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Equipment Daily Log

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PMC-EQP-LOG-001·v1.0-beta·⚠ Beta — review before use

This is a daily log for tracking the usage of machinery on site. It helps record which equipment (like JCB, crane, batching plant) was used, for how long, and if it was working or idle, which is crucial for billing and progress monitoring.

ReferencesBOCW Rules, 1998 (Rule 55 - Transport and earth moving equipment)CPWD Works Manual (Chapter on Plant & Machinery)FIDIC Conditions of Contract (Clauses related to Contractor's Equipment)IS 1200 (All Parts) - As backup for work quantities measured
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📍 When to use this template
  • Filled daily for each major piece of equipment deployed on site.
  • Used to calculate equipment hire charges for contractor bills or internal cost allocation.
  • Typically filled by the site supervisor or equipment operator and verified by the engineer.
Sections & fields
Preview of the template structure. Download Excel to fill on site.
1Header / Project Information6 fields
Project Name
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Contract / Package No.
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Log Sheet No.
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Date
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Prepared By (Supervisor/Operator)
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Verified By (Engineer)
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2Equipment Identification5 fields
Equipment Type (e.g., Excavator, Dumper, Crane)
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Equipment Make & Model
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Equipment ID / Registration No.
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Operator Name
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Operator License Details
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3Daily Log - Working Hours6 fields
Start Time (HH:MM)
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End Time (HH:MM)
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Total Working Hours
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Start HMR (Hour Meter Reading)
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End HMR
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Total HMR Hours
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4Daily Log - Idle / Breakdown Hours7 fields
Idle Time From (HH:MM)
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Idle Time To (HH:MM)
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Reason for Idle (e.g., No Work, Operator Absent, Fuel Shortage)
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Breakdown Time From (HH:MM)
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Breakdown Time To (HH:MM)
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Reason for Breakdown
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Action Taken
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5Work Details4 fields
Location of Work (Grid/Chainage)
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Activity Performed (e.g., Excavation, Concreting, Lifting)
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Quantity of Work Done (if applicable)
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Remarks / Observations
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6Fuel & Consumables4 fields
Fuel Issued (Litres)
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Engine Oil / Hydraulic Oil Topped Up (Litres)
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Greasing Done (Yes/No)
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Any other consumables used
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💡 Sample filled excerpt
Equipment: JCB 3DX, ID: MH-04-AB-1234. Start HMR: 5432.1, End HMR: 5439.6. Total Working: 7.5 hrs. Activity: Trench excavation for footing F3 at Grid A/5. Idle: 1.5 hrs (waiting for layout marking).
⚖ Compliance notes
  • Supports billing verification as per contract clauses related to equipment hire charges in RA Bills.
  • Acts as a supporting document for claims related to idle machinery under FIDIC Sub-Clause 2.1 (Right of Access to the Site) or similar contract provisions.
  • Helps in monitoring equipment health and maintenance records, indirectly supporting compliance with BOCW Rules regarding safe machinery.
  • Provides data for reconciliation of contractor's Running Account (RA) Bills and fuel consumption records.
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