Rinnah FuelBack to homeCompare fuel consumption across your equipment.
Use litres per hour or litres per kilometre to spot changes worth investigating.
Compare like with like
Rinnah Fuel connects issued litres with the hours or kilometres recorded for each machine, creating a consistent view of consumption.
Tractors, generators and pumps are best compared using litres per operating hour. Pickups, trucks and road vehicles can be compared using litres per kilometre. Separating those measures avoids misleading comparisons across different kinds of equipment.
A higher figure does not automatically mean there is a fault, but it gives managers a clear place to start. Workload, operator behaviour, servicing, tyres, leaks and changing field conditions can then be checked against the recorded history.
- Review litres per hour for tractors, generators, pumps and plant equipment
- Review litres per kilometre for pickups, trucks and road vehicles
- Use changes in the trend to decide what deserves a closer look
The two consumption calculations
Litres per hour = litres issued ÷ operating-hour change. Litres per kilometre = litres issued ÷ odometer change.
| Machine | Fuel and meter movement | Calculated rate |
|---|---|---|
| Tractor A | 180 L over 15.0 h | 12.0 L/h |
| Tractor B | 165 L over 11.0 h | 15.0 L/h |
| Pickup 2 | 72 L over 600 km | 0.12 L/km (12 L/100 km) |
Tractor B deserves a closer look, but the rate alone does not explain why. Compare workload and operating conditions before treating the difference as a fault.
Make a fair comparison
| Compare together | Keep separate or add context |
|---|---|
| Similar tractors doing similar field work | A loaded tillage tractor and a tractor idling on light yard work |
| Pickups on comparable routes | Road travel and prolonged low-speed field work |
| The same generator at similar electrical load | Different generator sizes or materially different loads |
| The same machine before and after service | Short intervals with too little meter movement |
From a high rate to a useful investigation
- Verify the litres and both meter readings; one bad reading can distort the rate.
- Compare several fills rather than acting on one isolated result.
- Check workload, idling, route, implement, weather and operator differences.
- Inspect tyre pressure, filters, leaks and overdue service if the change persists.
- Record the intervention and watch whether the next comparable periods return to normal.
How it works
- Record litres and the current meter reading during each fuel issue.
- Review the calculated rate for each vehicle or machine.
- Compare similar equipment and investigate meaningful changes.
Compare tractors with tractors, pickups with pickups, and other equipment using the meter unit that suits the machine.
Common questions
Can tractors be measured by engine hours?
Yes. Their consumption can be shown as litres per operating hour.
Can vehicles be measured by distance?
Yes. Road vehicles can be compared using litres per kilometre.
Does a high rate prove there is a fault?
No. It is an indicator that helps you decide where a closer operational or maintenance check may be useful.