Capex ROI Lab
The Capex ROI Lab (/labs/capex) answers: “Will this chipper / lift / stump grinder pay for itself?”
Foreman+ feature
Section titled “Foreman+ feature”Interactive Capex Lab requires Foreman or above. Sandbox users see an animated preview and upgrade CTA — you can still explore the UX, but inputs won’t persist.
What you model
Section titled “What you model”- Equipment purchase price and expected useful life
- Revenue uplift and operating costs
- Utilization assumptions
Outputs
Section titled “Outputs”- Break-even chart — when cumulative revenue crosses purchase price
- ROI spread — simulated range of returns when utilization varies
- Saved scenarios — persisted to
simulation_runsfor preference learning
Workflow
Section titled “Workflow”- Open Labs → Capex ROI.
- Pick a preset (chipper, mini skid, bucket truck) or set custom numbers.
- Review break-even timing and ROI spread.
- Save when you’re comparing bids or financing options.
Pair with Pricing stress test when new gear changes your hourly economics.