Positioning Full Range Leadership

Discuss a few of your new launches, especially here at this underlining mega event of Bauma.

At the Bauma Conexpo 2018, three new state-of-the-art excavators, the JCB140 Xtra the JCB205 Xtra and the JCB215 Xtra with Intelli-control and a new Wheeled Loader, the JCB 432ZX Plus were launched. The new range showcased at Bauma CONEXPO INDIA comes packed with ‘Intelli’ technologies – the Intelli-Control, Intelli-Compaction and the Intelli-Load, all having been designed keeping the customer in focus.

• The new JCB140 Xtra, a fuel-efficient machine, which offers power management with Eco Hydraulics for higher fuel savings. It also has a new power plus mode for 6% higher output
• The new JCB205Xtra Excavator has been designed to deliver high output & fuel efficiency while working in the toughest and most rugged of the terrains. It comes with Eco Hydraulics and Intelli-Control, which enhances fuel efficiency. In the “eco” mode the machine can reduce the fuel consumption by up to 32%
• The new JCB215 Xtra Excavator is targeted towards large-scale Construction & Quarrying projects. The machine comes with a Hydraulic regeneration system on the boom, arm & bucket operation, which recycles the hydraulic oil across the cylinders for faster cycle times and reduces overall fuel consumption. This excavator is equipped with a comfortable air-conditioned operator cabin providing the operator with a cool working environment
• JCB introduced the new JCB 432ZX Plus Wheeled Loader, which has been designed to work more for longer hours at a lower maintenance cost. This 3T payload machine provides 11% more productivity and saves upto Rs 4.6 lacs fuel every year

With the launch of these exciting new products, JCB has positioned itself as a full range infrastructure equipment partner and also displayed its wide range of products starting from the flagship product, the JCB Backhoe Loader in which two variants were on display – the 3DX Super and 3DX Xtra.

What new from your end do you think has been offered to your valuable visitors and customers at Bauma?

Internet of Things (IoT) is becoming an important part of our daily lives. Visitors had a chance to witness this technology first-hand through JCB’s Livelink, an innovative and advanced telematics technology that enables users to remotely monitor the machines and keep a tab on the efficiency and productivity. At Bauma Conexpo 2018, JCB India Limited displayed the integration of digital technology that is affecting our lives in more ways than we can imagine. We have pioneered the integration of Digital Technology in Construction Equipment in form of the new ‘Intelli’gent technology showcased at Bauma Conexpo 2018. JCB India is leveraging Digital Technology by integrating Big Data and Internet of Things in its Products and Services. The new range showcased at Bauma CONEXPO INDIA comes packed with ‘Intelli’ technologies – the Intelli-Control, Intelli-Compaction and the Intelli-Load, all having been designed keeping the customer in focus. The Intelli-Control, Intelli-Compaction and Intelli-Load are all integrated with Livelink, our advanced Telematics Technology, which enables predictive maintenance, location and monitoring to achieve high uptime of the equipment. This is an Industry first feature, enabling transmission of the monitored values to a server for analytics and report generation.“Further, through our mobile applications such as Smart Serve and the JCB Genuine Parts Mobile application, we are revolutionising the way our Dealers, Customers, and JCB communicate in real time, thus aiming for higher equipment uptime through world class product support

What comments you would make on the whole ceremony, from opening to your presence, of Bauma, the sheer platform for showcasing talent and innovation for all the members of the CE market?

We are delighted to have participated at the Bauma Conexpo 2018, We have witnessed a healthy number of visitors and customers in this edition, which portrays a positive outlook for us and the industry and promises exciting times ahead. Bauma Conexpo 2018 has created an excellent platform for the industry to showcase their products and technology to the right target audience, especially those in North India.