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These are survey results only - not recommended rates.
NOTES: *Indicates one report received.
Grain Processing
| Operation | Location | Most Common 2015 | Range 2016 | Most Common 2016 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grinding (mixing cost included) | Alberta | - | $10/tonne* | $10/tonne* | |
| Total reports = 1 Surveyed Fall 2016 | |||||
Mobile Feed Processing
| Operation | Location | Most Common 2015 | Range 2016 | Most Common 2016 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tub Grinding - - with operator, customer supplies tractor Tub Grinding - mobile unit | Alberta | $3.50-3.75/bale | $3.50-3.75/bale | $3.50-3.75/bale | |
| $325/hr | $325/hr | $325/hr | |||
| Total reports = 2 Surveyed Fall 2016 | |||||
Livestock Hauling
| Operation | Location | Most Common 2015 | Range 2016 | Most Common 2016 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Possum belly liner (50,000-65,000 lb) lmi=loaded mile | Alberta | 0-50 km (0-30 mi) | $375-425/load $175/hr | $375-425/load $175/hr | $375-425/load $175/hr |
| 51-100 km (31-60 mi) | $480-575/load $4.25/lkm | $425-575/load - | $475-575/load - | ||
| 101-150 km (61-90 mi) | $620-710/load $4.25/lkm | $550-710/load - | $620-710/load - | ||
| 151-250 km (91-150 mi) | $740-1000/load $4.25/lkm | $600-1000/load - | $740-1000/load - | ||
| 251-350 km (151-200 mi) | $1040-1310/load $4.25/lkm | $1040-1340/load $3.80/lkm* | $1040-1340/load $3.80/lkm* | ||
| 351-450 km (201-280) | $1340-1640/load $6/lmi $3.75-$4.25/lkm | $1370-1640/load $6/lmi* $3.75-$3.80/lkm | $1370-1640/load $6/lmi* $3.75-$3.80/lkm | ||
| Over 450 km (over 280 mi) | $1660-2460/load $4.75-6/lmi $3.75-$4.25/lkm | $1660-2460/load $4.75-6/lmi $3.75-$3.80/lkm | $1660-2460/load $4.75-6/lmi $3.75-$3.80/lkm | ||
| Total reports = 289 Surveyed Fall 2016 | |||||
| Straight liner, body job and gooseneck (16,000-42,000 lb) lmi=loaded mile | Alberta | $95-150/load $5/lmi $4.25/lkm | $95-150/load $5/lmi* $3.45-4.25/lkm | $95-150/load $5/lmi* $4.25/lkm | |
| Total reports = 25 Surveyed Fall 2016 | |||||
| Stock Trailer | Alberta | $150/hr | $150/hr $5/lkm | $150/hr $5/lkm | |
| Total reports = 8 Surveyed Fall 2016 | |||||
| Hog hauling lkm=loaded kilometre | Alberta | $2.90-3.75/lkm $6.80/hog | $2.90-3.75/lkm $6.80/hog | $2.90-3.75/lkm $6.80/hog | |
| Total reports = 10 Surveyed Fall 2016 | |||||
Corral Cleaning
| Operation | Location | Most Common 2015 | Range 2016 | Most Common 2016 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corral cleaning | Alberta |  | | | |
| loader, 5 spreaders, 6 operators | | $560/hr | $560/hr | $560/hr | |
| loader, 3 or 4 spreaders, 5 operators | | $480-640/hr | $480-640/hr | $480-640/hr | |
| loader, 3 spreaders, 4 operators (2 - 4.5 cubic yd bucket) | | $440-495/hr | $440-495/hr | $440-495/hr | |
| loader, 1 or 2 spreaders, 3 operators | | $350/hr | $350/hr | $350/hr | |
| loader only, 1 operator, for stockpiling | | $100-145/hr | $100-145/hr | $100-145/hr | |
| loader, 3 vertical beater spreaders, 4 operators | | $530-635/hr | $530-635/hr | $530-635/hr | |
| loader, 2 vertical beater spreaders, 3 operators | | $300-400/hr | $300-400/hr | $300-400/hr | |
| 2 loaders, 4 spreaders, 7 operators | | $880/hr | $880/hr | $880/hr | |
| 2 loaders, 3-4 spreaders, 6 operators | | $745-760/hr | $745-760/hr | $745-760/hr | |
| 2 spreaders, 1 operator | | - | $145/hr | $145/hr | |
| spreader, vertical beaters, 1 operator | | $100/hr | - | - | |
| truck mount spreader, 1 operator | | $95-130/hr | $95-130/hr | $95-130/hr | |
| truck mount spreader, vertical beater | | $130-165/hr | $100-165/hr | $100-165/hr | |
| 2 truck mount spreaders, 1 operator | | $145/hr | - | - | |
| excavator | | $130/hr | $130/hr | $130/hr | |
| excavator, 2 spreaders, 3 operators | | $350/hr | $370/hr | $370/hr | |
| excavator, 3 spreaders, 4 operators | | $460/hr | $490/hr | $490/hr | |
| skid steer | | $100/hr | $100/hr | $100/hr | |
| Total reports = 341 Surveyed Fall 2016 | |||||
Liquid Manure
| Operation | Location | Most Common 2015 | Range 2016 | Most Common 2016 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liquid manure handling | Alberta | | |||
| application - pump, injection system or top dressing & operators | $0.013-0.016/gal | $0.013-0.016/gal | $0.013-0.016/gal | ||
| Total reports = 79 Surveyed Fall 2016 | |||||
Fencing
| Operation | Location | Most Common 2015 | Range 2016 | Most Common 2016 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barbed wire fence construction (labour & equipment) | Alberta | $2500-3000/mi $100-180/hr | $2500-3000/mi $100-180/hr | $2500-3000/mi $100-180/hr | |
| Total reports = 37 Surveyed Fall 2016 | |||||
| Post pounding (labour & equipment) | Alberta | $140-165/hr | $140-165/hr | $140-165/hr | |
| Total reports = 6 Surveyed Fall 2016 | |||||
| Post pounding - Rental | Alberta | $125/day* | $125/day* | $125/day* | |
| Total reports = Surveyed Fall 2016 | |||||
| Barbed wire fence repair or removal (labour & equipment) | Alberta | $1250-1300/mi | $1250-1300/mi | $1250-1300/mi | |
| Total reports = 19 Surveyed Fall 2016 | |||||
| Fence repair | Alberta | $65/hr | $65/hr | $65/hr | |
| Total reports = 4 Surveyed Fall 2016 | |||||
| Fence removal & repair | Alberta | $120/hr | $120/hr | $120/hr | |
| Total reports = 4 Surveyed Fall 2016 | |||||
| Fence removal, post pounding & repair | Alberta | $100-185/hr | $100-185/hr | $100-185/hr | |
| Total reports = 35 Surveyed Fall 2016 | |||||
| Wire rolling | Alberta | $85/hr | $85/hr | $85/hr | |
| Total reports = 4 Surveyed Fall 2016 | |||||
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