Resource notebook

Benco resource notebook — Quebec organizations & manufacturer catalogues

A curated selection of official links for buyers, renters and operators of compact machinery in the Montérégie: CNESST, CCQ, RBQ, OIQ, Schäffer/Hitachi/Caterpillar/Transmanut/Erskine manufacturer catalogues, BDC/IQ/EDC financing and professional associations.

Jobsite safety & occupational health

Heavy machinery on construction sites is regulated by the CNESST and ASP Construction. These resources cover the legal obligations, training, safety codes and accident reporting requirements that apply in Quebec.

CNESST — Quebec board for labour standards, equity, health and safety

Construction site safety codes, employer obligations, accident reporting and prevention. The primary legal reference point in Quebec.

ASP Construction

Joint sector-based association created under section 99 of the Occupational Health and Safety Act. Mandatory 30-hour general health and safety course for every construction site worker.

Safety Code for the construction industry (S-2.1, r. 4)

Official LégisQuébec regulation. The primary source for technical jobsite safety requirements (signage, scaffolding, machinery, etc.).

Trades, CCQ certifications & professional orders

Operating or servicing heavy machinery on a Quebec construction site requires CCQ competency cards. For structural design, the OIQ seal is mandatory. You should also verify your contractor's licence through the RBQ.

CCQ — Quebec construction commission

Apprentice (CCA) and journeyman (CCC) competency cards for heavy equipment operators, construction equipment mechanics and foremen. Administers the R-20 Act.

OIQ — Order of engineers of Quebec

Check the Order's roll before retaining an engineer for foundation, structural or civil engineering plans. The OIQ seal is mandatory on any plan that affects public safety.

RBQ — Quebec building authority

Publicly verify a construction contractor's licence and disciplinary history. An essential tool before signing any contract.

Official manufacturer catalogues

For certified spec sheets, PDF specification files and up-to-date documentation, go straight to the manufacturer websites. Benco distributes all of these brands in Quebec.

Schäffer Lader (Germany)

Official Schäffer catalogue of compact and telescopic loaders. Benco has been the exclusive Quebec distributor since 1970. PDF spec sheets by model, videos and options.

Hitachi Construction Machinery (Americas)

Catalogue of Hitachi ZW-6 series wheel loaders (ZW50, ZW80, ZW100, ZW120). PDF brochures with operating specifications, warranties and options.

Caterpillar — Compact Wheel Loaders

M-Series 906M, 907M, 908M lineup and newer models. Technical specifications, configurator and maintenance documentation.

Transmanut — Material handling, France

Catalogue of manual and electric pallet trucks, stackers and industrial trucks. A French manufacturer distributed by Benco in Quebec.

Erskine Attachments (Minnesota)

Full catalogue of attachments for skid steers, compact loaders and mini excavators: snow pushers, snow plows, snowblowers, buckets, grapples, augers and brooms.

Industrial equipment financing

Buying compact machinery is a major investment. Three public bodies offer financing dedicated to SMEs: the federal BDC, the provincial Investissement Québec, and EDC for exports.

BDC — Business Development Bank of Canada

Term loans dedicated to purchasing machinery and industrial equipment for Canadian SMEs. A federal Crown corporation that has complemented private banks since 1944.

Investissement Québec

Provincial financing and support programs for Quebec SMEs. Targeted support for growth, innovation and industrial transformation.

EDC — Export Development Canada

Financing and insurance solutions for Canadian SMEs that export or invest internationally. Relevant for operators renting out machinery fleets outside Quebec.

Transport & special machinery permits

Delivering heavy machinery to a Quebec jobsite involves a planned convoy, special permits and compliance with seasonal load limits. Here are the key provincial bodies.

SAAQ — Quebec automobile insurance board

The 12 classes of driver's licence in Quebec. Class 5 covers most on-road loaders. Classes 1 to 3 are for machinery transport trucks (GVWR over 4,500 kg).

Transports Québec — oversize vehicles

Special permit applications for oversize convoys (width, height, weight). Traffic restrictions during the spring thaw period.

Civil engineering professional associations

Quebec's employer and professional associations frame the construction and civil engineering industry. Membership means access to collective agreements, training and regulatory monitoring.

ACRGTQ — Quebec road builders and heavy construction association

Employer association for civil engineering and roadwork. Sector-wide collective agreement, workforce training and representation before public clients.

ACQ — Quebec construction association

The largest grouping of construction contractors in Quebec. Covers the institutional-commercial, industrial and residential sectors.

APCHQ — Residential construction and housing association

Has represented residential construction and renovation companies since 1961. Warranty programs, training and advocacy.

AAPQ — Quebec association of landscape architects

Relevant when a civil engineering project intersects with landscaping (embankments, retention basins, municipal parks).

Partner parts & attachments

For wear parts and attachments, these manufacturer portals complement the Benco mechanical workshop (Richelieu), which keeps critical Schäffer, Hitachi, Caterpillar, Kawasaki and TCM parts in stock.

Erskine Attachments — Full catalogue

The complete Erskine portfolio for skid steers, mini skid steers, ATV/UTV, wheel loaders and tractors: buckets, forks, grapples, snowblowers, augers, packers and brooms.

Schäffer Lader — Parts and service

Schäffer service portal (Germany). In Quebec, Benco keeps a stock of genuine Schäffer parts for fast service on loaders in the field.

Hitachi Construction Machinery — Parts

Hitachi parts and service portal for North America. Maintenance documentation, operator manuals and warranty information.

Weather & Quebec season planning

The Quebec jobsite calendar is driven by the freeze-thaw cycle. These government tools support seasonal planning: local weather forecasts and aerial imagery for site reconnaissance.

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