The Economics -Seeding 1 acre of area.

Mulch - 24 - 50lb  bales of 100% paper mulch

               cost/bale: $11.00                               Total: $330.00

Seed - 250 lbs standard turf mix

               cost/50lb bag: $65.00                        Total: $325.00

Fertilizer - 200 lbs 10-20-10

                 cost/50lb bag: $10.00                       Total: $ 40.00

Tackifier -  1 - 3lb bottle                                  Total: $ 40.00

                                                     Total materials: $735.00

Labor Costs

A typical Bowie 800 will hydroseed approximately 1/4 of an acre. Assuming a two man crew and a readily available   water source, an acre of hydroseeding can be completed in about 3 hours. Note, the bigger the machine the less            time needed to complete the job, thus reduced labor costs.

2 men x $25.00/hour x 4 hours  = $200.00/acre

Total cost/acre: $935.00 ($.02/sqft)

 Hydroseeding rates vary by contractor but based on some market prices:

Rate               Profit

$.08/sqft          $2,613.60

$.06/sqft          $1,742.40

$.04/sqft          $871.20

                              

Your machine puts money in your pocket every month!