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SCHWING Stetter, MAX-truder Tie-up to Deliver Precast Concrete Solutions

The companies aim to create positive economic value and pave the way for modular construction in India.

Electrification Sparks Growth

With a 6.7 per cent growth rate, the market for wheel loaders is expanding rapidly, driven by the demand for sustainable, energy-efficient solutions.

India’s Trucking Transformation

India’s trucking industry is undergoing a major transformation, driven by advancements in technology, larger vehicles, sustainability efforts, and a booming mining and infrastructure sector, shaping the future of dump trucks in the country

Smooth Operations

In the fast-paced construction industry, lubricant advancements are key to enhancing machinery performance and longevity.

The export market plays a pivotal role in our growth strategy

Ajay Malik, Head – International Business, Action Construction Equipment (ACE), speaks on the new products the company is showcasing at Bauma 2025.

BULL Machines Unveils SuperSmart Backhoe Loader

Setting New Industry Benchmarks

The export market plays a pivotal role in our growth strategy

Ajay Malik, Head – International Business, Action Construction Equipment (ACE), speaks on the new products the company is showcasing at Bauma 2025.

SANY Makes World Debut of ST230V Skid Steer Loader

ST230V ensures performance and productivity in tight spaces

Building the Future

Tata Hitachi’s operator training programmes are comprehensive, addressing key aspects of machine operation, maintenance, and safety.

Empowering the Industry

L&T CMB has also prioritised training the workforce in the segment, with employees constituting 15 per cent of those trained.

Skilling for Emerging Technologies

Telematics and IoT integration allow fleet owners to monitor real-time data from pavers, single drum compactors, and mobile cranes, enabling predictive maintenance and minimising downtime

Wirtgen to Unveil 45 Innovations at bauma 2025

The Wirtgen Group and John Deere will showcase advanced construction equipment, technology solutions, and application processes at bauma 2025 in Munich.

Bobcat expands anti-theft feature in more machines

Bobcat is expanding its Machine IQ Remote Engine Disable/Enable technology to compact excavators, compact wheel loaders and Toolcat utility work machines.

JCB Hits Major Milestone with One Million Backhoes and Counting

The first JCB Backhoe rolled off the production line in 1953.

Steamrolling Ahead

Growing infrastructure demands are fuelling the rise of advanced compaction equipment, ensuring smoother, faster builds.

CASE India Launches Project Milaap for Devotee Safety at Kumbh Mela

An expected footfall of over 120/400 million pilgrims

Tata Hitachi Launches Cutting-Edge Machines at Bharat CE Expo

Tata Hitachi’s pavilion will also highlight advanced telematics solutions

Safety is an integral part of our product design

Narasimha Jayakumar, CEO, Greaves Retail

Liebherr Presents Solutions for Construction Sites at Bauma 2025

Multiple premieres and world exclusives: premium products are in the spotlight at Liebherr

Schwing Stetter Exhibits Eco-friendly CE at Bharat Mobility

Schwing Stetter marked a significant milestone in contributing to the Nation’s 2070 net-zero goal

FPT Powers CASE Equipment with F28 CEV Stage V Engine

FPT Industrial has proven itself to be the ideal partner for OEMs

JCB Launches CEV Stage 5 Ready Machines at Bharat CE Expo

Reinforces Commitment to Sustainability, Lower Total Cost of Ownership

CASE Focuses on Safety, Sustainability at Bharat CE Expo

CASE India expands its portfolio with two all-new models, the 952 NX and 450 NX

Pai Machines acquires L&T Construction Equipment facilities

Pai Machines, a newly established brand of Infra Bazaar Tech Pvt Ltd, has completed an asset purchase of L&T Construction Equipment Limited’s manufacturing facilities, marking a significant expansion in the construction equipment sector

BKT to showcase off-highway tyre solutions at Bharat Expo 2025

BKT, a global leader in Off-Highway tyre manufacturing, announces its participation in the Bharat Construction Equipment Expo 2025, scheduled to be held from January 19–22, 2025, at the India Expo Mart, Greater Noida.

Caterpillar launches “services commitment” programme

Caterpillar Inc, the world’s largest manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, showcased its world-class products, services, and advanced technologies to help customers build a better, more sustainable world, at the bauma Conexpo India 2024.

ACE launches BS-V AX124 backhoe loader

Action Construction Equipment (ACE), India’s leading manufacturer of material handling and construction equipment, has made waves at Bauma Conexpo 2024 with the launch of its ground-breaking BS-V (CE-V) AX124 backhoe loader.

Mahindra's CEV-V range!

