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www.EquipmentIndia.com 4 October 2022 Inside COVER STORY: Earthmoving Equipment On track: double-digit growth 26 Distribution, digitisation and electrification are expected to be the key drivers of the earthmoving equipment industry in the coming years. Rent or lease: what’s the best option 32 Satin Sachdeva provides an ideal model – OEMs should sell equipment to equipment rental companies with the support of financers. Feature: telehandlers Poised for higher growth! 36 The demand for telehandlers has been increasing steadily, especially from the infrastructure construction and mining segments over the coming years. “Demand for material handling products is fast growing.” 40 Deepak Shetty, MD & CEO of JCB India speaks on the market for telehandlers in India, and various product offerings from the company in this segment. Manitou: Spearheading the growth 44 Manitou has a wide range of telehandlers for every segment, for every application.

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what’s up www.EquipmentIndia.com 10 October 2022 K Bhattacharyya is new MD of Putzmeister Concrete Machines Putzmeister Concrete Machines is pleased to announce the appointment of Kanjanabha Bhattacharyya as the Managing Director effective August 2022. A graduate in Metallurgical Engineering from Jadavpur University and an alumnus of IIM Calcutta, Bhattacharyya comes with 13 years of business leadership experience. He started his professional journey with TOP ENGINEERING COMPANIES USE iNOW TOO! Get Industrial Updates on Your WhatsApp! Give a missed call on 84228 74016 and save the number to continue to receive updates FOR REGULAR UPDATES Siemens. Thereafter he has worked with Boston Consulting Group and Metso Outotec where he was the Managing Director. He was serving as President with Tega Industries before joining Putzmeister. Speaking on his appointment, Bhattacharyya said, “Excited to be starting my journey with Putzmeister, a brand synonymous with the concrete industry since 1958.” With Bhattacharya stepping into the shoes of Managing Director of Putzmeister Concrete Machines, Dr Xiangyang Jiang has handed over his interim Managing Director responsibilities. PM launches National Logistics Policy The Prime Minister, Narendra Modi launched the National Logistics Policy (NLP) at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi. Speaking on the occasion, the Prime Minister called the launch of the National Logistics Policy a significant step in fulfilling the ‘Pran’ of India being a developed country. “To ensure quick last mile delivery, end transportrelated challenges, save time and money of the manufacturers, prevent wastage of the agro-products, concerted efforts were made and one of the manifestations of those efforts is today’s National Logistics Policy”, the Prime Minister said. The resulting improvement in coordination will lead to the desired speed in the sector. The Prime Minister noted that in India, which has become the fifth largest economy in the world, things are changing rapidly. Referring to this morning’s release of Cheetah, the Prime Minister said we all want that luggage should move quickly like a cheetah. The Prime Minister said “the echo of Make in India and India becoming self-reliant is everywhere. India is setting big export targets and is also fulfilling them. The notion that India is emerging as a manufacturing hub, is stabilizing in the mind of the world. If we study the PLI scheme we will find that the world has accepted it.” In such a situation, the Prime Minister said, the National Logistics Policy will bring new energy to all sectors. He said that policy is a beginning and policy plus performance is equal to progress. When parameters, roadmap and timeline for performance come together then policy plus performance equal to progress emerges, he elaborated. “Today’s India prepares the ground before bringing any policy, only then a policy can be implemented successfully. National Logistics Policy has not come out of the blue and there are 8 years of hard work behind it. There are policy changes, major decisions, and, if I talk about myself, it has my 22 years of governance experience behind it”, he said.

what’s up www.EquipmentIndia.com 12 October 2022 FOR REGULAR UPDATES STAY UP-TO-DATE ON THE LATEST INDUSTRIAL PRODUCTS Get Industrial Updates on Your WhatsApp! Give a missed call on 84228 74016 and save the number to continue to receive updates Wirtgen launches eco-friendly cold mixing plant KMA 240i Schwing Stetter launches new service centre and spares outlet in Kochi As infrastructure development is increasingly tied to reducing greenhouse gas emissions, products like Wirtgen’s new KMA 240i cold mixing plant and its WR series cold recyclers could gain in demand. The company is launching the world premiere of the KMA 240i mixing plant, which it says delivers “climate-friendly and cost-effective recycling of construction materials”. It is also announcing some technological updates to its WR series of cold recyclers. The KMA 240i mixing plant can be stationed near the construction site where materials such as asphalt millings or crushed demolition debris Schwing Stetter India, one of India’s largest manufacturers of concreting and construction equipment has now launched a new service centre and spares outlet in Kalamassery, Kochi, Kerala. Schwing Stetter India, a 100 per cent subsidiary of the Schwing Stetter Group of companies GmH, Germany, incorporated in the year 1998, is a pioneer of concrete construction equipment manufacturing in India. The company has been catering to its customers with world-class concreting equipment since inception and has introduced path-breaking products in the Indian concrete industry. In a move to support the increased can be delivered to it. The plant then mixes the material with water binding agents like foamed bitumen, bitumen emulsion, or cement. The mixed material can then be used for paving. In addition to cold mixes for bituminous bound base layers, the plant can also produce mixes for cement-stabilized base layers and roller compacted concrete at rates of up to 240 tons per hour, Wirtgen says. “These construction materials are integrated in the road construction cycle as high-quality mixes. They can be used for applications ranging from highway, road and path construction to the construction of parking lots or industrial areas.” The plant’s higher production speed is due to Wirtgen’s “double trough technology,” which doubles the processing speed. “The system enables precise, reliable and automatic addition of large amounts of hydraulic binding agents,” the company says. “As a result of this, the mix production process achieves the highest levels of efficiency and quality.” availability of maintenance service, repair works and ready availability of genuine Schwing spare parts, Schwing Stetter has launched and inaugurated a brand-new service centre and spares outlet in Kochi, Kerala. The event was presided by VG Sakthikumar, Managing Director of Schwing Stetter India. Speaking about the event, VG Sakthikumar, Managing Director of Schwing Stetter India, said, “With this new service centre and spares outlet in Kochi, we believe that our customers would benefit through the maintenance and repair, as well as our genuine Schwing parts which would be available at the outlet.” The company had also invited some prominent customers of the brand to the event. VG Sakthikumar initiated the lighting of the lamp and ribbon cutting ceremonies. The first billing order for genuine Schwing spare parts was also processed and the service centre also received its first work order. VG Sakthikumar also conducted the key-handing over ceremony for one self-loading mixer and two horizontal directional drilling machines.

