Escorts Construction Equipment (ECE) launched India?s safest pick-n-carry crane (as the company claims), CT Smart 15, at the Excon 2017 in Bengaluru, along with best-in-class (performance, productivity and reliability) soil compactor 3212 in 12-tonne class and upgraded Hydra series pick and carry crane.

According to the company, the newly launched CT Smart 15 crane, has unique anti-toppling and anti-lifting features that provide enhanced safety on the site. Developed with indigenous R&D, in sync with Make in India, CT Smart 15 crane has a turning radius of just 6 m that competes with today?s SUVs. This crane provides Auto De-rated Load chart in articulation along with many other standard features.

Participating in the 9th International Construction Equipment and Construction Technology Trade Fair at Bengaluru, Escorts showcased its robust product portfolio in material handling, soil compaction and earthmoving equipment. All construction and material handling equipment from the Escorts stable are BS III emission norms compliant. Ajay Mandahr, CEO, Escorts Construction Equipment, said, ?Our USP is value innovation and most competitive operating costs. The demand for safer and more productive solutions has brought a zing to the construction and material handling equipment manufacturing industry and we at Escorts are fully equipped to cater to the same. Brand Escorts has credible footprints in the SAARC, Middle East, Latin America and Africa and exports therefore will be a key driver for our overall growth strategy. We are also exploring other opportunities in complementing product segments to further expand our portfolio.?