At Used Motor Grader, we live for those “impossible” requests, the ones that make other suppliers sweat. When a construction team in the Swiss Alps reached out in a race against winter, we didn’t just deliver a grader, we delivered peace of mind. Here’s how it went down.
When the Clock Was Ticking
Picture this: A crew in Switzerland needed a rugged used motor grader fast to finish maintaining a critical Alpine highway before snow buried their project. But there were a few… complications:
- Location: Their worksite? A postcard-worthy mountain valley with roads narrower than a grocery aisle.
- Red Tape Galore: Switzerland’s customs rules are tighter than a drum, think paperwork, certifications, and emissions checks.
- Winter’s Wrath: The project was toast if the grader didn’t arrive by November.
After striking out with other vendors who ghosted them or did not offer any assistance, they found us. Game on.
Making it Achievable Through Smart Planning
We got our team ready and prepared the delivery process. Here’s the breakdown:
- The Perfect Match: Why the Cat 140M grader Was the Star?
We delivered a durable asset in the form of our 2012 Caterpillar 140 M. Why? This versatile grader is the master of its job even on icy slopes. All-wheel drive? Check. Precision blade control for carving through snow? Double-check. Plus, we made sure it met every Swiss regulation, no shortcuts. - Alpine-Ready Transport Strategy
Dismantling the grader wasn’t an option, so we teamed up with logistics experts who specialize in mountain hauls. They used low-bed trailers and escorts to safely navigate through mountain passes. We also provided our client with real-time GPS updates to prevent radio silence and keep the customer updated about the location.
- Paperwork and Customs Clearance
Our team handled all international logistics steps, including paperwork preparation in different languages to work with Swiss brokers and speed up VAT processing to prevent shipment delays. - Delivery, Ready To Roll
When the grader was ready for transportation, our job wasn’t done until we confirmed it was 100% operational. Before shipping, we made sure it’s fully functional: fluids checked, systems tested, and even calibrated the blade controls for icy conditions.
“You Guys Made It Look Easy!” – The Client’s Take
The best part? The feedback:
“We were facing a lot of difficulties. Used Motor Grader didn’t just deliver a machine, they delivered confidence. Now we’re ahead of schedule, and that grader’s earning its keep daily.”
What’s Next? Building Roads and Relationships
This Alpine adventure proved something: Tough terrain? Tight deadlines? Bring it on. We’re expanding our fleet and partnering with more specialty carriers to tackle projects from different continents and hard-to-reach regions with tight standards. Because if it’s hard, it’s worth doing right.
Who We Are
Used Motor Graders is your go-to dealership for premium durable, and reliable second-hand motor grader machines (Caterpillar, John Deere, Volvo, you name it). We are not just sellers, we are your logistics allies, regulatory compliance assistants, and terrain-specific solutions providers.
Got a ‘no-way’ project? We’ll show you the way. Let’s gear up and get it done! Contact us now.
