Construction Equipment Industry Expecting to Reach 30% Growth in FY18

Infrastructure growth holds the key to the industry realizing its potential in India. In the 12^th Five Year Plan, the government has earmarked approximately $1 trillion for infrastructure investment, with 40% of the funds to come from the private sector. In order to attract such investment, the Indian government has eased Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) norms for quite a few sectors of infrastructure development.

This is likely to spur the demand for the earthmoving and construction equipment, and if the industry's full potential is realized, the result could be a $16 billion to $21 billion industry by 2020.

Shriram Automall India Limited (SAMIL) the largest player in the used vehicle & equipment market understands that Indian Construction equipment segment is the most volatile segment of the industry.

As the segment faces ups & downs on regular basis. In 2007, for the first time it faced demand exceeding 50,000 units in India. Since, then due to modifications in the infrastructure, construction and mining sector in India, construction equipment segment has become one of the fastest growing segments of automobile industry in India.

In terms of the number of units sold, the Indian construction equipment market is dominated by six machine types. Of these, backhoe loaders, crawler excavators, mobile cranes and wheeled loaders face quite more demand.

At SAMIL, professional team for this particular segment while anticipating the customer demand and requirements make sure to provide best in class used construction equipment of every make and model at optimal prices through most reliably transparent platforms i.e. Physical Bidding, Online Bidding, Desktop Bidding and MySAMIL Mobile App.

In FY 2016-17, total of 68,000+ equipments were sold. Similar growth was witnessed in beginning of FY2017-18. Thereby the growth has been witnessed despite GST on construction equipment remaining at highest bracket of 28%.

Sameer Malhotra (CEO, Shriram Automall) added “2017, has been a great year for both new and used construction equipment industry. As the construction equipment sector grew 25-30% in August and September this year and thereby I am expecting similar performance for the rest of FY18. There have been some challenges but August and September numbers show that GST has been positive for the industry)

If you are looking forward to acquire a used construction equipment of your choice, visit your nearby Automall today or simply click the link below to register yourself or Download MySAMIL App.

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Bidding Tips for acquiring Used Construction Equipment!

Search for used construction equipment is highly convenient online. There are so many options available in the realm of World Wide Web, that making a choice gets absolutely easy. Now days, bidding have become quite prominent amongst the masses and credit goes to Shriram Automall India Limited (SAMIL). 

The leading name from providing most organized bidding platforms for acquisition and disposal of used vehicles and equipment of any make and model.

Out of multiple innovative platforms online bidding has made the exchange of usedconstruction equipment extremely exciting as well as convenient. So, let’s check out some bidding tips that will help you in bringing a value-for-money vehicle back home.    

• Before you bid on used construction equipment, know its value in advance. A proper research on the equipment required will helps you to quote the most appropriate amount on the asset.
• Since, there are various bidding websites available online; it is necessary that you chose the best and reliable one for yourself. The most appropriate online website for used construction equipment will be the one which is not only known by many but also provide the best in class pre-owned equipment line up for you like www.samil.in.
• Also do not forget to read the terms and conditions of the seller properly. This way, you would be saved from any problems in future. 

Visit bids.samil.in. for your next used construction equipment, as SAMIL presents a wide variety of used construction equipment through its online bidding platform, apart from commercial vehicles, tractors, cars & SUVs, 3 wheelers and 2 wheelers of every make and model.

Company also has a mobile app through which you can go through their inventory anytime and from anywhere.

So what are you waiting for click the link below to register yourself.

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COMPARING THE BEST 4 EXCAVATORS AVAILABLE TODAY

COMPARING THE BEST 4 EXCAVATORS AVAILABLE TODAY

Excavators is one of the extensively used construction equipment today & as a construction business owner you should be well verse of all the available excavator options in the market & which one to choose.

Today we bring you a list of top 5 excavators available.

Volvo EC140B Prime – This one is a monster & is designed and built to deliver long-lasting performance, powerful strength and leading fuel efficiency.

 Specifications:

Volvo EC140B Prime	Specifications
Engine	Volvo D4D
Rated output at	35 r/s (2 100 r/min)
... ISO 9249/SAE J1349 net	69 kW (94 metric hp)
Breakout force	87,3 kN
Bucket capacity	0,55 - 0,93 m3
Max. digging reach	8,8 m
Lifting capacity along undercarriage	3,9 t
... at reach / height	6,0 / 1,5 m
Operating weight	13,4 - 15,6 t

 JCB JS205LC – This one is one of the best in its range giving maximum performance output comfort, efficiency & productivity. This one certainly ensures low noise level, highest productivity and excellence in doing any application

 Specifications:

JCB JS205LC	Specifications
Engine	21.25 T Tracked Excavator with Cummins 6BT 5.9C engine, 6-cylinder, in-line fuel injection, turbo-charged.
Rated output at	Excellent digging forces & productivity
Bucket capacity	0.8  cu.m. – 1.02 cu. M.
Max. digging reach	9,3 m
Lifting capacity along undercarriage	3,9 t
Operating weight	2,000 t

Tata Hitachi EX 200LC – This is one of the most significant players in the mining segment with focus on profitability of customers through high fuel efficiency and low operating costs.

