[19] Rental assets

The changes in rental assets in 2021 and 2020 were as follows:

Rental assets

in € million

2021

2020

Balance as at Jan. 1

529.6

632.9

Gross carrying amount as at Jan. 1

990.4

1,104.7

Accumulated depreciation as at Jan. 1

–460.8

–471.8

 

 

 

Group changes

17.6

Currency translation adjustments

8.6

–15.2

Additions

367.1

265.8

Disposals

–195.0

–165.5

Depreciation

–185.2

–187.7

Impairment

–0.6

 

 

 

Balance as at Dec. 31

542.8

529.6

Gross carrying amount as at Dec. 31

1,043.4

990.4

Accumulated depreciation as at Dec. 31

–500.6

–460.8

Rental assets are allocated solely to the Industrial Trucks & Services segment and comprise assets in the short-term rental fleet.