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Unearthing Potential

Today, mining is a $1 trillion industry, providing materials for everything from the energy sector to the commercial goods market.

Celebrating Excellence

The titans of the construction equipment industry were honoured at the 12th BKT Equipment India Awards 2024.

Maximising Uptime

India bearings market is projected to reach $6714.8 million by 2032, growing at a CAGR of 13.5 per cent from 2024 to 2032.

Integration of technology is becoming increasingly important

Siddharth Chaturvedi, General Manager 鈥� Marketing, Tata Hitachi, speaks on the key features and benefits of their backhoe loaders.

On the Fast Track

The government鈥檚 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.

The market dynamics of skid steer loader is very optimistic

Shalabh Chaturvedi, Managing Director, CASE Construction Equipment 鈥� India & SAARC region, speaks on the factors fuelling the growth of the skid-steer loaders market in India.

As the coal mining industry continues its quest for enhanced safety measures and environmental consciousness, integrating fire resistant hydraulic fluids emerges as a pioneering solution with the potential to mitigate fire hazards and elevate operational security to unprecedented heights. The author explains the need for fire resistant hydraulic fluids and their importance within the coal mining industry.

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鈥檚 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.

XCMG showcases 鈥榞reen鈥� construction equipment, electric wheeled loaders, skid steer loaders, backhoe loaders, mining loaders

China-based XCMG has showcased some of its latest products and technology during its 6th Customer Festival, including a number of alternative powered machines.

Caterpillar to Shut Down Attachments Manufacturing Complex in Kansas

Caterpillar has announced plans to close its attachments manufacturing complex in Wamego, Kansas

Komatsu completes acquisition of GHH

GHH company and employees are now part of Komatsu鈥檚 underground mining business

Doosan Bobcat India inaugurates State-of-the-Art manufacturing factory expansion at Gummidipundi

The compact excavators are expected to enter full-scale production starting 2025

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鈥檚 ability to tackle more jobs.

Urbanisation Boosts Attachments Market

Rapid urbanisation and infrastructure expansion propel the demand for excavator attachments, driving market growth exponentially.

ACE partners with Bank of Baroda for financing CE range

The Bank of Baroda finance option will be available across the country for ACE customers

CASE India rolls out first skid steer loader for India market

The company announced the foray of its indigenously made SSL in India during last edition of CII EXCON

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 鈥� clear, load, dig, carry, fill, and more 鈥� 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

Mini Equipment Market Booms

Mini construction equipment provides the versatility and efficiency needed for modern construction projects, especially in urban areas and confined spaces.

Driving Innovation

OTR tyre innovation is transforming India鈥檚 mining and construction industries.

Caterpillar unveils largest track loader - The powerful Cat 973

A track loader is the one machine that can do it all 鈥� clear, load, dig, carry, fill, and more 鈥� even in tough or slick ground conditions. The new Cat庐 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.

India鈥檚 CE Sales Surge 26% in FY24

With total equipment sales crossing 1,35,650 units as against 1,07,779 lakh units in FY23, the Indian construction equipment industry has recorded a 26 per cent increase in overall sales volume for the financial year 2023-24, surpassing all projections.

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鈥檚 newly inaugurated manufacturing facility in Bengaluru and how it has enhanced the company鈥檚 capabilities in serving the Indian market.

Liebherr at IFAT 2024 in Munich

Liebherr presents two wheel loaders: L 507 E and L 556 XPower脗庐

JCB India rolls out 500,000th construction equipment

JCB India celebrated the roll out of its 500,000th construction equipment. JCB has been in India since 1979 and its products are used in infrastructure development across the country.

SDLG inaugurates first manufacturing facility in Bengaluru

A member of Volvo Group, SDLG offers sustainable solutions to construction, earthmoving, infrastructure and mining projects.

CASE India rolls out 20,000th vibratory compactor

CASE Construction Equipment, a brand of CNH, has achieved a significant milestone of producing 20,000th vibratory compactors, from its state-of-the-art facility in Pithampur, Madhya Pradesh.

Hitachi's New ZW310-7 Wheel Loader Hits the Market

The 27-tonne loader is part of the new ZW-7 series and includes several features designed to boost operator comfort to improve productivity. The loader will be available in either a base or premium model.

CAT Releases Largest Track Loader: The 973

Caterpillar Inc. has unveiled its latest groundbreaking addition to the construction equipment market: the 973, which stands as the largest track loader available in the industry.

Anti-dumping duty on rock breakers from China, Korea

The Commerce Ministry芒鈧劉s arm, Directorate General of Trade Remedies (DGTR), has recommended imposition of anti-dumping duty on imports of hydraulic rock breakers from China and Korea for five years to protect the domestic industry from cheap inbound shipments.

Caterpillar unveils largest track loader - The powerful Cat 973

New 973 rounds out updated CAT脗庐 track loader lineup

Building Strong Foundation

The increasing number of construction projects is driving a surge in demand for piling, drilling, and deep foundation equipment.

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.

CASE India rolls out 20,000th vibratory compactor in India

The facility is the sole manufacturing hub for CASE芒鈧劉s compactors globally in CNH.