Specifications:

Tata Hitachi EX 200LC	Specifications
Engine	133 PS @ 2000 RPM
Rated output at	Excellent digging forces & productivity
Bucket capacity	0.8 - 1.5 m3
Max. digging reach	8.5 m
Lifting capacity along undercarriage	3 t
Operating weight	2,000 t

  

Cat 320 EL – Cat 301 7D excavator provides you with good options with good working advantages like more digging depth, power, great reach, more lift capacity & more.

 Specifications:

Cat 320 EL	Specifications
Engine	Cat® C6.6 ACERT™
Rated output at	17.7 hp
Bucket capacity	0.8 - 1.5 m3
Max. digging reach	9.4 m
Lifting capacity along undercarriage	2.8 t
Operating weight	5, 450 t

  Read Also : TIPS TO MAINTAIN EFFICIENCY OF BACK - HOE LOADERS

As a construction business owner there are situations when there is a need to buy equipment but you cannot afford a new one. In these situations Shriram Automall is the right choice, the company offers the widest range of excavators in the entire country to choose from at a very competitive price.

To know more visit – www.samil.in

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It’s the Constructive World of Pre-Owned Construction Equipment Industry

The entire world is under construction. So, what’s so constructive about this world? It’s the pre-owned construction equipment industry. Built on the bedrock of trust and transparency, the pre-owned construction equipment industry in India is riding on a positive growth track thanks to the introduction of new government policies & initiatives.

The union budget for 2016 has given the much required boost for this segment as government has allotted a humongous amount of Rs. 90,000 Cr. to the construction sector by clearing most of the stuck road & highway construction projects & introduction of new long term projects for the current FY.

Now as per the new announcements, the Smart city project got an official funding from the Asian Development Bank and the World Bank who have agreed to provide $1-bn and 0.5-bn respectively to build these projects & Smart Cities that are currently under construction in Ahmedabad, Surat, Pune, Bhubaneswar, Udaipur, Jaipur, Ludhiana and Jabalpur are going to be beneficiaries of funding assistance.

With these new investments coming we are sure the sector will gain momentum again and demand for both new & used road building equipments will rise.

At Shriram Automall we are also witnessing a trend of maximum enquiries for used construction equipment on a day to day basis. Road rollers, bulldozers, excavators, tandem rollers are churning out maximum enquiries and are getting converted into sales.

Shriram Automall India Limited (SAMIL) is one such organised player which offers a multi-purpose bidding platform for the acquisition and disposal of pre-owned construction equipment. The company makes their exchange completely reliable as trustworthy knot between the buyers and sellers.

“At SAMIL, we cater to a huge variety of pre-owned vehicles along with used construction equipment. While aiming at long-lasting associations, we offer utmost transparency in every deal that we cater to.” – Mr. Sameer Malhotra, CEO of SAMIL

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Tips to maintain efficiency of Back-Hoe Loaders

Due to its relatively small size and versatility, backhoe loaders are very common in urban engineering and small construction projects such as building a small house, fixing urban roads, etc. The nature of work for which backhoe is used is bound to cause a lot of wear and tear and regular maintenance of this machine is essential to ensure cost-effective operations, higher efficiency and longer life.

Few tips on how to maintain efficiency of backhoe loader:

Inspect the machine before using

Before you start operating your Backhoe Loader, take a walk around the machine and check if everything is fine with the loader or not. You can also find a daily checklist in the manufacturers’ kit or on the machine which will guide you to perform necessary tasks for checking the condition. At the front of the machine, check the cutting edge, if it is eroding and the bucket is getting impacted. On the back, check for broom and stick for any signs of damage. Check under the machine for any signs of leaks. Apart from this, check the engine compartment to make sure that air filter is working fine. Check the coolant and windshield water container levels too.

Greasing

Being a complex machine, with many moving parts it is important to check if all the parts of the machine are properly greased or not. The maintenance person must have the knowledge about all the locations on the machine that need regular greasing. Using the grease of quality and specification that has been recommended by the manufacturer is important. The grease may differ for the region in which the machine is being used, based on the temperature of the region. High quality grease may cost a bit extra, but the benefits that it delivers in terms of elongating the life of major wear areas, makes it worth the cost.

