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Celebrating Excellence
The titans of the construction equipment industry were honoured at the 12th BKT Equipment India Awards 2024.
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.
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.
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.
Hyundai enters the dozer market with the HD100
It is a robust machine boasting 122 horsepower and weighing 10 metric tonne.
Caterpillar to Shut Down Attachments Manufacturing Complex in Kansas
Caterpillar has announced plans to close its attachments manufacturing complex in Wamego, Kansas
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.
How Attachments Revolutionise Equipment Utilisation
Purchasing additional attachments helps to increase the host machine’s ability to tackle more jobs.
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.
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
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.
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.
Liebherr at IFAT 2024 in Munich
Liebherr presents two wheel loaders: L 507 E and L 556 XPower®
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 - The powerful Cat 973
New 973 rounds out updated CAT® track loader lineup
Study Proves Viability of Urban Electric Construction
Volvo CE is one of the collaborators which has played a key role in the research project, by project managing the tests and providing electric machines in various sizes and models.
SDLG inaugurates first manufacturing facility in Bengaluru
"The new facility indicates encouraging signs of increased manufacturing and launch of new products and services.
Liebherr’s L series fast-erecting cranes
Liebherr’s fundamental revision of the L series sees the crane size specified in metre tonnes with immediate effect.
Liebherr launches new app: MyAssistant for Earthmoving
Liebherr has developed MyAssistant for Earthmoving, a new app that will provide significant support for construction machinery operators in their daily work.
CASE India inaugurates new dealership in Jaipur
CASE Construction Equipment, a brand of CNH, has broadened its presence in Rajasthan by appointing a new dealer partner, RDR Techsol in Jaipur.
Liebherr presents new app: MyAssistant for Earthmoving
New smartphone app for Liebherr earthmoving and material handling machines
Recent past sees significant IoT development for remote and health equipment monitoring
BKR Prasad, General Manager – Marketing, Tata Hitachi Construction Machinery
Vision 2030 Drives Growth
The compaction equipment industry in India has witnessed significant technological advancements in recent years. Manufacturers are integrating advanced features, such as GPS technology and telematics, into their machines to enhance precision and efficiency.
PPS Motors, Tata Hitachi tie-up, inaugurates state-of-the-art 3S facility
To strengthen its support to the consumers in the region.
Breaking New Ground
Excon showcased the latest in construction technology, reflecting India’s commitment to revolutionising the industry and establishing itself as a global leader in machinery innovation.
We anticipate a peak in market volume in 2023-24
Dimitrov Krishnan, Managing Director, Volvo CE India
EXCON 2023 Day 2 Highlights
EXCON day 2 highlights, Bangalore
Komatsu and L&T Showcase Cutting-Edge Technologies at EXCON 2023, Pioneering Sustainable Solutions for Construction and Mining
Komatsu India (KIPL) and L&T make a significant impact at EXCON 2023
Komatsu and L&T Showcase Cutting-Edge Technologies at EXCON 2023, Pioneering Sustainable Solutions for Construction and Mining
Komatsu India (KIPL) and L&T make a significant impact at EXCON 2023
Liebherr Showcases Cutting-Edge Construction Machinery at Excon 2023
Liebherr, presents an impressive lineup at Excon 2023
We plan to exhibit our new Smart+Excavators
Rajiv Chaturvedi, Vice President – Sales and Marketing, After sales and Parts, Hyundai Construction Equipment India
The Indian CE industry crossed 1,00,000-unit sales in 2022-2023
Sandeep Singh, Managing Director, Tata Hitachi Construction Machinery, speaks on the growing market for construction equipment in India.
Our products are designed and developed in Italy
Sanjay Kumar Agarwal, Managing Director, Filtrec Bharat
OEMs partner to electrify US construction industry
Volvo Construction Equipment, Atlas Copco Group, and Husqvarna Construction have announced a new partnership with the Sweden-US Green Transition Initiative to showcase the electrification of construction equipment, green infrastructure construction, and the transition toward a more sustainable construction sector in the U.S.
The Indian excavator market stands at around 25,000 machines
During the recently-held JCB Excavator Day in Pune, Deepak Shetty, CEO and Managing Director, JCB India, speaks on the current market share of excavators in the Indian construction equipment industry and JCB’s position within it.
Volvo CE electric compactors to roll out of US plant
Production of Volvo Construction Equipment’s electric machine lineup is coming to America.
Building the Future
The market for wheel loaders is seeing fresh traction due to the buoyancy in road construction activities. Fresh off take of coal due to a surge in thermal power production is adding to the demand.
There is a growing interest in electric wheel loaders
Amit Bansal, Director, Sales & Marketing, Building Constructions Products (BCP) Division, Caterpillar India, speaks on the technology and innovation that goes into the design and manufacturing of wheel loaders.
