Originally Posted By: jludwig
Originally Posted By: Rainman
Per hour rates can run between $125 and $250 per piece of heavy equipment running, but quite a few cubic yards can be moved in an hour by a qualified and experienced operator....either way, it will not be inexpensive.


With hours and how it affects the value of machinery, $125/hr is too cheap. It doesn't cover the costs looking long term.


Size and capacity of equipment is the main driving factor, along with operator experience and fuel costs, site topography, location, job duration....all sorts of variables. I can get a guy with a 735 cat loader for $125/hr...20 hour minimum