On a high growth path

The government's focus on infrastructure development is expected to drive the demand for mini construction equipment.

On a high growth path

The government's focus on infrastructure development is expected to drive the demand for mini construction equipment.

Our SSL is one of best compact machines in its class with best TCO

Amar Chauhan, National Head - Construction Equipment Products, Manitou India, speaks on the company's competitive advantage in the mini construction equipment market.

$5.13 Bn Opportunity!

Growing at a CAGR of 9.4 per cent, the Indian backhoe loader market is likely to touch $5.13 billion from $1.77 billion in 2021.

We are leaders in compaction equipment

Alok Jha, Director – Sales and Marketing, India and SAARC, CASE Construction Equipment, said, “We are elated to participate in the Excon trade fair, which is taking place after a long period of global turmoil. Going forward, we are optimistic that the construction industry in India is entering a sustained demand phase.

CASE’s highly-anticipated backhoe loader

CASE Construction Equipment, a brand of CNH Industrial, celebrated its global legacy and heritage, spanning 180 years. The company launched an array of machines starting with the highly anticipated 770 NXe 49.5hp loader backhoe, together with the 770 EX Plus, 851 FX CP variant, 1107EX soil vibratory compactor, CX220C LC-HD excavator, and 845C motor grader.

Construction, industrial equipment makers to shift to electric

The construction and industrial equipment industry plans to shift to electric. Top businesses like JCB, Volvo CE and Schwing Stetter are either working on electric versions or conducting feasibility studies for launching e-appliances in India.

JCB launches its new 50Z-1 mini excavator with zero tail swing

Joseph Cyril Bamford (JCB) has launched its range of compact excavators with zero tail swing 50Z-1, boosting dig depth to 12 feet 7 inches and dump height to 14 feet.

JCB launches its new 50Z-1 mini excavator with zero tail swing

Joseph Cyril Bamford (JCB) has launched its range of compact excavators with zero tail swing 50Z-1, boosting dig depth to 12 feet 7 inches and dump height to 14 feet.

Construction, industrial equipment makers to shift to electric

The construction and industrial equipment industry plans to shift to electric. Top businesses like JCB, Volvo CE and Schwing Stetter are either working on electric versions or conducting feasibility studies for launching e-appliances in India.

First Liebherr R 936 Compact crawler excavator on Corsica

The Liebherr branch in Rognac near Marseilles offered the company a type R 936 Compact crawler excavator. This excavator, with a weight of approx. 35 tonnes, rounds off the Liebherr range of compact excavators from 14 to 38 tonnes.

First Liebherr R 936 Compact crawler excavator on Corsica

The Lanfranchi company performs earthworks and rock filling work in the Porto-Vecchio region on the island of Corsica, as well as work on traffic routes and various pipeline networks.

BEML BD50 Dozer in rescue & relief operations at Uttarakhand

The local authorities are extensively using BEML’s BD50 Dozers and proving its usefulness in search, rescue and relief operations at the site of the recent glacier burst at the Tapovan Hydel Project tunnel in Uttarakhand, Chamoli district.

BEML’s dozer deployed in rescue operations at Uttarakhand

BEML’s dozer deployed in rescue operations at Uttarakhand

Mahindra showcases 5 new CE products at Excon

Mahindra Construction Equipment (MCE) participated in the 10th edition of Excon 2019, the largest construction equipment event in South Asia and launched five new products.

Escorts showcases India's first Hybrid Concept Tractor

At Esclusive 2019, Escorts' annual innovation platform, the company announced India's first Hybrid Concept Tractor, powered by fuel and battery both.

Escorts showcases India?s first Hybrid Concept Tractor

At Esclusive 2019, Escorts? annual innovation platform, the company announced India?s first Hybrid Concept Tractor, powered by fuel and battery both.

Super Performer

Doosan Bobcat India has been the consistent performer, winning the EQUIPMENT INDIA Bestseller Award in Skid-steer loaders for the past five successive years.

MINI EQUIPMENT have huge growth opportunities IN INDIA

Bobcat is a global leader in compact construction equipment, having a wider portfolio of equipment on offer.

Infra Growth to Drive Demand

Rising industrial activity, coupled with the uptick in construction and an anticipated demand in mining sector is expected to drive the demand of tipper trucks in the coming years.