JCB India rolls out its 500,000th construction equipment

India, a premier exhibition showcasing innovations and advancements in the construction and infrastructure sectors, announces a date change for its upcoming event due to the upcoming Lok Sabha elections

Liebherr芒鈧劉s L series fast-erecting cranes

Liebherr芒鈧劉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.

Transforming Construction

The market for skid steer loaders is anything but static, constantly shaped by a confluence of factors spanning economic conditions, technological innovations, and industry-specific dynamics.

Eco-Diggers!

Backhoe loaders are at the forefront of the sustainable construction movement, revolutionising the industry with groundbreaking energy-efficient technologies.

Unleashing Power

From excavators to cranes, hydraulic motors power modern construction equipment, ensuring precise and powerful task execution.

OEMs are evaluating multiple options of adopting alternate fuel.芒鈧�

BKR Prasad 芒鈧€� General Manager, Marketing, Tata Hitachi Construction Equipment

SSLs have garnered significant demand compared to other CE

Shalabh Chaturvedi, Managing Director, CASE Construction Equipment 芒鈧€� India & SAARC region

JCB aims to cut carbon footprint with fuel efficiency plan

Deepak Shetty, CEO & Managing Director, JCB India

What AI can do for the CE industry

Productivity, safety and uptime are crucial drivers in the CE industry, where machine downtime can cost more than $1 million per day.

The growth rate of skids is too low when compared to the rest of the world

Sunil Newatia, Chairman and Managing Director, Suretech Infrastructure, speaks on the market for skid-steer loaders in India.

JCB India rolls out its 500,000th construction equipment

JCB has been in India since 1979 and its products are used in infrastructure development across the country.

Liebherr presents new app: MyAssistant for Earthmoving

New smartphone app for Liebherr earthmoving and material handling machines

What AI can do for the CE industry

Productivity, safety and uptime are crucial drivers in the CE industry, where machine downtime can cost more than $1 million per day.

How AI and ML are revolutionising CE in India

AI enables machines to perform tasks requiring human intelligence, such as decision-making and pattern recognition, while ML allows systems to learn from data and make predictions.

Navigating the future

Ongoing advancements in technology, including the integration of IoT, AI, and automation, are revolutionising the construction and mining equipment market.

Recent past sees significant IoT development for remote and health equipment monitoring

BKR Prasad, General Manager 芒鈧€� Marketing, Tata Hitachi Construction Machinery

Hamre Equipment joins LiuGong North America dealer network

LiuGong North America welcomed Hamre Equipment to its dealer network. The Chico, Calif.-based company has expanded from material handling equipment (MHE) into construction equipment (CE) since being founded in the late 1980s and has established a foothold in the region.

XCMG commissions world's 1st energy loader line

XCMG has officially inaugurated the XCMG Loading Equipment Research Institute (the "Institute") and commissioned the world's first new energy loader production line in Xuzhou, China.

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芒鈧劉s commitment to revolutionising the industry and establishing itself as a global leader in machinery innovation.

How critical equipment helped rescue trapped workers in Uttarkashi tunnel collapse

Manual tools, such as hammers and chisels, became the instruments of choice.

We anticipate a peak in market volume in 2023-24

Dimitrov Krishnan, Managing Director, Volvo CE India

We are exploring opportunities for local investments

Yasunori Fujii, Managing Director, Komatsu India

BKT unveils advanced mobility solutions at EXCON

The Off-highway tyre major is working towards building our nation.

Fecon acquires Stumper Industries

Stumper is a manufacturer of stump grinder attachments

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

CASE Construction Equipment Unveils Innovations at CII EXCON 2023

CASE Construction Equipment makes strides in sustainability and safety at CII EXCON

How critical equipment helped rescue trapped workers in Uttarkashi tunnel collapse

Manual tools, such as hammers and chisels, became the instruments of choice

We plan to exhibit our new Smart+Excavators

Rajiv Chaturvedi, Vice President 芒鈧€� Sales and Marketing, After sales and Parts, Hyundai Construction Equipment India

Driving Dynamics

Hydraulic motors are integral to the driving dynamics of construction equipment, providing the necessary power, precision, and control for a wide range of applications.

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.

JCB to build largest US factory in Texas

JCB plans to build a new factory in San Antonio, Texas, that will create 1,500 jobs over five years, the company announced today.

Boosting Productivity

The construction machinery attachments market was valued at $5.76 billion in 2021 and is expected to surpass a net valuation of $7.58 billion by 2027 end, registering a solid CAGR growth of 4.68% over the forecast period.

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芒鈧劉s position within it.

New energy equipment at BICES 2023

BICES has clearly become a significant platform and support for the construction machinery industry.

Schwing Stetter, Caterpillar, Tata Hitachi, ACE & SANY bag multiple awards at 11th Equipment India Awards

The 11th Equipment India Awards 2023 celebrated and rewarded excellence in eleven Bestseller product categories.

23 awards presented to Construction Equipment BESTSELLERS at 11th Equipment India Awards 2023

Dimitrov Krishnan, Managing Director, Volvo Construction Equipment India, was recognised as the 芒鈧揈quipment India Person of the Year 2023芒鈧� for his remarkable achievements during 2022-23