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12. Equipment cost – Caterpillar and Peurifoy method

The chapter provides a detailed overview of estimating total equipment costs using the Caterpillar and Peurifoy methods. It emphasizes the importance of understanding both ownership and operating costs, including depreciation, fuel costs, and maintenance. Step-by-step procedures for applying these methods are illustrated, offering practical guidance for effective cost estimation in construction equipment management.

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Sections

  • 1

    Construction Methods And Equipment Management

    This section covers the estimation of total equipment costs using Caterpillar and Peurifoy methods, focusing on their ownership and operating cost components.

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  • 1.1

    Equipment Cost – Caterpillar And Peurifoy Method

    This section focuses on estimating total equipment costs using the Caterpillar and Peurifoy methods, detailing both ownership and operating cost components.

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  • 1.2

    Outline Of Presentation

    This section outlines the procedures for estimating total equipment costs using the Caterpillar and Peurifoy methods.

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  • 2

    Caterpillar Method

    The Caterpillar Method and Peurifoy Method are used for estimating equipment costs in construction, focusing on ownership and operating components.

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  • 2.1

    Ownership Cost

    This section focuses on estimating ownership costs using Caterpillar and Peurifoy methods.

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  • 2.2

    Operating Cost

    This section explores the methods used to estimate the total operating cost of equipment in construction, primarily focusing on the Caterpillar and Peurifoy methods.

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  • 2.2.1

    Fuel Cost

    This section examines how to estimate fuel costs associated with construction equipment using the Caterpillar and Peurifoy methods.

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  • 2.2.2

    Fog Cost

    This section outlines the methodologies for estimating equipment costs in construction, focusing on the FOG (Filter, Oil, Grease) costs as part of operating expenditures.

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  • 2.2.3

    Tire Cost

    This section focuses on estimating tire costs within the total equipment cost framework, utilizing the Caterpillar and Peurifoy methods.

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  • 2.2.4

    Repair Cost

    The repair cost section focuses on estimating the total equipment cost using the Caterpillar and Peurifoy methods, including ownership and operating costs.

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  • 2.2.5

    Total Cost Calculation

    This section covers how to estimate total equipment costs in construction using the Caterpillar and Peurifoy methods.

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  • 3

    Peurifoy Method

    The Peurifoy method focuses on accurately estimating equipment costs in construction by considering both ownership and operating expenses.

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  • 3.1

    Ownership Cost

    The Ownership Cost involves estimating both ownership and operating costs for construction equipment, focusing on methods like Caterpillar and Peurifoy.

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  • 3.1.1

    Depreciation Calculation

    This section discusses the estimation of depreciation as part of the ownership cost in equipment management, focusing on the Caterpillar and Peurifoy methods.

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  • 3.2

    Operating Cost

    This section discusses the estimation of operating costs associated with equipment in construction management, focusing on methods such as Caterpillar and Peurifoy.

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  • 3.2.1

    Fuel Cost Estimation

    This section discusses methods for estimating the total equipment cost, focusing on the Caterpillar and Peurifoy methods.

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  • 3.2.2

    Fog Cost Calculation

    This section focuses on calculating FOG (Filter, Oil, Grease) costs in the context of equipment cost estimation using the Caterpillar and Peurifoy methods.

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  • 3.2.3

    Repair And Maintenance

    This section discusses methods for estimating total equipment costs using the Caterpillar and Peurifoy methods, focusing on ownership and operating costs.

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  • 3.2.4

    Tire Cost

    This section explores the estimation of tire costs associated with heavy equipment, highlighting its role within overall equipment cost calculations.

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Class Notes

Memorization

What we have learnt

  • Understanding the differenc...
  • The Caterpillar and Peurifo...
  • Key elements in cost estima...

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