Over greasing is not good as well, as it may attract dust or dirt particles to stick with the grease, which in turn may result in to wear and tear. 

Tire Maintenance

Never neglect your tire maintenance schedule. Regularly check to see if tires are flat or not and ensure that there are no cuts on the tires. Proper tire pressure is necessary to have a longer life for tires, low tire pressure can adversely impact the ride quality as well and the machine will be unstable and will be difficult to operate.

Clean Oil

As backhoe operates in dusty conditions, it is important to ensure that the oil in the system remains clean. Clean oil is essential for extended transmission and engine life, and for proper heath of hydraulic systems. Contaminated hydraulic system could adversely impact the hydraulic components. Extra care should be implied while checking oils, no two oils must be mixed. If unclean oil is used, you are exposing critical parts of your machine to risk and it could lead to high repair cost.

With the above mentioned tips you can easily take care of your back hoe loader & extend its life by at least 2 to 3 years increasing your ROI.

If you are looking to acquire used Construction Equipment then visiting Shriram Automall India Limited which has its presence all over India is the right place to be. The company offers best in class Second Hand construction equipment, commercial vehicles, two-wheelers, three-wheelers, Cars & SUVs with many other professional services like Insurance, Finance etc. Acquisition and disposal of used construction equipment is very easy, you can use SAMIL’s physical and online platforms for the same.

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National Highway Authority Of India Plans 50,000 KM Road Network Giving A Boost To Construction Equipment Industry

NHAI yesterday has shared its plan to construct 50,000 KM of road network in the next five to six years with an investment potential of nearly USD 250 billion (about Rs 17 lakh crore). The announcement was made yesterday by NHAI Chairman Raghav Chandra during the Make in India event.

The announcement comes in as a breath of fresh air as the construction equipment industry is looking for a booster to get revived in the country. Chndra also demanded the assistance of private sector to help the body in achieving their goal which means the project will be come in as a joint venture between the government & private sector. He said “We want the private sector to partner us to achieve this target. It is a stupendous job and private partnership is critical. We want private sector assistance not only for funding but also to bring in new technology and innovation in design and also their competency in management of these roads”

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Various initiatives by the new government are helping revive the used construction equipment industry like the Make in India initiatives, identifying & construction of new highway roads. Currently there are nearly 14-15 projects where there are still some differences and we are confident of resolving them or take some decision where we can help them in any possible way.

With the above initiatives the construction equipment market is set to receive the required boost which it was waiting for, at the same time the used construction equipment market will also increase substantially. Construction business owner will be looking at acquiring used equipment so as to make the remaining investment in the business fruitfully.

Now, you don't have to wait so long to buy used construction equipment, simply visit Shriram Automall & inspect from a wide range to choose the best one for your business.

You can also submit your requirement here to get a call back!!

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Top Points To Inspect a Wheel Loader

Hope these tips will help you to get the best wheel loader. Also, if you are looking to buy second hand construction equipment, visit Shriram Automall & select from a choicest range of used construction equipments under one roof.

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Acquire Excavators from Shriram Automall

Construction work includes 70% of work to be done with construction machinery. Thus, it is important that you are well versed with all the construction equipment, so that there are fewer chances of any hindrances or complications while operating them. Today we are talking about Excavator, which are very important for construction work.

Excavators are heavy construction equipment which consist a boom, bucket, stick, & cab on a rotating platform known as the "house”. An excavator uses hydraulics or a wire rope pulley system to dig holes or trenches & is also called a digger. Excavators are a natural progression from the steam shovels and often wrongly called as power shovels. All movement and functions of a hydraulic excavator are accomplished through the use of hydraulic fluid, with hydraulic cylinders and hydraulic motors. Due to the linear actuation of hydraulic cylinders, their mode of operation is basically different from the cable-operated excavators which use winches and steel ropes to accomplish the movements.

Excavators are also often called bobcats and backhoes. Along with using them on construction sites, you can use the excavator for heavy lifting in other industries as well, for example mining. An excavator can also be used for the following: demolition, material handling, river dredging, and landscaping.

Excavators are found in many different sizes depending on the job that is required to be done. Small excavators are called compact or mini excavators.  There are 2 types of compact excavators: zero-tail swing and tail swing.

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Types

Some of different types of excavators are a loader backhoe, midi excavator bucket wheel excavator, & compact excavator.
The loader backhoe is a tractor with a front shovel bucket & a small backhoe located in the back of the machine.

Other types of excavators include:

• Drag line excavator
• Suction excavators
• