Custom Rate Calculator

Per-acre rate from equipment and labor costs.

Equipment value ($)

Annual usage (hours)

Fuel cost ($/hr)

Repair & maint. ($/hr)

Labor cost ($/hr)

Field capacity (ac/hr)

Profit margin (%)

Overhead (%)

Tab to move between fields

Custom rate ($/acre)

$12.73

Charge per hour ($/hr)$190.91

Ownership cost ($/hr)$85.63

Total cost ($/hr)$144.63

Breakeven acres/year4,545

Projected annual revenue ($)$76,362

How to Use This Calculator

Enter Equipment Value — combined market value of tractor and implement used for the custom operation.
Set Annual Usage (hours), Fuel Cost ($/hr), Repair & Maintenance ($/hr), and Labor Cost ($/hr).
Enter Field Capacity (ac/hr) — use the Field Capacity Calculator if unsure.
Set your desired Profit Margin (%) and Overhead (%) for admin, insurance, and general costs.
Read Custom Rate ($/acre) and Charge Per Hour — compare against USDA custom rate surveys for your region.

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