Logging system cost analysis: comparison of methods used.

Edwin S. Miyata; Helmuth M. Steinhilb

doi:10.2737/NC-RP-208

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Logging system cost analysis: comparison of methods used.

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Authors:

Edwin S. Miyata, Helmuth M. Steinhilb

Year:

1981

Type:

Research Paper

Station:

Northern Research Station

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.2737/NC-RP-208

Source:

Research Paper NC-208. St. Paul, MN: U.S. Dept. of Agriculture, Forest Service, North Central Forest Experiment Station

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Abstract

Several methods of calculating machine rates, costs, and productivity for both single pieces of logging equipment and for logging systems are discussed.

Keywords

harvesting, productivity, machine rates, scheduled hours, productive hours, economics

Citation

Miyata, Edwin S.; Steinhilb, Helmuth M. 1981. Logging system cost analysis: comparison of methods used. Research Paper NC-208. St. Paul, MN: U.S. Dept. of Agriculture, Forest Service, North Central Forest Experiment Station