Equipment Downtime
Quick definition
Equipment downtime is a defined period when a machine is unavailable for its intended work. Maintenance downtime should be distinguished from idle or unassigned time.
Downtime versus non-use
A machine awaiting repair can be unavailable even when its engine meter is unchanged. A serviceable machine parked because no job needs it is a different situation. Separate mechanical unavailability from operational delays so the report answers the intended question.
Record the reason and the timeline
Track when unavailability began, the reason, relevant repair activity and when the machine returned to service. Breaking the period into diagnosis, parts waiting and repair work can reveal different improvement opportunities. Compare similar equipment and use consistent event rules.
What to verify
A telematics gap alone does not prove downtime. An engine-off reading alone does not establish whether a machine is broken, parked or transported. Confirm the classification with field or shop records.
Key facts
- Focus
- Equipment availability
- Important distinction
- Unavailable versus simply unused
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