JCB rolls out 50,000th engine at Ballabgarh plant

New Delhi: JCB India Ltd, a leading manufacturer of earthmoving and construction equipment, has rolled out its 50,000th JCB Engine at Ballabgarh facility in Haryana.

In 2011, JCB had launched its first domestically built world class, fuel efficient, state-of-the-art, BSIII, 16 valve diesel engine which is high in fuel efficiency, low in maintenance cost and provides the best return of investment to its customers.

Speaking to media, Vipin Sondhi, MD & CEO, JCB India Ltd., said, “It’s a moment of great pride for the JCB India Team to become the first Construction Equipment manufacturer in India to roll out 50,000 engines in just two years.

"These world class engines are a testimony to the immense hard work put in by JCB teams from the UK and India working together. India plays a vital role in JCB’s global expansion plans and this development marks another step towards JCB’s growth in India.”

JCB engine ecoMAX has over 93% indigenization by value; it is the first engine in India that has been developed exclusively for off-highway applications and available with the range, they are naturally aspirated, turbocharged and common rail.

The 4.8 naturally aspirated engine is specifically developed and designed for India.

Currently, JCB ecoMAX engine is fitted into Backhoe Loaders 3DX (56 KW), 3DX Super (68 KW), 4DX (68 KW), 3DX Xtra (63 KW), Excavators JS 120 (63 KW), JS210 Wheel Loaders 430ZX (97 KW), Compactors VM115 (85 KW), VMT860 (56 KW), VM115E (93 KW).

JCB India

JCB India Limited, Ballabgarh (Haryana) is a fully owned subsidiary of JC Bamford Excavators Limited, UK, one of the world's leading manufacturers of earthmoving and construction equipment. Worldwide, JCB produces over 300 different models, which are sold in over 150 countries. 

In India, the company offers twenty one different machines in seven product types such as Backhoe Loaders, Wheeled Loading Shovels, Tracked Excavators, Vibratory Compactors, Telehandlers, Skid Steer Loaders and Pick and Carry cranes. An excellent network of 58 dealers and over 500 outlets throughout India along with a world-class customer service network support JCB.