Renting isn't a compromise.
It's a cash-flow strategy.
In commercial hospitality, tying up capital in a depreciating machine is the compromise. Renting a Winterhalter or Classeq puts the latest technology in your kitchen for a fixed weekly fee — service included, cash preserved, tax optimised. It's how sharp operators protect the balance sheet and keep the plates moving.
Why smart venues rent
Four commercial reasons renting beats buying outright for most hospitality operators.
100% Tax Deductible
Operating expense (OpEx)
Rental payments are a straight operating expense — fully deductible from taxable income in the period you pay them. No slow capital depreciation schedules (CapEx), no waiting years to claim the value back. Your accountant will thank you.
Zero Obsolescence Risk
Always on the latest tech
Warewashing technology keeps moving — energy, water and chemical savings improve every model cycle. At the end of your term you simply upgrade to the newest machine. No tired second-hand unit to offload, no depreciation to absorb.
Total Peace of Mind
Service & breakdown built in
Preventative maintenance, breakdown protection and servicing are baked straight into your weekly price. No surprise $1,000 Saturday-night repair bill mid-service. If it needs attention, it's covered — your kitchen just keeps running.
Capital Preservation
Keep your cash working
Smart venues keep capital in the bank for fit-outs, marketing, hiring and stock — the things that actually grow the business — instead of sinking it into a depreciating box in the back of house. Rent the asset, own the upside.
More ways to acquire. You choose.
Want to own it? Take the Winterhalter Advance plan. Prioritising uptime, flexibility and cash flow? The Rental Model is built for you.
| Winterhalter Advance | Rental Model | |
|---|---|---|
| Best for | Owning the asset outright | Uptime, flexibility & cash flow |
| Upfront cost | 25% deposit | Zero outlay |
| Ends in ownership | Yes — it's yours | Return & upgrade |
| Service & maintenance | Arranged separately | Included in the price |
| Tax treatment | Asset + depreciation | 100% deductible OpEx |
| Upgrade at end of term | Sell it yourself | Swap to the newest model |
| Predictable weekly cost | Fixed monthly repayments | Fixed weekly, all-in |
Work out your numbers
Choose a commitment length for your selected machine. Longer terms unlock a better rate — and you stay flexible. When it looks right, send us your details below.
Secure your rental
Send your details and our team will confirm your quote — including flexible term options.
Weekly rental
$88.89ex GST / wk
$385.17 / month · incl. installation, service & chemicals
Effective after-tax cost
100% tax-deductible (OpEx) at 30% company tax
$62.22/wk
Cost per wash
at 50 washes/day
$0.25
Flexible commitment.Choose a longer minimum term for the best rate. If your circumstances change, you can shorten your commitment — we simply recalculate the rate to the new term. No lock-in penalties. Final pricing is confirmed on a formal quote (T&Cs apply).
Rental rates assume the machine is run on Winterhalter chemicals. Use of non-Winterhalter chemicals may affect the rate and void the service cover included in your plan.
No payment is taken. We'll confirm your quote and term options before anything is signed.