Bare vs operated rental
In bare rental, the machine is delivered alone and the renter brings their own operator. In operated rental, the operator stays with the lessor; the social-security and liability structure changes.
In heavy equipment, agricultural equipment, crane, and event equipment sectors, rentals come in two main forms: bare (operatorsüz / kuru) and operated (operatörlü). The difference is not only price; the liability allocation, insurance scope, and SGK (social security) status all change with this choice.
In bare rental, the machine is delivered to the renter; the renter brings their own operator. The operator's wages, SGK premiums, training certificates, and work-accident liability sit with the renter. Fuel is also typically the renter's responsibility. Bare rental pricing is lower but the renter's operational burden is higher.
In operated rental, the operator stays with the lessor along with the machine. The operator's wages, SGK premiums, and training certificates remain with the lessor. Damage from operator error typically falls under the lessor's insurance. Operated rental pricing is higher (operator wage + insurance + administrative overhead) but the renter's workload is lower.
The bare/operated choice must always be stated in the contract because it determines who bears work-accident liability. For operated selection, the operator's working hours (8/12/24 hours), shift rules (Turkish Labor Law No. 4857 art. 41 overtime, art. 47 weekly rest), and overtime supplements must also be written.
Other names
Kuru kiralama · Operatörlü kiralama · Dry hire
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