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INTERACTION ROAD & ROAD CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT

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Our Generation 10 Series introduced in India last

year has raised the bar for all players

‘POWER meets EFFICIENCY’ is the tag line of global major Kobelco’s Generation 10 series excavator, In an exclusive interview
VIKRAM SHARMA, ADVISOR (INDIA & SOUTH ASIA), EX-MD, KOBELCO CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT INDIA, discusses
their range of products and market outlook for road construction equipment with CONSTRUCTION OPPORTUNITIES.

Brie y give us an overview of the road What are the products o ered by your rm Give us an understanding of their
construction equipment industry, the to support India’s road construction plans key features in terms of safety, ease
latest technology trends, and the current and the cutting edge technology featured of operating your machines, operator
business drivers? What are the road in your machines. What distinguishes comfort, cost e ciency etc their speci c
equipment currently most in demand? your equipment from competitors. advantages.
The Road Construction activity in the Kobelco, in India, is basically a single Kobelco’s Generation 10 Series introduced
country over the past few years have fuelled product Company offering Hydraulic in India last year has raised the bar for all
a substantial growth in many ways. e road Excavators from 14T to 80T range. For the players. ese machines give unmatched
construction equipment demand has had a Road sector, the 14T and the 22T models bene ts/ advantages through many features.
healthy trend raising positive sentiments are most popular in Excavation work as Some of them are listed below:
all around. e quality and timelines have well as at aggregate quarries. Best-in-class • A high performance low fuel
been key focus areas and this has been led to fuel e ciency, high productivity and the consumption Engine conforming to Tier
increasing use of the latest machines. Some least carbon footprint are some of the III regulations.
mega Projects like the Sagarmala as well as main advantages for the end user. The • A unique Auto-Idle-Stop feature which
many NHAI Projects have been key drivers. Operator is provided a global-standard minimizes fuel wastage by shutting o the
Among the Road equipment, there is work environment for fast, precise and safe Engine a er 60 seconds of idling.
a positive growth in the demand for working. • A highly durable structure for
Excavators, Compactors, Pavers and even uninterrupted working for long durations.
to some extent Motor Graders. What is your focus on technological • A highly advanced hydraulics with
upgradation in respect of your products?
upgradation in respect of your products? matching electronics control
What are the advancements you have
What are the advancements you have • A Colour multi-function Display which
introduced or plan to introduce?
introduced or plan to introduce? can be used for diagnosis & resolution of
Kobelco, being a global leader, has a strong
Kobelco, being a global leader, has a strong Engine issues.
focus on R&D to stay ahead of the eld. • A hydraulic filter choking indicator/
focus on R&D to stay ahead of the eld.
They have their own R&D Centre in
They have their own R&D Centre in alarm for longer life of the Pump.
Japan which does comprehensive research
Japan which does comprehensive research • A unique feature which allows the
activities including basic research into
activities including basic research into machine to reset itself for safe operation
various materials and processes. Kobelco
various materials and processes. Kobelco even at high altitudes.
with its long history of nearly ninety years
with its long history of nearly ninety years • Boom & Arm regeneration circuits
in the Construction machinery eld, has
in the Construction machinery eld, has to save energy by using the downward
managed to stay ahead of the times. ey are
managed to stay ahead of the times. ey are movements of the attachments to drive
also very focused on Customer feedback and
also very focused on Customer feedback and the respective hydraulic lines.
expectations, which allows them to retain
expectations, which allows them to retain • An international standard Operator
their customers.
their customers. Cabin with climate control, excellent
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