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SPOTLIGHT POST-EXCON

Escorts Kubota unveiled latest

BS V–Compliant Construction

Equipment at EXCON 2025

Escorts Kubota In the earthmoving category, it introduced applications
Limited, one of India’s the 2.2-ton Kubota U22-6 Mini Excavator The BLX75K Backhoe Loader - a prototype-
leading engineering that gives precise digging, has zero-tail stage variant for wider regional markets
conglomerates in swing, ROPS/FOPS protection and an - is powered by a next-generation 74.3 hp
upgraded hydraulic system. It is suited for
Kubota CEV-V engine. It delivers improved
the agricultural and urban construction, basement excavation, fuel efficiency, has multiple
construction equipment and other confined-area tasks. Its digital work modes and enhanced serviceability.
space, unveiled its interface and operator-friendly controls The BLX75K reflects the growing integration
latest BS V–compliant make it a powerful solution for sites where of Japanese engineering capability into the
construction equipment manoeuvrability is essential. company’s construction equipment portfolio.
range at the recently Escorts Kubota’s Hydra 15 Mining is a At the forefront of the display was the Hydra
72, introduced as a concept-stage pick-
prototype-stage variant designed specifically
concluded EXCON 2025 for mining and quarrying conditions. It and-carry crane engineered for higher-
at Bengaluru. incorporates strengthened safety features, height lifting applications with a new 72-ft
including a lift-jack guard and reinforced boom. The crane features a four-part rope-
front bumper, along with an air-conditioned compensated boom, a heavy-duty hydraulic
cabin for operator comfort. Developed to winch with integrated safety like outriggers,
withstand high-impact operating conditions in-built safety brakes, lift cylinder safety
while ensuring predictable maintenance, it valve systems, and a reinforced axle and
offers miners a reliable solution for rugged transmission package built for continuous

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