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market leadership. The TMS-885 represents TIL’s commitment to is non-negotiable for TIL 2.0, and this philosophy distinguishes our
regaining market share through superior engineering, reliability, new products—particularly our pick-and-carry-on-deck crane,
and customer-focused innovation, backed by the company’s which is aimed at a market segment that desperately needs safer
extensive after-sales support network. alternatives. Our 85-ton truck crane brings us back to a segment
The third product was the RT RST-8, positioned as the world’s we pioneered, while our rough-terrain container handler addresses
first rough terrain empty container reachstacker, developed a critical gap with a solution designed for Indian conditions. As
specifically for Indian conditions and capable of operating India builds future-ready cities and advanced infrastructure, TIL
effectively on unpaved and rough surfaces common to logistics remains committed to driving progress with machinery that’s
yards, mining sites, and industrial facilities. This container handler smarter, safer, and more environmentally responsible.”
features 4x4 drive and 4-wheel steer capability, handles up to 4 Highlighting the uniqueness of the products, Pinaki Niyogi, CTO
high cube containers in the first row with an 8-tonne lifting capacity and COO said, “We have launched the world’s first rough terrain
and 12.6-metre lifting height, and is powered by a Cummins empty container handler, India’s first truly
QSB6.7 173 HP engine. The RT RST-8 addresses a critical gap in safe pick and carry of deck crane and filled
the domestic market by offering enhanced safety, efficiency, and a crucial gap with our 85 to truck crane.
performance for container-handling operations in challenging The RT RST-8, CarryKing 515 and TMS 885
terrain that many imported models are ill-equipped to handle. represent the beginning of a new era in
Designed for container yards, inland container depots, port India’s material handling sector. I am proud
terminals, and logistics hubs, the product also carries significant of what we have achieved and excited
export potential in terrain-challenged markets abroad. about the many new projects in various
Commenting on the launches, Sunil Kumar Chaturvedi, Chairman stages of R&D at TIL 2.0.”
& Managing Director, TIL Limited, said, “We believe our customers TIL’s participation at EXCON 2025 also highlighted the company’s
are the real heroes of India’s infrastructure focus on technological advancement through IoT integration,
story, and these three products have been telematics-based predictive maintenance, and AI-driven analytics
engineered specifically to address their for equipment optimisation.
evolving needs for safer, more efficient, The company’s manufacturing facilities in Kamarhati and
and versatile equipment. The overwhelming Kharagpur—equipped with advanced fabrication capabilities and
early response to our revolutionary semi-automatic welding machines conforming to international
CarryKing 515 validates our belief that the standards—enable TIL to produce 100% indigenous equipment
market is ready for equipment that refuses that meets global quality benchmarks while maintaining
to compromise on safety. Backed by eight decades of domain competitive cost structures.
expertise, strategic global partnerships, and our strengthening The infrastructure equipment sector outlook remains favourable,
pan-India service network, TIL is positioned to capture significant underpinned by government capital expenditure priorities across
market opportunities and contribute meaningfully to India’s ports, highways, defence infrastructure, and urban development,
infrastructure and self-reliance objectives.” alongside accelerating private sector project activity. TIL is
Further adding, Alok Tripathi, President, strategically positioned to capture these opportunities through its
TIL Limited, said, “These three product expanding product portfolio, competitive cost structure, proven
launches showcase TIL’s engineering execution track record, and reputation for engineering excellence
capabilities and our deep understanding of and reliability.
customer challenges across construction,
ports, logistics, and industrial sectors. Safety For more details visit: www.tilindia.in

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