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India Rising

Rising demand, resilient sales, and renewed infrastructure momentum pushed India鈥檚 CE industry to 1,40,191 units in FY2025. As the nation gears up for Excon 2025, the message is clear鈥擨ndia is rising, and so is its machinery.

Customising CE Motion Control

The construction equipment industry relies on components that can withstand extreme loads, constant shock, abrasive conditions, and continuous movement.

The rental ecosystem is increasingly shaping demand

Dimitrov Krishnan, Managing Director, Volvo Construction 桃子视频

Demand will shift to advanced tech like hybrid and alternate-fuel machines

Arvind K Garg, Advisor to Chairman and Managing Director, Larsen & Toubro

We are introducing our BS-V wheel loader lineup

Aanand Dulariya, Head - Dealer Development & Marketing Communication, HD Hyundai Construction 桃子视频

We are targeting 60% -plus growth this year

Nischal Mehrotra, Sr Vice President 鈥� Sales and Marketing, LiuGong India, shares his views on the Indian market.

We are targeting another 60 per cent-plus growth this year

Nischal Mehrotra, Sr Vice President 鈥� Sales and Marketing, LiuGong India, shares his views on the Indian market.

Gmmco and Caterpillar Host Global Operator Challenge

Gmmco, a leading Cat庐 dealer in India and part of the CKA Birla Group, in collaboration with Caterpillar, has successfully hosted the India leg of the 2025 - 2026 Global Operator Challenge (GOC) - the premier construction equipment competition that celebrates operator mastery, precision, and technological excellence.

LiuGong India Rolls Out BS-V Compliant and Electric Machines

LiuGong India has launched a new series of BS-V (CEV-V) compliant construction equipment, including wheel loaders, motor graders, compactors, and forklifts.

Cat Rolls Out 980 GC Wheel Loader

Cat has expanded its range of lower-cost, lower-spec wheel loaders with the new 65,610-pound, 420-horsepower 980 GC.

Palfinger Unveils Combined Crane-Hookloader Prototype

Palfinger has unveiled a prototype all-in-one vehicle solution, combining a construction and recycling crane with a hookloader on a single truck. The TZU++TEC pairs the first front-mounted crane from Palfinger鈥檚 Generation 3 Urban Range with the HT 18 TEC telescopic hookloader, allowing contractors to handle and transport construction materials and debris.

Yanmar CE Launches Full Line of Compact Equipment

Yanmar Compact Equipment provides its customers with more options on the job site with the official launch of its full line of compact equipment.

Deere P-Tier Wheel Loaders Add Smart Systems

John Deere鈥檚 new 524, 544, and 624 P-Tier mid-size wheel loaders arrive with advanced smart features designed to increase uptime, boost productivity, and enhance jobsite safety.

Cat Unveils 980 GC Wheel Loader

Caterpillar has introduced the 980 GC, a new 65,610-pound medium wheel loader delivering 420 horsepower, expanding its range of affordable and lower-spec equipment.

Desi Machines: Revolutionising Equipment Buying

Transforming How India Buys Construction Equipment

Desi Machines: Revolutionizing Equipment Buying in India

Transforming How India Buys Construction Equipment

LiuGong India Rolls Out BS-V Compliant and Electric Machines

Launches electric and emission-compliant machines

Gmmco and Caterpillar Host Global Operator Challenge 2025鈥�2026 鈥� India Edition

Over 2,500 Operators Compete to Forge Their Legacy

Powerful Attachments, Smarter Work

In today鈥檚 fast-paced construction world, powerful equipment attachments are transforming job sites, enabling contractors to work smarter, increase productivity, reduce costs, and maximise existing machine potential.

Top 10 Equipment Rental Companies in India

For many businesses, renting equipment offers a cost-effective and flexible solution.

Off-Road Revolution

OTR tyres are driving a new era in heavy-duty mobility, transforming performance, safety, and durability across mining, construction, and infrastructure鈥檚 toughest terrains

Mega Machines!

From metro tunnellers to 3D-printed bridges, the future of Indian infrastructure may depend on super-sized mega machines 鈥� but will terrain, cost, and scale cooperate?

Liebherr Produces 10,000th XPower Wheel Loader

10,000th XPower wheel loader rolls off the production line in Bischofshofen

LiuGong Showcases 13 New Machines

LiuGong unveiled new advancements in battery-electric vehicles (BEVs), next-generation T-Series wheel loaders, and intelligent total solutions

John Deere鈥檚 Machine Safety Solutions and E-Drive Equipment

Focusing on industry innovation and customer success, John Deere introduces new safety and efficiency technologies at bauma 2025.