Mahindra Construction Equipment Division (MCE), a part of the Mahindra Group, launched its latest offerings at BAUMA CONEXPO 2024, demonstrating their commitment to innovation and reliability.

Case CE Releases Limited-Edition 580 Super N Backhoe

Case CE has unveiled a special limited-edition model of its 580 Super N backhoe loader, with only 50 units available in the J.I. Case Signature Edition.

Komatsu’s New WA700-8 Wheel Loader

Komatsu has introduced its WA700-8 wheel loader, featuring advanced engine technology and an updated 12-cubic-yard bucket that enables it to fill a 70-tonne haul truck in just four passes.

New Holland Launches ML27, ML27T Small Articulated Loaders

New Holland Construction’s new ML27 small articulated loaders in standard and telescopic versions are designed for maneuvering in tight spaces with minimal ground disturbance and running a variety of attachments.

Avant Launches Low-Cost Version of Largest Compact Loader

Avant Tecno has launched its 855i articulated compact wheel loader in North America, which boasts the same lifting power and height as its largest, most powerful model but at a lower cost.

Blue Diamond Attachments Rolls Out 19 Brush Cutters

Blue Diamond Attachments has rolled out a full line of brush cutter attachments — now available in Heavy, Extreme, and Severe Duty models — for skid steers, compact track loaders, mini skid steers, excavators and mini excavators.

Driving Construction Forward

From bulldozers to dump trucks, diesel engines provide the muscle needed to tackle some of the toughest jobs.

Mahindra headline to: "Our long-term strategy focuses on sustainable growth

Venkat Srinivas, Business Head, Trucks and Buses & Construction Equipment, Mahindra Group

R&D remains at the heart of ACE’s operations

Manish Handa, Vice President – Earthmoving Equipment Division, Action Construction Equipment

Mini excavators are gaining traction for niche applications

Siddharth Chaturvedi, Head Marketing, Tata Hitachi Construction Machinery

Caterpillar invests in new products for a reduced-carbon future

Amit Bansal, Director – Sales & Marketing, Building Construction Products (BCP) Division, Caterpillar India.

We’ve been spearheading the electric revolution in India

Rohit Punjabi, Vice President – Excavator Business, LiuGong India

Our smart factory focuses on digitalisation and automation

Seong Woo Shim, Managing Director, HD Hyundai Construction Equipment India

The OTR segment should experience a good rebound

Anuj Kathuria, President – India, JK Tyre & Industries

Mechanisation will continue to drive demand

Manjunath S, Director Sales – India & SAARC, Doosan Bobcat India

Kirloskar Oil Showcases Engineering Innovation at bauma ConExpo

Kirloskar Industrial provides indigenous design-to-delivery solutions

ACE Launches BS-V AX124 Backhoe Loader at bauma ConExpo

ACE showcased seven innovative products from its diverse equipment portfolio

Caterpillar Launches “Services Commitment” programme at bauma ConExpo

Caterpillar is celebrating the 5th anniversary of Cat Financial operations in India

Mahindra's CEV-V Range at bauma ConExpo

Mahindra launches Roadmaster G100 with higher power for faster road construction

Avant Launches Low-Cost Compact Loader

Avant Tecno has launched its 855i articulated compact wheel loader in North America, which boasts the same lifting power and height as its largest, most powerful model but at a lower cost.

Cat’s New 903 Compact Wheel Loader

Caterpillar’s new 903 compact wheel loader gets a 17 per cent boost in power over its predecessor, the 903D, thanks to its Cat C1.7 engine.

Cat Command expands to medium wheel loader models

Cat Command for Loading is now available on all medium wheel loaders, including Cat 950, 962, 966, 966 XE, 972, 972 XE, 980, 980 XE, 982, and 982 XE next-generation loaders.

Gmmco Launches Gmmco CAT Kondattam

Gmmco CAT Kondattam roadshow represents a shared commitment by Gmmco

We will be unveiling four electric products

LiuGong India is one of the leading manufacturers of construction equipment in India. Rohit Punjabi, Vice President – Excavator Business, LiuGong India, discusses the trends he is observing in the construction equipment industry and how his company is adapting to these changes.

Innovative Financing Models Fuel Growth

Innovative financing models are transforming the construction equipment sector, driving growth in emerging markets like India, where strategic partnerships and tailored solutions are accelerating infrastructure development

Rolling Strong

Undercarriage parts are the unsung heroes of heavy machinery, enduring tough conditions and ensuring smooth operation. In this article, we explore how these components keep your equipment rolling strong.

