Cost Analysis -- This  is the heart of  AGMACH$.  It provides a single-cost estimate for owning and operating the selected equipment.   Costs are determined for an ownership of 10 years or half of the expected wear-out life, whichever comes first.  Estimates are based on the latest data from costs such as depreciation, fixed costs, and repairs.

Annual Cost Summary -- A more detailed breakdown of the costs for a selected set of machinery.  For each year, up to 20 years, this report lists the percent of life used, fixed costs and operating costs for the implement and tractor selected.  Costs are not calculated after the machine has passed 100 percent of its estimated useful life.

Break-Even Analysis -- This report shows an estimate of how many acres are necessary for a producer to justify owning this machinery.  This analysis is based soley on a comparison of the cost of ownership and the cost of a custom service.  It DOES NOT take into account the advantage of being able to schedule operations without waiting on a custom service.

Custom Rates Guide -- Provides a guideline for setting rates if you are considering using the selected machines in a custom service business.  Note:  A greater mark-up is suggested as machines increase in cost, complexity, or capacity.

Repair Cost Prediction -- Repair costs are difficult to project.  This report gives ranges of costs for the selected machinery.  These costs are based on the assumption that the machine is returned to top operating condition and that the owner performs all labor.