$60 Backhoe, $90 Excavator: The REAL Cost of Heavy Equipment in Turkey”

Welcome to a real construction site in Antalya, Turkey.
In this video, we break down the actual on-site costs of operating two essential heavy machines: a backhoe loader and a full-size excavator.
No estimates. No theories. Just real numbers from the field.

▶ Equipment Featured in This Video:
• Hidromek 102B Backhoe Loader – leveling stockpiled soil on wet, slippery ground
• Hidromek 220 Excavator – loading soil and later switching to a hydraulic breaker

Both machines were filmed on an active jobsite in Antalya, giving you a genuine look at how construction work is done in this part of the world.

💰 Real On-Site Costs (Turkey, 2025)

Backhoe Loader (Hidromek 102B)
• Hourly Rental: $60 USD (≈ 2,500 TL)
• Operator Monthly Salary: $1,250 USD (≈ 50,000 TL)

Excavator (Hidromek 220)
• Hourly Rental: $90 USD (≈ 3,500 TL)

These numbers show a clear difference between owning a machine and operating one — a model that shifts running costs directly onto the renter.

🌍 Why Share This?

Because heavy equipment economics change massively from country to country.
This video gives you an honest, ground-level look at how things work in Turkey so you can compare it with your own region.

❓ Your Turn — I Need Your Input!

Comment below and tell me:

• Are these prices lower or higher than in your country?
• What does a backhoe or excavator cost per hour where YOU live?
• Should I make more videos explaining real costs from job sites in Turkey?

I read every comment and reply from here in Turkey — even filming special videos based on your questions.

❤️ Thanks for watching!

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