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    Butler Centralized Hydraulics

    ROI Comparison Calculator

    See how much you save by switching from individual OEM pumps to a Butler centralized hydraulic system.

    How many boat lifts?

    Drag the slider or tap a number to set your lift count.

    Recommended system: Standard Central System

    Individual OEM Pumps

    4 separate pump units

    Equipment (4 pumps)$7,400
    Installation$2,600
    Upfront Cost$10,000
    Annual maintenance (4×)$1,280/yr
    Pump replacement (every 4 yrs)$4,800

    5-Year Total

    $21,200

    Recommended

    Butler Centralized System

    Standard Central System — 1 system, 4 lifts

    System + hookups$5,120
    Installation$2,600
    Upfront Cost$7,720
    Annual maintenance (flat)$450/yr
    Partial refurb (every 8 yrs)$1,280

    5-Year Total

    $9,970

    $11,230

    projected savings over 5 years with 4 lifts

    5-Year Cost Projection

    Year 1Save $3,110
    OEM: $11,280
    Butler: $8,170
    Year 2Save $3,940
    OEM: $12,560
    Butler: $8,620
    Year 3Save $4,770
    OEM: $13,840
    Butler: $9,070
    Year 4Save $10,400
    OEM: $19,920
    Butler: $9,520
    Year 5Save $11,230
    OEM: $21,200
    Butler: $9,970

    Less Downtime

    One system to maintain vs. multiple failure points.

    Longer Lifespan

    Industrial-grade components last 2× longer than OEM pumps.

    Predictable Costs

    Flat annual maintenance — no per-lift surprise bills.

    Projected 5-Year Savings by Operation Size

    Illustrative projections modeled from system pricing and typical usage — not actual customer testimonials.

    8-Lift Marina

    $47K saved

    8 lifts · 5 years projection

    Modeled: one centralized system replaces 8 individual pumps, lowering upfront and 5-year maintenance cost versus separate OEM pumps.

    6-Lift HOA Dock

    $29K saved

    6 lifts · 5 years projection

    Modeled: centralized hydraulics roughly halve annual maintenance versus separate OEM pumps over the projection window.

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