JCB India looks to replicate global best practices in material handling industry

JCB India showcased its range of material handling product solutions at an event in New Delhi yesterday. They comprised three class-leading machines namely Telehandlers, Skid Steer Loaders and Super Loaders which actively assisting the material handling industry in India.

Speaking on the occasion, Vipin Sondhi, managing director and CEO of JCB India, said, “We are delighted to showcase our wide range of ‘Made in India’ material handling products solutions for the Indian market. The industry is now progressing towards more safe and reliable practices and through these revolutionary products we foresee a great opportunity to replicate the global best practices in the material handling industry.”

Vipin Sondhi, MD and CEO, JCB India (left) and Matt McClurg, EVP, Marketing, JCB India. 
 

JCB’s telehandlers are extensively used for material handling applications such as loading, unloading, placing and lifting material at various heights and reaches. Through the use of various attachments, this versatile machine, the company says, offers the perfection of four machines in one.

In line with global standards, this machine greatly enhances on-site safety. In India, JCB offers three variants of telehandlers – a 7m lift height machine known as the 530-70, an 11m lift height machine known as 530-110, and a 17m lift height machine which is the 540-170.

JCB says its skid steers are the world’s safest as they come with a unique side door entry. This compact and versatile machine is available in two variants in India – the 135 and the 155. Skid steers are ideal to operate in urban infrastructure applications or for narrow and areas which space is a restriction.

The Super Loader, on the other hand, is a perfect blend of value, versatility and performance. It is designed as a dedicated loader for loading applications at higher heights. At present, JCB offer two variants in the Indian market – a 3.1m dump height machine and a machine with a 4.0m dump height.

This range is accompanied with a wide option of attachments such as power grab, drum handler, vibratory roller, industrial grappler, general purpose shovel, heavy duty fork, crane hook – fork mounted, grain bucket and man platform.

JCB India has five state-of-the-art factories in India and manufactures 48 products in 8 product lines which are not only sold in India, but are exported to over 65 countries. The company has the largest dealer network in the construction equipment industry with over 60 dealers and 650 outlets spread throughout India.