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Sany empowers intelligent port construction to achieve major breakthrough
Digital and intelligent solutions to save energy, reduce carbon
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.
We foresee a strong focus on sustainability
Sunil Talreja, Vice President – Road Construction Equipment, Road Construction Equipment Division, Action Construction Equipment, speaks on IoT and digital technologies that are gaining momentum in road equipment.
Revolutionising Fleet Management
In the demanding world of heavy equipment operation, maintenance often takes a backseat, leading to costly breakdowns and inefficiencies. As construction and mining fleets work around the clock in remote locations, overlooking essential maintenance tasks can severely impact productivity.
Eicher Trucks and Buses' My Eicher App reaches significant milestone
MyEicher now connects over 2,75,000 trucks and buses to Eicher’s Uptime Center.
Earthmovers Surge Ahead
Earthmoving equipment sales soar 21 per cent in FY24, dominating the Indian construction equipment market.
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.
We provide comprehensive lifecycle support for mining excavators
Sharwan Agnihotri, Head – Mining and Export Business, HD Hyundai Construction Equipment (India), speaks on the company’s approach to providing lifecycle support for mining excavators, including refurbishment options and Extended LifeSeries machines.
Loading the Future
Recent innovations in wheel loader technology have been transformative, and electric wheel loaders are at the forefront of this revolution.
Caterpillar Launches New Facelift Excavators
The Cat 323D3 and 320D3 machines are equipped with the new electrohydraulic system to reduce fuel consumption, and maintenance costs and improve operational controllability and efficiency.
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.
2030 Goal: 250,000 Excavators!
India aims to increase its annual production from approximately 85,000 units to 250,000 units by 2030, driven by infrastructure investments in roads, railways, and mining
Building Strong Foundation
The increasing number of construction projects is driving a surge in demand for piling, drilling, and deep foundation equipment.
Automation and the embrace of technology
Telematics and IoT are other aspects of automation that are finding their way in construction equipment.
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.
Revolutionising Construction
Concrete construction has evolved significantly, impacting both equipment choices and operational strategies.
Grading the Future
As the demand for advanced road networks and improved connectivity continues to surge, the clamor for motor graders in the construction industry is reaching unprecedented heights.
We are debuting 15 new models
Deepak Garg, Managing Director, SANY and South Asia
SANY India Unveils 15 Electric Machines and Advanced Equipments at EXCON 2023
SANY India took centre stage at EXCON 2023
Our focus is on introducing cutting-edge electric machines
Sanjay Saxena, COO, Sany India and South Asia
We are at the forefront of technological innovation
Sanjay Saxena, COO, Sany India and South Asia
We focus on embedding sustainability into design and manufacturing
Mukul Dixit, Director – Sales & Marketing, Global Construction Industries (GCI), Caterpillar India, speaks on various models of new-age excavators launched by the company, and how are these excavators equipped to deal with intricate projects.
Yaskawa unveils Motoman GP20: Redefining precision in automation
Far beyond a mere machine, the GP20 epitomises cutting-edge technology, unmatched precision, and unparalleled speed.
Terex Powerscreen Pulse wins Innovation of the Year award
The 11th Equipment India Awards 2023 took place on October 12, 2023, at Shangri-La Eros, New Delhi.
New Holland’s C330 Compact Track Loader
North America is now the proud recipient of New Holland's latest offering, the C330 compact track loader, boasting an impressive 3,000-pound rated operating capacity and the coveted Super Boom technology.
Five Best Systems for Effective Fleet Management
While selecting the right fleet management system, it is crucial to evaluate the features of various platforms and select the option that is best suited to addressing the needs of your organisation.
Avant Tecno unveils electric loader with Proprietary Battery Technology
OptiTemp batteries are available in 27kWh and 13kWh
Role of technology in reducing carbon footprint
Road transport accounts for 62 per cent of all the logistics emissions even when almost 75 per cent of the global cargo movement is through ships.
Revolutionising construction
Automation in construction equipment has the potential to improve productivity, safety, and efficiency, leading to significant advancements in construction practices.
The Versatile Workhorse
Telehandlers can perform a wide range of tasks in various industries.
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.
We are one of the front runners in embracing cutting-edge tech
Mukul Dixit, Director – Sales & Marketing, speaks on the role of technology in the motor grader industry, and how is Caterpillar leveraging this technology to benefit its customers.
