Build-to-order Odoo module to rent out machinery and plant with reservations, deposits, returns and renewals — built, installed and supported by ECOSIRE. One-time license from $399.00 USD for Odoo 17, 18, 19 — includes 12 months of updates and support.

Build-to-order Odoo module to rent out machinery and plant with reservations, deposits, returns and renewals — built, installed and supported by ECOSIRE.
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Odoo's core Rental app was designed for simple, high-turnover consumer goods. It falls short the moment you rent serialized machinery, excavators, generators, scaffolding or AV rigs that need deposit handling, condition inspections, buffer/cleaning windows and contract renewals. This build-to-order module closes those gaps with an Odoo-native rental engine purpose-built for equipment rental and plant hire operators.
Rentable product catalog with per-unit serial-number tracking (stock.lot) so each physical asset has its own hire history, availability state and maintenance record
Reservation calendar (OWL/calendar view) that blocks double-booking and shows availability by asset, category, depot or crew across any date range
Configurable buffer / cleaning / turnaround time enforced automatically between consecutive hires so equipment is never re-let before it is inspected and serviced
Rental contracts with security deposits — captured at booking, held, then partially or fully refunded on return, with journal postings via account.move
Flexible pricing rules: hourly, daily, weekly and monthly tiers plus weekend rates, long-hire discounts and minimum-charge floors, resolved by @api.depends computed fields
Delivery and collection scheduling with driver/route assignment, delivery notes and signed handover documents generated as QWeb PDF reports
This is not an instant apps.odoo.com download. ECOSIRE designs, builds, installs and supports a dedicated Odoo module for your business over a typical 2–4 week lead time, targeting your chosen version (Odoo 17, 18 or 19, Community or Enterprise). You get real source code — a proper __manifest__.py addon with models.Model classes, computed fields decorated with @api.depends, XML/OWL views, QWeb reports, ir.model.access.csv plus record rules, and automated actions — not a locked black box.
At its heart is a rentable product catalog with per-unit serial-number tracking, so every asset (stock.lot / serial) has its own hire history, maintenance state and availability. A reservation calendar prevents double-booking and enforces configurable buffer time between hires for cleaning, inspection and transport. Rental contracts capture deposits, tiered pricing rules (hourly/daily/weekly/monthly, weekend and long-hire discounts), delivery and collection logistics, and a structured return workflow with condition inspection and damage-charge capture. Extension and renewal scheduling with automated reminders keeps utilization high and stops assets sitting idle or overdue.
Because it is built in native Odoo, it integrates cleanly with Sales, Inventory, Accounting, Maintenance and the Portal — deposits post to real journal entries, invoices come from standard account.move, and everything is reachable over Odoo's XML-RPC/JSON-RPC API for your website, mobile app or third-party tools. ECOSIRE hands over the code, configuration, documentation and training, then supports it through an included window and keeps it working across your Odoo upgrades.
Rents excavators, generators, compressors, scaffolding and access equipment across depots. Needs serial-level tracking, deposits, delivery/collection logistics, damage charging and utilization visibility to keep expensive assets earning.
Hires out cameras, lighting, speakers, LED walls and staging on tight turnarounds. Needs a reservation calendar with buffer/cleaning time, kit/bundle bookings, condition inspection on return and fast extension handling for multi-day shoots and events.
Runs day-to-day bookings, deposits, returns and renewals. Needs one screen to see what is out, overdue or reserved, automated reminders so nothing slips, and role-based access so staff, drivers and accounts each see only their part.
Buy the license on ecosire.com and download the Equipment Rental & Plant Hire Management module ZIP from your account dashboard.
Extract the ZIP into your Odoo custom addons folder on the server (or upload via Apps > Install from file on Odoo.sh / runbot).
Activate Developer Mode, open Apps, click Update Apps List, search for Equipment Rental & Plant Hire Management, and press Install.
Open the new menu, paste your ECOSIRE license key, connect any external credentials (Shopify, Amazon, Stripe, etc.), and save.
