• The work rate of MALTRAK in infield transportation on peat soil varied from 2 to 6 t.km/h, depending on the soil bearing capacity and levelness of the machinery paths, and on the distance between the loading and unloading stations.
• The cost of transportation based on a workrate of 4 t.km/hr is as shown in the FIGURE below.
  

ASSUMPTIONS

• The interest rate is 10% per annum
• The life of machinery is 10 years
• Tax, insurance and shelter cost is 3% of Purchase Price per annum.
• Straight line depreciation
• Repair & maintenance cost is 6% of Purchase Price per 100 hours.
• Salvage value is 10% of Purchase Price.
• Fuel cost = RM0.50/L
• Fuel consumption is 4.8 L/h.
• Lubricating oil, greases etc. = 20% fuel cost.
• Labour cost = RM6.00/h