Diesel 31 DZD/L20,000 kg to 30,000 kg
Heavy trucks / Mercedes-Benz SK
The legendary 'Schwere Klasse' mechanical titan. Zero electronics, bulletproof V6/V8 mechanical injection engines, and indestructible chassis that survive decades of punishing Algerian service.
Typical models: Mercedes SK 1935 / 2628 / 2635 / 3335 (V6 OM441 / V8 OM442)
Cash Operating Floor33.4 DZD/ km (Net fuel)
Full Economic Cost55 DZD/ km (All inclusive)
Recommended Quote Rate~ 150 DZD/ km (With wage & margin)
Consumption39.5 Lper 100 km
Technical & Economic Data Sheet
Average purchase price (DZ):11,500,000 DZD
Estimated residual value (5 years):7,500,000 DZD
Fuel / km :12.25 DZD / km
Tires / km (10 tires) :10 DZD / km
Estimated annual maintenance :580,000 DZD / year
Annual depreciation reserve :800,000 DZD / year
Preventive Maintenance Schedule & Algerian Parts Costs
Estimates based on genuine spare parts and Algerian road conditions.
10,000 km15W40 Mineral heavy diesel oil (26L) + dual filters
54,000 DZD20,000 kmDual fuel filters and primary air filtration cartridge
14,000 DZD50,000 kmSet of 10 tires 12.00 R20
650,000 DZD85,000 kmHub greasing, ZF manual transmission oil, drum relining
65,000 DZDPricing Guidance & Client Invoicing
Very low depreciation gives high profit margins on quarry hauls at 100 to 110 DZD/km.
Common Operational Pitfalls to Avoid
- Heavy manual steering and spartan cab ergonomics.
- High engine oil consumption on high-mileage OM442 engines.
- Chassis cracking near rear tandem trunnion mount if severely overloaded for years.
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