Doosan Bobcat india launches new products

At the bauma CONEXPO INDIA 2018, Doosan Bobcat India participated with an objective of increasing the awareness of the brand, its portable power products and attachments.

Kohler commands PRO EFI ECH440

The new pump offers enhanced fuel efficiency, greater overall reliability, and easier starting in harsh conditions to a wide variety of equipment.

Kohler commands PRO EFI ECH440

Kohler has introduced the Command PRO? EFI ECH440, the single-cylinder engine that integrates closed-loop electronic fuel injection technology (EFI).

Wheel Loaders from JCB

JCB wheeled loaders are known for productivity, reliability and efficiency. These machines are primarily used for loading, unloading and bulk material movement in sectors such as mining, quarry and crushers etc.

The Platform for Premieres

Comtrans 2017 has once again demonstrated its position as the leading trade fair for decision makers in the commercial vehicle (CV) and transport industry in Eastern Europe.

Ehlert & S?hne hits new heights with Liebherr demolition excavator

The Hamburg-based Ehlert & S?hne is finding new heights in its demolition activities with the addition of Liebherr R 960 Demolition crawler excavator to its fleet.

New Generation Mining Tipper

Scania Commercial Vehicles India launched the new P 440 8x4 20.2 cu.m U-body tipper. This has been designed to increase the productivity of mining tippers and improve the total operating economy.

New Generation Mining Tipper

Scania Commercial Vehicles India launched the new P 440 8x4 20.2 cu.m U-body tipper. This has been designed to increase the productivity of mining tippers and improve the total operating economy.

Scania launches new generation mining tipper in India

Scania Commercial Vehicles India Pvt Ltd launched the new P 440 8x4 20.2 cu.m U-body tipper. This has been designed to increase the productivity of mining tippers and improve the total operating economy.

Truly Versatile

With their myriad attachment options, skid steer loaders can perform many tasks on many different types of jobsites. Manjunath elaborates on the market opportunities for this versatile machine.

JCB116 Soil Compactor

JCB India offers a new range of road compaction equipment with three products - the VMT330 (3T class mini tandem roller), the VMT 860eco (9T class tandem roller) and the JCB116 (11T class soil compactor). The JCB116 soil compactor is the latest addition in the JCB's road compactors portfolio.

Disruptive Concrete Equipment Technologies Emerging

Off late, there have been numerous disruptive technologies and equipment concepts introduced to Indian markets. Earlier most of these were only available to highly developed countries like USA or European Union where mechanisation and process integration has been of essence, to counter act lack of adequate manpower.

Product SHOWCASE

BAUMA CONEXPO INDIA 2016 was the right platform for the exhibitors to unveil their cutting-edge products, technologies and solutions. Many exhibitors launched their new technologies and products at the expo, while others showcased their industry leading solutions.

Zooming Ahead

Trucks and heavy tractors for cargo haulage and transportation of aggregate materials, coal, overburden from mines, iron ore and other bulk materials, are riding the curve of exponential growth.

Essential for Road Building

Commitment towards infrastructural development and faster implementation of road projects to desired specifications are driving the growth of the motor grader market in India.

backhoe loaders:flat Growth

Backhoe loaders are passing through a challenging time for the past few years. Market is registering a flat growth with some indications that it is shrinking.However, now there is optimism among the leading players in the backhoe industry

Engines of Future

Latest environmental norms, best fuel efficiency and low OPEX costs, dictate developments of new generation engines. Latest environmental norms, best fuel efficiency and low OPEX costs, dictate developments of new generation engines.

DesignED to Rule

Maximising Output

Several key trends are emerging in the asphalt/soil compaction market where performance and productivity remain key issues. The OEMs are keen to maximise output from their latest units in terms of improving machine performance, O&M cost and operator safety and comfort.

CASE showcases new machines

CASE Construction Equipment India displayed its recently launched EX` Series backhoe loaders and 1107 DX compactor at the 74th session of Indian Road Congress (IRC). The event provides a national forum for sharing of knowledge and pooling of experience on the construction and maintenance of roads and bridges, including technology, equipment, research, planning, finance, taxation, organisation and related policy issues. This year's edition was held in Guwahati from 18 to 22 January 2014.

