Equipment Maintenance Log Template

A simple, audit-ready log for every repair and PM — date, work performed, parts, and downtime per asset. Free for Excel or Google Sheets, no signup.

Works in Excel & Google Sheets
DateEquipment / AssetWork PerformedTypePerformed ByMeter / HoursParts UsedDowntime (hrs)Notes
2026-01-08Air Compressor #1Changed oil and air filterPreventiveJ. Rivera1,240 hrsOil 5qt, filter #AF-2200.5Running normal
2026-01-15Conveyor Line AReplaced worn drive beltCorrectiveM. ChenBelt #B-14502.0Belt frayed at edge
2026-01-22Forklift (Electric)Monthly safety inspectionInspectionJ. Rivera3,890 hrs0Brakes adjusted
2026-02-03CNC MillLubricated ways, topped coolantPreventiveA. Okafor2,110 hrsWay oil 1qt0.25

Preview of the example rows. The download includes these plus blank rows to fill in.

What to record in a maintenance log

A good log answers four questions for any asset: what was done, when, by whom, and what it cost in parts and downtime. Capturing the type of work (preventive, corrective, or inspection) lets you see how much of your time goes to planned versus reactive work — one of the clearest signals of whether a PM program is working.

Over time, the log becomes your reliability dataset. Sorting by asset surfaces repeat offenders; the dates and downtime columns feed metrics like MTBF and MTTR. For more on those numbers, see how to calculate MTTR for a small maintenance team.

Frequently asked questions

What should an equipment maintenance log include?

Each entry should capture the date, the asset, what work was performed, the type (preventive, corrective, or inspection), who did it, the meter or runtime reading, parts used, downtime, and any notes. This template includes all of those fields.

Why keep a maintenance log?

A complete log gives you an audit trail for compliance, a failure history to spot recurring problems, and the data behind reliability metrics like MTBF and MTTR. It also proves work was actually done — which a blank or missing record can't.

Can I import this log into Excel or Google Sheets?

Yes. Download the CSV and open it directly in Excel, or use File → Import → Upload in Google Sheets. Then sort or filter by asset or date to review history.

Logs that fill themselves in

With RunTight, every completed work order writes to the asset's history automatically — timestamped, attributed, and audit-ready. No double entry.

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