Calculation of Fees agricultural and non-agricultural machines
Definition
- Agricultural Tractor (Farm Tractor)
- Ride on Mower
- Plant and Machinery
- Tractor (A tractor not used for Agricultural purposes)
How to Calculate Fees Payable
1. Rebates or exemptions
2. Registration Fee (plus Fire Levy)
- $64.40 + $16.00 = $80.40 normal rate
- $33.60 + $11.00 = $44.60 pensioner rate
3. Motor Tax
Determine the Motor Tax from Motor Tax Rate for Other Vehicles.
Note: Farm tractors are exempt from motor tax.
4. MAIB
Determine the MAIB Premium Paid (which includes GST and Premium Duty) from the MAIB Vehicle and Premiums Classifications Card, (refer to the MAIB Vehicle and Premiums Classifications Card).
5. Inspection Fees for Registration
Inspection fees do not apply to plant and machinery (including tractors).
6. Registration Plate Fee
Include the Registration Plate Fee for new registrations or if the vehicle is to be re-registered. Standard Plates are $18.90 If retaining existing number plates then no plate fee will be charged.
7. Duty
Duty is unique to each vehicle and is calculated on its market value. Applicable only for registration issue & registration transfers. See Appendix A. Duty Rates.
Note:
Agricultural tractors are exempt from duty
Road Construction plant owned by council is exempt from registration.
The following Plant & Machinery vehicles are also exempt from motor tax and duty: a bitumen laying machine, a bulldozer, an earth moving machine, an excavator, a fork-lift truck, a front-end loader, an industrial barrow, a road grader, a road roller, a rotary hoe, a shovel loader, a street sweeper, a traction engine, a traxcavator, a trench digger, a log skidder, a log loader, or a earth moving machine.
Motor Tax Rate for Other Vehicles (Tractors)
| Vehicle Type | Motor Tax |
| Agricultural Tractor | Nil |
| Tractor. Other than Agricultural tractors | $93.00 |
Calculation of Fees for a Agricultural Tractor
| Fee | Normal Rate | Pensioner |
| Registration Fee | $80.40 | $44.60 |
| MAIB Premium Paid (inc $6.00 duty) | $136.00 | $136.00 |
| Registration Plates | $18.90 | $18.90 |
| Total: Re-registration & New Registration | $235.30 | $199.50 |
| Total: Renewal (no plates and no registration fee) | $136.00 | $136.00 |
Calculation for Ride on Mower ("Body Type" will be agricultural tractor) (Premium MAIB is 12)
| Fee | Normal Rate | Pensioner |
| Registration Fee | $80.40 | $44.60 |
| MAIB Premium Paid (inc $6.00 duty) | $53.00 | $53.00 |
| Registration Plates | $18.90 | $18.90 |
| Total: Re-registration & New Registration | $152.30 | $116.50 |
| Total: Renewal (no plates and no registration fee) | $133.40 | $97.60 |
Calculation of Fees for Plant & Machinery
| Fee | Normal Rate | Pensioner |
| Registration Fee | $80.40 | $44.60 |
| MAIB Premium Paid (inc $6.00 duty) | $136.00 | $136.00 |
| Registration Plates | $18.90 | $18.90 |
| Total: Re-registration & New Registration | $235.30 | $199.50 |
| Total: Renewal (no plates and no registration fee) | $216.40 | $180.60 |
Calculation of Fees for a Non Agricultural Tractor
| Fee | Normal Rate | Pensioner |
| Registration Fee | $80.40 | $44.60 |
| Motor Tax | $93.00 | $93.00 |
| MAIB Premium Paid (inc $6.00 duty) | $136.00 | $136.00 |
| Registration Plates | $18.90 | $18.90 |
| Total: Re-registration & New Registration | $328.30 | $292.50 |
| Total: Renewal (no plates) | $309.40 | $273.60 |