what’s up www.EquipmentIndia.com 14 October 2022 Franna hosts a successful first-ever Open Day in India Terex Brand and the leading manufacturer of mobile pick and carry cranes hosted a very successful first-ever Open Day at Terex India facility in Hosur. The Open Day showcased Franna products, Terex plan for Franna and Hosur facility to around 300 customers and dealers from all over India, Nepal, Bhutan and the Middle East countries. The participants got an opportunity to see the state-of-the-art Terex facility and most importantly a closer look at the newly launched Franna FR-17 crane (launched in May 2022 at Excon India) along with the prototype of an exciting new capacity range. They also got a chance to see the wide range of crushing, screening, washing and recycling products which Terex offers. The main USP of the Franna crane is its safety and strength to pick heavy loads. The newly launched model guarantees a substantially greater level of safety up to 25%. Combining high productivity with enhanced safety features, the FR 17 is the first Franna pick and carry crane to be locally manufactured at the Terex facility in Hosur. With a maximum rated capacity of 17 tonne, the FR 17 provides operators with the flexibility and versatility to cater for several different lifting applications. This 4WD crane has been designed with clutch free operation and is available with front outriggers in the Indian market. Also, this machine comes with a dragging winch and a man basket attachment on customer demand. The FR 17 is a very compact pick and carry mobile crane from Franna’s product range specially designed for Indian market for higher lifting capacity applications. GET INDUSTRIAL UPDATES ON THE GO FOR REGULAR UPDATES Get Industrial Updates on Your WhatsApp! Give a missed call on 84228 74016 and save the number to continue to receive updates Liugong unveils powerful 3.5 t mini excavator With best-in-class and specially designed for the toughest applications, Liugong India has unveiled a new compact and powerful 3.5-tonne mini excavator “9035E” in the market. Strengthening its foot in the construction equipment market, Liugong India has introduced a new mini-series excavator, in order to strengthen the country’s development. Equipped with a 28.4 hp YANMAR Engine, Liugong 9035E is specially designed for the slurry terrain. The 3.5-tonne mini excavator is a compact and versatile machine incorporated with the ability of zero tail swing (ZTS), which offers trouble-free maneuverability, in congested spaces. Its boom swing and offset feature enables the machine to operate very close to the wall/building without repositioning the machine. The powerful mini excavator has a large crosssection boom and arm assembly, which comes up with a wider bucket option. “On huge customer demand, we are glad to launch our two models of mini excavator viz. 9035E and 9027F. With the launch of a new generation of excavators, we have expanded our offering to the customers, which will meet the industry’s growing demands. Our new excavator is laced with advanced dynamic features, which increases its high fuel efficiency, and promise of strong performance,” said Nischal Mehrotra, Vice President, Sales & Marketing, Liugong India. Liugong 9035E is highly versatile as it can be used for multiple tasks like narrow canal making, cable trench works, industry works, tunnel/metro projects, building basement cleaning, concrete breaking works, drainage cleaning, land development, etc.

