GregP27
Bronze Member
Hi,
Posted a cost thread in the General Operting forum at the top about total cost of operating a tractor. Found it online and gave the link.
I followed it in Excel and modeled a 4WD tractor that listed for $36k, was purchased for $28k, used 200 hours per year for 20 years, has a 5 gallons per hour fuel burn, and gives the operator $15 per hour, and has industry-standard repair, lubrication, etc. costs. It came out to a total cost over the life of the tractor of about $51.25 per hour cost.
Some of you might want to model your own and try it out yourselves.
No message, just food for thought. I found it interesting, myself, and thought you might, too.
Posted a cost thread in the General Operting forum at the top about total cost of operating a tractor. Found it online and gave the link.
I followed it in Excel and modeled a 4WD tractor that listed for $36k, was purchased for $28k, used 200 hours per year for 20 years, has a 5 gallons per hour fuel burn, and gives the operator $15 per hour, and has industry-standard repair, lubrication, etc. costs. It came out to a total cost over the life of the tractor of about $51.25 per hour cost.
Some of you might want to model your own and try it out yourselves.
No message, just food for thought. I found it interesting, myself, and thought you might, too.