If you’re in construction or industrial operations, you already know that buying equipment isn’t just about getting the job done—it’s about making smart investments. Now, thanks to the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) signed on July 4, 2025, those investments just got a whole lot smarter.
This new law makes permanent some of the most business-friendly tax incentives from the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act. Translation? You can now deduct more, faster—on cranes, trench boxes, and other heavy equipment that keeps your team safe and your projects moving.
Let’s break down what this means when you choose American-made KUNDEL equipment.
100% Bonus Depreciation: Write It All Off in Year One
No more waiting years to recover costs through traditional depreciation. With the OBBBA, you can deduct the full purchase price of qualified equipment in the year it’s placed in service.
✅ Applies to equipment acquired and placed in service after January 19, 2025
✅ Covers both new and used property (as long as it’s first use for your business)
✅ Permanent—no expiration date
📌 Example: Buy a $100,000 KUNDEL overhead crane in 2025. Instead of spreading deductions over 5–7 years, you write off the entire $100K immediately. That’s tens of thousands in tax savings in one year.
Section 179 Expensing: $2.5 Million in Immediate Deductions
For small- to mid-sized companies, Section 179 just got better. You can now expense up to $2,500,000 in qualifying purchases right away, with phase-out beginning at $4,000,000.
✅ Effective for property placed in service after Dec 31, 2024
✅ Works for both new and used equipment
✅ Perfect for trench boxes, portable cranes, or multiple smaller investments
Pair this with KUNDEL’S OSHA-compliant trench box systems, and you’re not only protecting your crew—you’re deducting the full cost upfront.
Extra Bonus for Production-Focused Equipment
If your operation involves heavy production or U.S.-based manufacturing, the OBBBA also allows 100% expensing for certain qualified production property. That means additional deductions for equipment directly tied to making things in America.
Why This Matters Now
The OBBBA isn’t just a tax tweak—it’s a competitive advantage. By turning equipment upgrades into immediate tax savings, it helps businesses free up capital for:
- Hiring and workforce expansion
- Taking on larger projects
- Upgrading more equipment sooner
And because KUNDEL’S cranes and trench boxes are built in the U.S., your purchases align perfectly with the bill’s emphasis on domestic investment.
Don’t Leave Money on the Table
The window is open. If you’re considering a crane or trench box upgrade in 2025, now is the time to act. Get the equipment you need, improve safety, and slash your taxable income all at once.
👉 Talk to a representative today about how to place equipment in service by year-end and capture these savings.
Disclaimer: See your tax advisor for further details.