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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.
The market dynamics of skid steer loader is very optimistic
Shalabh Chaturvedi, Managing Director, CASE Construction Equipment – India & SAARC region, speaks on the factors fuelling the growth of the skid-steer loaders market in India.
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.
Building the Future
How digitalisation is transforming the construction equipment industry.
Kobelco Construction ÿճԹ launches SK80 excavator
The mid-category excavator cements Kobelco’s position as a ‘True Solution Provider’
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.
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.
Revolutionising Construction
Construction companies can schedule proactive maintenance, preventing breakdowns and minimising unplanned downtime.
The Crushing Evolution!
What are the key criteria sought by operators of crushers and screens? And how do modern models differ in their features and capabilities?
SSLs have garnered significant demand compared to other CE
Shalabh Chaturvedi, Managing Director, CASE Construction Equipment – India & SAARC region
Advancing Indian Construction with AI
With AI, construction equipment can do more than ever before. They can also do some tasks on their own, which saves time and makes things safer on construction sites.
We utilise telematics to monitor machine health
Amarnath Ramachandran, Managing Director, ARX Mining & Construction Equipment
Transforming Construction
Construction companies can schedule proactive maintenance, preventing breakdowns and minimising unplanned downtime.
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.
Our products are future ready
Amit Bansal, Director Sales & Marketing-BCP Division, Caterpillar India
We plan to add more products to our mining portfolio
Amarnath Ramachandran, Managing Director, ARX Mining & Construction Equipment
Liebherr R 930 tunnel crawler excavator launched
The Liebherr tunnel excavator range expands with the new R 930 Tunnel crawler excavator, now launched on the world market. Developed at Liebherr-France SAS in Colmar (France), the R 930 Tunnel replaces the R 924 compact tunnel and allows high-level performance in all types of underground applications
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.
Liebherr R 930 tunnel crawler excavator launched
Developed at Liebherr-France SAS in Colmar (France), the R 930 Tunnel replaces the R 924 compact tunnel and allows high-level performance in all types of underground applications.
Komatsu’s Electric 20-Metric-Tonne Excavator
Electrification of construction equipment is nothing new to the industry at this point.
What Equipment is Used in Demolition
The selection of construction equipment depends on the project's scale, location, and local conditions.
Modern Demolition
Increased efficiency, increased safety and reduced need for skilled labour are among the many factors that drive the development of autonomous construction equipment.
On a high growth path
The government's focus on infrastructure development is expected to drive the demand for mini construction equipment.
On a high growth path
The government's focus on infrastructure development is expected to drive the demand for mini construction equipment.
Komatsu’s New PC900LC-11 Excavator with 40% Increased Productivity
Komatsu has introduced a new excavator, the PC900LC-11, that is designed to boost productivity by up to 40 per cent.
Fuelling the future
Backhoe loader manufacturers are developing hybrid or fully electric backhoe loaders, which significantly reduce or eliminate fuel consumption and emissions.
Revolutionising construction
Automation in construction equipment has the potential to improve productivity, safety, and efficiency, leading to significant advancements in construction practices.
Komatsu achieves 40% productivity boost on PC900LC-11 Excavator
The new model incorporates significant design enhancements
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.
Volvo CE unveils prototype of new EC500 crawler excavator
Volvo CE provided the first look at a pre-production model of its new EC500 excavator today at the CON EXPO trade show in Las Vegas, North America.
Steering the market
Skid-steer loaders segment is one of the only few segments that has shown an increase in sales in 2022 as compared to 2021. The enormous growth in the market value of the construction sector will further fuel the nation's high demand for skid steer loaders.
Volvo CE unveils prototype of new EC500 crawler excavator
Volvo CE provided the first look at a pre-production model of its new EC500 excavator today at the CON EXPO trade show in Las Vegas, North America.
Volvo CE unveils prototype of new EC500 crawler excavator at ConExpo
This heralds a new generation of excavators, with improvements across cab design and operator interface, safety and productivity.
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.
Up-grading roads!
The road construction industry in India is undergoing a paradigm shift. Robust demand, higher investment and significant policy support in the road construction industry are driving the demand for motor graders in India.
Shantui launches world’s first autonomous, unmanned bulldozer
The fully autonomous dozer from Shantui was created at HUST's National Digital Construction Technology Innovation Center
Doosan’s first “smart excavator” – DX225LC-7X
Doosan Infracore North America has added an electronically-controlled excavator model with machine-assisted technologies to its next generation of crawler excavators in the United States.
Loaded with opportunities
The wheel loader market is estimated to be valued at over $23.74 billion by 2030. It is anticipated to reach a CAGR of over 8.9 per cent during the forecast period from 2022 to 2030.
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.
Liebherr's Largest Dozer, the PR 776
Since its market launch in 2016 as the world’s largest dozer with hydrostatic drive, the Liebherr PR 776 has exceeded customer expectations in productivity, efficiency and safety, its manufacturer says. Whether it is heavy-duty ripping, grading or other duties, the PR 776 is designed to accomplish them all.
