Intermediate Equipment Handbook
Intech Associates
CONTENTS
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ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
THIS HANDBOOK ..................................................................................................... 6
ABBREVIATIONS...................................................................................................... 7
INTRODUCTION........................................................................................................ 8
Technology Introduction .............................................................................9
Examples of Intermediate Equipment ........................................................11
PART 1 - HOW TO COST A PIECE OF EQUIPMENT ............................................. 25
1.1 Introduction.......................................................................................... 26
1.2 Equipment Cost Components.............................................................. 28
1.3 Equipment Costing Issues ................................................................... 29
1.4 The Equipment Cost Model ................................................................. 43
PART 2 – EXAMPLE EQUIPMENT COST SHEETS................................................ 50
PART 3 – HOW TO SELECT A PIECE OF EQUIPMENT ........................................ 80
3.1 Introduction........................................................................................... 81
3.2 37 Essential Questions to ask before procuring any Equipment ..........82
3.3 Specifications ....................................................................................... 87
PART 4 – EXAMPLE PROCUREMENT SPECIFICATIONS FOR INDIVIDUAL
EQUIPMENT ITEMS ................................................................................................. 88
1. 100 hp 4WD tractor
2. 5 tonne towed grader
3. 5 tonne HD tipping trailer
4. Front end loader attachment
5. Back hoe attachment
6. Towed vibrating roller
7. Towed earth scraper
8. 70 hp 2WD tractor
9. 2 tonne towed grader
10. 5 tonne general purpose trailer
11. 5,000 litre towed water bowser
REFERENCES........................................................................................................ R-1
APPENDICES
1. Equipment Suppliers
2. The Cost of Loss of Standardisation
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