what’s up www.EquipmentIndia.com 16 October 2022 INDUSTRY NEWS IN YOUR POCKET Give a missed call on 84228 74016 and save the number to continue to receive updates FOR REGULAR UPDATES Get Industrial Updates on Your WhatsApp! Schwing Stetter India, one of the country’s leading concreting equipment manufacturers, has launched XCMG’s two new hydraulic excavators and wheel loaders in the XCMG Coimbatore dealership office. There has been a consistent demand for hydraulic excavators and wheel loaders in India, owing to a general increase in projects. Understanding the requirement for the machines, XCMG, the third largest construction machinery company in the world, has brought out four machines with unique specialities. By launching the machine’s here, Schwing Stetter India is strengthening ties with its Coimbatore dealership, which has always been an important marketing owing to the city’s focus in quarry machines. The machines have undergone several extensive trials to meet the industry requirements of smart, efficient products. The hydraulic excavators launched are as follows: • XE215i-K LC – 25T hydraulic excavator • XE140i-K HD – 14T hydraulic excavator The significant features of the hydraulic excavator range are as follows: The HEX XE215i-K LC, one of the best-in-class excavators, comes equipped with nine rollers. The machine also has a longer track for best grip. We are one of the few players in market to offer nine rollers in this segment. The HEX XE140i-K HD is a new generation 14T machine specially made for quarry usage. It is heavier and faster than the previous generation 14T machine. The wheel loaders launched are as follows: • ZL33FV – 3.3T wheel loader • ZL55GV – 5.5T wheel loader • The significant features of the hydraulic excavator range are as follows: The ZL33FV is a modern age 3.3T BS4 wheel loader. This is an efficient, powerful machine with heavier payload than the previous generation 3T wheel loader. The ZL55GV is the latest CEV Stage 4 wheel loader. This is far bigger in size. It has a powerful performance with enhanced payload capacity. Schwing Stetter launches XCMG hydraulic excavator and wheel loader range Union Minister Nitin Gadkari inaugurated and laid the foundation stone of seven National Highways which stretch 222 km in length and cost 1128 crore to the government exchequer. Considering the geographical importance of Madhya Pradesh in connecting the network of highways these projects implemented will facilitate movement save fuel said the Ministry of Road Transport & Highways in a statement. The Ministry statement added that these projects will facilitate traffic through bypass construction in Mihona Lahar Daboh and Bhander. The famous Sanchi Stupa Chanderi and Shivpuri tourist places will be easily accessible. There will be better connectivity between Rajasthan Madhya Pradesh and Uttar Pradesh. Also inter-state movement between Bhopal Gwalior and Jhansi districts will be smooth it added. With the completion of four-lane bridge from Maharani Laxmibai statue to IIITM on Swarnrekha River in Gwalior it will be easier for commuters to move from one end of the city to the other. Nitin Gadkari inaugurates seven highway projects in Madhya Pradesh

Around the world www.EquipmentIndia.com 18 October 2022 in brief CNH Industrial North America President Brad Crews to retire Construction material prices dip in August Construction input or material prices have dropped again, when comparing August’s numbers to July, but were up nearly 17 per cent from a year ago. The price of materials and services used in nonresidential construction declined by 1.4 per cent from July to August as a steep drop in fuel prices masked increases in the cost of other construction inputs, according to analysis of U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Producer Price Index >[email protected] SCAN TO REGISTER www.IndiaConstructionFestival.com PRESENTS PLATINUM PARTNER ASSOCIATE PARTNER KNOWLEDGE PARTNER ORGANISED BY BOOK YOUR SEAT NOW

30 october 2022 cover story: earthmoving equipment www.EquipmentIndia.com mobile automation lineup provides all the tools needed to build and defend the competitive edge as a technological leader in this rapidly growing market. Added Sharma, “With an innovation-driven technology partner at your side, the technology embedded mobile equipment brings the best to overcome any challenges with your electronics and software. The X90 mobile system also offers PLCs, safety controllers and I/O modules for mobile applications. They can be expanded using a variety of option boards. The comprehensive set of standardized components is perfect for implementing flexible automation concepts. The heart of the X90 mobile control system is a powerful ARM processor and multifunction I/O channels. Basic features include interfaces for CAN, Ethernet and the real-time POWERLINK bus system. In the age of Industrial IoT, concepts like modeling, simulation and virtual commissioning are quickly becoming standard procedure in the development of automation technology. Seamlessly networked development tools, unprecedented flexibility and highly efficient resource management promise to optimise the development process and get projects up and running significantly faster. B&R supports model-based development at whatever level of detail it is implemented with modeling, simulation, and virtual commissioning available into its entire product portfolio.” Tata Hitachi is a pioneer in introducing the latest technologically advanced equipment in the Indian market. Tata Hitachi’s TL340H wheel loader is India’s first and only hydrostatic wheel loader. It is designed with efficiency at its core and is equipped with a variable displacement pump to further its fuel savings advantage. Said Prasad, “Our latest offerings in backhoe loaders are SHINRAI PRIME and SHINRAI PRO. These have been designed to meet demanding Indian customer requirements. The major segment of the Indian backhoe loader market is hiring; hence fuel consumption is the major criterion. Tata Hitachi’s SHINRAI series boosts fuel efficiency with its EHS (Excellent Hydraulic System), wherein the flow is regulated by sensing the pressure of the system. Apart from low fuel consumption, SHINRAI PRIME also has high bucket forces, dump height, and good reaches for customers looking at cost-effective performance and productivity.” Mahindra Construction Equipment has undergone rigorous testing in the harshest of terrains and for the toughest of applications. Jalaj Gupta, Business Head, Commercial Vehicles, says, “With BSIV introduction, the EarthMaster range of loaders is powered with a 74 HP CRi Mahindra engine, and now has 13 per cent higher torque compared to BSIII leading to improved machine’s loader efficiency. With quintennial and unique features as banana boom, joystick lever, robust design, and bigger buckets, EarthMaster is available in two variants – SX and VX. SX Smart50 is a product in a new low range HP category which is optimum for the hirer segment. The product is created with proven Mahindra 50HP Ditech BSIII engine and optimised hydraulics to provide equivalent backhoe productivity as 74HP.” The road ahead Said Garg of L&T, “India is poised to become the second-largest market for construction and mining machinery by the year 2030. L&T, along with Komatsu, will continue to invest in superior technology and products that shall deliver higher value and fleet solutions to our customers. We have been partnering with the nation for the last 75 years with a valuable contribution to the core sectors and will continue to be committed to achieving higher levels of growth.” Based on all the foreseeable factors at the moment, the Indian construction equipment market is expected to follow an upward trend in the next five years. Off-Highway Research forecasts it to grow by 11 per cent to 90,950 units in 2022 and a further 8 per cent to 98,550 units in 2023. Sales of construction equipment are predicted to fall 7 per cent to 91,800 units in 2024 but will bounce back with a 9 per cent growth to 100,100 units in 2025 and a further 6 per cent to peak at 106,200 units in 2026. Above forecast assumes that no further wave of Covid-19 will hit the country. Almost all types of equipment will witness growth, though the market will continue to be dominated by the five most popular products: backhoe loaders, crawler excavators, mobile cranes, compaction equipment and wheeled loaders. Backhoe loaders will continue to remain the largest selling type of equipment, but crawler excavators would grow at a faster pace. In addition, the market for mini excavators and skid-steer loaders will expand significantly from current levels. Jalaj Gupta Business Head, CV, Mahindra CE