Hidromek鈥檚 14 New Models

H?DROMEK exhibited 22 machines, 14 of which were new, at its 2.176 m虏 booth at this important event.

SCHWING Stetter, MAX-truder Tie-up to Deliver Precast Concrete Solutions

The companies aim to create positive economic value and pave the way for modular construction in India.

Electrification Sparks Growth

With a 6.7 per cent growth rate, the market for wheel loaders is expanding rapidly, driven by the demand for sustainable, energy-efficient solutions.

Smooth Operations

In the fast-paced construction industry, lubricant advancements are key to enhancing machinery performance and longevity.

Building the Future

Tata Hitachi鈥檚 operator training programmes are comprehensive, addressing key aspects of machine operation, maintenance, and safety.

Empowering the Industry

L&T CMB has also prioritised training the workforce in the segment, with employees constituting 15 per cent of those trained.

Wirtgen to Unveil 45 Innovations at bauma 2025

The Wirtgen Group and John Deere will showcase advanced construction equipment, technology solutions, and application processes at bauma 2025 in Munich.

Bobcat expands anti-theft feature in more machines

Bobcat is expanding its Machine IQ Remote Engine Disable/Enable technology to compact excavators, compact wheel loaders and Toolcat utility work machines.

Steamrolling Ahead

Growing infrastructure demands are fuelling the rise of advanced compaction equipment, ensuring smoother, faster builds.

Tata Hitachi Launches Cutting-Edge Machines at Bharat CE Expo

Tata Hitachi鈥檚 pavilion will also highlight advanced telematics solutions

Liebherr Presents Solutions for Construction Sites at Bauma 2025

Multiple premieres and world exclusives: premium products are in the spotlight at Liebherr

Schwing Stetter Exhibits Eco-friendly CE at Bharat Mobility

Schwing Stetter marked a significant milestone in contributing to the Nation鈥檚 2070 net-zero goal

Pai Machines acquires L&T Construction Equipment facilities

Pai Machines, a newly established brand of Infra Bazaar Tech Pvt Ltd, has completed an asset purchase of L&T Construction Equipment Limited鈥檚 manufacturing facilities, marking a significant expansion in the construction equipment sector

Caterpillar launches 鈥渟ervices commitment鈥� programme

Caterpillar Inc, the world鈥檚 largest manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, showcased its world-class products, services, and advanced technologies to help customers build a better, more sustainable world, at the bauma Conexpo India 2024.

Komatsu鈥檚 New WA700-8 Wheel Loader

Komatsu has introduced its WA700-8 wheel loader, featuring advanced engine technology and an updated 12-cubic-yard bucket that enables it to fill a 70-tonne haul truck in just four passes.

Avant Launches Low-Cost Version of Largest Compact Loader

Avant Tecno has launched its 855i articulated compact wheel loader in North America, which boasts the same lifting power and height as its largest, most powerful model but at a lower cost.

Caterpillar invests in new products for a reduced-carbon future

Amit Bansal, Director 鈥� Sales & Marketing, Building Construction Products (BCP) Division, Caterpillar India.

We鈥檝e been spearheading the electric revolution in India

Rohit Punjabi, Vice President 鈥� Excavator Business, LiuGong India

Our smart factory focuses on digitalisation and automation

Seong Woo Shim, Managing Director, HD Hyundai Construction 桃子视频

Kirloskar Oil Showcases Engineering Innovation at bauma ConExpo

Kirloskar Industrial provides indigenous design-to-delivery solutions

Caterpillar Launches 鈥淪ervices Commitment鈥� programme at bauma ConExpo

Caterpillar is celebrating the 5th anniversary of Cat Financial operations in India

Avant Launches Low-Cost Compact Loader

Avant Tecno has launched its 855i articulated compact wheel loader in North America, which boasts the same lifting power and height as its largest, most powerful model but at a lower cost.

Cat鈥檚 New 903 Compact Wheel Loader

Caterpillar鈥檚 new 903 compact wheel loader gets a 17 per cent boost in power over its predecessor, the 903D, thanks to its Cat C1.7 engine.

Cat Command expands to medium wheel loader models

Cat Command for Loading is now available on all medium wheel loaders, including Cat 950, 962, 966, 966 XE, 972, 972 XE, 980, 980 XE, 982, and 982 XE next-generation loaders.

