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all jaw crushers except the B3 and the tracked Apron feeder A6. JCB recently exhibited the NXT 225LC M tracked excavator with
Keestrack will keep looking into other drive systems like a mechanical fuel injection system. It comes fitted with a power
hydrogen, fuel cells, battery packs and will be at the forefront boost feature, a heavy-duty bucket and eco-hydraulics along
of new innovations. The external drop-off engine/gen set unit, with ‘Intellicontrol’ and has 10 different power modes giving
on the complete right, powering up the primary and secondary 5% higher fuel efficiency & 5% output. Also introduced was the
production line of two No.’s B7e Zero drive machines. new NXT210LC Tunnel Master, a solution designed for tunnelling
Takemichi Hirakawa, Managing Director, Kobelco Construction applications. The dig end has been designed and adapted to
Equipment India Pvt Ltd., recently unveiled the SK80 Excavator work in a tunnelling environment in confined spaces. The Tunnel
that boasts of several innovative features like superior technology, Master machine augments the application-related solutions
advanced hydraulic system, fuel to the customers, enabling India’s infrastructure development.
efficiency, operator comfort, durability, Another model, NXT 205, which has 8% improved fuel efficiency,
maintenance and versatility which set it is integrated with eco-hydraulics and ‘Intellicontrol’, and has 10
apart from its competitors and underlines power modes offering high fuel efficiency and productivity.
its commitment to sustainability. Coming In the smaller range of compact mini excavators, the JCB
with a range of attachments, the SK80 18Z, along with the JCB 19C-1E electric mini excavator, were
Excavator can be easily adapted to recently launched on the sidelines of an event. The 19C is a
perform a variety of tasks – be it digging, lifting or grading. Zero-Emission machine and has four Lithium-ion batteries that
Equipped with Yanmar Engine which reflects Japanese power the machine for a full day on a single charge. With a
technology, the excavator aims to provide best-in-class significant focus on safety and productivity, JCB’s 2GO system
performance. The eco-friendly engine reduces fuel consumption safely isolates all controls as a secondary safety system. Its auto-
and emissions, lowers operational costs and minimizes idle and auto kick-up redistribute power to preserve battery life.
environmental impact. The state-of-the-art hydraulic system The 18Z is designed to work in tight spaces in urban as well as rural
ensures smooth and precise operation. This system enhances applications. Available with a retractable undercarriage feature,
the machine’s digging and lifting capabilities, making it ideal for the 18Z can enter areas with a 1.0m width, making it easy to work
a variety of applications. The SK80 excavator has been designed in confined areas.
with a spacious and ergonomic cabin with adjustable seating, In the material handling segment, JCB India launched the 540-
touchscreen colour monitor and intuitive controls that ensure 180 HiViz, an 18m reach telescopic handler. It is powered by a
operators’ wellbeing and comfort. The robust built of the machine 55 kW JCB ecoMax 444 engine without the need for engine after-
make it the preferred choice when working conditions are the treatment and has a maximum lift capacity of up to 4 Tons. It
toughest. The SK80 Excavator requires minimal maintenance, has a precise high-speed double boom chain extension system
ensures maximum uptime and productivity. to maximise job site efficiency and a Q-fit mechanism to quickly

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