Estimate fuel consumption and cost for construction equipment over a job duration.
A medium excavator (20 L/hr) running 8 hrs/day for 10 days at $1.65/L:
Use this for project budgeting, equipment cost tracking, or estimating fuel allowances on tender submissions before a job starts.
Actual consumption varies significantly with load, terrain, idle time, and operator habits. For precise cost tracking, use actual fuel logs from equipment telematics where available.
This calculator assumes active operating hours. Idle time consumption is typically lower (around 30-40% of working rate) and would need separate accounting for full accuracy.
Load, terrain, operator technique, and equipment age all significantly affect actual fuel burn. The values shown are typical mid-range estimates for medium-duty operation.