JCB, one of India’s leading manufacturer of Earthmoving and Construction equipments has recently introduced fully Electric Excavator, the JCB 19C-1E at Excon in Bengaluru. According to the brand, it is the first of-its-kind in the country. A report by SURFACES REPORTER (SR).
JCB has also launched a 22 Ton Hydraulic Excavator on the NXT Platform that has been specially designed for Indian applications. Additionally, a 4 Ton Telescopic Hander, an Articulated Boom Lift AJ48 D and two new Mini Excavators for Smart Infrastructure, the 35Z HD and 37C HD were introduced. JCB’s Natural Gas Genset, the G125 NG was also launched at Excon 2021.
Speaking at Excon 2021 being held at Bengaluru, the CEO and Managing Director of JCB India, Deepak Shetty said, “Innovation and Sustainability have always remained critical to our operations, and we continue to introduce products that significantly limit their impact on the environment. The JCB 19C-1E is the industry’s first fully electric excavator in India and is integral to JCB’s ‘Road to Zero’ initiative, a programme that we have been working on for the past few years. The machine has been tested extensively and has various built-in features that enhance safety and performance. With Zero Emissions and low noise, this new machine is ideal for Infrastructure development in Urban Areas and Indoor working”
He further added, “Infrastructure development and Commercial activities today operate round the clock, due to which the requirement of Generators is also expected to remain strong. We have once again taken the bold step of launching a Natural Gas-powered Genset that significantly reduces emissions. This range will be manufactured in India and in addition to catering to the domestic market, will also be exported around the world”
Deepak Shetty added, “JCB machines have been supporting the building of Infrastructure in India for over four decades. These machines are used to build roads in urban and rural India, Schools, Hospitals and Airports among many other applications. An embodiment of the vison of an Atmanirbhar Bharat, our Made in India products are at par with the rest of the world and are used in over 110 countries. With operating costs becoming more critical than ever, our products are designed to consume lesser fuel and have lower maintenance costs, thereby improving the profitability for our customers. We have also integrated digital technology such as Telematics and Parts App into our products and services. Additionally, our network of over 60 dealers, 6,500+ dealer service engineers and almost 700 outlets mean that our customers are never far away from professional product support”