Powering Progress

The article explores the reasons behind the increasing usage of diesel engines in construction equipment, their impact on performance and efficiency, and the technological advancements shaping the future of construction machinery.

How does the diesel engine help us today

Whether keeping farms powered or fuelling massive mining equipment, advanced diesel engines are reducing emissions without sacrificing productivity.

Volvo CE rolls out fluid analysis programme

Volvo Construction Equipment is expanding its existing oil analysis programme to include lubricants, diesel fuels, diesel exhaust fluid and coolants

Reducing Carbon Footprint

Terex India, a global manufacturer of materials processing and lifting machinery, is responding to the industry’s decarbonisation challenge by providing solutions that work towards minimised environmental impact and greater sustainability.

Powering up the Earth

The need for earthmoving equipment is expected to increase due to the nation's fast urbanisation and infrastructure development requirements

Need for Sustainable Solutions

The mobile concept of Terex’s crushing and screening products has always contributed towards decreasing the carbon footprint per tonne of material produced.

How to make construction S.Af.E.R?

The theme S.Af.E.R. stands for -- S: Sustainability; Af: Alternative Fuels; E: Electrification; and R: Rentals. The underlying premise of the theme is that integrating energy-efficient equipment and energy-saving technology in sustainable development initiatives can drastically cut energy use and harmful emissions.

Infra demand boosting rental market

The equipment rental market provides construction companies with access to the latest equipment and technology.

Progressive Outlook of the Indian CE Industry

Alternative fuels will be a fair play for the future of the CE industry as the Government is also pushing the same for making India self-reliant.

Selecting the right genset

Commercial generators are often leveraged as a primary source of power when starting new construction projects.

We will be launching track mounted compact range of crushing & screening machines

Excon is one of the largest construction equipment trade fairs and has been playing an important role in bringing out the latest technologies and solutions and we at Terex are proud to be a part of the 11th edition taking place this year

Bringing biodiesel on the market

Fuel costs and India’s reliance on foreign fuel sources are a constant concern for many construction owners whose businesses are heavily dependent on machinery that requires diesel. Many alternate energy sources have been discussed, researched, and used in the past but, for equipment, the primary form of alternate fuel has become biodiesel.

Infra growth to boost filter demand

The Indian filtration equipment market is expected to grow at a steady pace despite tough market conditions.

Kohler Engines approves use of HVO for diesel engines

Kohler Engines said it will be using hydrotreated vegetable oils (HVO) in all its diesel engines.

Kohler Engines approves use of HVO for diesel engines

Kohler Engines said it will be using hydrotreated vegetable oils (HVO) in all its diesel engines.

Growing at a steady pace

The Indian filtration equipment market is expected to grow at a steady pace despite tough market conditions

Trimble helps remove 7 MMT of greenhouse gas emissions annually

Global construction technology leader Trimble released its 2020 Sustainability Report recently.

Trimble helps remove 7 million metric tonnes of greenhouse gas emissions annually

According to the report’s findings, Trimble’s solutions contribute to fuel savings around the world that are equivalent to an estimated reduction of 7 million metric tons in greenhouse gas emissions.

Liebherr T 274 – the new 305 t mining truck

Liebherr is extending its product offering with the T 274, a class-leading 305 t / 336 tons haul truck. This new truck bridges the gap between the highly successful T 284 (363 t / 400 tons) and the upgraded T 264 (240 t / 265 tonne).

Numaligarh Refinery to use Honeywell tech to produce cleaner-burning diesel

Honeywell announced Numaligarh Refinery (NRL), a public sector undertaking under the Indian Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas, will use UOP technology to produce cleaner-burning diesel fuel in compliance with India’s BS-VI emission standards and increase crude oil conversion.

Making mission possible

Five exceptional contractors show how extreme a job site can be, without using stuntman of special effects.

Filters for CE Applications

The market for hydraulic filtration is expected to grow in future due to demand from infrastructure sector and to meet the upcoming emission regulations next year.

Elofic filters are designed to achieve superior protection

Elofic has developed a complete range of filtration products that helps its OEMs to meet BS-VI standards. KD Sahni, Vice Chairman cum Joint Managing Director, Elofic Industries, sheds more light on the products and solutions that meet the upcoming demands.

We take advantage of IoT at every opportunity

Mann and Hummel offers end-to-end filtration solutions for construction and mining equipment. Antomon Rapheal, Director-R&D Engineering - OE, Mann and Hummel Filter, explains more on the market opportunity and products and solutions.

Filters of future

Construction and mining equipment work at extreme environment and weather conditions that involve a lot of dust, temperature variations and uneven terrains.

