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The energy demand of excavators, wheel loaders, and dumpers was characterized using telemetry data gathered through an Industry 4.0 methodology. A standard elementary cycle was modeled via the program evaluation and review technique (PERT) to map productive tasks and idling periods. To ensure comparability, a specific consumption coefficient (SCC) was defined. Subsequently, a novel fuel handling index (FHI) is proposed to prioritize investments by accounting for the uncertainties and production variables typical of quarry projects. Results demonstrate that while idle management offers a 4% fuel reduction, transitioning to hybrid wheel loaders represents a more significant strategy, achieving a 12% saving among the scenarios analyzed. The full-hybrid scenario leads to a cumulative 17% reduction. 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