We will be unveiling four electric products

LiuGong India is one of the leading manufacturers of construction equipment in India. Rohit Punjabi, Vice President 鈥� Excavator Business, LiuGong India, discusses the trends he is observing in the construction equipment industry and how his company is adapting to these changes.

Rolling Strong

Undercarriage parts are the unsung heroes of heavy machinery, enduring tough conditions and ensuring smooth operation. In this article, we explore how these components keep your equipment rolling strong.

HD Hyundai is moving towards Industry 4.0

Rajiv Chaturvedi, Vice President, HD Hyundai Construction 桃子视频

We will be unveiling four electric products

Liebherr and STRABAG test hydrogen wheel loader

STRABAG is the first Liebherr customer to test the L 566 H hydrogen wheel loader

Integration of technology is becoming increasingly important

Siddharth Chaturvedi, General Manager 鈥� Marketing, Tata Hitachi, speaks on the key features and benefits of their backhoe loaders.

On the Fast Track

The government鈥檚 ambitious plan to construct 12,000 to 13,000 km of national highways and award similar contracts presents a major opportunity for the road equipment industry growth.

Earthmovers Surge Ahead

Earthmoving equipment sales soar 21 per cent in FY24, dominating the Indian construction equipment market.

Boosting Performance

Lubricants are crucial in enhancing construction equipment performance, reducing wear, and ensuring smooth operation, ultimately leading to increased efficiency and prolonged machinery lifespan.

All our equipment sales crossed all previous benchmarks

Rohit Punjabi, Vice President (Excavator Business), LiuGong India, speaks on the company鈥檚 sales pattern for earthmoving equipment.

Hyundai Makes a Mark in the Dozer Market with HD100

Following in the footsteps of sister company Develon, Hyundai is breaking into the dozer market with the introduction of its new 122-horsepower, 10-metric-ton HD100.

Liebherr Unveils First Large Wheel Loader with Hydrogen Engine

In the race to decarbonize construction sites, Liebherr is betting on hydrogen for large equipment.

Hyundai enters the dozer market with the HD100

It is a robust machine boasting 122 horsepower and weighing 10 metric tonne.

Liebherr at IFAT 2024 in Munich

Liebherr will be present at IFAT 2024, the world's leading trade fair for water, sewage, waste and raw materials management, which will take place in Munich from 13 to 17 May 2024, with a stand measuring around 280 m脗虏. In Hall C5, Stand 151/250, Liebherr will be exhibiting machines specially designed for use in waste management and recycling.

Caterpillar to Shut Down Attachments Manufacturing Complex in Kansas

Caterpillar has announced plans to close its attachments manufacturing complex in Wamego, Kansas

Loading the Future

Recent innovations in wheel loader technology have been transformative, and electric wheel loaders are at the forefront of this revolution.

Innovations in wheel loader have focused on improving productivity

Nischal Mehrotra, Sr. Vice President, Sales & Marketing, LiuGong India speaks on the demand and application trends for wheel loaders across.

How Attachments Revolutionise Equipment Utilisation

Purchasing additional attachments helps to increase the host machine鈥檚 ability to tackle more jobs.

SDLG inaugurates first manufacturing facility in Bengaluru

A member of Volvo Group, SDLG offers sustainable solutions to construction, earthmoving, infrastructure and mining projects.

Caterpillar unveils largest track loader

A track loader is the one machine that can do it all 鈥� clear, load, dig, carry, fill, and more 鈥� even in tough or slick ground conditions.

Case CE Expands Wheel Loader Range with New 651G

Case CE has rolled out its all-new 651G wheel loader, filling the gap between the company's 621G and 721G, at an operating weight of 30,890 pounds. The eighth model in the range has a lift capacity of 16,100 pounds and nearly 24,000 pounds of breakout force.

BTDT hires new Marketing Director

BTDT Inc. is celebrating its 15th year in business and will soon unveil a new, more dynamic website. In addition to a milestone year and website unveiling, the company also is bringing on a new marketing director, Dakota Collins.

Liebherr at IFAT 2024 in Munich

Liebherr was present at IFAT 2024, the world's leading trade fair for water, sewage, waste and raw materials management, which took place in Munich from 13 to 17 May 2024, with a stand measuring around 280 m虏. In Hall C5, Stand 151/250, Liebherr exhibited machines specially designed for use in waste management and recycling.