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www.EquipmentIndia.com october 2022 36 Feature: Telehandlers I ndian telehandler market is expected to register slow growth as telehandlers are at a very nascent stage as awareness across sectors is still very limited. On the upside, demand for telehandlers has been increasing steadily, especially from the infrastructure construction and mining segments over the coming years. The only hurdles in the telehandlers’ market growth are lack of awareness of the telehandler’s multifarious uses and customers still preferring the conventional and cheaper pick-and-carry cranes. However, going forward, the telehandler segment in India is set to gather momentum. Large corporates engaged in construction and infrastructure projects have started using them, though their studied in depth; the customer should understand the long term benefit of the equipment. Amongst the various materials handling equipment available in India, telehandlers currently are yet to gain their required space.” He adds, “The present size of telehandlers is around 450-500 units. There is a huge scope of telehandlers in India. These machines are being deployed across various job sites to handle multiple jobs using a wide range of attachments viz. floating fork carriage, tilting fork carriage, general purpose bucket, crane jib, frame mounted hook, extension jib, 4-in-1 bucket, construction bucket, platform basket, big bag handler, concrete skip, crane skip and many more.” “Telehandlers have developed from The demand for telehandlers has been increasing steadily, especially from the infrastructure construction and mining segments over the coming years. Poised for Scan to read percentage is still very small. And much like the aerial work platform segment, demand for telehandlers is likely to see a rise too. Said Hafeez Khan, Managing Director, Manitou South Asia, “The awareness of the telescopic concept and its versatility is still at its nascent stage in India and this is owing to the awareness. Bulk of the competition for telehandlers currently is from forklifts and cranes which have steady growth. Telehandler is a conceptual product which can handle all kinds of material when used with the right attachment. For the same, the application needs to be Hafeez Khan Managing Director, Manitou South Asia higher growth! The demand for telehandlers has been increasing steadily, especially from the infrastructure construction and mining segments over the coming years.

www.EquipmentIndia.com Feature: Telehandlers october 2022 37 conventional landscaping and farming machinery to much more sophisticated construction equipment. Manitou is heavily investing in R&D to develop and incorporate changes in its product line. Areas such as alternative fuels and energy sources as well as automation of controls and operations are some of the key areas where we are working and meeting our customer expectations. The growing shift of industries towards automation calls for the need to reduce the time taken for maintenance of industrial equipment such as overhead cranes. The growth of telehandlers is likely to grow at a growth rate of 10 to 15 per cent and with more increase in awareness; the telehandlers will start replacing most of the conventional equipment.” Manitou Group has indigenised two of its Best Seller models of the Asia Pacific region in its manufacturing facility in Greater Noida, India. These models are with the same safety and operational specifications as other models of Manitou manufactured in Europe and are being extensively sold to both Domestic and International markets. Manitou’s endeavor with its indegenised models in India is primarily to offer its technology and the best value to the Indian customer whose application and project requirements are quite challenging. These models are equipped with strong safety systems, hydraulic cut offs, which allow effective and safe management of the loads and operation. Whatever the case may be, the inbuilt systems and safety allowances ensure that the machine with load is always within its safety parameters. The handling of the loads within restricted, cramped and narrow areas has been made very simple with the three different steering modes; crab mode, four wheel steer and two wheel steer. “When it comes to versatility, the advantages from a telehandler are enormous. Manitou has evolved their telehandlers in a big way which can work in any environment whether it is plain areas or rough terrains. These machines are majorly being used across India in various sectors viz infrastructure, construction, industrial, oil and gas, mining, logistics, etc. and applications are shifting and placing of any kind of loads at height and are also used as elevated working platforms for personnel. The list is endless owing to the large scope of applications opened up from their extensive range of attachments,” adds Khan. Deepak Shetty, MD & CEO, JCB India, said, “JCB India currently offers four variants of the telehandler - the Made in India 530-70 and 530-110, and additionally, we have a 17m machine which is the 540-170 for high lift and reach applications, which is imported from the UK.” This ‘Made in India’ JCB telehandlers offer exceptional versatility, productivity and reliability for all material handling applications. The all-new side engine telehandler 530-110 from JCB India comes with a sleek global design and Q Fit attachment which makes the product compatible with several attachments, thus improving versatility while JCB 530-70 compact Telehandler is engineered to move any material quickly and safely – enabling bottom line differentiation across various industries and applications including RMC, crusher, cotton, ceramic and more. Due to its innovative compact structure, it offers maximum operator safety, stability and support without compromising on ease of maneuverability. The lifting capacity (3,000 kg-6,000 kg), long reach and impressive lift height (7 m to 20 m) in JCB telehandlers are complemented by a wide range of attachments (over 40) which makes these machines the first choice of machines in the construction and infrastructure domain. Additionally, an air-conditioned cabin features as a standard across all JCB telehandler models to enhance operator comfort. Adds Shetty, “These machines also come fitted with JCB’s advanced Telematics Technology – Livelink. LiveLink benefits customers in better fleet and fuel management Deepak Shetty MD & CEO, JCB India The growth of telehandlers is likely to grow at a growth rate of 10 to 15 per cent. • Challenge: Lack of awarenessofequipment's multifarious uses. • The present size of telehandlers is around 450-500 units. QUICK BYTES

