Comparison Data
Improve Your Bottom Line
The results are in - using the tommy will improve your bottom
line.
- The tommy eliminates one full man from payroll
- On average, 1 man can produce 1000-1250 linear feet per
day
- For most businesses, a two man crew can meet your clients'
needs
Materials and costs are lower with the tommy.
| Trencher |
The tommy |
| Prefab. cost |
$0.25 / ft |
| Labor ($100/500') |
$0.20 / ft |
| |
|
| Minimum Cost |
$0.45 / ft |
|
| Material |
$0.10 / ft |
| Labor |
$0.10 / ft |
| Wood Posts |
$0.07 / ft |
| Minimum Cost |
$0.27 / ft |
|
- The tommy compared with prefab is $0.18/ft. cheaper
to install
- But the significant difference is in the production results!
Productivity Impact
| Trencher |
The tommy |
| 500'/man x 3 men x $1.00 / ft. |
| $1500 profit / day |
|
| 1000'/man x 3 men x $1.00 / ft. |
| $3000 profit / day |
|
Doubling the linear feet installed means halving the time spent
at a client’s site, meaning
you can service more clients in the same time with the same crew!