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Sample Tractor/Equipment | Minor BDC | Moderate BDC | Major BDC |
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New Tractor | 1% .35% Per WH | .5% 175% Per WH | .1% 075% Per WH |
Tractor w. 1 overhaul | 1.1% 45% Per WH | .55% 275% Per WH | .11% 085% Per WH |
Tractor w. 5 overhauls | 1.5% 85% Per WH | .75% 675% Per WH | .16% 125% Per WH |
Conducting Yearly inspections and top-offs of equipment fluids and greasings reduces breakdown chances by 20%10%.
Self-Repairing a Minor or Moderate breakdown increases next breakdown odds by 25%.
Having a mechanic repair any breakdown prevents any increase in breakdown odds.
Overhauls reduce valid work hours. Each overhaul costs approximately 10% of the vehicle/equipment cost new. 1 overhaul = 90% hour reduction, 2 = 80% reduction, 3 = 70% reduction, 4 = 60 % reduction, 5 = 50% reduction, 6+ Overhauls = 30% reduction.
Each overhaul increases the odds of repairs needed per WH by 10%.1%.
Overhauls can only be conducted on vehicles with atleast 30 work hours.
Breakdowns can happen at anytime of the year, but are most prevalent in spring/summer.
The system “assumes” vehicles/equipment on map are used approximately 10 WH’s a year, so if you have a vehicle you never use, you should store it in your virtual garage. (Hours are always corrected via regular audits).
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Repairing Breakdowns
Minor and Moderate breakdowns can be repaired by farmers. Moderate & Major breakdowns must be repaired by a mechanic. However, here are some important notes about the repair process to help you in making your decision on how to handle repairs.
Self-Repairing breakdowns will increase odds of next breakdown by 20%, and there is a 25% chance the fix won’t stick.
Self-Repairing breakdowns takes 5x-10x as long as it does for a mechanic.
Only mechanics can perform overhauls and major repairs.
To get a vehicle to mechanic it must be in your virtual garage, then “sent” to a mechanic. Sending to a mechanic takes 1 hour. Once at the mechanic the mechanics team will analyze the vehicle and send you a quote notification, to approve the work needed. Once approved, work can commence by the mechanic. Once the work is complete the vehicle is shipped back to your virtual garage OR to your in world farm based on what setting you choose when sending to mechanic.
Repair Operation Time Estimates
Operation | Estimated Time | Material Consumption |
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Cleaning | Under 100k Value = 1 Hour Over 100k Value = 2 Hours | N/A |
Greasing | 1-6 Hours depending on value of equipment. | 1-50 Units of Grease |
Filter Replacement | 1 Hour Per Filter | Filter of appropriate type. |
Fluid Replacement | “Instant” | Amount of fluid needed of appropriate fluid type. |
Inspection | 3-10 Hours depending on value of equipment. | N/A |
Minor Repair | Under 25k = 4 Hours Under 50k = 8 Hours Under 100k = 12 Hours Under 150k = 18 Hours Under 250k = 24 Hours Above 250k = 36 Hours | 1x Minor part for equipment being repaired. |
As you can see, this system creates a lot of thought processes for farms and the equipment they operate, allowing for a myriad of gameplay styles and choices. Be sure to plan properly for your farm and work with your fellow farmers. You never know when someone will have a major breakdown before harvest begins!
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