What are the current trends in the motor grader market in India? Which sectors drive the demand?
With sustained public investments in modern infrastructure planned over the next 25 years and an ever growing number of mega projects under the PPP (public private partnership) model gaining traction, demand for motor graders in India is better than ever. The key sectors driving this demand are road constructions – from super expressways to state highways, rural and village roads – public housing, mining and defence engineering projects, Greenfield airports and smart city infrastructure development.

Do you see a growth in the use of motor graders in rural road construction?
Now that the Government is focussed on ensuring rural connectivity in every nook and corner of India under the Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY) scheme, we find increasing use of motor graders in construction and upgrade of strategically important rural roads and village roads.

What are the emerging technology trends in motor graders?
Emerging technology trends are focussed on three key features – precision, energy efficiency and reliability – and SDLG motor graders score highly on all of these. Starting with environment-friendly CEV IV certified engine and electronically-controlled, fully-automatic transmission to cruise control system and best-in-class hydraulics, SDLG motor graders are built to deliver speed, productivity and versatility in operations with optimum fuel consumption. The ROPS/FOPS compliant air-conditioned cabins of both G9138 and G9190 models render the machines safe and easy to operate with high accuracy.

What is the scope of design changes in motor graders for different applications?
Design changes in cabin space allowing wide visibility, deft manoeuvring alongside comfort for the operator is critical to ensure higher production. SDLG motor graders are ergonomically designed with key controls within easy reach of operators. Flexibility to accommodate different mould board sizes based on applications is also important. SDLG motor graders are designed to take in varied mould board sizes for multitasking operations.

What is the current demand trend for motor graders in mining operations?
With increased commercial mining activity under PPP model the order of the day and Government’s concerted efforts to reduce dependence on imported raw materials, demand for motor graders is steadily growing in the segment. Mining applications require motor graders with variable horse power and additional safety features to keep operations at low cost and hazard-free. SDLG motor graders offer all these features and more, making them motor graders of choice for mining applications.

What are monitoring and control technologies associated with your range of motor graders?
SDLG motor graders feature electronic engines and centralised controls facilitating total ease and convenience in operations. From keeping a close eye on operating hours and effective machine utilisation to continuously checking pressures, oil temperatures and other performance parameters, SDLG motor graders raise the bar of excellence when it comes to monitoring and control technologies.