HD Hyundai is moving towards Industry 4.0

Rajiv Chaturvedi, Vice President, HD Hyundai Construction Equipment India

All our new products are CEV V compliant

Italy’s 2024 construction machinery market drops 13 per cent, with road machines seeing modest growth

We will be unveiling four electric products

LiuGong India is one of the leading manufacturers of construction equipment in India. Rohit Punjabi, Vice President – Excavator Business, LiuGong India, discusses the trends he is observing in the construction equipment industry and how his company is adapting to these changes.

Tata Hitachi showcases ZAXIS 38U and SHINRAI Prime at RAHSTA Expo

India’s leading manufacturer of earthmoving and construction equipment, JCB India, launched its JCB NXT 215 LC Fuel Master tracked excavator at its state-of-the-art factory in Pune. In addition to its introduction to the domestic market, the machine will also be exported to countries around the world.

Kubota Debuts Smallest Compact Track Loader Ever

Kubota Debuts Smallest Compact Track Loader Ever

Unearthing Potential

Today, mining is a $1 trillion industry, providing materials for everything from the energy sector to the commercial goods market.

Celebrating Excellence

The titans of the construction equipment industry were honoured at the 12th BKT Equipment India Awards 2024.

Liebherr and STRABAG test hydrogen wheel loader

STRABAG is the first Liebherr customer to test the L 566 H hydrogen wheel loader

Tata Hitachi showcases ZAXIS 38U and SHINRAI Prime at RAHSTA Expo

The ZAXIS 38U is a compact and versatile mini excavator

Maximising Uptime

India bearings market is projected to reach $6714.8 million by 2032, growing at a CAGR of 13.5 per cent from 2024 to 2032.

Integration of technology is becoming increasingly important

Siddharth Chaturvedi, General Manager – Marketing, Tata Hitachi, speaks on the key features and benefits of their backhoe loaders.

On the Fast Track

The government’s ambitious plan to construct 12,000 to 13,000 km of national highways and award similar contracts presents a major opportunity for the road equipment industry growth.

The market dynamics of skid steer loader is very optimistic

Shalabh Chaturvedi, Managing Director, CASE Construction Equipment – India & SAARC region, speaks on the factors fuelling the growth of the skid-steer loaders market in India.

Fighting Fire with Innovation

As the coal mining industry continues its quest for enhanced safety measures and environmental consciousness, integrating fire resistant hydraulic fluids emerges as a pioneering solution with the potential to mitigate fire hazards and elevate operational security to unprecedented heights. The author explains the need for fire resistant hydraulic fluids and their importance within the coal mining industry.

CASE India expands footprint in Southern region with new dealership in Vijayawada

The new dealership will also cater to Guntur, Krishna, East and West Godhavari, Vishakapatnam, Vijayanagaram and Srikakulam.

Earthmovers Surge Ahead

Earthmoving equipment sales soar 21 per cent in FY24, dominating the Indian construction equipment market.

Boosting Performance

Lubricants are crucial in enhancing construction equipment performance, reducing wear, and ensuring smooth operation, ultimately leading to increased efficiency and prolonged machinery lifespan.

All our equipment sales crossed all previous benchmarks

Rohit Punjabi, Vice President (Excavator Business), LiuGong India, speaks on the company’s sales pattern for earthmoving equipment.

Mecalac Introduces 12MTX Combination Wheeled Excavator

Mecalac has introduced its new 12MTX to the U.S. market, calling it a combination “compact excavator, loader, and telehandler.”

Bobcat Launches Electric Telehandler Prototype

Bobcat recently debuted the TL25.60e, an electric telehandler concept based on the diesel version of its super-compact construction telehandler bearing the same model number.

Hyundai Makes a Mark in the Dozer Market with HD100

Following in the footsteps of sister company Develon, Hyundai is breaking into the dozer market with the introduction of its new 122-horsepower, 10-metric-ton HD100.

Liebherr Unveils First Large Wheel Loader with Hydrogen Engine

In the race to decarbonize construction sites, Liebherr is betting on hydrogen for large equipment.

Hyundai enters the dozer market with the HD100

It is a robust machine boasting 122 horsepower and weighing 10 metric tonne.

XCMG showcases ‘green’ construction equipment, electric wheeled loaders, skid steer loaders, backhoe loaders, mining loaders

China-based XCMG has showcased some of its latest products and technology during its 6th Customer Festival, including a number of alternative powered machines.

Liebherr at IFAT 2024 in Munich

Liebherr will be present at IFAT 2024, the world's leading trade fair for water, sewage, waste and raw materials management, which will take place in Munich from 13 to 17 May 2024, with a stand measuring around 280 m². In Hall C5, Stand 151/250, Liebherr will be exhibiting machines specially designed for use in waste management and recycling.

