How to Create an Equipment Category, Class, Make & Model
Equipment is structured into a clear hierarchy of so it can be identified, tracked, and managed efficiently.

Equipment Category → Broad grouping of equipment types
Equipment Classes → Sub‑groups within a category that define size or function.
Equipment Make → The manufacturer or brand of the equipment.
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 |