Crane placement into your pit or onto your base
Order it with delivery: we arrange the crane and the factory crew sets the tank in the position you have prepared to the installation guide.
- Factory crew on site
- Crane arranged with delivery
- Priced in the quotation
- Lifting lug on the tank
We reply within one working hour, Saturday to Thursday.
What the service covers
We arrange a crane on site and the factory crew supervises lifting the tank off the truck and setting it in the pit or on the base.
The tank is lifted from its moulded lifting lug and oriented so the manhole and nozzles face the agreed direction.
Crane placement is a paid service, shown as a separate line in the quotation and priced by city and tank size.
What you prepare before the crane arrives
For a buried tank, the pit must be finished to the installation guide before placement day:
- Block-walled pit, no more than 60 cm longer than the tank.
- At least 10 cm of blinding concrete on the pit floor.
- A 10 cm bed of clean sand on the blinding for the tank to rest on.
- For above-ground tanks: a level, even base.
- A firm standing area for the crane close to the pit and clear of overhead lines.
What the service does not cover
We do not excavate, pour concrete or backfill. After placement your contractor part-backfills the sides with clean sand, fills the tank with water, then completes the backfill with clean sand.
The contractor then casts a reinforced concrete slab at least 10 cm above the tank, with no more than 20 cm of backfill over the tank. The crew does not connect pipework; inlets and outlets are for your plumber.
Large tanks and multi-tank projects
Large or long tanks need a bigger crane and more room to manoeuvre, so we ask for site details before pricing.
On projects with several tanks, in factory yards or residential developments, placement is scheduled around the excavation programme.
Frequently asked questions
Is the crane included in the tank price?
No. Crane placement is a paid service shown as its own line, ordered only if you need it.
Can I arrange my own crane?
Yes. Order delivery only and arrange the crane yourself; the tank has a lifting lug for safe placement.
What if the pit is not ready on the day?
We do not place a tank in an unfinished pit, as that breaks the installation and warranty conditions. We confirm the pit is ready before booking delivery and placement.
Does the crew connect the pump and pipes?
No. The crew places the tank; your plumber or contractor connects the inlets, outlets and pump.
Does placement affect the warranty?
The warranty depends on the installation guide, including the tank resting on clean sand over the blinding. Correct placement on that bed is part of keeping it.
Related pages
Installation guidance
Our scope, your contractor's scope, and the burial conditions.
Underground installation
Pit, sand bed, backfill and slab, step by step.
Delivery
From Dammam to any region, priced in the quotation.
Large-capacity tanks
20,000 litres and up for buildings and projects, with drawings, delivery and placement.
Ready for your quote?
Send the type, capacity and city, and we reply within an hour.