Estimating Farm Machinery Costs

Farm Machinery Custom and Rental Rate Guide (PDF 1.43 MB) can help estimate these costs and provide the information you need to maximize farm profitability.

Farm Machinery Custom and Rental Rate Guide (PDF 1.43 MB) can help estimate these costs and provide the information you need to maximize farm profitability.

Download the macro enabled excel spreadsheet version (2014/15 Saskatchewan and Manitoba Farm Machinery Custom and Rental Rate Guide Calculator) below.

Buying or leasing farming equipment

Lease or buy: the best equipment option

The past few years of strong commodity prices has many producers using their profits to upgrade their equipment. It’s important to consider the pros and cons for your particular operation, before you decide to buy or lease new equipment.