry ice blasting machine is a serious investment. Indicative pricing runs from around 15,000 euros for entry models up to 60,000 euros and above for heavy-duty configurations; for current quotes contact us directly. For many companies the financing is a bigger hurdle than the technology itself. Leasing solves that.
This article explains how leasing works through ColdBlast, which Cold Jet machines you can lease, how leasing compares with buying or renting, and how the process runs. You will also find a side-by-side comparison with the other financing routes.
Why leasing can be more attractive than buying
A purchase requires a large amount of cash up front. That puts pressure on your liquidity and on your balance sheet. For companies that prefer to keep working capital in production, that is a drawback.
With a lease you pay a fixed monthly fee over an agreed term (usually 36 to 60 months). No big upfront investment, often including maintenance, and at the end of the term you choose between renewal, upgrade or buying the machine at the residual value.
How a ColdBlast lease works
ColdBlast is a dealer, not a leasing company. We work with an authorized leasing partner that handles the financing. Calculate your payback period first to decide whether a purchase or a lease fits your business case better. You will have two contacts who know each other.
- āYou discuss your cleaning challenge with our Cold Jet specialist
- āWe configure the right machine, including accessories and service
- āWe introduce you to our leasing partner
- āThe leasing partner prepares a proposal based on your situation
- āYou sign the lease with the partner; ColdBlast supplies and installs the machine
- āService questions go through ColdBlast; financial questions go through the partner
Which Cold Jet machines you can lease
Every model in the ColdBlast Cold Jet lineup is available for lease. From the compact iĀ³ MicroClean (delicate cleaning, from 15,000 euros) to the heavy-duty PLT Ultra (industrial configurations, from 60,000 euros).
Accessories, compressed air connections, the service contract and operator training can also be included in the lease. You can view the full lineup on the Cold Jet machines overview page.
Lease versus purchase versus second-hand
Three financial routes to the same dry ice blasting machine. Which one fits depends on your liquidity, planning horizon and accounting preference.
| Purchase | Second-hand | Lease | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Upfront investment | ā¬15,000 to ā¬60,000+ | ā¬12,000 to ā¬40,000 | None |
| Monthly cost | None | None | Fixed monthly fee |
| Ownership | Immediate | Immediate | Option at end of term |
| Accounting treatment | Asset on the balance sheet | Asset on the balance sheet | Operating expense |
| Maintenance | Your responsibility | Your responsibility | Often included |
| Upgrade during the term | Sell the old unit, buy a new one | Sell the old unit, buy a new one | Adjust the lease |
When leasing is the right choice
Leasing fits situations where:
- āThe investment would put too much pressure on your working capital
- āYou prefer operating expenses over assets on the balance sheet
- āYou expect to scale up to a newer model within 3 to 5 years
- āYou want service and support bundled into a fixed monthly fee
- āYour accountant sees a tax benefit in operating expenses
- āYou want predictable budgeting similar to renting (fixed costs)
Leasing is less attractive if you plan to keep the same machine for eight years or more without an upgrade and you have the liquidity available. In that case a direct purchase is usually cheaper over the full lifetime.
Lease versus rental
Many clients initially search for “dry ice machine rental”. For incidental use (a single project week, a clean-up after a fire) renting is fine. For structural use in your own production, renting is almost always more expensive than leasing.
ColdBlast does not offer rentals; we focus on sales and leasing through a partner. For clients with genuinely incidental needs we honestly refer them on to rental specialists. For clients who want to use the technology structurally, leasing through our partner is the logical route.
Related options
Beyond leasing you can also choose to buy outright or to take a second-hand demo unit. We periodically stock Cold Jet second-hand demo machines with dealer warranty and low operating hours. For the full catalog see the Cold Jet machines overview page. As the official dealer we offer you more than a product sale; the official Cold Jet dealer page explains what that means in practice for service, warranty and training.
Leasing a Cold Jet machine gives you a fixed monthly fee without a large upfront investment. We connect you with our authorized leasing partner.
Request a lease quote āFrequently asked questions
Does ColdBlast handle the lease itself, or a partner?
ColdBlast connects you with an authorized leasing partner. We arrange the right machine and configuration; the leasing partner prepares the financial proposal. You have one contact for the machine and one for the financing.
Which Cold Jet machines can I lease?
Every Cold Jet dry ice blasting machine in our lineup. From the entry-level models to the heavy-duty PLT Ultra. Configuration and accessories can be included in the lease.
What is a typical lease term?
Usually 36, 48 or 60 months. Shorter terms mean higher monthly fees but lower total interest cost; longer terms work the other way around. At the end of the term you choose between renewal, upgrade or buyout at the residual value.
Are maintenance and service included in the lease?
That depends on the lease type. An operational lease (similar to a car lease) often bundles maintenance, service and NEN inspection. A financial lease leaves those costs separate. We can advise which type fits your situation.
What is the difference between leasing and renting?
With rental you pay per day or week for temporary use and return the machine. With a lease you pay a fixed monthly fee over several years and have exclusive use, with the option to take ownership. For structural use, leasing is almost always more cost-effective than renting.
Are there tax benefits?
An operational lease is often booked as an operating expense and stays off the balance sheet. For some investments the Dutch MIA/VAMIL environmental investment scheme may apply (for tax residents of the Netherlands only; non-Dutch buyers should check the equivalent incentive in their own country). Discuss this with your accountant and with us during the intake conversation.