Powering up the Earth
The need for earthmoving equipment is expected to increase due to the nation's fast urbanisation and infrastructure development requirements
The Rise of Automation in CE Industry
In recent years, the industry has embraced automation as a way to increase efficiency, reduce costs, and improve the quality of its products.
The Rise of Automation in CE Industry
In recent years, the industry has embraced automation as a way to increase efficiency, reduce costs, and improve the quality of its products.
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.
Topcon launches 2D Grade Control for Compact Track Loaders
A CAN bus connection is used in the system
Caterpillar’s digital-enabled solutions at bauma
Caterpillar exhibit featured a technology ecosystem to help customers get the most from their machines.
Liebherr's last crane finishes work on Spin Tower in Frankfurt
Two 230 HC-L 8/16 and two EC-B cranes from Liebherr have been helping build the 128 m-high hotel and office tower
Creating Compact Foundations
The upward trend of mechanisation in the construction and road-building industries is expected to drive the compaction equipment market in India.
Predictive Maintenance: A New Paradigm in Heavy Equipment
Predictive maintenance can help fleets avoid breakdowns while reducing maintenance costs by predicting when parts will fail based on performance data and other information.
Efficiency Drives Transmission Developments
The transmission system plays a vital role in equipment as the gearbox determines the performance and robustness of the equipment.
Going forward, we will have new products
Kaushik Sen, Country General Manager, Drillman Global, speaks on the IoT and digital technologies that are evolving in the business.
Komatsu wins Innovation of the Year award for KOMTRAX
Komatsu India won the Innovation of the Year – Components & Accessories award for their product – KOMTRAX – during the 10th BKT Tires Equipment India Awards 2022
Poised to higher grow
The demand for telehandlers has been increasing steadily, especially from the infrastructure construction and mining segments over the coming years.
Demand for reliable material handling products is fast growing
Deepak Shetty of JCB India speaks on the market for telehandlers in India
Equipment manufacturers lead IoT mining revolution
Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) technologies that can seamlessly connect vehicles, machinery and personnel in even the world’s deepest mines promise a new era of safety, productivity and profitability for underground mining.
Heading towards a new high!
After two years of lull, the excavator market should grow again and reach 25,000 units in 2022.
We plan to double our production capacity
ACE, one of the largest construction equipment players in the mobile and tower crane segments in India, showcased its upgraded and new backhoe loader models in different engine horsepower categories at Excon along with award-winning products like a special crane for piling, 360-degree slew pick-n-carry crane, and manlift crane.
3i Expo gets an arousing response from manufacturing industry
3i EXPO & Conference— hosted by Industrial Products Finder (IPF) from May 20-21, 2022 in Mumbai—received an arousing response from the Indian manufacturing sectors with senior representatives from some of the leading companies like Emerson, Godrej & Boyce, Aditya Birla Group, Reliance Industries, Mitsubishi Electric, etc visiting the event.
3i EXPO & Conference gets a rousing response from the manufacturing industry; IPF presents awards to 19 SMEs from across India
3i EXPO & Conference gets an arousing response from manufacturing industry; IPF presents awards to 19 SMEs from across India
On the Move!
The market for mobile cranes is on the move driven by low-rise residential, commercial, and industrial building construction activity in urban areas.
Upgrading Technology
Commonly used to construct and maintain gravel and dirt roads, motor graders have also prepared building foundations and drainage ditches, making them popular with government agencies and contractors.
Paving the way ahead
While recent times may have been tough on construction equipment manufacturers, the compactor market is still brimming with optimism.
Demand for high productivity and high-capacity machines are increasing
With over 330 years of innovation and passion, Husqvarna India Products provides construction professionals with support, service and a wide range of machines, diamond tools and all accessories that you need to cut, saw, drill, demolish, grind and polish concrete.
Automate point-to-point pile driving with Vermeer PD10
Vermeer's new PD10R drill, introduced at The Utility Expo and directed at solar installation contractors, now can be outfitted with point-to-point automated machine positioning technology.
Improve excavation efficiency 45% with Volvo/Topcon precise excavator control
In the first stages of GPS-driven machine control, this technology enabled many contractors to park their motor graders and finish grade with a dozer. As GPS machine control migrated to excavators, some even found it possible to finish grade complex contours with their digging machines.
Concrete proof
Growth is round the corner for concrete equipment as market is projected to cross $1,300 million by 2024, exhibiting a CAGR of 13 per cent because of anticipated growth in the construction industry.
