This article answers common questions about the Multi-Equipment Time Tracking feature in BusyBusy. This feature allows employees to clock in to a primary piece of equipment and add up to 10 additional tools or attachments, improving job costing and visibility into equipment usage.

What is Multi-Equipment Time Tracking?

Multi-Equipment Time Tracking lets employees select multiple pieces of equipment when clocking in. This includes a main (primary) equipment and up to 10 add-ons such as tools, trailers, or generators.

Who can use this feature?

Multi-Equipment Time Tracking is available to users on Pro and Premium plans.

What devices support this feature?

You can use Multi-Equipment Time Tracking on Web, iOS, and Android.

How do I turn on Multi-Equipment Time Tracking?

An admin can enable the feature from the Settings > Time Keeping section on the web. First, turn on "Track Time on Equipment," then enable "Multi-Equipment Tracking."

Can we disable this feature if we don't need it?

Yes. Multi-Equipment Time Tracking can be turned off in your company settings at any time.

How many add-ons can an employee select?

Employees can select up to 10 add-ons in addition to their main equipment.

Do I need to select a primary equipment to use add-ons?

No. Add-ons can be selected and submitted on their own if needed.

Do hour meters update for all equipment?

No. Only the primary equipment will prompt for an hour meter update during clock-out or switch.

How does this appear in reports?

Reports will show:

This breakdown helps with accurate job costing and equipment tracking.

Do add-on hours count toward labor costs?

No. Only the main equipment time is counted toward labor hours and labor cost. Add-on hours are tracked separately and contribute to equipment cost.