10 June 2011
NEW NAAC CONTRACTORS’ CHARGES FOR 2011/12
The NAAC is pleased to publish its new contracting charges for 2011.
We are confident these new averaged prices are a reasonable guide for both contractors and farmers. However, it must be remembered they are only a guide.
There is considerably more detail this year. For example, tractor and man prices have been broken down into horsepower brackets, highlighting the vast difference between the 100-150hp at £29.35/hour to the 300hp + at £65.75/hr.
This shows just how important it is to work out accurate prices based on the machinery involved.
Likewise, the price of fuel has meant that contractors must work out fuel consumption for each operation, wherever possible. This will vary significantly due to the hp of the tractor and also the different operations carried out. Heavier land may more than double consumption and this should be reflected in the pricing structure. For this reason, farmers should not be surprised if quoted well above this guide.
PRICES ARE BASED ON RED DIESEL AT 66ppl.
The dry conditions hitting much of the UK will also have an impact as contractors are concerned that the hard ground will increase wear and tear on machinery which may in turn put up their costs. This is difficult to cost out prior to work taking place and ideally a contingency needs to be built into prices.
A professional contractor will have a sensible pricing structure taking into account machinery, fuel, labour costs, region, distances travelled and size of contract etc and customers are well-advised to take the time to review and discuss costings with their local contractor. This way they can rest-assured they will get the level of service they deserve for the duration of the contract.
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