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Demand drivers more compaction per pass and equipped with unique features
The rise in construction in smart cities and the increase in transport and robust structure, these phenomenal compactors enable you to
construction has been acting as a major driver for the compaction deliver exceptional results. Whether it’s a soil compactor, or a mini
equipment market in the country. Added to that, rapid urbanization tandem roller, all JCB compactors are remarkably cost-effective
has been fuelling the demand as it gives rise to a large number of and offer excellent productivity.
demolition sites and new construction sites. Besides, the growth in The new JCB VM117 Compactor comes with a CEV Stage IV
trend of the equipment rental business is also creating huge future compliant engine, ensuring enhanced performance. The machine
opportunities. is equipped with LiveLink, an advanced telematics technology, and
Various factors, such as the need to reduce water seepage and air IntelliCompaction, a Compaction Monitoring System that lets you
void content in soil, provision of stability and prevention of damage monitor the operator’s performance with real-time compaction
& soil settlement, will support the demand in the compaction alerts. These compactors are some of the finest in the industry,
equipment market. Another factor that is likely to support the offering above-and-beyond efficiency and results. Weighing at
demand for compaction equipment are the huge investments 3300 kg, JCB’s vibratory tandem road rollers are designed for
being made by governments for improving infrastructure. There reliability, low cost of operation, maneuverability, performance, and
are numerous ongoing & upcoming projects for roads and dams, high operator comfort. VMT330 is a JCB Mini Tandem Roller that is
which in turn, will spur the demand for compaction equipment ideal as an entry-level road construction machine and designed to
during the forecast period. Moreover, increasing population, which fulfil the growing demand for road compaction. JCB road rollers are
will lead to growth in demand for residential projects, will also designed for productivity and are suitable for a range of different
support the demand for compaction equipment in years to come. activities.
Volvo Construction Equipment unveiled its latest autonomous
Catching on Trends concept vehicle recently – the CX01 single-drum asphalt
Now a days, compaction equipment are being integrated with compactor – a cabless, hybrid vehicle designed to work as part
advanced and innovative technologies. Compaction equipment of a small fleet, either under remote control, or fully autonomously.
use devices to indicate compaction progress and measure soil The CX01 concept utilizes one vibratory asphalt compactor drum
stiffness. Compaction equipment systems are responsible for that’s actually two independent halves (called a split-drum) kept
collecting real-time data, which helps in avoiding over compaction, upright by a self-balancing control system. The machine is fitted
which not only saves time and fuel but also results in minimizing soil with both a diesel engine and an energy storage system, making it
stiffness. a flexible electric hybrid solution. It can be operated in diesel-only,
JCB’s range of Compactors offers high level of precision and hybrid or fully electric modes.
perfection, which makes them one of the finest compactors in the CASE compactors combine climbing power, high centrifugal forces
world. So much so that today no construction site looks complete and 360-degree visibility to provide you with superior productivity
without one of JCB’s compactors. Leading the industry in output with and power. The whole compaction line offers easy operation and

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