Agriculture
January 31, 2024
KickStart MoneyMaker Hip Pump
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KickStart International
Updated on January 31, 2024
·Created on August 29, 2016
KickStart MoneyMaker Max Pump is a low-cost, human-powered treadle pump designed for use in irrigation by small scale farmers.
The MoneyMaker Max Pump is a low-cost, human-powered treadle pump designed by KickStart International for use in irrigation by small scale farmers. KickStart aims to help small-holder farmers to start family enterprises using these pumps, thereby enabling the farmers to lift their families out of poverty.
Target SDGs
SDG 1: No Poverty
SDG 2: Zero Hunger
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
20,907 (as of July 2016) Interview with representative About 348,678 MoneyMaker pumps have been sold
Design Specifications
Design specifications:
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:
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
Kay, M. and Brabben, T., 2000, Treadle pumps for irrigation in Africa. Rome: Food and Agricultural Organization of the United Nations. Knowledge Synthesis Report No. 1.
Kariuki, S.W., 2013, Determination Of Factors Affecting Adoption Of Treadle Pump And Assessment Of Its Impact On Household Income Of Farmers In Western Kenya. Doctoral dissertation, University of Nairobi.
Sijali, I.V., Mwago, M.G., 2011, MoneyMaker pumps: Creating wealth in sub-saharan africa. Yes Africa Can: Success Stories from a Dynamic Continent, P. Chuhan-Pole, and M. Angwafo, eds., The World Bank, pp. 319-336.
Sims, B. G., Bhatti, A. M., Mkomwa, S., Kienzle, J., 2012, Development of mechanization options for smallholder farmers: examples of local manufacturing opportunities for sub-Saharan Africa. International Conference of Agricultural Engineering.
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 MoneyMaker Pump Brochure. KickStart International 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.
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