www.EquipmentIndia.com october 2022 38 Feature: Telehandlers by enabling remote monitoring and management of their machines. JCB LiveLink incorporates GPS, telecommunications, machine electronics and IoT, enabling the equipment to remain in contact with owner, dealer and JCB. Fuel efficiency, performance, and smart machine management can be experienced in these machines through LiveLink.” Action Construction Equipment (ACE) too launched their NXT Nextgen Multi Activity Crane, which is a telehandler cum pick-n-carry crane of 15 tonne capacity. The telehandler fork attachment has a capacity of 3 Tons upto the maximum height of 12.3 m unlike the traditional telehandlers, wherein the maximum capacity is limited only to very small working radius and very limited heights. Souma Ray, Director, Haulotte India, “All Haulotte HTL ranges comply with EC standards and TUV directives and regulations for safety. They are operator-friendly with a single joystick control for all types of operations. Their most distinguishable feature is the quick and easy recalibration of the Load Moment Indicator, which can be done by simply raising and lowering the boom for a few minutes. Haulotte telehandlers are being used across the world in different sectors and are also popular in the SAARC countries.” “HTL 5210 offers the best load rating for the 10 m segment with a lift capacity of 5.2 tons up to a height of 10 m, representing a maximum forward reach at 3.5 tons to 5.8 m, with the stabilizer. It is most suited for all types of applications in the heavy construction, mining, oil, ports, and recycling sectors. It enables optimal productivity, directly rivaling the 10 -12 ton range with an unbeatable price to performance ratio,” he adds. Haulotte has recently introduced the most compact and versatile telescopic handler HTL 3207, which provides maximum efficiency on tight job sites with excellent maneuverability and significant work autonomy with optimum safety and comfort. The telehandlers is equipped with hydrostatic transmission; and delivers optimal torque, power, speed, and driving comfort. The inching pedal enables smooth driving, and due to its proportional movements, maneuvering is intuitive, secure and precise. Technology trends Adds Khan, “Over the past handful of years, trends within the telehandler industry have typically been surrounded with lifting capacity and lifting height. But now with the modern age there is a turnaround in the technology trend in all material handling equipment. Today the top priority of any telehandler manufacturer is improving the operator’s confidence, their safety and in turn increases productivity. Manitou always thinks in two ways where the machine can help the operators to do more work as well as keep them safe and comfortable to work longer with less fatigue.” Some other features that add value to the product are load stability mechanism, backup camera with a screen in the cabin, proximity alarms, remote control mechanism, telematics. Load stability mechanism helps to minimise human errors and hence avoid accidents. The backup camera allows the operator to have a multi view facility, increasing his confidence to operate the machine at his job site. Remote control facility allows the operator to operate the machine with a remote, controlling outside the cabin, while sitting in a man basket or standing on the ground. “The use of alternative fuels and electrification of vehicles is still in very nascent stages especially for the construction equipment segment in India. On a global level, there is an observation that the next big thing definitely is electric for mobility and productivity of construction equipment and that is precisely the reason, Manitou has already started the launch of the fully electric telehandlers and access equipment in Europe and in other parts of the world. The same shift is expected to be seen in the country for electric as an alternate fuel. However, this will have a huge impact and need for infrastructure. Apart from needed change in mindset, there will need to be provisions for charging points, their cost implications, government policies, frameworks, etc. These will happen in course of time and electric will be a reliable alternate fuel,” opined Khan. India telehandler market is projected to witness substantial growth backed by the rising infrastructural development in the country by the increased focus and efforts of the Indian government for the betterment of the country landscape. The intense construction activity will demand heavy deployment of construction machineries and the telehandler will be one of the most sought after equipment: optimised capex and opex. One machine delivering far higher output of multiple conventional machines. Souma Ray Director, Haulotte India