Heavy-duty filters

MANN+HUMMEL India has introduced WIX range of automotive and industrial filters for Indian market.

Filters are moving away from standard to customer-specific

Elofic offers filters for fuel, oil and air segments which help the equipment to achieve the required emission and performance levels. MB Sahni, Chairman-cum-Managing Director, and KD Sahni, Vice Chairman-cum-Joint Managing Director, Elofic Industries Ltd, share more on the company and the industry scenario.

Schwing Stetter launches premium transit mixer range

Schwing Stetter India announced its partnership with Mahindra Powerol to launch its new premium variant of concrete truck mixer series, 'Super Six'. In an industry-first initiative, Schwing Stetter and Mahindra Powerol have joined hands to launch this fuel-efficient product.

Conveyor systems are lifeline to mining industry

Major types of conveyors used in mining include mobile/shiftable conveyors, overland belt conveyor, overland pipe conveyor, apron conveyor, reclaim feeders and sandwich belt high angle conveyor and pony belt conveyor for underground mining.

Filters for efficiency

Water or particulates can cause microscopic surface damage that is then focused on by the high-pressure fuel flow, which causes wear that will eventually lead to reduced efficiency and complete breakdown.

Diesel Fuel Services in Equipment

Diesel is the fuel required for use in compression ignition engines. Diesel fuel is predominantly produced in the refineries by refining petroleum crude. It is therefore sometimes also called as 'Petroleum Diesel'.

Safeguarding equipment from wear and tear

Effective and efficient filtration is essential to protect equipment from contamination of various mediums: air, fuel, hydraulic oil, lubricants, water and others. Ingress of contaminants within the medium can cause excessive wear, eventually leading to equipment breakdown.

Lubricants market in India is getting more lucrative

The expected robust demand for construction equipment and machinery is going to generate a concomitant demand for industrial and construction machinery lubricants in India. Akhil Jha, Chief Technology Officer, Shell Lubricants India, explains more on the new trends and product innovations in lubricants.

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.

Lubes of the Future

Construction and infrastructure sector in India is gaining new momentum as the aggressive push by the government has scaled up the infrastructure development across the country.

We expect our business in India to double by 2020

Parker Hannifin has been a pioneer and promoter of quality solutions across the globe and in India, with its extensive range of filtration solutions and proprietary patents. Dalies Nitin Wilson, Marketing & Strategic Pricing Analyst, Filtration India, Parker Hannifin India, elaborates on the company's products and solutions, and the general industry scenario.

Green, Greener, Greenest

At a time when the government is focusing on the next level of emission compliance in on-road and off-road vehicles, EQUIPMENT INDIA explores how the market is getting ready to comply with the latest norms.

Engines of Growth

Diesel engines are the power source of almost all construction and mining equipment. When we discuss on diesel engines, the first thing coming to the forefront is emission.

Engines for Agricultural Applications

The range of KDI engines by KOHLER Engines is already the new technological benchmark for industrial applications in the range of 37-100 kW. The rapid success of this innovative engine solution is the result of engineering choices that meet the specific needs of manufacturers and end users.

Clean Diesel Engines

To begin with, Off Highway Research, a part of KHL group in their half yearly report that in terms of percentage growth, India is expected to be the most buoyant major market in the near-term, with 21 per cent growth forecast this year

Stanadyne launches EcoForce

Stanadyne, a global leader in the design and manufacture of diesel and gasoline fuel systems, announced the launch of EcoForce

Stanadyne Launches EcoForce in India

Stanadyne, a global leader in the design and manufacture of diesel and gasoline fuel systems, announced the launch of EcoForce, a next-generation diesel fuel system developed for the below 50-hp engine market. EcoForce is designed for farming, construction and industrial sectors focused on improved fuel economy, increased engine performance and reduced particulate emissions.

Fuelonomics Drive Developments

A Portable Way to Keep Diesel Fuel Clean

High-pressure common rail fuel injection systems have spread to more diesel designs as engine manufacturers continue to pursue increasingly stringent emission standards. While they have performed as advertised, these sophisticated systems can be susceptible to damage from contaminants in the fuel.

Online resource for diesel cleanliness

Donaldson Company has introduced MyCleanDiesel.com, an online resource that answers questions about diesel fuel challenges faced by owners of modern engines.

