Fuel efficiency, enhanced performance, smoother delivery, among others are key criteria for making the right choice.

According to Persistence Market Research (PMR), the global backhoe loader market is set to reach US$4 billion by 2026. Considering wide-range applications of this equipment across industries including construction and mining, utility, and agriculture & forestry, there is definitely an upward growth. Additionally, construction and mining industries continue to be amongst the key contributors to the growth accounting up to 53 per cent revenue generation for backhoe loaders in 2016. With various initiatives like smart cities, Make in India, etc., and infrastructure development across Tier-II and Tier-III cities volume of sales of backhoe loaders in India is expected to surge.

Increasing fuel efficiency

Delivering enhanced performance and comfort
The new PRO Series backhoe loader by CASE has a robust, robotically-welded two-piece structural frame design which results in great stability, performance and serviceability. For versatility in different Indian operating conditions, the machine is designed with heavy duty structures, tanks, fenders and rims. To give the series a muscular look, there is a dual-colour tone, with a mix of grey colour on the lower parts of the machine and power tan colour on the upper parts.

Bigger buckets allow greater load lifting and increase productivity. The series is equipped with a superior working range and will reach deeper than any other backhoe loader. There is a choice of two configurations; a standard dipper dig depth of 4.5 and 4.7 metres or an extendable dig depth of 5.9 metres. Ajay Aneja, Brand Leader, CASE India says, “CASE’s R&D team constantly endeavours to develop innovations to make equipment more fuel efficient and bring in latest technologies and solutions for better performance and comfort.”

High-quality and productive equipment
Volvo EC480D excavator delivers the best levels of fuel efficiency in the industry. At a mine in Kankanee, Dhanbad, an EC480DL excavator delivered over 90 per cent uptime and worked up to 22 hours a day for four years with only limited stoppages. With Volvo CE, customers can do more with their equipment and downtime is minimised. Dimitrov Krishnan, Vice President and Head, Volvo CE India says, the lower fuel consumption in the equipment improves cost efficiency and helps in keeping work environments cleaner. “Our customers can enjoy high return on investment (ROI) and the reassurance of dealing with one of the world’s very best industrial companies,” he adds.

Criteria for buyers

Key features of CASE backhoe loader
CASE backhoe loader range assures reliability, durability, fuel efficiency and operator comfort that has become a standard for the market. Aneja says, “This has further egged us to up the value-for-money proposition for our customers, which in turn has ensured good traction for us in various key markets in India.”

FPT S8000 engine
The company understands, power and performance are critical to the success of a machine. The new generation engine, developed by powertrain technologies industrial, provides outstanding performances such as faster response time and up to 10 per cent better fuel economy. The S8000 is a 3.9-liter four-cylinder engine, with a mechanical injection system. It is ARAI-certified as BS3 thanks to its EGR internal technology.

Best-in-class productivity:
The new backhoe’s S-styled boom will boost one’s productivity. The boom delivers excellent breakout forces. It has superior working range to reach deeper dig depth than competitors. The heavy-duty front axle further boosts productivity especially when working in rough terrains. The heavy-duty structures will enhance the reliability and the durability of the machine.

Operator comfort and productivity:
This spacious cab has redesigned ergonomics to offer better operator comfort. The large-size glazed windows provide outstanding all-round visibility, it improves air ventilation to the operator and it makes easy communication to the back of the machine. All the controls have been specially positioned to offer easy access and faster control. The cabin has a large buddy seat along with storage compartments, mobile charger, document holder, bottle holder and radio.

Eagle eye telematics:
The company bring in “Eagle Eye” – technology for enhancing the performance and efficiency of the machine. This is an asset monitoring system that combines internet, cellular and GPS technologies. This system helps to keep an eye on every significant detail such as real-time location of the machine, operating hours, cumulative hour metre reading and warning text alerts for critical parameter.

Easy maintenance:
CASE knows that the easier it is to perform routine maintenance, the more likely it will get done. The easy serviceability due to the large access area available when opening the new tiltable front engine hood is a hallmark of CASE 770EX machine design.

Demand for bigger classes of equipment
Volvo CE is seeing demand for bigger classes of equipment. In terms of excavators, the biggest sellers in India are the EC480D, followed by EC300D and EC380D. Dimitrov from Volvo says, “We expect the EC750D and E950E to become best sellers within two to five years and gain more traction as customers look for larger equipment.”

Meeting customers’ expectations
ACE equipment are used throughout the country to provide effective pre-sales and after-sales service country wide, the company has developed a network of dealers and area offices operating out of 100 locations and supported by 15 area or regional offices. Second important factor for decision making is the fuel consumption and productivity of the machine. ACE backhoe loader AX-130 comes with 76/96 HP Kirloskar Engine, Carraro Transmission (both 4 x 2 and 4 x 4 variants) and bucket capacity of 1 cubic metre standard or 6 in one multi- purpose loader bucket and 0.24- or 0.3-cubic metre excavator bucket giving the customers benefit of high productivity.

Price of the equipment is another crucial factor while making purchase. The company has major vendors and aggregates sourced within the country itself which in turn help them to pitch the product at highly competitive prices in the market and pass on the benefits to customers. Also, the products are financed at reasonable rates. Manish Mathur, CGM – Marketing & Product Support, Action Construction Equipment Ltd., says, “We understand the customers’ buying criteria and based on their needs, we propose them solutions to meet their expectancy. Also, we take a regular feedback from customers with respect to the productivity and performance of our products and try to inculcate the positivity in our products through our DSIR-approved R&D department so as to roll out more user-friendly and high-productivity equipment.”

CASE’s R&D team constantly endeavours to develop clever innovations to make equipment more fuel efficient and bring in latest technologies and solutions.
Ajay Aneja, Brand Leader, CASE India

Our customers can enjoy high ROI and the reassurance of dealing with one of the world’s very best industrial companies.
Dimitrov Krishnan, Vice President and Head, Volvo CE India

We understand the customers’ buying criteria and based on their needs, we propose them solutions to meet their expectancy.
Manish Mathur, CGM – Marketing & Product Support, Action Construction Equipment Ltd