New CASE Vibratory Soil Compactor

CASE Construction Equipment launched a new 1107 DX vibratory soil compactor which completes the compactor line-up alongside the upgraded 752 and the smaller 450 DX.The new 1107 DX completes CASE -?s compactor offering, which also includes the 450 DX and the 752 at the lower end of the range that puts CASE in the lead of this segments market. The new model takes operator comfort and safety to new levels, while delivering a reliable performance with excellent fuel efficiency.

Volvos new excavator

The ECR25D compact excavator from Volvo Construction Equipment delivers maximum mobility, performance and power. With a weight of 2.5 tonnes, the ECR25D achieves greater breakout and tearout forces (8,453 lb combined) than the 2.8-tonne ECR28 excavator it replaces.

We strive for low levels of emissions and optimum fuel consumption.

We have incorporated the optimum engine working temperatures to minimise emission. These engines are fitted with high pressure rotary type fuel injections, IEGR, turbocharger and heavy-duty silencers to keep the emissions low, says Anil Bhatia, Director Sales and Marketing, Case India. Excerpts from the interview.

LeeBoy launches slew of new products

LeeBoy India Construction Equipment (LeeBoy India) recently unveiled a range of best-in-class crawler excavators, backhoe loaders and motor graders for the road construction and excavation segments of the industry.

Case offers a full line of premium quality construction equipment

The machines are designed incorporating the four main criteria for any product offered by Case like operator comfort, productivity, serviceability and low operating costs, says Anil Bhatia, Director - Sales and Marketing, Case New Holland Construction Equipment India.

In crushers, we want to be amongst the top three in the world

We have forayed into surface mining and coal related equipment, and we are very much on target in terms of the port equipment that we will launch shortly. We will definitely get into ship unloading and loading. We will also go into higher value products, says Abhijeet Pai, Managing Director, Puzzolana Fabricators. Excerpts from the interview.

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.

Hyundai's new wheel loader

Hyundai Construction Equipment India (HCEIPL) announced the launch of its new generation wheel loader - the SL730 and SL760. The product was unveiled by Ki Young Kong, Managing Director, HCEIPL,

The all-new JCB 3DX

With the launch of the new 3DX backhoe loader, JCB plans to strengthen its share of the backhoe loader market in India and extend its reach even further to the developing rural markets.

Our backhoes are highly fuel-efficient, with the unique Smart UC Hydraulics

Terex Backhoes perform faster while digging and loading at lower operating costs, with durability through quality and tech?nology innovation.These products have been developed in India for the Indian market, says Vijay Sharma, Executive Director, Terex Equipment.

Digmax offers better reaches and dump height, and superior hydraulics

Escorts has been constantly evo?lving and refining their product offerings. The current basket has four variants in the backhoe loader segment:the standard two-wheel drive equipment ( Digmax ),a four-wheel drive variant (Digmax 4 X 4 ), the 90 HP Engine Variant (Digmax XP )and loader version (Digmax .

Performance Redefined

The LPK 2518HD 9S launched by Tata Motors has redefined 9 speed MAV tippers. As India witnesses huge investments and growth in construction industry, challenges in the construction work sector have also increased.

ECEL at Excon 2011

Escorts will be displaying fifteen of its recently launched products at Excon 2011. "The critical factors for success in this industry lie in the overall value proposition that one is delivering to its customers, besides of course product features, pricing and service support delivery.

Prima 2528.K Tippers in Demand

Tata Motors received the largest order till date for 2528.K tippers from Fomento Resources, Goa. Tata Motors has recently delivered 35 numbers of 2528.K - 16 cum Scoop type body tippers to Fomento Resources Goa.

ChTZ has proven strategy for meeting all challenges.

The machines we offer are embedded with the latest technology; like the mining dozer of 400 hp, which is an example of electromechanical trans?mission par exce?llence, says D Naidu, Director, ChTZ India,

MNEL is introducing the most-awaited 4-cylinder engine to the Indian market.

Mahindra Navistar Engines (MNEL), a joint venture between Mahindra & Mahindra (M&M) and Navistar Inc USA, has positioned itself as a high-end engine manufacturer catering to a variety of needs for engines for all applications besides diesel engines for medium and heavy commercial trucks and buses.

Ural Trucks on a Roll

The Ural Aryan range of heavy-duty trucks is all about efficiency and convenience. In 2005, the four-decade old, Kolkata-based Motijug Agencies decided to enter into an exclusive technical tie-up with Miass-based Russian heavy-duty truck-maker, Uralaz.

