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Bridging the Skill Gap

India鈥檚 major infrastructure projects highlight the urgent need for a skilled workforce.

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.

Blastcrete announces distribution partnership forming Mecbo America

Blastcrete Equipment LLC, an industry-leading manufacturer of concrete pumps, shotcrete and gunite equipment and accessories, announces a distribution and service partnership with Italian concrete equipment manufacturer Mecbo Srl.

Blastcrete announces distribution partnership forming Mecbo America

This partnership will provide customers in North, Central and South America access to cutting edge Mecbo products

PPS Motors, Tata Hitachi tie-up, inaugurates state-of-the-art 3S facility

To strengthen its support to the consumers in the region.

Hyundai launches Largest Capacity Wheel Loader

Hyundai Construction Equipment Americas has introduced its largest-capacity wheel loader, the HL985A

Living on the Cutting Edge

Wilm Schulz of Haver & Boecker writes on embracing diagnostics technology to maximise plant productivity.

BOMAG鈥檚 compact half-lane BM 2200/65 cold planer

BOMAG designed its new BM 2200/65 half-lane cold planer to be light and compact for greater maneuverability and easier transport.

Living on the Cutting Edge

Wilm Schulz of Haver & Boecker writes on embracing diagnostics technology to maximise plant productivity.

Living on the cutting edge

Wilm Schulz of Haver & Boecker writes on embracing diagnostics technology to maximise plant productivity.

Deere adds P-tier versions to excavators

Models 350 and 380 John Deere excavators are now available in the company鈥檚 P-tier versions. These are the first excavators to be launched under the company鈥檚 Performance Tiering strategy.

John Deere intros new mulchers and brush cutters for excavators

John Deere has introduced new attachments for excavators with its ME36 and ME50 Mulchers and the RE40 and RE50 Rotary Brush Cutters.

Caterpillar reintroduces advanced 651 wheel tractor scraper

Caterpillar has brought back its 651 Wheel Tractor Scraper with a bunch of changes, advancements and development comprising a new powertrain, controls, hydraulics and structure.

Cat expands it remote-control command D5, D6, D7 dozers

Cat D5, D6 and D7 dozers have now joined wheel loaders and excavators as Cat Command machines. Command for Dozing removes operators from the cab and gives them the ability to operate the machine using either a line-of-sight, over-the-shoulder remote console or a non-line-of-sight station.

Tata Motors bags order of 15 hydrogen-based fuel cell buses from Indian Oil

The buses will be used to evaluate the potential of developing hydrogen-based PEM fuel-cell technology in India

Liebherr LH 60 M Port Litronic material handler

An LH 60 M Port Litronic was recently handed over to Aarekies Brienz AG in Brienz, Switzerland. The Liebherr material handler is specially designed for the economical handling of bulk goods and general cargo.

Liebherr LH 60 M Port Litronic material handler

LH 60 M Port Litronic machine handed over to Aarekies Brienz AG.

Takeuchi launches new attachment lineups

Takeuchi has started a new attachments program that offers more than 40 different Takeuchi-branded tools for the company鈥檚 compact excavators, compact track loaders and compact wheel loaders.

Danfoss setting new standards for safety & sustainability of metros

In its latest commissioned projects with Kolkata Metro Rail Corporation (KMRC) and Chennai Metro Rail Ltd, (CMRL), the company continues its commitment towards engineering a sustainable and energy efficient future for the nation

Cat鈥檚 New 657 scraper means more visibility & comfort

The Cat 657 scraper offers a 7 per cent increase in fuel efficiency and a 21 per cent increase in the cab interior over its predecessor 657G, according to Cat.

Wheel Loaders: Loaded with Opportunities

Wheel loader market in India is looking at the emerging opportunities after the fresh momentum that is going to prevail in the market post-COVID pandemic after the government鈥檚 pro infrastructure policy initiatives.

India will be a high growth market: Vivek Hajela

L&T has fully conceptualised, designed, developed and manufactured in-house wheel loaders with more than 90 per cent components sourced domestically. Vivek Hajela, General Manager and Head - Construction Equipment Business, Larsen & Toubro, shares more on the market scenario and outlook.

Maximising Indian Coal Mine Output

The Bhubaneswari Coal Mines uses Wirtgen 220 SM 3.8 surface miner, which specialises in soft rock mining, in a coal mine in Odisha.

