Construction Equipment Industry Stable, Despite Multiple Headwinds
ICRA’s outlook on the CE industry remains stable in the backdrop of the government’s policies and programs for the infrastructure sector, with its capex being a key driver for the Equipment industry.
JCB India: At the Forefront of Technology
“Our Made in India sustainable products, designed to be at par with global quality standards and to significantly limit their impact on the environment, are being used in over 110 countries.” Deepak Shetty, CEO & Managing Director, JCB India
Caterpillar: Offering Tailormade & Customized Solutions
“We prioritize Safety, followed by Performance, and economical total Cost of Ownership so that customers enjoy the full value of a Cat machine during its lifespan.” Amit Bansal, Director Sales & Marketing-BCP Division, Caterpillar India
Tata Hitachi: Focused on Sales Target
“Despite the stiff competition, we are confident that customers will opt for Tata Hitachi’s high-quality machines for their sturdy, robust structure, and we will achieve our target sales and growth. We have recently launched a 5-ton loader
Strong demand to drive Manitou’s long-term investments in India
Manitou, which sees high growth of India’s construction sector during the next 5 to 10 years, had displayed, at the recently concluded Excon, a new range of telehandler, boom, and backhoe loader, along with attractive service and support packages
JCB India Introduces Industry’s First Fully Electric Construction Equipment; Displays Diverse Products
JCB India introduced the industry’s first fully Electric Excavator, the JCB 19C-1E at Excon. It also launched a 22 Ton Hydraulic Excavator on the NXT Platform that has been specially designed for Indian applications. Additionally, a 4 Ton Telescopic
Tata Hitachi Commemorates 60 Years and Reinforces Commitment to Nation Building
Under the larger theme of its trademarked slogan, ‘Chalo Desh Banaye,’ Tata Hitachi, at Excon, commemorated 60 years of operations with the theme ‘60 Years of Atmanirbharta’. On display at its stand were the company’s range of Compact, Infra and Mining Equipment
L&T, Komatsu & Scania Showcase Biofuel Compatible Equipment
The Honourable Chief Minister of Karnataka, Shri Basavaraj Bommai, and General V K Singh, Honourable Minister of State for Road Transport & Highways & Civil Aviation, Government of India, inaugurated the L&T Pavilion at Excon in the presence
Caterpillar Showcases Next-Gen Products and Integrated Solutions
Caterpillar announced the addition of two new products at Excon into its portfolio of integrated solutions: The Cat® 303 CR Mini Excavator and Cat 120 GC Motor Grader, which will help deepen the company’s presence in the infrastructure, mining, and energy
Hyundai India showcases HX-Series High-Capacity Excavators
Widening its presence in the high-capacity excavator’s business segment in India, Hyundai India showcased its HX360 and HX380 excavators at Excon. Both excavators were recently launched in 2021. Designed for the quarrying industry, the 36-ton HX360 is precisely
Sany strengthens its technology line with 22 new launches
Sany has unveiled 22 new machines at Excon which have been exclusively designed for application in India, keeping the Indian customers’ requirements in mind. The new products come with Sany’s technologically advanced design, ease of operability
CASE India Celebrates 180th Anniversary; Launches New Equipment
CASE Construction Equipment celebrated its global legacy and heritage, spanning 180 years, at Excon. The company showcased its product offerings with an impressive display of 10 machines, its engine technologies, and aftersales solutions, making a statement
SDLG Launches L975F Wheel Loader, Displays Excavators, Wheel loaders, Motor Graders
SDLG displayed its wide range of custom-built construction equipment for Indian customers at Excon. With the launch of all new L975F Wheel Loader, a new generation of highly productive and cost-effective SDLG machines for heavy-duty
India Construction Equipment Industry - Registers 8% volume degrowth in FY22 despite exports growing at 60%
The Indian Construction Equipment (CE) Industry witnessed an 8% de-growth in Financial Year 2021-22 (FY22), with sales having dropped to 85,385 units during the year as compared to 92,470 units of construction equipment sold in FY21
BEML bags order from Coal India for 20 Cu.M Electric Rope Shovel