Caterpillar: In step with India’s progress since 1930
Caterpillar has actively participated in diverse infrastructure and construction projects in India, bolstering the country’s development in infrastructure, mining, and energy sectors.
John Deere Expands E-Drive Wheel Loader Line with 744 X-Tier
Burning less fuel while moving more material was a key selling point for John Deere’s unveiling of its 744 X-Tier wheel loader.
Komatsu’s Electric 20-Metric-Tonne Excavator
Electrification of construction equipment is nothing new to the industry at this point.
What Equipment is Used in Demolition
The selection of construction equipment depends on the project's scale, location, and local conditions.
Modern Demolition
Increased efficiency, increased safety and reduced need for skilled labour are among the many factors that drive the development of autonomous construction equipment.
“We work very closely with mining companies.â€
BKR Prasad, General Manager – Marketing, Tata Hitachi Construction Machinery, speaks on the types of mining equipment offered by the company.
Embracing the Rental Revolution
Rental penetration is a bit low in the mining equipment industry, but it is increasing on YOY basis due to awareness and availability of latest mining equipment.
The Mining Boom
India's increasing coal projects drive a surge in mining equipment demand!
CE manufacturers call for single emission norms for all machines
The Indian Construction Equipment Manufacturers Association (ICEMA) has asked for a single set of laws to govern all construction equipment machinery
Hyundai launches Largest Capacity Wheel Loader
Hyundai Construction Equipment Americas has introduced its largest-capacity wheel loader, the HL985A
Cat launches 926, 930, 938 small wheel loaders
Caterpillar is introducing a new generation of small wheel loaders, including the Cat 926, 930, and 938 models, which provide a wide range of innovative features and technologies to enhance safety, simplify operation, and lower overall lifecycle costs.
CE manufacturers call for single emission norms for all machines
ICEMA has appealed to relevant government departments.
The demand trend for earthmoving equipment is expected to remain positive
Nischal Mehrotra, Vice President (Sales & Marketing), Liugong India, speaks on the emerging technology trends in the earthmoving equipment industry in India.
Powering up the Earth
The need for earthmoving equipment is expected to increase due to the nation's fast urbanisation and infrastructure development requirements
Hyundai's largest capacity wheel loader unveiled at ConExpo
The HL985A model has a standard 9.1-cubic yard bucket capacity
Cummins showcases 15L fuel-agnostic engine platform
At CONEXPO, Cummins showcased its new fuel-agnostic 15-liter engine platform with hydrogen, natural gas and advanced diesel engines offering low-to-zero carbon fuel capability.
Case and New Holland to distribute Tobroco-Giant compact wheel loaders
Case Construction Equipment and New Holland Construction dealers in North America will soon take orders for compact and sub-compact wheel loaders made by Tobroco-Giant.
Denmark's recycling company relies on XPower wheel loader from Liebherr
RGS Nordic specialises in recycling construction and demolition waste materials and is the market leader in Denmark
Liebherr: 2022 business year with new record turnover
Compared to the previous year, the company recorded a turnover growth of Euro 950 mn
Hitachi displays completely redesigned next-generation wheel loaders
The loaders feature a unique payload weighing system
Cat introduces user-friendly 926, 930, and 938 small wheel loaders
For forestry, agriculture, waste management, aggregate, snow removal
Denmark's recycling company relies on XPower wheel loader from Liebherr
Efficient wheel loaders with power-split drive reduce CO2 emissions
Caterpillar’s digital-enabled solutions
Caterpillar Inc., the world’s largest manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, showcased its world-class products equipped with advanced technology and digital-enabled service solutions at bauma CONEXPO INDIA.
BKT launches EARTHMAX crusher haul & EARTHMAX SR 34
Balkrishna Industries (BKT), the Indian multinational company and global player in the off-highway tyre market, has launched two ‘Made for India’ tyres under the sub-brand EARTHMAX namely the EARTHMAX crusher haul and EARTHMAX SR 34, dedicated to the Indian construction and mining sector.
Liugong unveils electric wheel loader at bauma CONEXPO
Liugong has introduced battery-powered wheel loader 856HEMax– delivering all the benefits of electric power and zero emissions without sacrificing performance.
Inching towards $5 trn economy
Infrastructure growth will play a significant role in achieving India’s target of being a 5 trillion economy by 2025. It is imperative to ensure sustainability during this journey, writes SP Rajan of L&T.
Improving Construction Productivity
LiuGong is committed to offering sustainable solutions to its customers, and the company is actively working to reduce emissions, conserve resources, and improve efficiency in the construction and material handling industries
Towards a Sustainable Future
Tata Hitachi has made significant investments in its plants at Dharwad and Kharagpur towards renewable energy, rainwater harvesting, and reusing ETP water for irrigation
Komatsu India committed to a future of sustainable growth
The company is targeting to be carbon-neutral by 2050
JK Tyre launches 3 new tyres for the off-road segment
JK Tyre launches 3 new tyres at Bauma CONEXPO 2023
Caterpillar’s digital-enabled solutions at bauma
Caterpillar exhibit featured a technology ecosystem to help customers get the most from their machines.