Godrej Material Handling launches new Bravo electric three-wheel forklift

Godrej Material Handling (GMH), a business unit of Godrej & Boyce Mfg Co, has announced its foray into the three-wheel electric forklift truck segment.

K-Tec to exhibit earthmoving innovations at Conexpo 2020

From March 10-14, 2020, K-Tec?s newest and innovative earthmoving scrapers and accessories will be on display at Conexpo Con/Agg 2020 outdoor Festival Grounds in booth #F2932.

Mining Gains

The recent policy initiatives by the Central Government are expected to boost the mining activities in the country, providing new opportunities to private and global miners, and equipment and technology providers.

Wirtgen 220 SM 3.8 Surface Miner: Maximum Performance in Soft Rock

Wirtgen's 220 SM 3.8 surface miner selectively mines raw materials up to a cutting depth of 350 mm and a uni-axial compressive strength of 35 MPa.

Loads of Opportunities

With the construction activity picking up and mining operations reviving in India, new opportunities are knocking at the doors of the wheel loader market.

Wirtgen compact carbide

Soil stabilisation, a process widely used throughout the world, is the ideal solution for producing compactable soil with good paving properties from a sub-base with insufficient bearing capacity.

iRISE buys 6 Genie boom lifts

iRISE India, a leading mobile elevating work platform (MEWP) rental company in India, has purchased six units of Genie? SX?-180 boom lifts. This model is the tallest boom in the Indian market with a reach of 56.7 m.

We aim to grab 25 per cent market share in five years

ATG has wide range of radial OTR tyres for loaders, graders, dumpers etc and we see a very good response from the market. Harinder Singh, President - APAC, Alliance Tire Group (ATG), elaborates on the market scenario and company's plans.

Reaching out to infra needs

Government's high spending on infrastructure projects drives the demand for construction equipment while earthmoving equipment being the largest used equipment category leads the growth.

Lifting up Expectations

Gone are the days of slowdown and stagnation for mobile cranes market. Many equipment were seen idle with projects not taking off as expected.

Mahindra launches Novo 65 HP & 75 HP tractors

Mahindra & Mahindra?s Farm Equipment Sector (FES) announced the launch of Novo 65 HP and 75 HP tractors. This range of Mahindra Novo tractors is technologically most advanced and stylishly designed, according to the company.

Ultimate reliability lubricants

OEMs have been under considerable pressure to offer engines that are more durable, more fuel efficient and produce less emissions than before.

John Deere adds new features to L-Series backhoes

The new added features enhance productivity and uptime in lifting and multi-tasking on the job site.Updates to the John Deere L-Series backhoe line-up enhance the productivity and uptime for professionals looking to lift more and multi-task on the job site.

Linear Technology for a Perfect Surface Finish

Australia's largest manufacturer of rotary shank cutting tools, Sutton Tools, has gained market share in the highly competitive aerospace industry by producing superior tools using the linear motor technology on ANCA's MX7.

John Deere adds new features to L-Series backhoes

Updates to the John Deere L-Series backhoe line-up enhance the productivity and uptime for professionals looking to lift more and multi-task on the job site. The key backhoe updates include the introduction of precision mode, enhanced pilot controllers, two new rear quick coupler offerings and a redesigned hydraulic thumb.

CASE Skid Steer Loaders

CASE has a skid steer loader that can handle it. Its new extended line-up of skid steer loaders delivers:Big On Power, Big On Comfort - the new extended line-up of skid steer loaders delivers: more power, increased stability, greater operator comfort and visibility, best-in-class serviceability, and wide range of attachments.

Construction enabler

India is on a fast track to develop world-class infrastructure in the country. Commencing with road sector wherein a construction speed of 40 km a day has already been achieved, plans are afloat to take it to 100 km a day. Similar traction has begun in other construction sectors like canals and more will follow.

Haymaking Operations Made Comfortable

The tyre range for harvesters and spreaders introduced by BKT makes modern farmers? work comfortable and constantly improves productivity. BKT has specifically designed and developed various tyre ranges for haymaking operations: from hay harvesting to transportation.

Motor Grader GR 150

The GR 150 can be used in various applications such as road building, cutting a ditch, earthmoving or fine grading. Schwing Stetter has launched the GR150, a 150 hp motor grader at Excon 2015. Being an ARAI certified product, it can be used in various applications such as road building, cutting a ditch, earthmoving or fine grading.

