
Construction Equipment sales cross 1 lakh mark in FY 2022-23 To grow 15-20% this Fiscal
The Indian Construction Equipment industry recorded an excellent 26% growth YoY with sales crossing the one lakh unit mark in FY2022-23. CE sales in Q4 of FY23 (Jan-Mar 2023) increased by 23% over Q4-FY22 and by 22% over Q3-FY23. On a month-on

Case India: Building Competence
Case Construction India is banking on its recently launched 770 NXe Loader Backhoe, the 770EX Tractor Backhoe Loader, and CX 220LC Tracked Excavator, to mark a stronger presence in the highly competitive Indian Construction Equipment market. P.P. Basistha

Tata Hitachi displays powerful Hydraulic Excavators at STONA 2023
Tata Hitachi, in collaboration with Hitachi Construction Machinery, Japan, has been a pioneer in introducing the latest technologies in the Indian market. The Company participated in STONA 2023, the 15th International Granites & Stone Fair, where it displayed

SDLG E680Fi and E6135Fi hydraulic excavators offer productivity, profitability & versatility
The SDLG E680Fi and E6135Fi hydraulic excavators are designed to provide higher productivity, profitability, and versatility in various applications. These excavators are equipped with powerful ECU-controlled engines that feature multiple filters

Liugong India forays into Mining Segment
Liugong India, a leading manufacturer of construction and heavy machinery, has announced its foray into the mining segment. It has launched a series of products such as Excavators (965Exd and 975Exd), Dump Truck (DW 105A), Hydrostatic Wheel Loader

Manitou MBL backhoe loader offers a more fuel-efficient and robust engine
The Manitou MBL backhoe loader is equipped with a more fuel-efficient and robust Kirloskar BSIV engine, making it a profitable choice for users. With two variants of the engine available, the 74.5 Naturally Aspirated in MBL 745S and the 74.5 High Torque in MBL

JCB Premium Line JCBNXT 225LC M Excavator for Infrastructure, Mining & Quarrying
The JCB NXT 225LC M excavator is a robust and durable machine specifically designed for the demanding operating conditions in India, particularly in infrastructure, mining, and quarrying applications. It belongs to the Premium Line series

Electrification of Off-Highway Machines - Research by Interact Analysis
The latest research by Interact Analysis reveals that the off-highway vehicle market has experienced strong growth. In part, this has been driven by a pandemic ‘bounce-back’. However, a huge uptake in electrified forklifts and material handling equipment

Volvo Construction Equipment - showcases EC55 Electric Compact Excavator
Volvo Construction Equipment (VCE) showcased an eclectic mix of machines focussed on road & retail segments. The objective was to explore ways VCE can partner with key stakeholders in developing India’s infrastructure. The EC55 Electric Compact

Caterpillar showcases products, technologies, and services to support India’s infrastructure growth
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. From connected assets to

Sany Bharat demonstrates product strength and versatility
Sany Bharat exhibited around 21 machines for various infrastructure related applications including excavation, hoisting, mining, deep foundation, road and port equipment. Sany Bharat announced a completely new product vertical that will offer road equipment

Tata Hitachi displays innovative, future-ready machines and solutions
Tata Hitachi showcased its latest equipment, attachments, and innovative solutions, including the all-new 5-ton indigenous Wheel Loader model ZW225, the most reliable Backhoe Loader SHINRAI PRO, and the new Hydraulic Excavator EX200 INFRA, among other

SDLG India showcases E6135Fi Hydraulic Excavator and L933H Wheel Loader
A member of Volvo Group, SDLG offers solutions to complement sustainable road construction and infrastructure projects. At bauma Conexpo India 2023, it showcased SDLG machines E6135Fi Hydraulic Excavator and L933H Wheel Loader. The machines

Komatsu and L&T showcase Hybrid Excavator & Sustainable Technology Machines
Komatsu India, the 100% subsidiary of global Construction & Mining giant Komatsu Limited and Larsen & Toubro Limited, India’s largest engineering company, showcased their technological strengths and service capabilities, and reaffirmed their

Caterpillar Showcases Latest Range of Mining Technology Solutions at IMME 2022
As principal sponsor at the International Mining & Machinery Exhibition (IMME 2022) held in Kolkata, Caterpillar, along with its dealers GMMCO and Gainwell, showcased its latest technological advancements, product innovations and

Kobelco brings ultra-high reach demolition excavator to Europe
There is literally no job too big for the Kobelco SK1300DLC. With an operating weight of 130 tons and a colossal reach of up to 40m, the SK1300DLC is currently the world’s largest OEM manufactured building demolition machine. Its introduction

New product concept Rototilt Control makes a strong impression
“Rototilt has created something completely new that changes the everyday life for us as a machine operator,” said excavator operator Eoin O’Connor, machine operator and winner of Rototilt’s competition Excavator Hero 2021. Rototilt Control

Construction Equipment sales grew 8% YoY in Q2 FY 2022-23: ICEMA
The Indian construction equipment sales in the second quarter of the current fiscal (Q2,FY23) grew 8% YoY and 12% over Q1, FY21. All the sub-segments including Earthmoving, Material Handling, Material Processing and Concrete equipment contributed to the growth

Excavator Market of India Touching New Heights
Industry bigwigs from JCB, Tata Hitachi, Kobelco, Sany, L&T, Schwing Stetter and SDLG share their views on the Excavator Market of India, the way forward, and the factors that are giving rise to a positive sentiment. Reports Maria R. The excavator market of India is

With 40 years of manufacturing expertise and a strong market presence, Kubota continues to be a best-selling brand
Kubota’s construction machinery and mini excavators have gained a good reputation in Europe, North America, Japan, and in Asian countries. Kubota mini excavators, in particular, are winning the largest market share in the world as they are renowned

How Off-Highway OEMs Can Improve Efficiencies by Reducing Machine Weight
It is high time that the off-highway market looked again at the materials it uses in machines and identifies ways to reduce the amount it uses, beat price increases, material shortages, and emission targets, observes Alastair Hayfield, Senior Research Director

Schwing Stetter India launches new XCMG Hydraulic Excavators & Wheel Loaders in Coimbatore; opens new service centre & spares outlet in Kochi
Schwing Stetter India, a leading concreting equipment manufacturer, has launched XCMG’s two new hydraulic excavators and two-wheel loaders in the XCMG Coimbatore dealer’s office. The company aims to reach the biggest market for quarry machines

Wheel Loaders Promising Demand Ahead
Demand of wheel loaders is likely to remain stable during the current fiscal, despite their higher initial cost due to the transition to the new emission norms. To drive business, manufacturers are offering customers value-added propositions, making improvisations

Indian CE industry QoQ growth drops 14% in Q1 FY 2022-23
The Indian Construction Equipment industry registered a 14% quarter-on-quarter (QoQ) decline in sales in the first quarter of the current financial year (Q1 FY 2022-23). “While this decline comes on a higher year-end base, given that sales generally

Tata Hitachi Launches 5-ton Made-in-India Wheel Loader ZW225 with Japanese Technology
Tata Hitachi launched its all-new 5-ton Wheel Loader ZW225 from its Kharagpur plant. During the launch event, the first two machines were handed over to Tata Hitachi’s esteemed customer VPR Mining Infrastructure by Tata Hitachi senior management

Volvo Construction Equipment launches EC550E excavator that gives up to 35% higher productivity
Volvo Construction Equipment’s newly launched EC550E crawler excavator features a Tier 3 engine, enabling customers to benefit from its industry leading performance, productivity, and efficiency. According to Dimitrov Krishnan, Head of Region India at Volvo CE

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