Volvo CE unveils ambitious new product line-up at Volvo Days 2024

At Volvo Days 2024, Volvo CE demonstrates its ambition to lead in sustainability and productivity by presenting pioneering launches and a fresh solutions-based approach

Our compaction products are a true testament to Atmanirbharta

Volvo Construction Equipment (Volvo CE) is a leading international manufacturer of premium construction equipment, offering a comprehensive range of products and services in over 140 countries. Dimitrov Krishnan, Managing Director, Volvo Construction 桃子视频, speaks on the company鈥檚 growing focus in the compaction business in India, and how it aligns with their broader goals and vision.

Caterpillar unveils largest track loader - The powerful Cat 973

A track loader is the one machine that can do it all 鈥� clear, load, dig, carry, fill, and more 鈥� even in tough or slick ground conditions. The new Cat庐 973 track loader combines unmatched versatility with up to 10 per cent better fuel efficiency, more productivity, cab improvements, and optional Payload technology. The 275 hp (205 kW) crawler loader has an operating weight of 65,901 lb (29,892 kg) and replaces the 973K worldwide. It joins the 953 (160 hp/119 kW) and 963 (202 hp/151 kW) in the Cat track loader line.

We pioneered the introduction of battery electric wheel loaders in India

SDLG India, a member of Volvo Group, is a leading provider of construction equipment solutions, emphasising innovation, reliability, and affordability. Its range includes wheel loaders, excavators, motor graders, and more. Surat Mehta, Head of SDLG Business in India, speaks about the company鈥檚 newly inaugurated manufacturing facility in Bengaluru and how it has enhanced the company鈥檚 capabilities in serving the Indian market.

Liebherr at IFAT 2024 in Munich

Liebherr presents two wheel loaders: L 507 E and L 556 XPower脗庐

SDLG inaugurates first manufacturing facility in Bengaluru

A member of Volvo Group, SDLG offers sustainable solutions to construction, earthmoving, infrastructure and mining projects.

Hitachi's New ZW310-7 Wheel Loader Hits the Market

The 27-tonne loader is part of the new ZW-7 series and includes several features designed to boost operator comfort to improve productivity. The loader will be available in either a base or premium model.

Liebherr tower cranes renovate bridge in Spain

Liebherr芒鈧劉s revenue once again increased significantly compared with the previous year.

Liebherr showcases digital solutions at INTERMAT 2024

Liebherr presents the main topics of Planning, Safety as well as Performance and Maintenance

Caterpillar unveils largest track loader - The powerful Cat 973

New 973 rounds out updated CAT脗庐 track loader lineup

Study Proves Viability of Urban Electric Construction

Volvo CE is one of the collaborators which has played a key role in the research project, by project managing the tests and providing electric machines in various sizes and models.

SDLG inaugurates first manufacturing facility in Bengaluru

"The new facility indicates encouraging signs of increased manufacturing and launch of new products and services.

Liebherr芒鈧劉s L series fast-erecting cranes

Liebherr芒鈧劉s fundamental revision of the L series sees the crane size specified in metre tonnes with immediate effect.

Liebherr launches new app: MyAssistant for Earthmoving

Liebherr has developed MyAssistant for Earthmoving, a new app that will provide significant support for construction machinery operators in their daily work.

Liebherr tower cranes renovate bridge in Spain

The company finished the 2023 business year with a record revenue of Euro 14,042 mn.

CASE India inaugurates new dealership in Jaipur

CASE Construction Equipment, a brand of CNH, has broadened its presence in Rajasthan by appointing a new dealer partner, RDR Techsol in Jaipur.

Liebherr presents new app: MyAssistant for Earthmoving

New smartphone app for Liebherr earthmoving and material handling machines

Recent past sees significant IoT development for remote and health equipment monitoring

BKR Prasad, General Manager 芒鈧€� Marketing, Tata Hitachi Construction Machinery

Metso launches Remote IC

An app for remote process control of Lokotrack crushers and screens

Hamre Equipment joins LiuGong North America dealer network

LiuGong North America welcomed Hamre Equipment to its dealer network. The Chico, Calif.-based company has expanded from material handling equipment (MHE) into construction equipment (CE) since being founded in the late 1980s and has established a foothold in the region.

Vision 2030 Drives Growth

The compaction equipment industry in India has witnessed significant technological advancements in recent years. Manufacturers are integrating advanced features, such as GPS technology and telematics, into their machines to enhance precision and efficiency.