Equipment Costs
Understanding what each piece of equipment costs to run helps you decide what to maintain, what to replace, and what a job really costs. DrillerDB records cost entries per equipment on a dedicated Costs tab.
Quick Start: Record a Cost
- Go to Equipment in the sidebar and open the equipment
- Open the Costs tab
- Click Add Cost
- Pick a category, enter the amount and date, and add a description
- Save — the entry joins the equipment's cost history and running total
Cost Categories
Each entry is filed under one category:
| Category | Examples |
|---|---|
| Fuel | Diesel, gasoline |
| Parts | Replacement components |
| Labor | Shop or vendor labor |
| Insurance | Coverage premiums |
| Registration | Plates, permits |
| Tires | Replacements and repairs |
| Maintenance | Routine service |
| Repair | Breakdown fixes |
| Other | Anything that doesn't fit above |
The Costs tab shows the running Total across all recorded entries for the unit.
Pair costs with service logs
When you record completed service in the Service Logs tab, add the matching cost entry too — together they give a complete maintenance-spend picture per unit.
Reports
The equipment detail page also has a Reports tab (in the More overflow) where you can generate and export reports for the unit.
Related Topics
- Service Logs - Record completed service work
- Maintenance Schedules - Plan recurring service
- Equipment List - Fleet overview