Does a Crane Tracking System Pay Off? (ROI)
Does the Crane-Tracking Investment Pay for Itself?
The return on a crane tracking system mostly comes from prevented unplanned downtime. Catching and preventing even a single big stoppage early can cover the cost of the system. Make your own estimate with the calculator below.
This estimate is illustrative and based solely on the values you enter; no data leaves your browser. Even a single prevented major stoppage often pays for the system.
How Is ROI Calculated?
First work out the real cost of unplanned downtime; this is not just lost production.
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Lost production | The output loss of each stopped hour |
| Missed / delayed shipment | Delivery schedule and customer impact |
| Overtime | Extra shifts to make up the loss |
| Emergency maintenance | Costlier response than planned maintenance |
Simple Formula
Monthly unplanned downtime hours × hourly production loss + (missed shipments + overtime + emergency maintenance) = monthly downtime cost.
Illustrative Example
Example (illustrative only, use your own numbers): if a crane is down for 4 unplanned hours and the hourly production loss is assumed to be ₺10,000, lost production alone is ₺40,000; adding missed shipments, overtime and emergency maintenance raises the total much further. A few such events a year are many times the cost of the system.
Numbers vary by facility. We can run an ROI assessment tailored to your fleet together.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long until the investment pays off?
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It varies by business; even a single prevented big stoppage often covers the cost of the system. For a clear assessment, we can calculate your downtime cost together.
Does ROI only come from downtime?
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No. Besides reducing downtime, preventing unnecessary maintenance, extending equipment life and labor efficiency also contribute.
Let us prepare a free crane tracking demo tailored to your fleet.