New Generation Backhoe Loader- DigMax

Construction equipment industry in India has been witnessing a consistent double-digit growth over the past few years even after 2008-09 recessions, Though the economic slowdown had its moderate effects on the industry, it regained momentum in 2010 showing a stupendous growth which is expected to continue in the years to come. The earth-moving segment, in particular, has been driving the overall construction equipment industry in India, with the strong demand arising from both the government-backed infrastructure projects and private real estate projects. The segment is poised to register a remarkable CAGR of around 21% during 2011-2015, as per some companys research. Backhoe loader market is currently the largest and one of the fastest growing and accounted for nearly 40% per cent of the total CE demand in 2011. Because this machine is being used for a wide variety of tasks: construction, small demolitions, light transportation of building materials, powering building equipment, digging holes/excavation, landscaping, breaking asphalt, and paving roads. Now all the major players are available in Indian Market including JCB, Escorts, L&T, Case, Telcon, M&M, Leyland Deere, BEML, CAT, JD etc. Escorts have recently launched its Backhoe Loader in the name of DigMax. This machine is designed keeping in mind Indian climatic condition and how Indian customers abuse this machine. The key highlights of this Indian designed DigMax machine are that it has all the features that an Indian customer demands like: 1. Fuel efficient both in Backhoe and Loader side operations 2. High digging depth of ~ 5.0 m without using extendable dipper. 3. Bigger backhoe and Loader size buckets 4. Higher productivity 5. High Loader bucket dump height ~ 3.0 m 6. Can fill new generation HYVA dumpers 7. Spacious cabin with helper seat with tool box 8. Plush interiors 9. Meets BSIII emission norms applicable in India 10. Rugged look 11. Machine can be operated for hours without any heating issue even at an ambient of ~45C because of bigger size coolers and tanks 12. Bigger diesel tank capacity helps remote customer to operate the machine continuously for a day (24 hours) once tank is filled. 13. Maintenance cost of this machine very low 14. Easily available spare parts at all locations because of wide dealer network. 15. Easy servicing of machine because of easy accessible serviceable parts like filters etc.

16. Smart hydraulics can be operated in different modes like Normal and Economy as per customer need. 17. Loader bucket has features like self leveling and return to dig features helps zero spillage of material and increases productivity. 18. Can do operations like duck walking which helps the machine to come out in case it has been stuck in mud, loose soil or in any of the adverse condition. DigMax is really a versatile backhoe loader machine designed for Indian climatic condition which can be used for construction, small demolitions, light transportation of building materials, powering building equipment, digging holes/excavation, landscaping, breaking asphalt and paving road operations and gives its customer Value for Money.