Caterpillar to Shut Down Attachments Manufacturing Complex in Kansas

Caterpillar has announced plans to close its attachments manufacturing complex in Wamego, Kansas

Komatsu completes acquisition of GHH

GHH company and employees are now part of Komatsu’s underground mining business

Doosan Bobcat India inaugurates State-of-the-Art manufacturing factory expansion at Gummidipundi

The compact excavators are expected to enter full-scale production starting 2025

Loading the Future

Recent innovations in wheel loader technology have been transformative, and electric wheel loaders are at the forefront of this revolution.

Innovations in wheel loader have focused on improving productivity

Nischal Mehrotra, Sr. Vice President, Sales & Marketing, LiuGong India speaks on the demand and application trends for wheel loaders across.

Enhancing Efficiency and Safety

Telehandlers have emerged as indispensable equipment in India’s burgeoning infrastructure and industrial sectors, offering versatility, efficiency, and safety in material handling operations.

How Attachments Revolutionise Equipment Utilisation

Purchasing additional attachments helps to increase the host machine’s ability to tackle more jobs.

Urbanisation Boosts Attachments Market

Rapid urbanisation and infrastructure expansion propel the demand for excavator attachments, driving market growth exponentially.

ACE partners with Bank of Baroda for financing CE range

The Bank of Baroda finance option will be available across the country for ACE customers

CASE India rolls out first skid steer loader for India market

The company announced the foray of its indigenously made SSL in India during last edition of CII EXCON

SDLG inaugurates first manufacturing facility in Bengaluru

A member of Volvo Group, SDLG offers sustainable solutions to construction, earthmoving, infrastructure and mining projects.

Caterpillar unveils largest track loader

A track loader is the one machine that can do it all – clear, load, dig, carry, fill, and more – even in tough or slick ground conditions.

Case CE Expands Wheel Loader Range with New 651G

Case CE has rolled out its all-new 651G wheel loader, filling the gap between the company's 621G and 721G, at an operating weight of 30,890 pounds. The eighth model in the range has a lift capacity of 16,100 pounds and nearly 24,000 pounds of breakout force.

BTDT hires new Marketing Director

BTDT Inc. is celebrating its 15th year in business and will soon unveil a new, more dynamic website. In addition to a milestone year and website unveiling, the company also is bringing on a new marketing director, Dakota Collins.

Liebherr at IFAT 2024 in Munich

Liebherr was present at IFAT 2024, the world's leading trade fair for water, sewage, waste and raw materials management, which took place in Munich from 13 to 17 May 2024, with a stand measuring around 280 m². In Hall C5, Stand 151/250, Liebherr exhibited machines specially designed for use in waste management and recycling.

Volvo CE unveils ambitious new product line-up at Volvo Days 2024

At Volvo Days 2024, Volvo CE demonstrates its ambition to lead in sustainability and productivity by presenting pioneering launches and a fresh solutions-based approach

Mini Equipment Market Booms

Mini construction equipment provides the versatility and efficiency needed for modern construction projects, especially in urban areas and confined spaces.

Driving Innovation

OTR tyre innovation is transforming India’s mining and construction industries.

Our compaction products are a true testament to Atmanirbharta

Volvo Construction Equipment (Volvo CE) is a leading international manufacturer of premium construction equipment, offering a comprehensive range of products and services in over 140 countries. Dimitrov Krishnan, Managing Director, Volvo Construction Equipment India, speaks on the company’s growing focus in the compaction business in India, and how it aligns with their broader goals and vision.

Caterpillar unveils largest track loader - The powerful Cat 973

A track loader is the one machine that can do it all – clear, load, dig, carry, fill, and more – even in tough or slick ground conditions. The new Cat® 973 track loader combines unmatched versatility with up to 10 per cent better fuel efficiency, more productivity, cab improvements, and optional Payload technology. The 275 hp (205 kW) crawler loader has an operating weight of 65,901 lb (29,892 kg) and replaces the 973K worldwide. It joins the 953 (160 hp/119 kW) and 963 (202 hp/151 kW) in the Cat track loader line.

India’s CE Sales Surge 26% in FY24

With total equipment sales crossing 1,35,650 units as against 1,07,779 lakh units in FY23, the Indian construction equipment industry has recorded a 26 per cent increase in overall sales volume for the financial year 2023-24, surpassing all projections.

We pioneered the introduction of battery electric wheel loaders in India

SDLG India, a member of Volvo Group, is a leading provider of construction equipment solutions, emphasising innovation, reliability, and affordability. Its range includes wheel loaders, excavators, motor graders, and more. Surat Mehta, Head of SDLG Business in India, speaks about the company’s newly inaugurated manufacturing facility in Bengaluru and how it has enhanced the company’s capabilities in serving the Indian market.

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