BKT launches EARTHMAX crusher haul & EARTHMAX SR 34 at bauma
Made for India tyres premieres at bauma CONEXPO India 2023
BKT launches EARTHMAX Crusher Haul & EARTHMAX SR 34
Made for India tires were launched at at bauma CONEXPO India 2023
Komatsu India committed to a future of sustainable growth
Komatsu is targeting to be carbon-neutral by 2050
Safety in Selecting Compaction Equipment
Manufacturers are redesigning the compaction process from the ground up in order to overcome the main challenges posed by conventional compaction rollers
Schwing Stetter India will be launching 14 new products
VG Sakthikumar, Managing Director, Schwing Stetter India, speaks on the market for their products in India.
Coal continues to be the major demand driver in mining
Arvind K Garg, Senior Vice President and Head, L&T Construction and Mining Machinery, speaks on the construction and mining equipment market in India.
Infra Push Drives Demand
The rise in infrastructure projects will only see an increase in demand for attachments for construction equipment.
We want to be India’s biggest marketplace for machinery and cars
Sameer Malhotra, CEO, and Sanjay Khanna, Business Head, Shriram Automall, speak on the market for construction equipment in India.
Five Ways Attachments Enhance Productivity & Profitability
Purchasing additional attachments helps to increase the host machine’s ability to tackle more jobs.
Up-grading roads!
The road construction industry in India is undergoing a paradigm shift. Robust demand, higher investment and significant policy support in the road construction industry are driving the demand for motor graders in India.
Trident introduces non-directional traction boom lift tyre pattern
Trident specialises in the design, development and supply of application-specific industrial tyres for construction and material handling equipment.
Trident introduces non-directional traction boom lift tyre pattern
Trident specialises in the design, development and supply of application specific industrial tyres for construction and material handling equipment.
On track: double-digit growth
Distribution, digitisation and electrification are expected to be the key drivers of the earthmoving equipment industry in the coming years.
On The Roll
The OTR tyre market is forecasted to reach 15 million units by 2023, growing at a CAGR of 9.05 per cent in volume terms.
Liugong unveils powerful 3.5 t mini excavator
Liugong India has introduced a new mini-series excavator, in order to strengthen the country's development.
Schwing Stetter launches XCMG hydraulic excavator and wheel loader range
Aims to reach the biggest market for quarry machines in Tamil Nadu
L&T ships special construction equipment to BRO for strategic needs
L&T Construction Equipment (LTCEL) has dispatched the first batch of 25 special variant wheel loaders that are suitable for operation in harsh terrains – high altitudes and extreme weather conditions to the Border Roads Organisation (BRO), an organisation engaged in serving strategic requirements of the nation.
L&T ships special construction equipment to BRO for strategic needs
The special wheel loaders operate in temperatures between minus 20 degrees and 50 degrees.
Manitou launches 12 new compact articulated wheel loaders
Six new Gehl and six new Manitou articulated compact wheel loaders have been launched with plans for them to come to North America. They feature load capacity ranges of 1,534 to 3,307 pounds. Lifting heights are 8 feet 2 inches for the short-arm version, and 10 feet for the long-arm version.
Volvo upgrades its largest wheel loader
The flagship of Volvo Construction Equipment wheel loaders, the 56-tonne L350H has been upgraded to increase productivity, fuel efficiency and profitability, the company says.
Loaded with opportunities
The wheel loader market is estimated to be valued at over $23.74 billion by 2030. It is anticipated to reach a CAGR of over 8.9 per cent during the forecast period from 2022 to 2030.
JK Tyre launches 4 new OTR tyres at Excon 2021
Expanding their product range, Indian tyre major, JK Tyre & Industries launched four new offerings in their off-the-road tyre segment at South Asia’s largest construction equipment event Excon 2021 in Bengaluru.
$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.
Schwing Stetter unveils premium mini excavators in Kerala
All the models are embedded with the latest technology. Some of the other amenities that the machines have are boom deflection, Zero tail, modern canopy and AC cabin, for fatigue free operation of the operator, as well as built in Self Diagnostic modules for easy service and maintenance.
JK Tyre launches 4 new OTR tyres at Excon 2021
ur new products namely: 45/65-45 58PR VEM 63 L5 TL, 14.00-24 GTL CHAMP 16 PR G3 TT, 12.00-24 HARD ROCK CHAMPION 20PR E4 TT and 16.00-25 VEM 045 44PR E3 TT have been added to their existing product portfolio.
Avant launches more powerful compact wheel loaders
Avant Tecno told the media that its new compact articulated wheel loaders are among the most powerful in their size class.