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Ya Biladi
02-07-2025
- Business
- Ya Biladi
Morocco deploys Zoomlion heavy-lift crane for Rabat World Cup stadium, Benslimane up next
Zoomlion's flagship crawler crane, the ZCC9800W, is currently being used for critical hoisting operations at the Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium in Rabat, which is under construction. Designed for large-scale infrastructure and energy projects, the crane is «delivering high-precision lifts of steel components weighing hundreds of tons, operating with efficiency and stability on site», Zoomlion said in a press release on Wednesday. Following the completion of work in Rabat, the ZCC9800W will be transferred to the construction site of the Grand Stade Hassan II in Benslimane, Morocco, which is set to become the largest football stadium in the world and host the upcoming 2030 World Cup. Zoomlion also highlighted the crane's proven performance in demanding environments, including «wind turbine installations in Inner Mongolia under –40°C conditions and petrochemical projects in Vietnam facing wind speeds over 8 m/s». «The crane's performance in Morocco marks a key milestone in Zoomlion's continued advancement in the high-tonnage crane segment», the press release added. For the record, the ZCC9800W is one of several heavy-duty cranes ordered by Eurogrues Maroc, a leading Moroccan industrial lifting company, from Zoomlion this year. The fleet also includes the Zoomlion ZCC17000—Africa's first 1,250-ton crawler crane—along with the ZAT9000V (900 t) mobile crane, ZAT5000V (500 t) mobile crane, ZAT1600V (160 t) mobile crane, and ZRT900V (90 t) all-terrain crane. The acquisition comes as Morocco accelerates preparations for the 2030 World Cup, with the new equipment set to support major infrastructure projects across the energy, transport, and sports sectors.
Ya Biladi
11-04-2025
- Business
- Ya Biladi
Eurogrues Maroc deploys Africa's first 1,250-ton crawler crane to boost 2030 World Cup projects
Eurogrues Maroc, a leading player in industrial lifting in Morocco and North Africa, has reached a strategic milestone by adding the ZCC17000 to its fleet—the first 1,250-ton crawler crane ever deployed on the continent. This exceptional machine, manufactured by Zoomlion, is part of an order for nine next-generation cranes aimed at meeting the growing demand for infrastructure projects in Morocco. This record-setting acquisition comes at a pivotal moment, as major national projects accelerate in preparation for the 2030 World Cup. The new cranes will be deployed at key sites across the Kingdom, including in the energy sector, heavy industry, transportation, as well as upcoming stadiums, airports, and sports infrastructure. The newly acquired models include: - ZCC9800 (800 t), crawler crane - ZAT9000V (900 t), mobile crane - ZAT5000V (500 t), mobile crane - ZAT1600V (160 t), mobile crane - ZRT900V (90 t), all-terrain crane A 100% Moroccan company, Eurogrues Maroc employs over 400 people and operates a fleet of more than 150 cranes, 200 aerial work platforms, and a wide range of specialized transport vehicles. The company has established itself as a key partner in complex, high-tech projects across the continent. This partnership with Zoomlion—a global leader in lifting equipment operating in over 100 countries—marks a major technological leap forward for Africa.
