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women on the shop floor. Promoting localization of components with trained engineers and parts backup to ensure seamless
in our machines is a primary focus area for us. Presently, over 50% operation of the T 65D throughout the country.
of the parts in our AWP are sourced locally, and we will increase Volvo Construction Equipment (Volvo CE India) recently unveiled
their number.” the new EC210, a ‘Built for Bharat’ 20-tonne class hydraulic
He added, “This strategic pursuit will not only expand the business excavator. The introduction of this excavator reinforces company’s
prospects of numerous Indian parts manufacturers but also create strong commitment to the growing Indian CE market to provide
additional employment opportunities. Aligned with this vision, JCB innovative and technologically advanced solutions designed
India proudly upholds the slogan ‘Make in India for the World’ for specifically to the needs of customers in the country. The EC210
all our product offerings.” excavator has a range of features to ensure superior performance,
JCB has been in India for over four decades and has worked exceptional fuel efficiency and lower maintenance.
towards developing innovative products for its customers. The As part of the EC210 launch, Volvo CE has introduced a new brand
company analyses India’s distinctive site conditions and specific campaign, ‘Karo Zyada Ki Umeed’. This campaign, via its soul
requirements and develop products around the needs of the end- film, reflects the human mindset of expecting more, striving for
users. The ‘Made in India’ JCB Access Machines are exported all excellence and pushing boundaries. It highlights the key value
over the world. “Our customer-centric products allow us to tailor proposition of EC210 under the 4 pillars of Zyada Performance,
our products and offer optimal solutions to customers, and also Zyada Value, Zyada Savings and Zyada Uptime.
provide them best-in-class product support to ensure a world-class The all new EC210, a 20-tonne class crawler excavator offers
ownership experience.” superior performance, versatility across applications, industry-
JCB India has launched its first diesel-powered Telescopic Boom leading safety and operator comfort, and ease of servicing.
Platform, the T 65D. It is manufactured at JCB’s state-of-the-art With best-in-class attachment configuration and next-generation
facility in Jaipur. The T 65D boasts a platform height of 65 feet and positive control hydraulics system, it offers unmatched precision
4 inches, with a reach of 56 feet and 6 inches, and can carry a and faster response time. It also comes with Made in India, T3
maximum load of 450 kilogrammes. Deepak Shetty highlighted electronic engine which is capable to deliver high torque even at
India’s growing economy and the increasing demand for such low RPM and is yet exceptionally fuel-efficient due to 10 working
equipment, predicting significant growth in the domestic market modes for different applications. The do-it-all excavator offers
over the next few years. The T 65D is not only intended for the high reliability and exceptional fuel efficiency at any of the light,
Indian market but is also being exported to developed markets medium or heavy-duty applications such as road building, rock
worldwide, reflecting JCB’s commitment to the ‘Make in India’ breaking, general construction, waste management, quarries,
initiative. The machine is ideal for use in construction, cement, sand mining, etc. Additionally, the users get to book a service
oil, and gas industries, and is also popular at airports, warehouses, at their fingertips through its user-friendly mobile app and get a
and other sites where operating at heights is required. To support service assurance within 48 hours to maximize machine uptime.
the new launch, JCB has established a dedicated distribution “As India embarks on its remarkable infrastructure growth journey
network with 11 dealers across India. These dealers are equipped driven by the government’s vision and commitment, we foresee

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