Excon 2019 witnesses huge participation from infra companies

The largest construction equipment exhibition in South Asia, Excon 2019, was held in Bengaluru from December 10 to 14. This was the 10^th edition of the show. The five-day event was inaugurated by Nitin Gadkari, Union Minister for Road, Transport & Highways (MoRTH) and Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MEME) and Karnataka Chief Minister, B S Yediyurappa at the Bengaluru International Exhibition Centre.

Spread over 300000 square metres of exhibition display area, the event saw the participation of more than 1250 exhibitors including 350 from abroad. The UFI approved event had 10 country pavilions. The overall theme of the event was ‘Smart i-Tech – Next Gen India@75’. It was organised by Confederation of Indian Industry (CII), and supported by the Indian Construction Equipment Manufacturer’s Association (ICEMA). The expo saw 300 new product launches and drew 55,224 business visitors.

JCB INDIA launches all new ecoXpert Backhoe Loader; introduces the NXT series and the Quarry Master range of Excavators, also launches its new range of side engined Telehandlers

  India’s leading manufacturer of Earthmoving and Construction Equipment, JCB India showcased a wide range of new, smart, technology-driven machines at the show. On the back of Excon’19 theme ‘Smart i-tech India@ 75’, JCB India showcased its strong focus on Digitisation and Innovation. The company leveraged the integration of Big Data and Internet of Things in its products and services at the event.

 The new intelligent machines which were put on display included the new ecoXpert 3DX Backhoe Loader, a machine with fuel savings of up to 12% and up to 22% lower maintenance costs. The new 3DX also comes loaded with JCB’s ‘IntelliPerformance’ and ‘IntelliDig’ technology which will give customers real time information about the performance of the machine.

 The company has made significant investments in its Excavator range. It showcased its intelligent NXT range of machines in the 14T to 24.5T category and the robust Quarry Master Range in the 14T to 38T category. It has thus reinforced its commitment to being a full-range infrastructure equipment partner.

 JCB Telehandler, a product that leads in across the world, has also been upgraded to the all-new global side engine design. It will continue to pioneer in the Material Handling segment with the new global range of Telehandlers together with the two brand new models of Skid Steer Loaders, the SSL 135 and SSL 155. The products were unveiled in the presence of Subir Kumar Chowdhury, MD & CEO of JCB India.

Some salient features across the range were - enhanced fuel efficiency, variable performance capacity, and smart machine management through LiveLink - an advanced telematics technology that benefits operators in better fleet management through remote monitoring. The technology enables transmission of information on machine’s health including Service, Operations and Security, to the operator or owner.

JCB also showcased its readiness for the upcoming BS (CEV) IV emission norms at an indoor stall at Excon. The stand showcased the BS (CEV) IV ready engine for display to customers.

 DOOSAN BOBCAT INDIA launches Volvo Pentapowered air compressors

Two new air compressors from Doosan Bobcat India are benefitting from fuel efficiency, productivity, reliability, long service intervals – as well as reduced noise and vibrations – thanks to Volvo Penta engines. The Doosan compressors will be used in a range of demanding applications, such as well drilling and mining.

Doosan Bobcat India has chosen Volvo Penta engines to power two of its new air compressor models, both of which were launched at the Excon 2019. A 13-litre, 536hp Volvo Penta D13 diesel engine is providing power to Doosan Bobcat India’s new PA536 air compressor, and an 8-litre, 320hp Volvo Penta D8 diesel engine has been installed in its SHP750 air compressor.

Air compressors are popular in India, where the extremely highly pressurized air they create is

often used to ‘drill’ boreholes. “We are happy to be supplying engines to Doosan Bobcat India,” says Miron Thoms, Vice President and Head of Volvo Penta India. “We were confident that our engines would be successful in air compressor applications and also offer real added value to the customer. With good fuel efficiency and careful engine management, the introduction of Volvo Penta engines into this market will also contribute to a greener India,” he adds.