7th India Construction Festival
Organised by the FIRST Construction Council in Mumbai on October 22, the event successfully brought together the who’s who of the infrastructure and construction industry.
LetsTransport plans to augment fleet with 1,000 electric vehicles to drive sustainable growth
In a bid to drive sustainable growth of intra-city and last mile logistics, LetsTransport, one of India’s fastest growing tech logistics companies, will augment its electric vehicle (EV) fleet on its platform to 1,000 by June 2022.
Nigraani solution helps Vaishnavi Logistic gain 15% efficiency
Vaishnavi Logistics Solutions (VLSPL) transformed business model from contracted amount per trip to per km-based incentive with complete accountability of diesel cost.
LetsTransport plans to augment fleet with 1,000 electric vehicles to drive sustainable growth
Having already commenced EV-led operations in Delhi-NCR, Hyderabad, Bangalore and Mumbai, LetsTransport will introduce EVs to its fleet in Chennai, Pune and Kolkata.
Wheel loaders can be used in any industry that deals with heavy loads
The construction equipment market has started to revive post the pandemic with increased demand of such machines and rising number of construction projects across the country.
Mobile cranes with latest tech would be in good demand
The scenario in India is encouraging due to two reasons – first, the paradigm shift towards buying new cranes from importing used cranes; second, the increase in use of heavy duty mobile crane in construction, cement, steel, wind and power sectors.
JCB launches new range of CEV stage IV compliant wheeled CE
JCB India launched its all-new range of CEV Stage IV compliant wheeled construction equipment vehicles. The launch of these machines makes JCB India the first company in the industry to have brought in the CEV Stage IV emission standards across its range of wheeled machines.
Underground mining readies for IIoT revolution
With new innovative technology, companies are taking take digitalisation of mining operations to the next level.
Tech Drives Backhoes
Backhoe loader manufacturers are leveraging digital technology by integrating Big Data and the Internet of Things in their models.
At CASE, our backhoe loaders are replete with advanced features
Backhoe loaders are one of the most popular and in demand construction equipment currently, accounting to nearly 65 per cent of the construction equipment segment in India.
Predictive maintenance: A new paradigm in heavy equipment
Predictive maintenance can help fleets avoid breakdowns while reducing maintenance costs by predicting when parts will fail based on performance data and other information.
JCB launches new range of CEV stage IV compliant wheeled CE
The range includes the 3DX Plus and the 4DX backhoe loaders, the VM117 soil compactor, the 530-70 and the 530-110 telehandlers with engines complying with the new emission norms. For bulk handling, three new wheeled loaders, the 433-4, the 437-4 and the 455-4 were also launched with new engines.
Hindustan Zinc’s CEO: Automation, AI are changing the way mines operate
Arun Misra, CEO, Hindustan Zinc, speaks on the current scenario of underground mining in India, and how IoT and digital technologies are evolving in underground mining.
Predictive maintenance: A new paradigm in heavy equipment
Predictive maintenance can help fleets avoid breakdowns while reducing maintenance costs by predicting when parts will fail based on performance data and other information
Eicher’s heavy-duty truck range focuses heavily on uptime
VE Commercial vehicles is known to offer a robust product portfolio in the heavy-duty range, starting from 18.5T to 55T and Pro 3019, Pro 6028T, Pro 6028TM, Pro 6048 and 8035XM are some of our best performing models in this segment.
We have pioneered integration of digital tech in our machines
As the Indian market matures, global best practices are making their way into the Indian material handling industry. There is an increased focus on safety and productivity on work sites which presents us with the opportunity of introducing products with the latest and state-of-the-art technology in India.
With infra plans in place, there will be continuous growth for hydraulic excavators
Initially during first quarter of FY2021 there was decline in sales of hydraulic excavators due to pandemic. During second quarter the sales have improved and subsequently, during third and fourth quarter the sales of crawler excavators has picked up and ended with a total sales growth of 8 per cent compared to previous FY2020.
JCB’s range of CEV stage IV backhoe loaders
India’s leading manufacturer of earthmoving and construction equipment, JCB India flagged off its new range of CEV Stage IV backhoe loaders at its Headquarters at Ballabgarh (Delhi-NCR). The range includes the new 3DX Plus, the 3DX Xtra, the 3DX Super and the 4DX to meet a wide range of applications for customers.
The worst is over for the CV industry
In 2008, two leading players, Volvo Group and Eicher Motors, in the commercial vehicle business joined hands with a common vision of driving modernisation in the commercial transport business in India.