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Feature: Telehandlers www.EquipmentIndia.com 40 October 2022 What is the current market for telehandlers in India? As the Indian market matures, global best practices are making their way into the Indian material handling industry. There is an increased focus on productivity and safety on worksites, which presents us with the opportunity of introducing solutions with the latest and state-of-the-art technology in India. The demand for safe and reliable material handling products is fast growing across India’s wide spectrum of applications. Telehandlers are gaining popularity and are today being used in three core sectors – agriculture, construction and industry. Some examples are hopper loading in ready mix concrete, ceramic products and metal scrap recycling plants. In rail/road/hydel tunnel projects, the JCB telehandler with Man Platform provides a safe working platform for technical personnel. Telehandlers are used for horizontal and vertical movement of prefabricated components and aggregate material in the construction and infrastructure sector. The unique Q-Fit feature in JCB telehandlers enables easy and quick changeover of attachments, thereby increasing the versatility of the machines. An unloading rake attachment enables easy unloading of aggregate material from trucks. Different sizes of standard and grab buckets enable usage in industries like paper, metal scrap rehandling and coal rehandling. The Man Platform attachment has made the JCB telehandler a ‘must have’ for construction companies for any rail, road and hydel tunnel and bridge construction projects. In times to come, with an increased thrust on palletisation, one of the major demand drivers will be discrete material handling and vertical stacking in huge warehouses and at transhipment points. Similarly, mechanisation of agriculture and agri products industries offers opportunities for telehandlers in areas like husk handling in biofuel plants, bagasse handling in sugar mills, compost handling in mushroom farms and silage handling for the timely supply of cattle feed. What are the various product offerings from your company in this segment? What is its USPs? JCB has been manufacturing telehandlers globally since 1977. It is today, the world’s leading manufacturer of these machines. JCB offers a range from 7 m to 20 m lift height in India. With a wide range of attachments customised for specific applications in various industries, they come with an all-new global side engine design to enhance all-around higher visibility, reliability, safety and comfort while delivering high productivity at the worksite. JCB India currently offers four variants of the telehandler - the Made in India 530-70 and 530-110, and additionally, we have a 17m machine which is the 540-170 for high lift and reach applications, which is imported from the UK. We recently launched the 4 tonne telescopic handler 540-70. Some notable key features of these machines are as follows: Deepak Shetty, MD & CEO of JCB India speaks on the market for telehandlers in India. Scan to read “Demand for reliable material handling products is fast growing.”

www.EquipmentIndia.com Feature: Telehandlers October 2022 41 • The 530–70, 540-70 and 530–110 come with the CEV Stage IV compliant JCB ecoMax 444 engine. A robust and narrow chassis along with a standard four-wheel drive for better traction make these machines well suited for material handling requirements. • With the engine being on the side, the operator gets greater visibility which enhances safety. Lower NVH levels and an air-conditioned cab ensure operator comfort. JCB was the first to comply with the latest CEV stage IV emission standards. • JCB’s made in India telehandlers come fitted with a 74hp turbo charged diesel engine. • Unmatched stacking and dumping capability of up to 7 m, 11 m and 17 m on 530-70, 540-70, 530-110, 540-170 respectively. • Forward reach of 3.83 m in the JCB 530-70, 3.84 m in the 540-70 and 7.52 m in the JCB 530-110 respectively. • During Excon 2021, we launched the 4 t telescopic handler, the 540-70. With a maximum lift height of 7m, and a maximum lift capacity of up to 4 t, it has a Q-fit mechanism for a quick change of attachments that make the machine multipurpose. With an air-conditioned, 360° high-visibility global design cabin and ROPS and FOPS, this new machine is well suited for all material handling requirements of customers, especially in high-capacity RMC plants and stone quarries. A few of the key benefits offered by JCB telehandlers are as follows: • Global side engine design: The JCB telehandler comes with global side engine design with Hi-Viz low boom mounting ensuring high visibility all around, thus enhancing site safety. Engine installation makes it easy for ground-level service and safe access. Its robust chassis offers high structural life and single lifting ram provides uniform lifting force on the boom. • Safety and comfort: The machine provides customers unmatched safety and comfort. The Cabin of the machine has an air-conditioner available as a standard feature for operator comfort and helps in increasing productivity. The cabin is also fitted with rolling over protection system and falling over protection system that enhance the operator safety. It has an Integral lateral load moment indicator to warn the operator in case the load exceeds the limits and has a stabiliser cut-off for safe working operation. Smooth and ergonomically installed control levers provide low effort and are responsive for total control and precise load placement at the required reach or height. • Superior design: The machine comes with a legendary ‘U’ shaped boom and a single closing plate welds to reduce joints and stress points. It has boom overlapping for the structural rigidity of the boom. Hydraulic extension rams with no chains are suited for heavy-duty bucket arduous bucket applications. These world-class aggregates help JCB telehandlers deliver inherent reliability of the equipment. These machines come with a variety of attachments which makes them versatile. The widely used attachments are a shovel, heavy duty forks, grabs, unloading rake, crane hook - fork mounted, jib crane, grain bucket, cotton bucket, power grab, man platform and drum handlers, etc. Every machine incorporates the traditional JCB strengths of ruggedness, reliability, structural integrity, performance, visibility and safety. With the use of JCB’s purpose-designed attachment range further enhancing the tasks possible, the world-class range of Made in India JCB telehandlers offer exceptional versatility, productivity and reliability for all material handling applications. Along with quality and durability, another key factor in maximising machine uptime is easy serviceability. With a side engine design, all checks are quick, simple and safe to carry out from ground level and most service intervals, including boom lubrication. The lifting capacity of 3,000 kg, long reach and impressive lift height (7 m to 20 m) in JCB telehandlers are complemented by a wide range of attachments (over 40), which makes these machines the first choice of machines in the construction and infrastructure domain. What are the major changes taking place in terms of technology? JCB India has pioneered the integration of digital technology in its range of machines through advanced Telematics called ‘LiveLink’. JCB machines work in off-road and often These machines come with a variety of attachments which makes them versatile.

