Method of determining cycle time of an actuator and a system for determining a cycle time of a machine having an actuator

A method comprising:

• operating one of a work tool and a steering mechanism of a machine through at least one threshold position;
• operating a timer based upon operation of the one of the work tool and the steering mechanism through the at least one threshold position and at least one first condition;
• and
• determining a cycle time of the one of the work tool and the steering mechanism based on the operation of the timer.

A system for determining a cycle time of a machine having an actuator configured to operate at least between a first threshold position and a second threshold position, the system comprising:

• a controller configured to
• continuously monitor a position of an actuator during operation of the machine;
• determine satisfaction of a first condition;
• measure, upon monitoring the position of the actuator operating from the first threshold position to the second threshold position, a time for the actuator to operate from the first threshold position to the second threshold position;
• and
• determine a cycle time of the actuator based upon the actuator operating from the first threshold position to the second threshold position.