Run the built-in connection test, sync your first 10 records, and schedule the recurring cron. Contact support if anything fails.
| Criterion | ECOSIRE | Custom Build | Competitor | Odoo Native |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fits your exact hire workflow, pricing tiers and deposit rules | Built to your spec — pricing, deposits, buffers and reports match how you operate | Possible but you carry all design, build and maintenance risk in-house | Generic; you bend your process to fit the module | |
| Per-unit serial-number tracking with individual asset hire history | Yes — each unit tracked via stock.lot with its own history and state | Yes, if you build and maintain the model and views yourself | Sometimes, but rarely with full history and inspection | |
| Enforced buffer / cleaning / turnaround time between hires | Yes — configurable buffer enforced on the reservation calendar | Only if you design and implement the scheduling logic | Rarely available or hard-coded | |
| Deposit lifecycle: hold, refund, damage and late-fee charging | Full deposit and damage/late-fee workflow posting to account.move | You must build the accounting integration and edge cases | Partial — often deposit-only, no inspection-driven charges | |
| Structured return & condition-inspection workflow | Checklist, photos, readings and auto damage charges on return | Buildable but significant effort to get right | Usually a basic status change, no inspection capture | |
| Extension/renewal scheduling with automated reminders | Automated actions/ir.cron reminders + one-click contract extension | Requires you to build cron jobs and reminder templates | Occasionally, limited configurability | |
| You own the source code and can extend it | Yes — full commented source, Git repo, upgrade guidance | Yes, it is entirely yours | No — vendor-controlled, changes depend on their roadmap | |
| Delivery model, lead time and included support | Build-to-order in ~2–4 weeks with install, docs, training and a support window | Depends entirely on your team's capacity and skills | Instant download but no tailoring and limited vendor support |
No. This is a build-to-order Odoo module, not an instant apps.odoo.com download. ECOSIRE designs, builds, installs and supports it specifically for your rental operation and your chosen Odoo version. You receive real, ownable source code (a proper __manifest__.py addon) rather than a locked black box.
Typical lead time is 2–4 weeks from a confirmed scope, depending on complexity — number of pricing tiers, deposit rules, delivery logistics, integrations and reports. We start with a short requirements call, agree the scope and milestones, then build, test on a staging Odoo instance, and deploy to production with your sign-off. If you need a phased go-live (core hire flow first, then extensions), we can sequence it that way.
Every build includes a post-launch support window covering bug fixes and guided assistance under a defined response SLA. You also receive the Git repository and documentation so your team can maintain and extend the module. When you upgrade Odoo (for example 17 to 18 or 19), we offer migration and compatibility support so the module keeps working; extended support and enhancement retainers are available if you want us to keep evolving it.
We build for Odoo 17, 18 or 19, on Community or Enterprise. Some capabilities lean on modules that differ between editions (for example advanced Accounting or Maintenance features), so during scoping we confirm what your edition provides and adapt the design accordingly. The module integrates with native Sales, Inventory, Accounting and the Portal so it behaves like a first-class part of your Odoo.
Odoo core Rental handles simple, high-turnover rentals but lacks serial-level asset history, enforced cleaning/buffer time, structured condition inspections, deposit lifecycle handling and renewal reminders that plant and equipment hire businesses depend on. Off-the-shelf modules are generic, rarely fit your pricing and deposit rules, and you cannot get them changed on demand. A build-to-order module fits your exact workflow, and you own and can extend the code.
Yes. Because it is native Odoo, availability checks and reservations are exposed through Odoo's XML-RPC/JSON-RPC API, so your website, a custom booking widget or a field crew app can query stock and create bookings programmatically. We can also wire in the Odoo Portal for customer self-service (view hires, request extensions, see deposit status) and integrate with payment, SMS or accounting tools as part of scope.
Build-to-order Odoo module to rent out machinery and plant with reservations, deposits, returns and renewals — built, installed and supported by ECOSIRE.