Volvo Penta and Doosan Bobcat India began development on both models in 2016. Following thousands of hours of operation in field-tests and in different ground conditions. The lengthy research by Doosan Bobcat and Volvo teams helped fine tune a very effective and cost effective package for intermediate and high depth drilling.

Volvo Penta, with approximately 3,500 dealers in over 130 countries, is a world-leading and global manufacturer of engines and complete power systems for boats, vessels and industrial applications. The engine program comprises diesel and gasoline engines with power outputs of between 10 and 1000 hp. Volvo Penta is part of the Volvo Group, one of the world’s leading manufacturers of heavy trucks, buses and construction equipment.

 “The field-tests demonstrated that customers will benefit from the use of Doosan’s efficient air ends and cooling system, compact packaging for plug and play mounting. We have also extended service intervals and consumable renewals, which mean lower maintenance costs and higher uptime. The programmed electronic controller 8 ensures that there is no manual interference in the compressor operation, making this a strong value proposition to the customer,” says B S Srinivas, Director of Portable Power at Doosan Bobcat India.

CUMMINS INDIA showcases engines

As part of Cummins’ centenary, visitors to stand B-174 at the Excon show celebrated 100 years of technology, with a display of the company’s wide array of products for the construction segment in India. Cummins India understands off-highway equipment manufacturers needs for more efficient, clean and capable powertrains, with an expectation to do more with less, and improved performance and transient response while reducing fuel consumption, tailpipe emissions (including CO2) and noise, especially in urban areas.

Cummins continues to strengthen its positions and offering in the infrastructure development sector as it proves fully integrated power solutions, Cummins India showcased QSF4.5 Bharat Stage IV CEV and the QSB6.7 Bharat Stage IV CEV engines catering to the Off-Highway segment at the show.

Cummins QSF4.5Bharat Stage IV CEV engine is available from 121–173 hp. They come with more power and torque, are less complex and easier to install, and require less servicing. The QSF4.5 engine is the latest addition to Cummins India’s extensive range of dependable engines and products. It is a new generation 4-cylinder engine ideal for use in various off highway and construction applications up to 173 hp range. QSF4.5 has EGR Free Architecture (Exhaust Gas Recirculation) which provides best in class power density and customers will benefit from exceptional performance and low operating costs, with the reliability and durability expected from Cummins.

The QSF4.5 comes with single module after treatment to meet BSIV emissions which can be easily scaled to meet BSV norms without requiring any new development in the equipment. The QSF 4.5 off-highway engine is a step ahead of the curve and powers applications of every type of equipment, including construction, mining, material handling, oil & gas, power generation and more.

Also featured was the QSB6.7 Bharat Stage IV CEV engine power unit available from 173-260 Hp. Cummins QSB6.7 is the new generation 6-cylinder engine providing optimum performance for India duty cycle requirement.QSB6.7 provides best in class power density which helps engine downsizing to provide better TCO to the end customers without sacrificing on the performance.

Emission Technology experts Cummins also showcased their SCR after treatment systems -Single Module & Flex Module. The 9” Single Module is up to 60% smaller & 40% lighter than competitor modular after treatment systems with improved NOx conversion efficiency that removes over 99% of all PM by weight and count & improved thermal management capabilities. Both the after treatment systems minimize proliferation & reduce downtime.

Cummins enables its customers to increase machine capability and offer more value or downsize engines to reduce cost. Being EGR free, it offers higher reliability with lower running costs. The engine is suitable for many applications including wheel loaders, excavators, dump trucks, fork lift trucks and empty container handlers.

With an increased focus on infrastructure development has resulted in the need for a continuous and uninterrupted power to be made available. Essential operations require uninterrupted power and an accountable partner to stand behind it. That’s why Cummins is the first choice for all power solutions.

The wide array of power solutions showcased also featured the Cummins X3.6 series rugged engine and world class Stamford alternator powered diesel generator set (40Kva) with advanced in-cylinder technology to meet latest emission norms without any after-treatment device. Smart aesthetic and superior finish and compact in size with optimum power to weight ratio. All the major components of the genset – the engine, alternator, control system and canopy are designed, manufactured and tested by Cummins India.