BEML Limited, a Government of India undertaking under the Ministry of Defence, has signed a prestigious contract with Coal India for supply of 20 Cu.M Electric Rope Shovel for deployment in the mines of Northern Coalfields
Backhoe Loader - Manufacturers Focusing on 3Ps Power, Productivity, Performance for Good ROI
In an aggressive show of preparedness for the ‘bounce back’ anticipated in the backhoe loader market on the back of the Government’s focus on infra development as outlined in the Budget, manufacturers are introducing newer and upgraded
Operator Skillset and Training - When Even More Is Less
How is the CE industry dealing with the lack of skilled Operators and Mechanics to operate and maintain high-tech machines? Will the Ministries and concerned departments of Construction Industry make it mandatory to hire only certified
Tata Hitachi Launches EX70 Prime Series Hydraulic Excavators
The launch of Tata Hitachi’s cutting-edge EX70 Prime Series Hydraulic Excavator from its Dharwad Plant signals the introduction of the company’s new range of Prime Series Hydraulic Excavators. The 7-ton EX70 is designed to meet
Gmmco launches Workshop-on-Wheels (WoW) to serve customers in remote locations
Gmmco Ltd and Caterpillar India have always been pioneers in bringing high-end products and best-in-class product support to their customers. Their latest offering is the Workshop-on-Wheels (WoW), designed to serve its customers
With the launch of two new 14-ton variants of Hydraulic Excavators, Kobelco completes its Generation 10 Line-Up in India
KOBELCO Construction Equipment India (KCEI) formally launched its new variants in the 14-ton range of Hydraulic Excavators at a function held at its manufacturing plant in Sri City, in A.P. The event coincided with
Sany India inaugurates Branch Office of dealer RS Infra Equipments at Gandhidham, Gujarat
Sany India, which has two authorized dealers in Gujarat with 8 branch offices, has further strengthened its presence in the state by inaugurating a new branch office of its authorized dealer, RS Infra Equipments
Tata Hitachi Celebrates 60 Years of Operations
Tata Hitachi, one of India’s oldest construction machinery companies and the largest excavator company, celebrated the landmark milestone of 60 years with the commemoration of its state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities
Off-Highway Electrified Equipment Market
Alastair Hayfield, Senior Research Director at market research firm Interact Analysis, takes a look at the challenges in electrification of off-highway vehicles, the equipment category that will lead electrification
Tata Hitachi Unveils CEV-4 Compliant Wheel Loader TL340H Prime
Tata Hitachi’s new CEV-4 (BS4) compliant TL340H Prime is a next generation wheel loader that promises reliability, low cost of operation, and higher profits. It reduces fuel consumption by as much as 20% on the back
New Cat® 424 Backhoe Loader Delivers Higher Performance
Cat®424 was launched by Gmmco Ltd and Caterpillar Inc. on 23 July 2021, in a grand online event, which saw enthusiastic participation from customers and industry insiders. Commented V. Chandrashekar
GMMCO and Caterpillar launch Hindustan 2021E BS IV compliant Wheel Loader
GMMCO and Caterpillar, along with their customers, celebrated the launch of the Hindustan 2021E (an upgraded version of Hindustan 2021D) on 7th July 2021. The event was hosted online and saw an enthusiastic
Indian Construction Equipment Market in 2022 & Beyond
ICRA estimates a 15-20% growth in CY2021. The industry is likely to continue with its growth trajectory till CY2023, before moderating in CY2024. The mining and construction equipment (MCE)
Mahindra: Driving Prosperity
Mahindra & Mahindra has introduced its BSIV-compliant new RoadMaster G9075 and G9595 Motor Graders, and the new EarthMaster SX, VX Backhoe Loaders. The company has further enhanced the overall machine
Mini Excavator Small Footprint, Big Scope
Mini excavators are finding increasing acceptance across projects, given their widening scope for varied applications, especially urban construction jobs where space is limited for larger machines to operate
New Liebherr R 928 G8 crawler excavator - The new addition to the Generation 8 family
The R 928 G8 crawler excavator is a completely new model, developed and produced by Liebherr-France SAS in Colmar. The new model positioned between the R 926 G8 and the R 930 G8 complements the current Generation