Mahindra unveils ‘G75 Smart’ Motor Grader
Mahindra’s Construction Equipment Division (MCE), a part of the Mahindra Group, announced the expansion of its road construction equipment range with the launch of the brand-new Mahindra RoadMaster G75 Smart – “Profit Ka Partner”.
infra demand boosts rental market
Rental is the future. Infrastructure stimulus measures and pent-up demand in the Indian market suggest growth ahead for equipment rental firms.
The all-rounder
The skid-steer loader can perform numerous functions with aplomb. These mini versatile machines are used in various industries – from mining to agriculture.
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.
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
Cat debuts its lightest motor grader, the economical 120 GC
Caterpillar has added another GC-designated machine to its equipment lineup, the Cat 120 GC motor grader. The machine is engineered for a range of applications that include government and municipal work, county road maintenance and finish grading.
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.
APCO, DRAIPL, HG Infra bag honours as fastest growing construction companies
The companies were awarded at the 19th CONSTRUCTION WORLD Annual Awards.
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.
Cat 424 backhoe loader gets complete design transformation
The new Cat 424 backhoe loader retains the rugged reliability of the Cat 424B2
Doosan now offers Trimble Earthworks excavator machine control
The easiest and fastest way to jump into grade control technology on a machine is to have it installed at the factory.
L&T wins Dubai’s Taqdeer Award
Indian engineering and construction conglomerate, Larsen & Toubro (L&T) was honoured at the fourth edition of Dubai’s Taqdeer Awards for providing the best working conditions for workmen at their various project sites across the UAE.
Digging deeper
The government’s various initiatives on revival of the infrastructure sector and favourable policies have driven the growth of Indian hydraulic excavator market.
L&T wins Dubai’s Taqdeer Award
Larsen & Toubro (L&T) was honoured at the fourth edition of Dubai’s Taqdeer Awards for providing the best working conditions for workmen at their various project sites across the UAE
More options than ever
Attachments for construction equipment allow the base machine to do multiple tasks on a job site. There are several distinct types of heavy construction equipment, each with its own set of uses.
Volvo CE EC210D powering up east java quarry in Indonesia
A rental and general contractor company in Surabaya, East Java, already relies on some of the leading machines from Volvo Construction Equipment, as it excavates limestone to meet Indonesia’s infrastructure demands. But four new additions are taking the company’s work to the next level.
Komatsu launches 1st excavator to pack latest machine control tech
Komatsu has launched an updated version of the PC210LCi-11, its smallest excavator equipped with intelligent Machine Control (iMC), the company's fully-integrated system for semi-automatic grading functions.
Komatsu’s new version of smallest excavator
Komatsu has launched an updated version of the PC210LCi-11, its smallest excavator equipped with intelligent Machine Control (iMC), the company's fully-integrated system for semi-automatic grading functions.
The versatile machine
Most skid steer loaders are designed to work in diverse climates of high ambient of 48 degree Celsius or severe cold and high altitude areas, no matter what climatic conditions.
Motor graders are now mandatory for construction of highways
The grader has a strong role in the pre-compaction stage and sub-base preparation with fine grading, spreading and levelling the ground. It uses a hydraulic blade to push large amounts of soil and can be adjusted with a simple lever by the operator.
Graders for the future
Motor graders are having their moments under the sun. Infrastructure projects are pushing up demand for these machines.
How NIP has set the tracks for growth
Recently during an interaction with the Union Minister of Roads Transport & Highways Nitin Gadkari, the Minister reiterated that he was proud to have launched a CNG based equipment model of JCB.
L&T’s Hajela: Motor graders may grow at 15-20%
Speaks on the current scenario of motor graders in India
Mecalac introduces new line of crawler skid-excavators
Mecalac has introduced its innovative line of crawler skid-excavators — the newly updated MCR series. Comprised three models, the 6MCR, 8MCR and 10MCR, Mecalac’s line of compact skid-excavators offers superior speed, productivity and compact operation over traditional mini-excavators.
Challenging Terrain
The hydraulic excavator market in India has been impacted by the slowdown after the onset of COVID-19 pandemic.
Mecalac introduces new line of crawler skid-excavators
Mecalac introduced its innovative line of crawler skid-excavators — the newly updated MCR series.
Hyundai CE Europe launches HX300AL crawler excavator
Hyundai Construction Equipment Europe (HCEE) introduced the HX300AL, a 30-tonne Stage V-compliant crawler excavator. This new machine is the ideal workmate for infrastructure works and general construction.
Hyundai CE Europe launches HX300AL crawler excavator
Hyundai Construction Equipment Europe (HCEE) continues the roll-out of the A-series with the HX300AL, a 30-tonne Stage V-compliant crawler excavator. This new machine is the ideal workmate for infrastructure works and general construction.
