About Cab & Cargo
Cab & Cargo publishes researched, plain-English guides on construction and farm machinery: what machines cost to rent and run, how to price your equipment work, and how to buy, operate and maintain the equipment you depend on.
Every article is researched and analysed by our team before it goes live, so contractors, farmers and equipment owners can make decisions with real numbers instead of guesswork.
Last updated: September 28, 2026
Who we are
Cab & Cargo is published by KCS Global Group, an independent digital publishing company with an office in Risali, District Durg, Chhattisgarh, India. Our team of seven researches, writes, edits and updates every guide on this site.
We started Cab & Cargo because reliable machinery information is hard to find. Rental rates, operating costs and buying advice are often scattered across dealer pages, forum threads and outdated price lists. We bring that information together, check it, and explain it clearly so you can use it on the job.
We are not a manufacturer, dealer or rental company. We do not sell equipment, and no brand pays us to rank its machines higher in our guides.
What we cover
Our guides focus on the practical questions people ask before they rent, hire out, buy or run a machine.
Equipment hourly rates
What to charge, and what to expect to pay, per hour for common machines, with the factors that push rates up or down.
Equipment rates per hour by machine
Mini excavator hourly rate
Construction machinery
Excavators, loaders, skid steers, dozers and other job-site equipment: sizing, operating costs and ownership decisions.
Farm machinery
Tractors, implements and harvest equipment: choosing the right machine, running costs and custom-hire pricing.
Buying, renting and maintenance
Rent-versus-buy decisions, used equipment checks, and maintenance that keeps machines working and holding their value.
How we research every article
Each guide on Cab & Cargo goes through the same process before it is published.
We start with the real question
We identify what contractors, farmers and equipment owners actually need to know, and plan the article around answering it fully.
We gather information from multiple sources
We collect figures and details from several independent sources rather than relying on a single price list or claim.
We analyse and cross-check
We compare the sources, look for where they disagree, and explain the ranges and the reasons behind them instead of quoting one number as fact.
We review before publishing
A second team member reviews every article for accuracy, clarity and completeness before it goes live.
We update and correct
Rates and prices change. We revisit our guides, update them when the numbers move, and fix any errors readers report.
Read the full details in our Editorial Policy and Corrections Policy.
Our commitments to you
Honest numbers
Rates and costs vary by region, machine condition and market. We show ranges and explain what drives them. See our Disclaimer.
Clear disclosure
If we ever earn from a link or partnership, we say so, and it never decides what we recommend. See our Affiliate Disclosure.
Safety first
Our guides do not replace a manufacturer’s manual or proper operator training. Always follow the safety rules that apply where you work.
Who Cab & Cargo is for
We write for people who work with heavy machinery and need practical answers they can act on.
- Contractors and subcontractors
- Owner-operators
- Farmers and ranchers
- Custom-hire operators
- Equipment buyers and renters
- Fleet and site managers
Trusted industry resources
For safety rules, industry standards and official data, these organisations are worth knowing.
- Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) US workplace safety standards, including rules for construction equipment operation.
- Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) Industry association for construction and agricultural equipment manufacturers, with safety materials and market information.
- American Rental Association (ARA) Trade association for the equipment rental industry.
- USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service Official US agricultural data, including farm production and cost statistics.
Get in touch
Spotted an error, have a question about a guide, or want to work with us? Email the right address below and our team will get back to you.
More ways to reach us are on our Contact page.
2nd Floor, Shop No. 22, 19/22
Maitri Nagar, Risali – 490006
District Durg, Chhattisgarh, India