TIPL's New Nerve Centre

With a major focus on offering innovative and value-added solutions to the customers, TIPL, the wholly owned subsidiary of TIL, has launched a 50,000 sq ft, state-of-the-art Component Rebuild Centre (CRC).

Caterpillar brand is synonymous with durability and reliability

Our cusomer support agreements (CSA) deliver the highest asset uptime and lowest cost of operation over the entire product life cycle, says Subir Bhattacharyya, Advisor - TIPL. 0 - - 16259 14 102 2011-06-01 00:00:00.000 Equipment India ACE is in the process of doubling the capacity

We are focusing on backward integration especially in-house fabrication with specialised strengthened steel, says Jitendra Sharma, Chief Executive Officer, Action Construction Equipment. Excerpts from the interview.

What is the demandsupply scenario for backhoes in India? What is the market share of ACE for backhoes in India and growth envisaged?
As of now, the demand-supply is at equilibrium. ACE has focused in this segment and is targeting to capture 15 per cent market share by 2012 with approximately doubling the growth in next three years.

What is the market potential for backhoes in India in terms of volume and value? What are the growth enablers?
The market potential is around 22,000 units as per the past trend, value wise it touches around Rs 4,000 crore. India is focusing on infrastructure development in a big way like China and other developing countries and many MNCs in tie-up with Indian companies are moving into the segment. Also, timely completion of the projects will play a major role for enhancement of the potential.

Could you tell us about the range offered by ACE and their features?
We offer basically two models with different variants, the first one is a common 76-hp two-wheel drive, and the other is 96-hp four-wheel drive model. In addition, we have various combinations and optional attachments which can be added or removed depending on the application of a backhoe loader. ACE is focusing on backward integration especially in-house fabrication with specialised strengthened steel. This is a strength for producing best quality with competitive pricing, and also marching with new patterns like BS III compatible engine as per the requirement.

What is the existing manufacturing capacity for backhoes?
ACE has a capacity of manufacturing 200 units per month and is in the process of enhancing the same to nearly 400 units per month in the near future.

Which segment contributes maximum share for backhoes in India?
Plant hirers comprise around 6570 per cent of the market.

What is the rental scenario for these products?
One can anywhere rent out a machine on an average of Rs 600800 per hour and if rented on a monthly basis, one can generate Rs 70,00080,000 per month with a fixed expense of around Rs 20,000 per machine.

What is the RoI on a backhoe?
The machine if purchased on a loan recovers its cost in three years excluding an average monthly income of Rs 20,000.

Tell us about the attachments offered along with backhoe?
We offer various attachments namely forklift, 6-in-1 clam shovel, ripper tooth, rock breaker etc. Various bucket sizes are also available for different applications.

How do you look at the competition in this segment?
With more and more companies entering in the segment, the competition has become fierce as well as interesting. But, since ACE's USP is better quality at a right and highly reasonable price, we are sure we will be looking for big results in a short span of time. Nevertheless, we are confident about our well established sales and service network spread across India, and service being a major issue of concern, we will leave competition far behind.

How do you look at the replacement/repowering market for the units sold which are not complying with Bharat Stage III norms?
Engine manufactures have already worked on this and government regulations have to be complied with. A plan is being chalked out to ensure the required modification, but practically it may take some time to get the work accomplished.

Could you brief us on ACE's strength in training and service network?
ACE has already been rated as the fastest growing construction equipment company. With enhancement in product range as well as capacities, the company has already chalked out a detailed programme to ensure not only to retain the present training and service status but to enhance the same for betterment to the level of perfection and entire satisfaction of the customers. New training centres with all modern facilities and best expertise available in the market is going to be utilised. Train the trainer programme and continuous and vigorous training camps supported by seminars will be the part of the continuous process for the same. Also in this line, we already run a residential training school for service engineers and operators with a capacity of 30 candidates in one batch.

Terex Cranes delivers container handlers

Terex Cranes announced the delivery of its first two Terex? FDC 18K6 empty container handler units to Hipercon Terminais de Carga, Santos Port, Brazil, one of the leading logistics companies.

Mining Equipment: Mining Shows Promising Potential

Mining and quarrying activities have contributed significantly to growth, primarily in the sales of large-sized equipment over the last few years. Equipment India finds out the details from some of the major players in the segment.