Equipment Cost Estimation in Construction: Rates, Calculation & Real Building Example

Equipment costs include machinery rental, tools, and temporary facilities.

Equipment Categories

  • Major Equipment: Cranes, excavators, concrete pumps (monthly rental)
  • Small Tools: Scaffolding, formwork, hand tools (percentage of labour)
  • Transport: Material transport, mobilization charges
  • Temporary Facilities: Site office, sheds, safety equipment

Typical Equipment Rental Rates (Market-based)

EquipmentCapacityDaily (₹)Monthly (₹)
Excavator20-25 ton2000-300040,000-50,000
Crane25-50 ton3000-500060,000-80,000
Concrete Pump30-50 m³/hr2000-300045,000-60,000
Mixer (0.5 m³)500-80012,000-15,000
Scaffoldingper m²20-30300-400
📌 Equipment Cost for 4-Storey Building (8-month duration):
EquipmentDurationCost
Excavator (2 months)2 × 40,000₹80,000
Concrete Pump (3 months)3 × 50,000₹1,50,000
Scaffolding (5000 m²)5000 × 25₹1,25,000
Mixers & Hoists8 months₹3,12,000
TOTAL₹6,67,000

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