About

Heavy equipment, marine vessels, and agricultural machinery track usage in hours, not distance. However, valuation models, lease agreements, and maintenance protocols often require a mileage equivalent. This tool converts Engine Hours into estimated Kilometers or Miles.

The accuracy of this conversion relies heavily on the Average Speed. A bulldozer operates at crawling speeds, while a delivery truck averages highway speeds. We provide industry standard coefficients for various machine types to reduce guesswork.

Formulas

The estimation uses a linear relationship between time and velocity:

d ≈ t × v

Where d is distance, t is total engine hours, and v is the average historical velocity of the machine type.

Reference Data

Machine Type	Typical Avg Speed (km/h)	Typical Avg Speed (mph)	Conversion Factor (km/hr)
Passenger Car (City)	30	18.6	30
Passenger Car (Hwy)	65	40.4	65
Farm Tractor	10	6.2	10
Combine Harvester	6	3.7	6
Excavator / Dozer	4	2.5	4
Wheel Loader	8	5.0	8
Marine (Planed)	35	21.7	35

Frequently Asked Questions

No. This is an estimation tool for valuation and maintenance planning. Actual distance traveled depends entirely on how the machine was operated (idling vs. travel).

Excavators are stationary for most of their operation (digging, swinging). They only accumulate distance when tracking to a new position. Therefore, their "average speed" over a lifetime is incredibly low, often 2-4 km/h.

If your vehicle has a trip computer, check the "Average Speed" history. Input that value manually into the "Custom Speed" field for the highest accuracy.

Only for highway vehicles. A common rule of thumb for used car valuation is 1 hour ≈ 60 km (or 40 miles), but this is grossly inaccurate for industrial machinery.