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MOTOR GRADERS
LEAD STORY
Fast Facts
The articulated frame motor graders are specialized in
providing accuracy in construction and mining tasks.
These are preferable for working in smaller spaces with
the help of its front and rear axis that helps in providing
complete levelling and maintenance at lower amount
of time.
Motor grader companies are focusing on automating
the hydraulic system, giving operators greater control
for precision grade.
Advanced motor graders are a great combination of
grade control technologies and high quality hydraulics
enhanced operator convenience features.
Growing Expanse The new Cat 120 GC Motor Grader is configured with some of the
Companies are placing immense thrust on research & industry-defining features combined with reliable performance
development to develop graders, which are fuel efficient, highly and cost-efficient owning and operating. It works on low cost-per-
productive, and environment friendly. hour operation mechanism to enhance fuel savings with standard
CASE Motor Graders are among the best-in-class and durable features such as ECO mode. Easy machine servicing with grouped
machines. The newly introduced C-series of Motor Graders are filter locations, extended maintenance cycles, cab comfort
powerful machines with the FPT 6.7L turbocharged BS (CEV) IV, options, and simple-to-operate, quick and accurate hydraulic
electronically controlled diesel engine. The FPT Engine always controls. Increased productivity, improved fuel efficiency and
delivers the power needed for every task. Two power curves are increased dependability. Designed with customer preferences in
available on the 845C, while on the 865C three power curves mind while providing customization of the machine for specific
ensure even better performance. The CASE transmission combines uses. According to Mukul Dixit, Director – Sales and Marketing,
the typical smoothness of the torque converter for fine grading, with Caterpillar’s Global Construction and Infrastructure Division, “The
the direct drive solution for full power transfer. The lock-up system newly launched Cat 120 GC Motor Grader is built with foresight
overrides the torque converter operation in machines featuring and technology to help our customers find the optimum solution
the B-Series’ type of engine and transmission coupling. When it for high productivity. They aim to extend beyond customers’
is activated, the lock turns the hydraulic coupling into a direct expectations and demands.”
(rigid) coupling. The Lock-up system is automatically activated Mahindra’s Construction Equipment Division (MCE) last year
according to operating conditions, when the transmission Mahindra RoadMaster G75 Smart. Speaking on the occasion,
electronics unit’s torque and engine speed readings reach preset Jalaj Gupta, Business Head, Commercial Vehicles Business
values. The Lock-up is usually activated in travel applications where Unit, Mahindra & Mahindra Limited, said, “We at Mahindra
no extra torque is required from the torque converter and the are committed to provide disruptive products and services for
machine runs at a higher speed. The patented FPT Hi-eSCR is the our customers and are today launching yet another product
key to performance and success. The CASE grader is the only innovation in the fast-growing road construction equipment
one in the market to meet the restrictive TIER 4 final demands segment, the Mahindra RoadMaster G75 Smart Motor Grader.
with SCR-only after-treatment technology. The rear-mounted cab It has been designed and developed in India based on deep
of C Series motor graders, combined with floor-to-ceiling glazed insights of the needs of smaller road contractors. Our aim is to
windows give operators a superior visibility of breakaway side help small contractors break free from sub-optimal grading
mirrors, moldboard, circle, saddle and tires. Even to the rear, the practices and to upgrade them to mechanization and enable
sleek, sloping hood provides excellent visibility when backing up. them to participate in nation building. The brand-new G75 Smart
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