Practice - Estimating Maintenance and Repair Cost
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Practice Questions
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Define operating and ownership costs. How are they different?
💡 Hint: Think about what happens when equipment is idle.
What factors influence operating costs for construction equipment?
💡 Hint: Consider the scenarios that impact wear and tear.
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Interactive Quizzes
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What costs are considered part of operating costs?
💡 Hint: Think of what you pay *while* using the equipment.
True or False: Major repair costs are included in operating costs.
💡 Hint: Reflect on the definitions of minor vs. major repairs.
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Challenge Problems
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Given a case where an excavator used for trenching has lower fuel consumption than when digging in rocky terrain, calculate the operating cost based on the two scenarios with given use hours.
💡 Hint: Consider factors like efficiency and workload.
Estimate repair costs for two excavators based on their workload: One working continuously in tough conditions and another sporadically in favorable settings. Discuss the potential financial impacts observed.
💡 Hint: Analyze life cycle costs in relation to operational demands.
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