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hours, particularly in India, so minimising downtime to recharge or The cabin is designed to meet ROPS (roll overprotective structure)
refuel is essential. As such, hydrogen is a perfect solution for India, and FOPS (falling object protective structure), so the operator is
particularly for the earthmoving sector.” protected. The stylish, spacious cabin gives excellent all-around
Lord Bamford added, “Fossil fuels are not the future. The unique visibility with fully integrated operator workstation including;
combustion properties of hydrogen enable the hydrogen suspension seat, clear information cluster and ergonomic controls.
engine to deliver the same power, the same torque, and the Opening side windows, door windows and large rear windows
same efficiency that powers JCB machines today, but in a enhance operator comfort, while improved cab mountings and
zero-carbon way. Hydrogen combustion engines also offer other window and door seals lower in cab vibrations and noise. The
significant benefits. By leveraging diesel engine technology machine hood is opened from a button inside the cab to prevent
and components, they do not require rare earth elements and vandalism and braking effort is lower to improve safety and
critically, combustion technology is already well proven on reduce operator fatigue. Battery disconnect comes as standard
construction equipment. It is a technology which is cost effective, for all machines.
robust, reliable and well known not just in the construction sector, Components and structures on the machine are designed for high
but across the whole world.” performance and to deliver rugged durability. The performance
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The Cat 424 Backhoe Loader delivers exceptional performance, increases of this machine have been matched with increased
superior fuel efficiency and a comfortable, safe and spacious weight and strength of structures. The large torque tube on
operator station. The Cat® C3.6 engine meets BS-V CMVR the loader arms and bucket, strengthened frame, reinforced
emissions standards, a step ahead of current regulatory excavator style boom, proven engine and drivetrain and robust
requirements ensuring longevity in the market. The engine delivers hydraulic components all deliver superior machine life and
impressive peak torque of up to 424 N·m from an optimized performance.
engine capacity of 3.6 L. This provides high fuel efficiency with Tata Hitachi’s world-class backhoe loaders are highly adaptable
up to 20% fuel saving over the previous model when operated in to different applications and are highly versatile to be used in
the new Eco mode. various construction projects. Last year, the company introduced
The design of the Parallel lift loader gives high breakout forces with the all-new SHINRAI Power 4 Backhoe Loader. SHINRAI Power 4 is
capability for dozing and loading and increased dump height. a symbol of trustworthiness, capability, and reliability, reflecting
The iconic Cat excavator style boom on the backhoe enables Tata Hitachi’s commitment to delivering top-notch performance.
reach over obstacles and better loading capability in narrow Powered by a CEV-IV compliant robust Japanese engine,
spaces. Robust stick design and 205 degrees of bucket rotation this 4 wheel drive marvel is ready to conquer hilly terrains and
give a solid platform to deliver superior material retention and demanding projects while maintaining exceptional fuel efficiency.
performance, even on tough job sites. This combined with the With InSite (the telematics system) for connected machines, the
variable displacement hydraulic pump (132 L/min flow @ 2,200 company provides all relevant information like fuel consumption,
rpm) provides faster implement speeds and efficiency. location, operation hours, alarms, alerts, etc. on the mobile

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