Concrete Show India 2016

UBM India successfully concluded the forth edition of Concrete Show India with over 150 Indian and global suppliers and manufacturers from across 10 countries and over 5,500 trade visitors, amidst an industry showcase of products, solutions and services at the Bombay Convention and Exhibition Centre, Mumbai during May 19-21, 2016.

XCMG?s New Ranges at Bauma 2016

XCMG held the global release of all-terrain crane XCA100_E, wheel loader LW1100KN and excavator XE35U and exhibited a total of nine signature products at Bauma 2016, including the rough terrain wheeled crane RT55E, loading machine LW800K and LW180K

Essential for Road Building

Commitment towards infrastructural development and faster implementation of road projects to desired specifications are driving the growth of the motor grader market in India.

RAP Essential in Asphalt Plants

Asphalt mix production has had a long and rapid journey of redefinitions over the past decade, to allow the incorporation of RAP recycling. This procedure is now gaining acceptance in Indian markets.

Innovations by L&T

Since its entry into the construction and mining equipment industry in India, Larsen & Toubro has made rapid strides to become one of the leading companies in the industry with its products and innovations. Arvind Garg elaborates.

On Course for Success

Road construction is driving the Indian compactors market. This is expected to continue. ?Most of the current demand for both soil and tandem compactors is for road projects,? says Ramesh Palagiri, Managing Director & CEO, Wirtgen India.

Pin Grabber Coupler

New Cat? pin grabber coupler satisfies current safety regulations and delivers added customer value. The innovative new Cat? pin grabber coupler for excavators meets or exceeds global

Transmissions optimise performance

Every off-highway vehicle performs different tasks on the job sites, with only a few characteristics in common. In order to achieve higher productivity, these machines must perform at high efficiency levels with lesser and lesser maintenance while working in harsh environments that exert high torques and loads on the equipment. Transmission solutions play a vital role in the overall performance of such a vehicle.

RX Hydraulic Breaker

RX stands for ?Reliably Extreme?. As the prefix indicates, RX series hydraulic rock breaker is one of the most reliable products available in the market today. A two-part body design of RX small and medium series breaker makes the breaker extremely slim and streamlined.

Automobile Gears

Max Pro Engineers is a customer centric organisation that manufactures and exports a range of Automobile Gears.

Steering the Growth

Skid steer, the little cute machine, is steadily carving a niche amidst the Goliaths of construction equipment space. Such a versatile piece of machine when clubbed with a variety of attachments, still has not got its due yet.

Making Equipment Tick

Machine tools play a crucial role in the manufacture of precision components, which enable the production of robust and reliable equipment. Without machine tools, no components or parts would exist.

AggreScrub 150 Washing System

The AggreScrub- 150 is designed to operate both as a stand-alone unit as well as having the ability to seamlessly integrate with the Aggresand-. The AggreScrub- 150 is designed to deal with stubborn clay bound material which cannot be removed by rinsing

Achieving Cost Efficiency

Cost efficiency is not only achieved through cleaner engines, but also through optimising the man-machine interface with a variety of machine control technologies, 'correcting' the usage patterns, and packaging solutions that take care of clients' business needs around project costs.

Every change in design is aimed at better productivity and enhanced versatility.

Every Cat product, by applying proven technologies systematically and strategically, meets customers' expectations for productivity, fuel efficiency, reliability and service life. In generic terms, products from Caterpillar with service and support by Cat dealers like TIPL bring Indian.

Scanning and deformation

APM Technologies specialises in the field of 3D scanning services, reverse engineering services, rapid prototyping services, measuring and product development. The company, in the field of scanning and deformation measurements, employs extremely sophisticated ATOS scanning system and TRITOP photogrammetry systems offer scanning solution for a wide variety of components, while the cutting edge ARAMIS, ARGUS, PONTOS and ESPI address to different deformation needs. For companies that need the proof

EX200LC Super Series

Hitachi?s original optimum hydraulic system, at the core of the EX200LC Super, allows for easy, smooth and swift combined operations.Tata Hitachi, which has the widest range of hydraulic excavators with more than 30 models starting from 2T to 800T capacity catering to mining, construction, quarrying and other infrastructure applications, has now introduced the EX200LC Super series. The better and more reliable an excavator?s hydraulics, the better and more efficiently it gets the job done at

38 German companies will showcase their innovative products at Excon 2013.

German investors in India take a positive long-term view of the Indian market and continue to invest in their operations and tap growth opportunities. . Maharashtra, with around 39 per cent share of German investments, remains the most attractive destination for German business in India.

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