The all-new JCB 3DX
With the launch of the new 3DX backhoe loader, JCB plans to strengthen its share of the backhoe loader market in India and extend its reach even further to the developing rural markets.

JCB India, India?s largest manufacturer of construction equipment announced the launch of the all new JCB 3DX backhoe loader, a new machine that will radically change the landscape of the construction industry in India. This launch follows the breakthrough innovative concept of backhoe loaders that JCB introduced in India in 1980. This extremely versatile earthmoving and construction machine, with a loader at one end and an excavator at the other, has found great utility at construction sites all across India. With the launch of the new 3DX backhoe loader, JCB plans to strengthen its share of the backhoe loader market in India and extend its reach even further to the developing rural markets. JCB has invested heavily in upgrading its manufacturing facilities and research and development keeping it at the cutting edge of innovation.

?We are extremely delighted with the launch of this all new JCB 3DX backhoe loader in the market. JCB has always been the frontrunner in technological innovation and therefore, the equipment manufactured by the company are regarded as best-in-class,? said Vipin Sondhi, Managing Director & CEO, JCB India. ?In a continually growing sector like infrastructure, it is imperative for any company to keep itself abreast with the requirements of its customers and timely deliver on that so that the growth trajectory is always maintained.?

The benefits that this new generation machine provides to its customers are immense with 20 per cent lower fuel consumption in excavation which will result in fuel savings worth Rs 2.25 lakh per year at current diesel prices, the best engine in the construction equipment industry and a spacious, comfortable and livable cabin, because a comfortable operator is a productive operator.

JCB?s 3DX backhoe loader, the new generation machine is powered by the JCB ecoMAX engine which is a purpose built in-house 76 hp engine which is big on fuel savings and high on performance with 16 valve effort; has a twin ram steering for easy steer ability. It has also been provided with new brake linkage to ease the braking effort by the operator and which ultimately leads to effective braking & reduced fatigue while braking.

The machine has been strengthened and a more reliable rear axle gives trouble free life. The machine has robust king pin design and has a new JCB transmission for better dozing. It has been ergonomically designed with 20 per cent more cabin space keeping in mind the requirement of the operator. The new bonnet with better service access enables the operator to easily carry out daily maintenance checks. With over 430 outlets across India with trained service engineers, the company provides the best after sales support to its the machines. The machine offers best return on investment of the customers and has the best resale value.

Sondhi adds, ?Any economy requires huge investments in developing its infrastructure. Across all the industry there is a consensus that a surge in infrastructure related development in India is needed to bring about a paradigm shift. JCB has always been at the forefront of change. Through investments the world?s largest backhoe manufacturing facility at Ballabgarh, a state-of-the-art integrated engine manufacturing facility and R&D, the all new JCB 3DX is set to provide the best value proposition to our customers.?

?With one out of every two machines sold in the construction and earthmoving sector being a JCB, the company aims to create new markets by foraying into new territories as well as give the best possible rate of return for our customers. This machine will perhaps do just that, ? Sondhi further adds.

JCB, always at the forefront of technology, heavily invests in technological advancements to manufacture world class, robust and fuel efficient products. JCB India also has an excellent network of 57 dealers and over 430 outlets throughout the country, along with a world-class customer service network support. JCB also runs Operator Training Schools and has trained over 18, 000 young men to be operators till date.