Logging Cost Calculator
Calculate logging cost per thousand board feet (MBF) from equipment, labor, fuel costs, and production rate.
Inputs
/hr
MBF/hr
/hr
/hr
Results
Cost Per MBF
$176.67
Total Hourly Cost$265
Equipment Cost/MBF$100
Labor Cost/MBF$50
Fuel Cost/MBF$26.67
Daily Production (8 hrs)12 MBF
Daily Operating Cost$2,120
Monthly Operating Cost$46,640
Break-Even Stumpage$176.67
Monthly MBF264
How to Use This Calculator
- Enter your Equipment Cost per hour, Labor Cost per hour, and Fuel Cost per hour.
- Enter your production rate in MBF per hour to reflect actual machine productivity.
- Review Cost Per MBF to compare against stumpage prices and assess profitability.
- Check Daily Production and Daily Operating Cost to plan logging schedules and cash flow.
- Use Break-Even Stumpage to set your minimum acceptable stumpage offer.
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