Feature: Telehandlers www.EquipmentIndia.com 42 October 2022 remote locations and LiveLink helps in remote monitoring and fleet management on the key parameters of service, operations and security of equipment. LiveLink now helps over 2,10,000 JCB machines communicate in real-time on machine location, operations, performance, downtime, service alerts and security. The technology enables better site management and equipment utilisation, thereby improving operational efficiency and cost-saving. Geo-fencing and time-fencing have enhanced the security of these machines. Technology has been transforming the way machine-to-machine and machine-to-customer business is being done. All vital information about the machine is available to customers on their mobile devices through a web browser or also through the ‘LiveLink’ mobile application. Additionally, the system also sends out alert SMSs to registered mobile numbers. LiveLink benefits customers in better fleet and fuel management by enabling remote monitoring and management of their machines. It incorporates GPS, telecommunications, machine electronics and IoT, enabling the equipment to remain in contact with the owner, dealer and JCB. Accurate monitoring of machine hours and service alerts improve maintenance. Technical alerts and maintenance history >[email protected]

www.EquipmentIndia.com october 2022 46 Feature: Telehandlers technology is expected to drive the market. The global telehandler market report provides a holistic evaluation of the market. Manitou has a wide range of telehandlers for every segment, for every application and Manitou’s offering on telehandlers are broadly classified into the below categories; l Manitou fixed telescopic (MT) l Manitou rotating telescopic (MRT) l Manitou loader telescopic (MLT) l Manitou heavy telescopic (MHT) Manitou’s fixed telescopic range, which is specific to construction and industrial applications, comprises of 13 variants ranging from 2 to 4 tonne operating between 4 m to 18 m height. The Manitou’s loader telescopic range, which is specific to the agriculture and environment segment, is majorly popular in international markets and has 10 variants ranging from 2 to 6 tonne offering lifting heights from 4 to 10 m. Manitou rotating telehandler range is widely used in construction, maintenance, oil and gas, aeronautical applications where operating conditions face stiff space constraints and/or require quick operational maneuverability. MRTs are widely used in key applications viz. airports, bridge constructions, and glass handling. MRT range has nine models with capacities varying from 4.5 to 7.0 tonne and with lift heights of 16 m to 35 m. Manitou heavy telehandlers are widely used in the mining industry and Manitou is constantly adding new models with specifications customised specifically for the mining with the safety regulations and specifications of this segment. MHT’s most common applications in underground and opencast mining are handling of tyres and cylinders of heavy dump trucks, handling of conveyor belt reels and cylinder replacements and personnel elevations. Manitou offers six models in this range offering capacities of 9 tonne to 33 tonne with lifting heights of 7 m to 12 m. Safety is paramount in all Manitou machines and all its products are equipped with critical features that guarantee this. About 70 per cent of accidents involving a handling machine could be prevented with the right machine for the right application and adequate safety training and measures. Accordingly, Manitou Group places user safety at the forefront of its priorities through two clearly-identified channels: risk prevention and the bespoke addition of safety systems on its machines. In parallel, specific safety systems are created in response to the needs and constraints of each client according to their working environment. In Manitou Group, the special solutions entity is dedicated to specific requests from all these users, across all markets and applications. This has led to the introduction of a wide variety of devices to improve machine safety, such as a fire protection system, a reverse camera that can alert the operator of humans behind the machine, a speed limiter, a safe-start device that only functions when the seat belt is fastened, and a three-point seat belt to reduce risks in the event of accidents. The reach of our distribution network all over the world, drawing on dedicated technical documentation that is specific to the equipment’s characteristics and complies with local standards and requirements, is very important to provide after-sales support to users on the ground. “The health and safety of users is our priority, and most importantly, it’s everyone’s business.” Manitou South, which is the 100 per cent owned subsidiary of Manitou Group, has been directly handling the introduction of the telescopic concept in India since more than a decade through intense concept and site studies and has now inducted reliable partners in few key zones across India. Though the telehandler concept is still nascent in India, the continuing efforts of the passionate Manitou Team in presenting their technology, is leading to the customers across many segments increasingly witnessing the prowess and productivity of “The Telehandler”. Though the change in mindset still remains largely on conventional and relatively unsafe modes of labourcentric material handling, the telehandler market is poised to grow – especially from the increasing demands of mechanisation, operational and cost efficiency and strict project timelines. The global telehandler market is growing rapidly, owing to the increasing technological advancements in infrastructure development

