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Steering the market

Skid-steer loaders segment is one of the only few segments that has shown an increase in sales in 2022 as compared to 2021. The enormous growth in the market value of the construction sector will further fuel the nation's high demand for skid steer loaders.

The all-rounder

The skid-steer loader can perform numerous functions with aplomb. These mini versatile machines are used in various industries – from mining to agriculture.

There is no defined market for telehandlers in any industry

In light of the plans of infrastructure creation and reforms in mining, what opportunities do you foresee for construction equipment? Opportunities for construction equipment like telehandlers in the mining industry are from the very first day of the mining – from mine formation/construction/ infrastructure maintenance/operational duties and up to mining machinery maintenance. The different attachments make the difference. One single machine (telehandler with some common mining attachments like fork, basket, tyre handler hook, etc.) can replace and reduce the workshop gathering of different machines for different jobs.

Companies all over the world are turning to digital integration to increase efficiency in the mining process.

In recent years, mining companies have adopted a growing range of digital solutions. Many have mechanised their operations, moved from the physical to the digital realm by adding equipment sensors.

Steering Growth

Growing urbanisation and mechanisation of manual jobs are driving the demand for compact equipment such as skid-steer loaders in India.

Steer it up

In spite of the vast opportunities available, skid-steer loaders are still looking for a level-playing field in the Indian market.

Backhoe Loaders: Back in Action

Backhoe loader is the front-runner among the infrastructure equipment used in the country with almost 50 per cent of the market share in number of unit.

Small machine making Big Impact

With its compact size and versatile application features, skid steer loader has all the possibilities to become a popular equipment in Indian market. The new activities in urban infrastructure development and waste management initiatives, this mini equipment class is expected to see more demand in future.

The Complete Infra Equipment Partner

JCB India demonstrated the performance of its vast equipment range, announcing its commitment towards a complete infrastructure equipment partner for project development.

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Versatility to Steer Growth

As the affordability of the skid steers becomes more attractive with respect to the loader backhoes, its popularity will increase among the hiring segment that will up the demand curve. The current demand for skid steer is not quite promising.

Steering the Growth

Skid steer, the little cute machine, is steadily carving a niche amidst the Goliaths of construction equipment space. Such a versatile piece of machine when clubbed with a variety of attachments, still has not got its due yet.

Our aim is to provide machines that are fuel efficient, productive and safe

Amit Gossain, EVP-Marketing, Business Development and Corporate Affairs, JCB India: JCB skid steers are highly suited to work in confined areas. It comes with pressure-sealed cab and low-effort controls, which helps in reducing operator fatigue.

Doosan has a wide range of skid steers with a range of over 75 attachments

S Manjunath, General Manager - Sales, Doosan Infracore India: All the Doosan Bobcat range of skid steer loaders manufactured at the US and Czech Republic are equipped with the latest technology, powered by well renowned Kubota engines, most of which are Euro IV compliant. They offer excellent value for money in terms both owning and operating cost.

BHL Continues to Rule the Roost

The world over, construction practices and methodologies determine the selection of the type of equipment, to a great extent. However, in India, backhoe loader (BHL) controls the lion's share of the total equipment sale; it is wheel loaders that dominate the Chinese CE market and crawler and mini excavators that control the European and American markets.

All Doosan Bobcat products offer excellent value for money

Bobcat being the pioneers in this field, offer machines which meet specific requirement of all customer needs. We can get any machine within the entire range and can support any machine sold with our dealer network spread across the country,

The price-performance ratio in our machines is far better than other brand

We are the only manufacturer to produce skid steers locally at our Greater Noida facility. This way, we have been able to reduce the cost of production, says Dinesh Nain, Regional Manager-North, Terex Equipment.

Skid steers

The market for skid steers is likely to grow from the present level of 450-500 units to 1,000 units by 2016. The potential for skid steer loaders is good in the country and currently the growth rate is hovering around 8-10 per cent per annum year on year.

JCB offers the widest range of backhoes covering all applications and terrain

Our range of backhoe loaders are equipped with the fuel efficient and reliable ecoMAX engine, in-house durable axles and transmissions, best- in- class hydraulic forces, all of which result in superior loader and excavator performance, long lasting structure, says Amit Gossain, Vice President Marketing & Business Development, JCB India. Excerpts from the interview.

STILL NUMBER ONE!

The sales forecast for backhoes by Off-Highway Research is pegged at a target of 36,000 units by 2015, up from 30,000 in 2011, whereas for the crawler excavator alone, the forecast is 35,000 units, up from the 2011 figure of 14,500.There is the school of thought that points to the visible drift from the backhoe market towards the wheel loaders market.

JCB is numero uno in backhoe loaders worldwide

JCB's backhoe loaders are the machines that promise versatility and high performance with their fuel-efficient engines and superb manoeuverability.

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