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Efficiency Drives Transmission Developments

The transmission system plays a vital role in equipment as the gearbox determines the performance and robustness of the equipment.

National Crane unveils short-chassis boom truck

Ashort-chassis version of a National Crane NBT45-2 boom truck was displayed at Work Truck Week 2022 as a solution for confined, congested job sites. Based around a 2023 Peterbilt 567 chassis, the NBT45127-2 has a wheelbase shortened by around 23 inches, so it now measures 250 inches.

A powerful transmission

Transmission, a key component in a construction equipment vehicle, plays a major role to the functionality of the vehicle, especially in the high frequency and heavy application.

New successor to Grove GMK6300L

Manitowoc has announced that it will launch a follow-up to the popular Grove GMK6300L all-terrain crane, which launched in 2010 and became an immediate worldwide hit. The new 300 t (350 USt) capacity model is the GMK6300L-1, and it will continue its predecessor's legacy, bringing new levels of performance leadership to the six-axle category.

Manitowoc launches GMK6300L-1

Manitowoc has announced the launch of a follow-up to the popular Grove GMK6300L all-terrain crane, which launched in 2010. The new 300 t (350 USt) capacity model is the GMK6300L-1, and it will continue its predecessor?s legacy, bringing new levels of performance leadership to the six-axle category.

Optimising efficiency

With the construction, mining and infrastructure projects are growing faster, there is a growing demand for productive and efficient equipment in various projects. This will boost the demand for technologically superior lubricants to meet the industry needs.

Cashing in Opportunities

Large-scale hybridisation and automatic features have been and are being introduced in power transmission systems and assemblies for construction equipment, trucks and dumpers being manufactured in the country. Interestingly, electronic sensing for ensuring multi-mode power transmission, Telematics tracking and inbuilt diagnostics features are fast becoming standard equipment for OE supplies.

On/Off-Highway Transmission Solutions

Allison Transmission is the world?s largest manufacturer of fully automatic transmissions for medium and heavy-duty commercial vehicles. Allison transmissions are offered by over 300 OEMs around the world and is a trusted name when it comes to quality, reliability, durability, performance and efficiency.

New SVP at Allison

Allison Transmission Holdings Inc announced that John M Coll has joined the company as Senior Vice President of Global Marketing, Sales and Service, starting October 7. Coll has more than three decades of sales and marketing expertise, with significant executive and senior-level leadership experience at a number of leading industrial and commercial vehicle companies.

Allison Transmission appoints new SVP

Allison Transmission Holdings Inc announced that John M Coll has joined the company as Senior Vice President of Global Marketing, Sales and Service, starting October 7. Coll has more than three decades of sales and marketing expertise, with significant executive and senior-level leadership experience at a number of leading industrial and commercial vehicle companies.

Impressive Showcase by CASH Industry

Excon 2015, in CASH domain, witnessed a plethora of equipment aggregates, sub- assemblies, components and IT solutions for OEMs in their equipment, as original suppliers and in the aftermarket space, descending on the scene of action.

Cash Sowcase at Excon

Excon 2015, in CASH domain, witnessed a plethora of equipment aggregates, sub- assemblies, components and IT solutions for OEMs in their equipment, as original suppliers and in the aftermarket space, descending on the scene of action.

Off-highway transmissions

AVTEC Ltd?s automotive business unit offers a range of off-highway transmissions. The company is India?s leading supplier of transmission aggregates to the off-highway segment, in both domestic and international markets.

Lifting Solutions

The future trend in material handling systems will be towards lighter, higher-efficiency equipment. The power consumption, material of construction, operating noise levels and eco-friendly features of this equipment will play a big role while introducing

A successful entrepreneur

A Commerce Graduate from Jai Hind College, Sameer Shah is the Director and Founder of Hoffman Equipments (India) Pvt Ltd. His passion for mechanical machines made him for his family business at the age of 18 since his college days.

Synchro Sleeves, Input Shaft, Final Drive

AVTEC, a part of the CK Birla Group, the company makes precision engineered automotive components such as crankshafts, cylinder blocks, camshaft, gears and housings, cylinder heads, gears and machined castings that find use in heavy-duty transmissions.

Tata Hitachi plans to launch 100-tonne dumper by 2016

Tata Hitachi Construction Machinery Company (Tata Hitachi) is planning to introduce 100-tonne dumper by 2016. The company will also start shipping out its newly-launched excavators

Bell launches 60 tonne ADT

Bell Equipment has launched its largest ever articulated dump truck (ADT), the 60.9 tonne capacity B60 concept model at the bauma Africa exhibition in Johannesburg, South Africa. The company also showcased a new ADT ejector body for its flagship 50.8 tonne B50D ADT

Specialised Driveline Fluids to Boost Productivity

Correct fluid and adherence to proper lubrication regimes is important not only to achieve higher productivity but also to reduce cost of repairs and downtime.

Grove crane for Brazil's first monorail

A Grove GMK5220 all-terrain crane is at the centre of action, laying 70 T track beams across the project site. It's a massive project: the construction of a new monorail transportation network in Brazil. Before the first train can run, the first tracks must be laid. S?o Paulo-based lifting and logistics company Guindastec is laying the track, lifting and placing some 2,000 track beams on the ground

New Products from Tata Motors

Tata Motors further consolidates its leadership in the Indian heavy commercial vehicle space as it launches six first-of-its-kind heavy trucks and Tata FleetMan fleet telematics services.

Allison wins Quality Award

Allison Transmission India has won the Golden Peacock National Quality Award (GPNQA) for Total Quality in the automobile sector.

Allison Powers BEML BH100

BH100, the largest rear dump truck produced by BEML and equipped with Allison automatic is designed to deliver outstanding productivity, reliability and durability, along with an increased level of manoeuvrability, comfort and safety.BEML, the premier earthmoving equipment manufacturing company under the Ministry of Defence.

Allison, Tata Motors in Pact

Tata Motors launched the Prima 3138.K 8X4 tipper equipped with an Allison 4430R transmission. Tata Motors, India"s market leader in commercial vehicles, the world"s fourth largest truck manufacturer and third largest bus manufacturer,

Grove Signals New Ease in Lifting

Manitowoc's Grove mobile cranes create instant appeal in the cement and petrochemical industries. Indian crane rental companies have responded strongly to Manitowoc's latest six-axle all-terrain crane, the Grove GMK6300L,

An Iconic Research Project

Powered with natural gas, the Econic NGT with Allison transmission allows for quieter and more environmentally friendly transport.For more than a year, a Mercedes Benz Econic NGT equipped with an Allison fully automatic transmission

Allison delivers millionth 3000 series

Allison Transmission Inc, the premier global manufacturer of medium and heavy-duty automatic transmissions and hybrid propulsion systems, has delivered it?s millionth 3000 series transmission to Penske Truck Leasing

Flying High, Tunnelling Deep

Ten Allison-equipped Astra HD8 trucks make tunnel excavation duties productive, reliable and easier at the Nant de Drance and Linth-Limmern power plants.

Grove crane for BMM Ispat

One of India?s leading metal fabrication companies, BMM Ispat, is using a new Grove GMK6300 all-terrain crane to handle heavy-lift work at its plant in Hospet, Karnataka.

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