Speaking on Cummins’s participation at Excon Ashwath Ram Managing Director Cummins India noted - “Cummins engines do more with less. For operators, our engines deliver higher performance for more machine capability. Simpler architecture means more reliability, and more productivity. Additionally, our improved fuel efficiency with extended service intervals drives fewer running costs, and what more interesting is that Cummins delivers all of this while meeting the stringent emission norms.”

MAHINDRA displays Blazo X Tippers range

Mahindra Truck and Bus, a part of the USD 20.7 billion Mahindra Group, displayed its range of outperforming tippers, at the 10th edition of the Excon exhibition. These tippers are best suited for construction related applications. 

Vinod Sahay, CEO, Mahindra Truck and Bus and Construction Equipment Division, Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd. said “At Mahindra Truck and Bus (MTB), customer centricity and continuous product innovation have been at the core of our business. Construction is an intense, time-consuming process. Ensuring that our vehicles operate continually for nearly 18 to 20 hours per day is the key to the profitability of our customers.”

Sahay further added, “Given this insight, the Mahindra Blazo X tippers are designed for higher levels of utilization. Not only that, the Blazo X 28T tipper comes with guaranteed higher mileage, highest pulling power, rugged aggregates, lowest maintenance and best-in-class cabin. With competitive product superiority, mileage guarantee and a 96% uptime guarantee, the Blazo X 28 tipper is a game-changing offering”.

Apart from the Blazo X range of HCV Tippers, MTB also displayed its LCV tipper, the Loadking Optimo. This model with Its compact overall architecture is ideal for last-mile applications like sand mining and construction.

The Blazo X range of tippers comes with Mahindra’s patented Fuel Smart Technology featuring switches that help choose the power delivery, to suit the operating terrain and load conditions. With this technology, MTB is eliminating the need for maintaining different kinds of vehicles for different needs. Blazo X tippers offer best-in-class transferable warranty of 6 years or 6,000 hours which is applicable to the Engine, Gearbox, Rear Axle, Cabin, and Chassis Frame.  

Along with this comprehensive offering, the Blazo X tipper comes with a next-gen, cutting-edge, fleet telematics solution - Mahindra iMAXX, offering fleet operators many smart features, which makes their business even more profitable and tension-free by providing real-time information of the enroute vehicles. Some of the features of this system include – Predictive vehicle health monitoring, Fuel theft prevention and Ad Blue consumption monitoring, driver behaviour monitoring, operation reports automation, and Location tracking, among other features.

TVS SRICHAKRA showcases TVS Eurogrip Off-Highway Range

TVS Srichakra, one of India’s largest manufacturers & exporters of two & three-wheeler tyres and off-highway tyres showcased their TVS Eurogrip Off-Highway product range at the Excon 2019. The range included off-highway tyres for construction, industrial and agricultural use including farm implements.

Marketed under the TVS Eurogrip brand, TVS Srichakra showcased a range of tyres that included Skid Steer, Fork Lift, Multipurpose, Back Hoe Loader, Grader, Compactor Tractor among others.

P. Vijayaraghavan, Director, TVS Srichakra LTD., said, “It gives us immense pride to participate and showcase TVS Eurogrip range of Off-Highway tyres at the Excon as this is our first time in this exhibition. TVS Srichakra has a strong footprint in more than 70 countries across the globe, and our participation in this exhibition highlights our commitment to reach out to our customers in India as well as globally. Our Off-Highway range showcases the latest technological advancements and innovations in tyre manufacturing, which are tailor-made to suit the evolving needs of the customers. We look forward to welcoming our customers and partners at our stall at the exhibition.”

The company recently showcased TVS Eurogrip range of Off-Highway tyres at Conexpo Latin America 2019, Agritechnica 2019 and SEMA Show 2019 which further bolstered company’s commitment to strengthen their presence in the global markets.