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Backhoe loader rental: median price increased 192.6 times in one year
The median rental price for a backhoe loader, code 10313, went from $ 1,350 in 2025 to $ 260,000 in 2026.
What was measured
The median rental price for a backhoe loader, code 10313, was $ 1,350 in 2025. For 2026, the median price rose to $ 260,000. This represents a variation of 192.6 times between the two periods.
The measured block
| Measured | Value | Where it comes from |
|---|---|---|
| Precio unitario mediano 2025 | $ 1.350 | mediana de 96 líneas del mismo código |
| Precio unitario mediano 2026 | $ 260.000 | mediana de 54 líneas del mismo código |
| Variación | 192,6× | cociente entre las dos medianas |
| Código de catálogo | 10313 | awards.items.classification.id (catálogo SICE) |
Reproduce this measurement:npx tsx src/jobs/daily-investigation.ts --lane=salto-precio --dry-run
Context
This refers to the rental of a backhoe loader, identified by code 10313 in the SICE catalog. The measurement is based on the median prices from 96 and 54 contract lines, respectively.
The rule it puts in play
No regulation sets the price of an item, and an inter-annual jump may reflect inflation, exchange rates, changes in the unit of measurement, or a different product under the same code. The measurement compares medians of the same catalog code, nothing more.
What is missing to say more
Information on the unit of measurement used in each contract is not available. It is also unknown whether the prices correspond to equipment with similar characteristics, age, or technical specifications. The comparison is limited to median prices under the same catalog code.
Who should answer
The Ministry of Public Works and Transport and the Ministry of Economy and Finance must explain the reasons for the variation.
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