💰 When a Wheeled Mini Loader Investment Pays Off in 9–10 Months

Versatile Wheeled Mini Loader TI-Car-225

How to properly calculate ROI for small and medium-sized businesses

A wheeled mini loader like TI-Car 225 are more than just daily-use machines — they are income-generating tools that can return the initial investment in under a year. In this article, we’ll explore examples, cost breakdowns, earning potential, and common ROI calculation mistakes.

🔍 Main Cost Items:

Item	Estimated Amount
Purchase of TI-Car 225 mini loader	€22,460
Registration, delivery, preparation	€500
Fuel (diesel, for 100 engine hours)	€250
Maintenance for 6 months	€200
Total investment	€23,410

📈 Potential Income:

Based on typical service rates in average EU or Ukrainian regions:

Service Type	Rate	Hours/Month	Income
Pallet loading/unloading	€40/hour	30 hrs	€1,200
Snow/area cleaning	€35/hour	25 hrs	€875
Construction (leveling, moving soil)	€45/hour	30 hrs	€1,350
Total monthly income			€3,425

🧮 When Will the Investment Pay Off?

Even with a conservative 70% machine utilization rate:

• €3,425 × 70% ≈ €2,397/month

• €23,410 / €2,397 ≈ 9.7 months to break even

❗ After a maximum of 10 months, the machine begins generating pure profit.

🛠️ Additional Revenue Opportunities:

• Equipment rental (with operator)• Participation in municipal tenders• Seasonal work (e.g., snow removal, construction debris hauling)

🚫 Common Mistakes:

1. Only considering purchase price — ignoring service, delivery, and registration costs

2. No workload planning — lack of defined customers or partners

3. Overlooking seasonality — demand differs in winter and summer

✅ Wheeled Mini Loader Conclusion:

A mini loader can pay for itself in 9–10 months, especially when used in commercial or municipal projects.Buying directly from the manufacturer, such as the TI-Car 225 from TICAB, ensures the best price-to-performance ratio.