Equipment is structured into a clear hierarchy of so it can be identified, tracked, and managed efficiently.
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Equipment Category → Broad grouping of equipment types
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Equipment Classes → Sub‑groups within a category that define size or function.
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Equipment Make → The manufacturer or brand of the equipment.
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Equipment Model → The specific version of that make, fully defined within the Class it belongs to.
Let’s understand this on car configurations and how it would be structured.
|
Category |
Class |
Make |
Model |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Sedan |
Small Sedan |
Toyota |
Corolla |
|
Sedan |
Medium Sedan |
Mazda |
Mazda6 |
|
Sedan |
Large Sedan |
Kia |
Stinger |
|
Hatchback |
Small Hatch |
Toyota |
Yaris |
|
Hatchback |
Small Hatch |
Mazda |
Mazda2 |
|
Hatchback |
Medium Hatch |
Hyundai |
i30 |
|
SUV |
Small SUV |
Mazda |
CX‑3 |
|
SUV |
Medium SUV |
Toyota |
RAV4 |
|
4x4 / Off‑Road |
Dual Cab Ute |
Toyota |
HiLux |
|
4x4 / Off‑Road |
Dual Cab Ute |
Ford |
Ranger |
|
EV |
Electric SUV |
Tesla |
Model Y |
|
EV |
Electric SUV |
BYD |
Atto 3 |