Authors: Eric R. Capps, Viticulture Extension Assistant, Alson H. Smith Agricultural Research and Extension Center, Virginia Tech. Currently Graduate Research Assistant, Virginia Tech; Tony K. Wolf, Viticulture Extension Specialist, Alson H. Smith Agricultural Research and Extension Center, Virginia Tech, Winchester, VA; B. Jerry Walker, Financing Specialist, Agricultural Development Services, Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, Richmond, VA.
Publication Number 463-008, posted June, 1998
Table 3. Machinery purchase cost and annual hourly use for VSP 10 x 7, lyre 10 x 7, or Smart Dyson 10 x 7.
| Machine | Initial cost | Year 1 | Year 2 | Year 3 | Year 4-10 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 50-horsepower tractor (standard) | $ 18,000.00 | 67.71 | 6.12 | 15.92 | 18.72 |
| 4WD, 3/4-ton, pickup (cost/mile and mile/acre) | $ 20,000.00 | 5OO | 5OO | 5OO | 500 |
| 50 gallon herbicide sprayer | $ 1,800.00 | 0.33 | 0.33 | 0.33 | 0.33 |
| 300 gallon air blast sprayer | $ 9,725.00 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| 7-foot rotary mower | $ 2,300.00 | 1.5 | 1.5 | 1.5 | 1.5 |
| Fertilizer/seed spreader | $ 1,200.00 | 3 | |||
| Post driver | $ 1,800.00 | 10 | |||
| PTO driven auger 12" | $ 1,200.00 | 34.66 | |||
| 8-foot flatbed trailer | $ 1,800.00 | 10 | 9.33 | 12 | |
| Total machinery purchase expense: | $ 57,825.00 |
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