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48 october 2022 Event Report: IT Conclave 2022 www.EquipmentIndia.com Highlighting the Ministry of Statistics & Programme Implementation Report, Pratap Padode, President, FIRST Construction Council, raised the need for a tool for synchronising the plans of multiple ministries by highlighting the gross waste of resources due to delays. “We are wasting nearly Rs 500 crore a day due to project delays,” he informed. Ronald Bisio, Sr. Vice President, Trimble Inc, highlighted that the importance of technology in construction was growing in India which was evident from the growth of Trimble’s operation in India. Sharing his experiences as the Navi Mumbai International Airport changed hands, Capt. BVJK Sharma, Chief Executive Officer, stated, “We were fortunate to have L&T already onboard as the construction agency and we hit the ground running. We expect to complete the airport by December 2024 and cater to both domestic and international passengers and moreover the passenger handling capacity will escalate from 60 million to 90 million annually.” SV Desai, Director & Sr Vice President (Civil Infrastructure), L&T, affirmed that Gati Shakti would indeed catalyse the goal of turning India into a $5 trillion economy. Later on elucidating on the pace at which Gati Shakti will catalyse economy, affirm infra experts Mega projects like Navi Mumbai International Airport, Sagarmala, Coastal Road, Mumbai Trans-harbour Link, Noida International Airport among others are likely to witness economic benefits with the implementation of Gati Shakti as timelines for DPRs and land acquisition have been shortened stated experts at The Infrastructure Conclave 2022 organised by the FIRST Construction Council in Mumbai on September 21. L-R: Pratap Padode, President, FIRST Construction Council; Capt. BVJK Sharma, Chief Executive Officer, Navi Mumbai International Airport; SV Desai, Director & Sr Vice President – Infrastructure, L&T; Shailesh Pathak, Director, Indian School of Public Policy; MK Gupta, Former Member Engineering, Railway Board; Dr. Ramnath Sonawane, Secretary, Maharashtra Water Resource Regulatory Authority; and Rajan Aiyer, Managing Director, Trimble India. Ronald Bisio, Sr. Vice President, Trimble Inc

91 84220 43000 The premier event for the structural steel industry, bringing together structural engineers, steel manufacturers &fabricators. Presented by Organiser www.FirstConstructionCouncil.com/Events/MakeInSteel Why to Attend? • Discuss key innovations of steel in construction • Explore opportunities to benefit from use of steel • Network with leading figures in the industry • Discover the latest technological innovations of steel in construction • Develop new business contacts across the whole industry chain • Take part in a Q & A after each session: you’ll get answers on the spot & many more. 10th February 2023 l New Delhi Glimpses 'Launch of TMT Quality Report 2023'

50 october 2022 Event Report: IT Conclave 2022 www.EquipmentIndia.com billion has been envisaged for this capacity expansion. Out of this, approximately 95 per cent capacity expansion is likely to be planned under public-private partnership (PPP) / captive mode by major ports “ Nicolas Schenk, Chief Development Officer, Noida International Airport (NIA), who gave the final presentation prior to the vote of thanks pointed out, “Noida International Airport will have capacity for over 12m annual passengers when it opens in 2024, which will grow to over 70 million annual passengers.” L-R: Pratap Padode, President, FIRST Construction Council; VN Heggade, Design & Construction Consultant, DECon Complete Solutions & Former CEO of STUP & Former ED of Gammon; Dr. Nalin Gupta, Managing Director, J Kumar Infraprojects; Vinod Agrawal, Director – System & Operation, MAHA Metro; Umakant Mahapatra, Dy Project Director, AYESA ING; Harsh Pareek, Regional Sales Director, Trimble; and Vrajesh Lad, Manager – Steel Projects, Telge Projects, Pune. Mumbai based projects were being executed by L&T he asserted that all the current projects are moving ahead at the right pace including the Mumbai Metro project. In case of Mumbai Metro, he added, apart from connectivity to the depot most of the work was almost complete. “The Coastal Road is likely to be complete by December 2023,” he further informed. Pointing out facets of Maritime Vision 2030, Rajiv Jalota, Chairman, Mumbai Port Trust, empahsised, “Major ports need to under take 423 MTPA capacity additions. A total investment cost of over Rs 334.29 L-R: Pratap Padode, President, FIRST Construction Council; Ajay Singh, Vice President - Supply Chain Management, Hindustan Platinum; Shantanu Bhadkamkar, Managing Director, ATC Global Logistics; Anjali Bhide, Past Hon Member & EC Member, AMTO; Devdatta Bose, Marketing and Business Strategy - Ports and Maritime, Tata Consulting Engineers; and Ashish Jhagarawat, Director & CEO, Moon SEZ Consultants. In discussing the key concern areas in infrastructure building as also the status of ongoing projects, the conclave infused a new wave of symbiosis. A symbiosis between all the industry stakeholders who came together to brainstorm and enlighten the audience. The Infrastructure Conclave 2022 was a precise reaffirmation of the fact that corporates and government bodies are all set to script a new chapter by catalysing growth in India. And the journey to realise Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s dream of turning India into $5 trillion economy had indeed begun.