Machinery

Tractor Operating Costs Calculator

Calculate the true cost of running your tractor per work hour or per hectare — covering depreciation, finance, fuel, labour, maintenance and tyres.

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Costing Mode:

Costs expressed per work hour — ideal for labour charging

Purchase & Depreciation

Purchase Price (£)

Working Life (yrs)

Salvage Value (£)

Annual Hours (hrs)

Finance

Leave blank if no outstanding finance.

Finance Balance (£)

Interest Rate (APR %)

Annual interest on outstanding balance

Maintenance & Tyres

Service Interval (hrs)

Cost Per Service (£)

Unexpected Repairs (£/yr)

Estimate for unplanned breakdowns

Tyre Lifespan (yrs)

Tyre Replacement (£)

Full set replacement cost

Tax & Insurance (£/yr)

Labour & Fuel

Labour Rate (£/hr)

Fuel Cost (£/litre)

Fuel Usage (L/hr)

Typical farm tractor: 8–18 L/hr

Cost Summary

Updates live. Annual figures and per hour rates.

Fill in the sections above to see your cost breakdown.

Estimate only. Actual costs vary with machine age, workload, field conditions and market prices. Labour should reflect the true cost of employment including NI and holiday pay. Review with your accountant for business planning.