Kickstart MoneyMaker Max Pump

Target SDGs

Market Suggested Retail Price

$170.00

Target Users (Target Impact Group)

Small and Medium-sized Enterprises

Distributors / Implementing Organizations

In the countries surrounding each hub, KickStart maintains a lighter staff footprint and works through networks of partners and distributors that include: NGOs, Governments, Churches, Farmer Organisations, UN Agencies and Bodies, Agricultural dealers and local distributors. ^{Interview with representative} Burro brand is a major distributor of the pump, details of other distributors in each country can be found on the MoneyMaker pumps website.

Competitive Landscape

Direct competitors include Rocker Water Pump, iDE Treadle Pump, Proximity Designs Red Rhino Pump, KickStart MoneyMaker Hip Pump, and Vergnet-Hydro 60-2000 Pump.

Manufacturing/Building Method

Mass produced. KickStart uses an intermediary quality control and sourcing company in China to meet goals to reduce cost, control quality, and expedite supply chain management. ^{Interview with representative}

Intellectural Property Type

Patent

User Provision Model

Pumps can be purchased in Kickstart's five country programs (Kenya, Tanzania, Zambia, Ghana and Mali) via local agro dealers, retailers, distributors and partnership arrangements with organisations. For other countries, purchases are made through KickStart's Global Institutional Partners. Kickstart’s supply chain incorporates realistic margins made by or mirroring the private sector.^{Interview with representative}

Distributions to Date Status

More than 300,000 MoneyMaker pumps have been sold.

Design Specifications

Design specifications:

• Ergonomic design: Two-cylinder, foot operated treadle pedals with handlebars
• Pumping Rate: 60 L/min
• Push water distance (flat ground): 200 m
• Max. pumping height: 14 m
• Irrigation Capacity: 2 acres/day
• Weight: 16 kg

Product Schematics

Technical Support

KickStart provides technical support from their Product Development Department with regular visits to farmers who have purchased the pumps. Users can also contact KickStart through their website to be connected with local distributors and dealers for access to spare parts.

Replacement Components

Spare parts are included with the initial purchase and via regional distributors such as Masagala Global Enterprises.

Lifecycle

3 year expected lifespan on most MoneyMaker products. 12-months money-back guarantee from KickStart on purchase. Comes with a 1 year warranty if purchased from Burro.

Manufacturer Specified Performance Parameters

Performance targets:

• High performance.
• Efficient and ergonomic design.
• Low-cost, light weight solution.
• Easy to operate.
• Increases farm yield
• Irrigates crops easier and quicker
• Useful for household and animal water needs
• Easy to install, operate, and maintain without tools
• Strong, durable and portable
• Rust resistant with guaranteed quality.

Vetted Performance Status

Testing is performed by the manufacturer in KickStart’s Innovations Hub, which is partnered with other companies and organizations. Various internal and external studies have been performed regarding the impact of KickStart's MoneyMaker pumps (both the Hip and Max pump). These did not specifically measure the pumps' performances, but instead measured their impact. Findings included that "93% of women reported feeling empowered as a result of owning and using a pump" (US State Department), "On average, families doubled their overall household income from $2,565 to $5,240 in just 12 months" (US State Department), "Women with pumps were 50% less likely to be underweight" (Cornell University), "Pump users increased income from irrigation by 10 times" (UCSF HIV STUDY) and "170% more farmers can afford and are using improved seeds" (Rockefeller Foundation).

Safety

Injury is possible with moving foot pedals.

Complementary Technical Systems

Hose and sprayer set (10m inlet, 25m outlet, and sprayer).

Academic Research and References

Compliance with regulations

The Kenya Bureau of Standards (KEBS) has appointed the private company SGS to handle inspection in China by issuing Certificate of Conformity. ^{Interview with representative} SGS is authorized to provide Pre-Export Verification of Conformity (PVoC) which is compulsory for customs clearance, verifies that your products meet all quality, health, safety and environmental standards for Kenyans.

Other Information

• KickStart periodically takes the pump to East African Foundry Works (independent organization) for metallurgical tests. ^{Interview with representative}
• The US State Department, Cornell University, UCSF and Rockefeller Foundation have performed impact evaluations.
• KickStart has a presence in 17 sub-Saharan African countries. The organisation has three main hubs across Africa.
  • Kenya serves as the organization’s operational headquarters of the East Africa hub.
  • Zambia is KickStart’s headquarter for the Southern Africa hub.
  • Ghana serves the West Africa hub.