Fuel tracking solution’s penetration is less than 1% of the overall commercial fleet size
Nigraani provides IoT (Internet of Things) solutions to commercial fleet operators to help them track their diesel consumption with 99 per cent accuracy and fleet operation metrics. The SaaS (Software as a Service) model helps avoid any overhead of setting up an IT team to manage hardware/software.
Manitou MC 25-4 & MC 30-4 compact forklifts
Manitou's MC 25-4 and MC 30-4 compact rough terrain forklifts create a bridge between the company's indoor industrial style and rough terrain forklifts. The models can handle pallets in both indoor and outdoor applications.
JCB launches its range of CEV stage IV backhoe loaders
The range includes the new 3DX Plus, the 3DX Xtra, the 3DX Super & the 4DX to meet a wide range of applications for customers.
BSLBATT lithium forklift battery with game-changing tech
For “BSLBATT” (a China NO 1 in exporting LiFePO4 forklift battery for the replacement lead-acid battery market), the world leader in lithium battery technology, "The world's most outstanding green power provider" is not just a compelling slogan.
Graders for the future
Motor graders are having their moments under the sun. Infrastructure projects are pushing up demand for these machines.
Etrio launches “E-lease” model for EV “Touro” Mini
Etrio launches “E-lease” model for EV “Touro” Mini
Intelligent compaction!
Intelligent compaction rollers are equipped with technology that processes compaction data in real time for the roller operator.
Data-driven governance under Smart Cities Mission
In each of the 100 designated Smart Cities across the country, the selected City Data Officer (CDO) is currently undergoing a six-week training by the "Smart Cities Mission" and Tata Trusts.
Contractors are increasingly using machine control technologies
Samip Desai, Director, Moba Mobile Automation (India), talks on the growing importance of control technologies and solutions offered by the company.
Road Equipment: Road to Recovery
The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH) has big plans of constructing expressways, national highways, state highways and rural roads in the coming years. However, any uncertain economic situation in future may affect the recovery of the market as this will affect the payment of contractors, financing and thus equipment mobilisation.
Backhoe Loaders Bouncing Back
In the current market conditions, the customer focus will be on equipment with better productivity and cost saving. Backhoe loader with its multi-utility advantage and competitive price will drive the demand in the current market scenario.
Aquajet Trio for bridge and road repair applications
Aquajet has introduced a dynamic trio of machines ideally suited for road and bridge repair applications
Towards ‘Atmanirbhar Bharat’: BEML adds new products
BEML has introduced a range of mining and defence equipment developed indigenously and opened new Industrial Design Centre.
BEML launches new indigenous products
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh launched BEML’s indigenously designed and developed products
True Digitalisation of Underground Mining
With new innovative technology, Mobilaris Mining & Civil Engineering and Epiroc take digitalisation of mining operations to the next level. So far, the result has been double-digit productivity increases, higher efficiency, and increased safety for the mining industry. Hans Wahlquist writes.
New Liebherr excavators for Félix Giorgetti Sàrl
Félix Giorgetti Sàrl family business has purchased two new crawler excavators from Liebherr.
New Opportunities
Upcoming infrastructure projects in metro rail, bridges, railway and irrigation are going to drive the demand for foundation equipment in the coming years, writes Karan Chechi.
GP Petroleums resumes operations at its Vasai plant
GP Petroleums (GPPL), a leading lubricant manufacturer in India and part of UAE-based GP Global Group, has resumed operations at its Vasai plant and will prioritise supply to essential services such as sugar and power generation industries in these difficult and trying times arisen out of the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic.
GP Petroleums resumes operations at its Vasai plant
GP Petroleums (GPPL), a leading lubricant manufacturer in India and part of UAE-based GP Global Group, has resumed operations at its Vasai plant and will prioritise supply to essential services such as sugar and power generation industries in these difficult and trying times arisen out of the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic.
GP Global acquires lubricants assets of Nigeria?s Grand Petroleum
GP Global, a leading global energy-to-agriculture conglomerate, has made a strategic acquisition of the lubricants assets of Grand Petroleum, Nigeria?s leading lubricants player and part of the Nosak Group, in order to expand and strengthen its presence in Nigeria and West Africa.
Grading the Future
The current market conditions are tough for motor graders since the projects are not active due to the coronavirus impact.
HYUNDAI 85A SMART
Hyundai Construction Equipment (HCE) India has recently launched 85A SMART hydraulic excavator.
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