Cold drawn seamless steel tubes

Gandhi Special Tubes is a manufacturer of small diameter welded and cold drawn seamless steel tubes. Set up in technical collaboration with Benteler of Germany, the company?s product range comprises cold drawn seamless steel tubes for various applications like high pressure diesel fuel injection tubing, hydraulic tubes, etc, in seamless steel tubes and low pressure fuel lines, oil lines, and condenser tubing in welded tubes. Available in a size range of 3 mm to 75 mm outer diameter and 0.5 mm to

Mahindra launches CRDe tractor

Mahindra and Mahindra?s Farm Equipment Sector (FES) launched its first CRDe tractor , the Arjun 605 MultiApplication Tractor (MAT). Speaking on the occasion, Rajesh Jejurikar, Chief Executive, Tractor and Farm Mechanisation Business, Mahindra and Mahindra said, ?At Mahindra, we have always pioneered products which increase farm productivity and enhance rural prosperity.

R and D programme is an integral part of our business

From fully integrated control systems that drive more intuitive operator interfaces, to implementing control system-based fuel saving innovations and energy-efficient direct drive transmission strategies, our equipment are at the forefront of the latest industry advancements, says Rajen Khoda, Director Sales, Asia and Middle East, Powerscreen. Excerpts of the interview

Specialists on the job

Atlas Copco compressor units provide base load and back up peak 7 bar air to the drilling and roof bolting equipment, and the water pumps. Compressors from Atlas Copco are providing an essential supply of compressed air to coal extraction operations for Unity Mine in the Neath Valley.

Our products meet the stringent off-road Tier-4 emission norms.

We position ourselves as a premium player offering the lowest environmental impact and total cost of ownership with the help of technology, added with durability and reliability, says S Prabhakaran, Vice President - Industrial & Marine Power Systems Volvo Penta. Excerpts from the interview.

LiuGong compactors are versatile in nature

We are enhancing our manufacturing efficiency and regularly visiting our customers to guage their needs. To this end, we have synergised all our R&D centres to adapt to the needs of the customers

LiuGong India

We are enhancing our manufacturing efficiency and regularly visiting our customers to guage their needs.

Research and development is an important part of the Powerscreen strategy

Our engineering team continuously strives to incorporate the latest technology into our products. From fully integrated control systems which drive more intuitive operator interfaces, to implementing control system-based fuel saving innovations and energy

World's first hybrid reach stacker

The new reach stacker, 4531 TB5 HL T, promises fuel consumption and emissions with at least 30 per cent while offering improved performance. KONECRANES has recently announced the introduction of the world's first hybrid reach stacker,

Konecranes has more than a hundred patents on crane technology

Our aim is to strengthen our infrastructure, sales and service support to customers. At present, we have good customer references in India and we are focusing on providing complete lifting solution to customers rather than just providing equipment,

CASE aims to offer a full line of construction equipment

The Indian market is being given huge importance. We are investing heavily in research and development (R&D) and manufacturing. In 2012, CNH, our mother company, invested more than $650 million in R&D around the globe;

Powerscreen offers a comprehensive portfolio of products.

The Powerscreen dual power mobile screens can reduce diesel fuel oil consumption, operating costs and depending on the set- up, and also reduce machine downtime, says Rajen Khoda, Director, Sales, South Asia & Middle East, Powerscreen.Excerpts from the interview.

Safety, Key for BAUER

BAUER Maschinen believes that supplying products that can reduce environmental impact throughout the whole of the product lifecycle, not just at the manufacturing stage, is their key responsibility as a manufacturer and also a useful choice for the realisation of a sustainable society.Due to the increasing and rapidly accelerating globalisation, the field of occupational safety, health and environment is facing new cha?llenges.

Fuel and Energy Efficient Machines

In an intensely competitive market, OEMs are no more just technology providers; rather, they are keen on providing total solutions specific to a project.

New Power Pack for RTGs

Konecranes launches a new hybrid power pack which completes its full range of power options for RTG Cranes.

We partner with our customers to deliver world-class innovative crane solutions

Konecranes invests heavily in R&D to bring new techn?ologies and inno?vations to the market. World??wide, we service close to 400,000 equipment and have developed a rich knowledge base of crane operations and maintenance,

Poised for Major Growth

The crane manufacturing industry has witnessed a phase of restructuring with several acquisitions and joint ventures resulting in considerable international influence in the quality and use of better technology in the industry.

The Challenge of Keeping Hydraulic Equipment Clean

Hydraulic equipment manufacturers are working round-the-clock to be the first to bring new 'must have' technologies to the market and fluid manufacturers are in test labs around the globe developing new solutions and preparing for the challenges of tomorrow.

Gensets: Driven by Demand

Increased activities in infrastructure development coupled with the demand-supply imbalance in power have pushed the demand for gensets. In this era of increased activities, emission is a major factor to confront with.

New Cat 349E

The new Cat? 349E hydraulic excavator features a 396 net horse?power Cat C13 ACERTTM engine that meets US EPA Tier 4 Interim emissions standards.