SDLG Wheel Loaders of all classes are designed to ensure maximum productivity and profitability over a long period
We expect robust and sustained demand for wheel loaders in the near future, thanks to multiple initiatives undertaken by Government of India on the infrastructure front. Foremost among these is a massive increase in capex which will accelerate road construction and infrastructure building activities powered by PM GatiShakti Master Plan, National Infrastructure & Monetisation Pipeline, and National Bank for Financing Infrastructure & Development.
– Surat Mehta
Head of SDLG Business – India
What are the demand and application trends for wheel loaders in mining, construction, warehousing, industrial etc.?
We expect robust and sustained demand for wheel loaders in the near future, thanks to multiple initiatives undertaken by Government of India on the infrastructure front. Foremost among these is a massive increase in capex which will accelerate road construction and infrastructure building activities powered by PM GatiShakti Master Plan, National Infrastructure & Monetisation Pipeline, and National Bank for Financing Infrastructure & Development. Other initiatives include new mining policy to attract fresh investments under PPP model, various PLI schemes for manufacturing & production related sectors, increased mechanization at ports for bulk material handling, thrust on affordable housing, focus on mass transit projects and more. Traditionally, the 3-ton segment has commanded dominant market share for wheel loaders in India. However of late, we find demand shift to 5-ton capacity and increasing interest in 7-ton and 8-ton machines as well.
SDLG Wheel Loaders cater to every segment of the market – from 3-ton up to 13-ton. They are preferred by contractors, mining players and infrastructure developers across the country.
What are the factors to be considered while choosing the right wheel loader?
As the demand to produce more work in less time at lower cost grows, key quotients such as productivity, fuel efficiency, overall flexibility and reliability of a wheel loader come into play. India is now experiencing an unprecedented expansion of infrastructure which in turn, is testing the limits of wheel loaders of various payloads to overcome production and time constraints.
As Growth Machines, SDLG Wheel Loaders stand out in terms of productivity, fuel efficiency, versatility, reliability and overall safety. Time and again, they have risen to customer expectations by frequently moving big loads across sites – easily, effectively and efficiently.
To what extent have concepts such as low life cycle cost, faster ROIs, lowest cost per tonne had an impact on the design parameters of the range of wheel loaders on offer?
The primary purpose of a wheel loader is to rapidly move material piled up in one location to another. This impacts design parameters in terms of weight-bearing capacity, fuel-saving ability, hydraulic systems, advanced steering mechanism and controls, easy manoeuvrability and overall service life. Because, at the end of the day, what really matters is customers realise faster and better returns on their investment.
SDLG Wheel Loaders of all classes are designed to ensure maximum productivity and profitability over a long period.
Nowadays customers are focusing on green initiatives by reducing fuel efficiency. What is your company doing to match these requirements?
Over the years, SDLG has taken several initiatives related to design, technology and production to reduce the carbon footprint. Today, every SDLG wheel loader is compliant with CEV IV emission norms. As a rule, all SDLG wheel loaders offer best-in-class fuel efficiency. They are also capable of running on eco-friendly bio-fuels.
What challenges would the industry face to move to completely electric?
While total electrification of wheel loaders is perhaps the future, it is a daunting task and will take time. An in-depth understanding of diverse applications and the challenges customers face in daily operations is required. An all-new, stable and well-tested design and systems architecture is a must to ensure machines deliver consistently – both in the short term and over the long haul.
SDLG is actively exploring all the ways and means to go fully electric.
The long-term outlook of the market looks positive with the government’s plans in infrastructure creation and reforms in mining policies. In this scenario, how do you look to reap the real benefit for the wheel loader market?
SDLG is looking at comprehensive solutions to complement the mining, construction & infrastructure projects of the future. Apart from best-in-class machinery and spares support, SDLG also provides productivity services, consultancy services, fuel efficiency services, uptime services, training services including operator training at site, and a full range of financial services. The whole idea is to ensure that customers, anywhere and everywhere in the country, are able to increase overall efficiency in operations and create more value for their businesses.
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