Questions from network contractors
What companies laying pipe in Morocco ask us most.
Picking the machine
What equipment do I need for a sanitation job in Morocco?+
A mini excavator for the trenches, a backhoe loader for general work and a tipper to take spoil away. Many jobs run on those three.
Which mini excavator is right for trenching?+
A machine of around five tonnes covers most connection work. Our Caterpillar 305.5E at Mohammedia is exactly that class.
What machine lays pipe in a city street?+
A mini excavator, because it fits and it slews in very little space, with a backhoe loader behind it for backfill.
What size excavator for a network trench?+
Five tonnes for small diameters, around twenty tonnes once you move onto a collector.
What machine suits manholes and house connections?+
A mini excavator with more than one bucket, a narrow one for the trench and a wide one for the manhole dig.
Do you have machines for confined sites?+
Yes, that is exactly what the mini excavators and backhoe loaders are for.
Buying and equipping
Where can I buy a used backhoe loader in Morocco?+
Our JCB 3CX is in the Qingdao yard and ships to order. Tell us when you need it and we will confirm the lead time.
What does a used mini excavator cost in Morocco?+
Our Caterpillar 305.5E is MAD 235,000 at Mohammedia, already cleared through customs.
Do you sell tippers for hauling spoil?+
Yes. Our Howo 8x4 is at Mohammedia at MAD 1,495,000.
Do you sell to water and sanitation companies?+
Yes, it is a significant part of our Moroccan business.
Do you supply utilities and their subcontractors?+
Yes, both the contract holder and the company actually doing the work.
Can you supply several machines for one network contract?+
Yes, with one combined quote and one delivery schedule.
How do I get a quote for a package of machines?+
Send the list of machines and the town. We come back with a total and a lead time.
On the job
Are your machines suitable for urban sites?+
Yes. We push the compact machines precisely because that is the work.
Can you deliver quickly to a job already under way?+
Yes if the machine is at Mohammedia, in which case it is days rather than weeks.
Will you service the machines during the contract?+
Yes, routine servicing and breakdown attendance, on site where we can.
Do you stock parts for mini excavators?+
Yes, including rubber tracks, hoses and bucket parts.
Can I see the machine before committing?+
Yes. Moroccan stock can be viewed at Mohammedia, and we send video for anything sitting in China.
What if the job starts sooner than expected?+
Tell us the start date in your first message. We work from what is already in the country before anything else.
