World’s first Backhoe Loader: Automated Manual Transmission (AMT)
JCB India Limited, India’s leading manufacturer of Earthmoving and Construction Equipment, showcased an exciting line up of innovative and intelligent machines at the 9th edition of Excon 2017 in Bangalore.
Known for products with state-of-the-art technology and innovation in design, JCB India is now leveraging digital technology by integrating Big Data and Internet of Things in its products and services. The new range of intelligent machines exhibit the blend of technology and digital innovation to meet the demand for world class machines to build India’s Next Gen Infrastructure.
Speaking on the occasion, Mr. Vipin Sondhi, MD and CEO, JCB India Limited said “We are, as always, delighted to be a part of Excon, South Asia’s largest Construction Equipment Exhibition. Through continual innovation, range of intelligent machines is being used in infrastructure projects, and not only in India, but also in over 85 countries where JCB’s ‘Made in India’ machines have been exported to.
We have made the iconic JCB Backhoe Loader even better with the introduction of five world’s first features, including an AMT which is an Automated Manual Transmission called Easy Shift. In line with our philosophy of being a Full Range Infrastructure Equipment Partner, we have also introduced our largest ‘Made in India’ machine – the JCB 380LC, a 38T Tracked Excavator.
Innovation has always been the cornerstone of JCB’s philosophy. On the back of this year’s theme of ‘Smart Technologies: Fuelling the Next Generation Infra’, we have introduced smart and digitally enhanced technologies in our products and services. We are stepping up our offerings to provide the latest solutions based on the evolving customer trends through customer centric apps and by integrating Internet of Things through our advanced Telematics Technology, Livelink.”
JCB India’s pavilion theme resonates with the theme of Excon 2017 of Fuelling Next Gen Infra building by using smart and innovative technologies. Excon saw JCB showcase its commitment towards providing a world class digital experience to its customers as it introduced multiple mobile applications which ensures all the relevant information is just a click away for users.
Applications such as JCB Livelink, Smart Diagnostic, Parts E-sell and Digital product manuals will re-define how customers interact with manufacturers. They are all aimed at improving the overall customer experience by providing all the important information in real time.
