Overview
The utilization rate measures how much a machine is used compared to its available working potential. As a result, it helps assess how profitable the machine is for your organization.
It helps you:
Size and allocate your fleet correctly
Identify under-utilized or over-utilized machines
Track performance over time
Basics
Calculation explained
The utilization rate indicates the level at which a machine has been used relative to its potential.
Utilization rate = Usage hours / Available hours
Operating hours are the actual hours during which the machine is running.
Available hours represent the theoretical maximum number of hours a machine could operate if used at full capacity. These hours are defined by each organization.
For a given period and fleet, the utilization rate is calculated as the total operating hours divided by the total available hours over working days (weekdays).
Example
Period: 2 calendar weeks, i.e. 10 working days
Fleet: 2 machines with 8 available hours per working day
Usage: Machine A: 60 h, Machine B: 50 h
Calculation
Available hours = 2 × 10 × 8 = 160 h
Operating hours = 60 + 50 = 110 h
Utilization rate = 110 / 160 = 68.75%
Configure the utilization rate
ℹ️ Only organization administrators can configure or modify the utilization rate. Any change impacts the entire organization.
In Administration > Usage, you can configure the utilization rate using two parameters:
Available hours : these hours are used as the denominator in the utilization rate calculation (see above). You can define available hours at the scale that suits you (day, week, month, year), and the system will automatically handle the conversion.
Objective : this is the utilization rate you aim to reach. This parameter does not affect the utilization rate calculation.
Analyze the utilization rate
You can find the utilization rate in several areas of the application, but the Utilization rate report provides the deepest level of analysis. There you can:
Visualize utilization trends over time.
Filter to focus on part of your fleet.
Use usage hours per day and days of use to understand how utilization is distributed.
FAQ
Can my utilization rate be higher than 100%?
Can my utilization rate be higher than 100%?
Yes. This happens when operating hours exceed the configured available hours. For example, this can occur when a machine operates in three shifts (24/7) on a site while your organization’s available hours are set to 8 hours per day.