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of Telehandlers and Skid Steers; the new range of Telehandlers with This advanced machine range has a robust X-type frame and is
the Global side engine layout and height from 7m to 18m have designed for arduous quarry applications.
also been launched along with a new range of Skid Steers. Mini The JCB 225QM has an increased productivity of up to 7% and
Excavators are gaining popularity in select applications and we has 8 power modes, thus giving the operator flexibility to work
have made our range even more comprehensive in the 3T to 6T in a variety of applications. The variable power modes provide
range”.
operators complete flexibility in selecting the right mode for the right
He further added, “Smart technologies such as Internet of Things (IoT) job. With world-class ecoMAX engine, the machine produces 170
and next-generation Construction Equipment will play an important hp and provides excellent torque of 695 Nm. The model comes
role in achieving the $5 Trillion economy target for the country. It is a with a reduced maintenance cost and a warranty provision of 2
significant opportunity for us to showcase the pioneering work done years or 5000 hours. It has a safety-hammer overuse alert and is
by us through the integration of IoT and Big Data in our machines. At also a deep section boom and hydraulic filtration that depicts its
Excon, we will also be displaying our range of smart solutions in Parts high safety index and machine strength.
and Product Support, which are providing comprehensive solutions JCB NXT range of excavators, designed around high productivity,
to India’s Earthmoving and Construction needs.”
comes with 10 working modes and an increased efficiency of up
Some salient features across the range were - enhanced fuel to 32% in the Eco mode. The NXT series stands for fuel efficiency
efficiency, variable performance capacity, and smart machine and ‘IntelliControl’, a LiveLink enabled solution that gives critical
management through LiveLink - an advanced telematics information about the operations of the equipment remotely. The
technology that benefits operators in better fleet management low maintenance excavator range offers a standard warranty of 2
through remote monitoring. The technology enables transmission years or 5000 hours. The deep section boom and hydraulic filtration
of information on machine’s health including Service, Operations features give the excavator range increased strength.
and Security, to the operator or owner.
JCB NXT 245 HDLR, a model from the JCB NXT range, can dig
The 3DX ecoXpert, powered with JCB ‘IntelliPerformance’, is the all depth up to 40 feet and reach up to 51 feet. Equipped with CRDI
new smart Backhoe which saves up to 12% more fuel and reduces technology & JCB ecoHydraulics, the model stands out as an
Operational cost by 22%. The machine comes with 30 new features extremely fuel efficient one. Furthermore, its strong X-type frame
like smooth gear shift, new ergonomic seat, LED lights, etc., and is coupled with pre-installed hose burst check valve for boom and
also equipped with ‘IntelliDig’ technology that gives operators real arm make the model one of the robust and safest excavator models.
time indication on the depth and reach.
JCB also launched their all new global design of its Telehandler
The new Quarry Master range of Excavators introduced includes range in India, the new side engine machines are designed to
models ranging from JCB 140QM to 380QM. These include the give the operator greater on site visibility thus aiding safety on the
14T, 21.5T, 22.5 LC and the 38T machines. They come with three site. It introduced the 540-70, 530-70, 530-110, 540-170 and 540-
power modes - Eco, Power and Power+ for a variety of excavation 180, with a reach of 7m-18m and a lifting capacity of 3T – 4T. It
capacity requirements, with up to 32% fuel saving in the Eco mode. has a wide range of attachments (over 40) available for specific

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