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Equipment Lifecycle Cost Analysis Guide

workro desk team·6 min read·1 November 2026

Lifecycle Cost Components

  • Acquisition: Purchase price, shipping, setup
  • Operation: Power, consumables, user training
  • Maintenance: Preventive + corrective maintenance
  • Downtime: Lost productivity during failures
  • Disposal: Sanitisation, recycling, certificate

When to Replace

Replace when: maintenance cost exceeds 50% of replacement cost, equipment is past manufacturer's recommended lifecycle, or reliability drops below acceptable levels.

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