GVCS Cost Comparison

The GVCS Cost Comparison covers 53 different machines, comparing their costs and savings between prototypes and retail models.

For instance, the 3D Printer has a prototype cost of $1,765.20 for materials and labor, and $1,000.00 for materials only. In contrast, the retail model, the BFB 3000 3D CAD Printer, retails for $4,449.00, leading to a price difference of $2,683.80. This results in savings of 60.32% when considering labor and materials, and a substantial 77.52% when looking at materials alone. Similarly, the 3D Scanner, with a prototype cost of $4,030.40 and $2,500.00 for materials only, has a retail price of $14,086.00, yielding a savings of 71.39% and 82.25% respectively.

The Aluminum Extractor from Clay does not have a retail model listed, but its prototype cost is $53,060.80 and $50,000.00 for materials only. The Backhoe, priced at $4,530.40 for the prototype and $3,000.00 for materials alone, has a retail model, the John Deere BH11, priced at $12,692.00, resulting in a price difference of $8,161.60 and savings of 64.31% and 76.36%.

In the bakery equipment category, the Bakery Oven costs $5,030.40 for the prototype and $3,500.00 for materials, while the retail model, the Blodgett ZEPHAIREGPLUSBAS NG, retails for $5,725.00, leading to a modest savings of 12.13% when including labor and materials, and 38.86% for materials only. The Baler, on the other hand, has a prototype cost of $6,295.60 and $4,000.00 for materials, with the retail price of the John Deere 328 Twine Baler at $19,708.00, resulting in significant savings of 68.06% and 79.70%.

The Bioplastic Extruder shows a prototype cost of $15,060.80 and $12,000.00 for materials only, while the retail model, the Plastic Pipe Extruder - MSZS51, is priced at $31,000.00, offering savings of 51.42% and 61.29%. The Bulldozer, with a prototype cost of $23,060.80 and $20,000.00 for materials, has a retail price of $137,772.00, leading to an impressive savings of 83.26% and 85.48%.

In the construction equipment category, the CEB Press costs $5,530.40 for the prototype and $4,000.00 for materials, while the retail model, the Powell & Sons PGA-600-12, is priced at $52,500.00, resulting in substantial savings of 89.47% and 92.38%. The Cement Mixer, at $1,765.20 for the prototype and $1,000.00 for materials, has a retail price of $6,695.00, leading to savings of 73.63% and 85.06%.

The CNC Circuit Mill and CNC Torch Table both have prototype costs of $1,765.20 and $5,530.40 respectively. The retail prices for their models, the LPKF ProtoMat E33 and Torchmate 3, are $8,200.00 and $16,881.00, yielding savings of 78.47% and 67.24%.

In the agricultural machinery category, the Dairy Milker costs $3,530.40 for the prototype and $2,000.00 for materials, with a retail price of $4,999.00, leading to savings of 29.38% and 59.99%. The Dimensional Sawmill, priced at $7,295.60 for the prototype and $5,000.00 for materials, has a retail model costing $34,250.00, resulting in savings of 78.70% and 85.40%.

The Gasifier Burner costs $2,530.40 for the prototype and $1,000.00 for materials, with a retail price of $5,585.00, leading to savings of 54.69% and 82.09%. The Hay Cutter and Hay Rake both offer prototype costs of $2,765.20 and $1,765.20 respectively, with retail prices of $4,962.00 and $23,263.00, yielding savings of 44.27% and 92.41%.

The Hydraulic Motor has a prototype cost of $2,530.40 and $1,000.00 for materials, but shows a negative price difference with a retail price of $484.50, resulting in a price difference of -$2,045.90. The Induction Furnace, priced at $18,060.80 for the prototype and $15,000.00 for materials, has a retail price of $110,500.00, leading to significant savings of 83.66% and 86.43%.

The Laser Cutter, with a prototype cost of $4,530.40 and $3,000.00 for materials, has a staggering retail price of $294,000.00, resulting in savings of 98.46% and 98.98%. The Microcombine and Microtractor both have prototype costs of $11,060.80 and $5,530.40 respectively, with the Microcombine's retail price at $294,495.00 leading to savings of 96.24% and 97.28%, while the Microtractor shows a negative savings of -58.02%.

The Wind Turbine has a prototype cost of $9,060.80 and $6,000.00 for materials, with a retail price of $162,397.00, resulting in savings of 94.42% and 96.31%. The Tractor costs $9,060.80 for the prototype and $6,000.00 for materials, while the retail model, the John Deere 5075M Utility Tractor, is priced at $44,487.00, leading to savings of 79.63% and 86.51%.

Lastly, the Universal Welder, with a prototype cost of $4,030.40 and $2,500.00 for materials, has a retail price of $13,890.00, resulting in savings of 70.98% and 82.00%.