Grading the Future
The current market conditions are tough for motor graders since the projects are not active due to the coronavirus impact.
Low-cost, high-quality road REHABILITATIoN
The Wirtgen cold recycler and soil stabiliser WR 240 rehabilitates the 22-km road between Hapur and Kithore.
SDLG Launches G9290 Motor Grader
SDLG announced the latest addition to its range of motor graders, the G9290. With a base operating weight of 22.9 tonne and a 14"wide blade as standard, the impressive productivity of blade down force and blade pull makes the SDLG G9290 the best in its size class, according to the company.
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.
LeeBoy India launches compact motor grader
LeeBoy India Construction Equipment has launched their new series compact motor graders for India and other overseas developing markets.
Mahindra showcases 5 new CE products at Excon
Mahindra Construction Equipment (MCE) participated in the 10th edition of Excon 2019, the largest construction equipment event in South Asia and launched five new products.
Liebherr to showcase latest machines at Conexpo Con/Agg 2020
From March 10-14, 2020, Liebherr?s innovative products will be on display at Conexpo-Con/Agg 2020. Liebherr is showcasing an extensive selection of earthmoving and construction equipment at its outdoor booth #F5258 at the Festival Grounds.
LeeBoy India launches compact motor grader
LeeBoy India Construction Equipment has launched their new series compact motor graders for India and other overseas developing markets.
RoadMaster G90
In the scenario where in the near future, many small and medium roads would be constructed and the existing ones would be upgraded to state highways and national highways soon in the country, there is a need for motor graders which are best suited for the Indian needs.
Skid-steer Loaders in Rural Road Construction
With the help of various attachments, Bobcat Skid-steer loaders provide cost-effective solution in rural road construction.
Skid-steer loader with grader attachment concept is growing
BOBCAT has been providing Skid-steer loader with grader attachment as an apt solution for new rural roads and widening of existing roads. S Manjunath, General Manager - Sales, Doosan Bobcat India, shares more on the advantages of the concept and the market outlook.
Pushing Growth
Motor grader market has seen growing in the past couple of years with applications spreading into rural road projects as well as in highways.
Steer it up
In spite of the vast opportunities available, skid-steer loaders are still looking for a level-playing field in the Indian market.
Demand for digital solutions in construction is rising fast
For over 35 years, Trimble has created unique products that help customers grow their business. Its portfolio includes over 1,100 patents and is growing.
Doosan Bobcat india launches new products
At the bauma CONEXPO INDIA 2018, Doosan Bobcat India participated with an objective of increasing the awareness of the brand, its portable power products and attachments.
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.
Mahindra launches new motor grader
Mahindra & Mahindra announced expansion of its road construction equipment with the launch of another Motor Grader -
"Motor grader market in India is growing at 40 per cent"
Roads sector remains the biggest growth driver of motor graders in India. VG Sakthikumar, Managing Director, Schwing Stetter Sales and Services, elaborates more on the market and technology trends in motor graders.
"Time for technology revolution in construction"
A typical road project that consumed 36-42 months five years ago for concept to completion, now stares at just 18-24 months.
On a Smooth Path
As roads and highways construction continues to be on the top gear, more mechanisation is taking place in rural roads with motor graders finding more traction in the coming years.
Improved uptime on mining site
Indian mining customer Hilltop Hirise was targeting 5,000 hours of operation per year with the Volvo EC480DL, but the machine delivered around 7,000 hours per year.
Attachments: Save big
In construction and mining equipment, attachments can play crucial role to bring in productivity and economy in operations. These attachments are being used in construction, mining, and material handling operations. In construction, these secondary tools are used to demolish old structure and reconstruct a new one
Mahindra RoadMaster G75 launched
Mahindra & Mahindra announced its foray into the road construction segment with the launch of its first motor grader - the Mahindra RoadMaster G75 under the aegis of its Construction Equipment business.
Cost-efficient and productive
Construction company Pembinaan Nescaya is using SDLG G9138 and G9190 motor graders to build a 11.4 km road that will provide access to the new Pengerang Integrated Petroleum Complex in the state of Johor.
The big movers
Being the major equipment class in the infrastructure development activities, Earthmoving equipment sees further demand growth in future owing to an anticipated growth in construction activities.
We foresee increased participation from neighbouring countries
Infrastructure sector is one of the key drivers for Indian economy and also constitutes primary market for construction machinery. This sector is mainly responsible for propelling India's overall development and enjoys prime focus from government for policy initiatives.
Hyundai CE Americas new compact-radius excavator
Hyundai Construction Equipment Americas introduced the Hyundai HX130LCR, the third compact-radius excavator model in the company's HX series product line.
Mahindra launches RoadMaster G75
Mahindra & Mahindra announced its foray into the road construction segment with the launch of its first motor grader - the Mahindra RoadMaster G75 under the aegis of its Construction Equipment business.
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