DISCRETE
Forestry & Logging Equipment — Medium Forwarder (16 t, 230 kW)
Heavy fabrication, machining, hydraulic integration, and final assembly of forestry machines (forwarders, harvesters) in dedicated OEM plants · US
Total Cost
$326,410 / unit
Capacity (units/year)
300
Throughput %
85%
Working capital
$30.8M Mn
Capex
$68.0M Mn
Offsite
$18.0M Mn
Total investment
$116.8M Mn
Lines
14
Net raw material
$244,823
75.0%
Conversion
$81,587
25.0%
Total / unit
$326,410
$ per unit
Raw Material
$244,823 / unit
| Line | Consumption | Unit | Price (USD) | Cost / unit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steel structures and fabricated frames (plate, structural, machined) | kg | $8,820 | ||
| Engine and drivetrain (Caterpillar/Cummins 230 kW + transmission/axles) | piece | $72,000 | ||
| Hydraulic systems — pumps, valves, cylinders, fluid lines | kg | $56,004 | ||
| Cab, operator station, trim, and electronics (wiring, control boards, seat) | kg | $48,000 | ||
| Harvesting head and attachment (cutter components, tool holders, mechanicals) | kg | $36,000 | ||
| Electrical systems and telematics (harnesses, GPS, controllers, sensors) | kg | $23,999 |
Utility
$2,000 / unit
| Line | Consumption | Unit | Price (USD) | Cost / unit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Factory utilities — electricity, natural gas, water, shop supplies | unit | $2,000 |
Operating
$320 / unit
| Line | Price (USD) | Cost / unit |
|---|---|---|
| Final assembly and testing (direct labour in assembly plant) | $320 |
Overhead
$40,000 / unit
| Line | Price (USD) | Cost / unit |
|---|---|---|
| Logistics and inbound/outbound freight (geographically determined) | $12,000 | |
| Warranty reserves and field support allocation | $12,000 | |
| R&D, G&A overhead allocation | $16,000 |
Depreciation
$22,667 / unit
| Line | Price (USD) | Cost / unit |
|---|---|---|
| Plant and equipment depreciation (15-year straight-line on $68M capex) | $22,667 |
Financing
$15,400 / unit
| Line | Price (USD) | Cost / unit |
|---|---|---|
| Working capital financing cost (5% WACC on $30.8M WC) | $15,400 |
Others
$1,200 / unit
| Line | Price (USD) | Cost / unit |
|---|---|---|
| Packaging and dunnage (pallet, protective wrap, manuals, labels) | $1,200 |
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