A $198$ hp $($power$-$shift$)$ dozer is used in a pushing operation. The dozer is equipped with a straight blade. The material $($dry and noncohesive$)$ weighs $97$ pcf in the bank state. It is estimated the material will swell $6\%,$ from bank to loose state. The center$-$of mass$$to$$center$-$of$-$mass pushing distance is $200$ ft$.$ Job efficiency can be assumed to be equivalent to a $50-$min hour.

Calculate the production in bcy per hour and the direct cost of the proposed earthmoving operation in dollars per bcy$.$ The company$$s normal O&O cost for these machines is $$135$ per hour and the operator$$s wage is $$50\mathrm{.}00$ per hour plus $36\%$ for fringes, insurance, and worker$$s compensation.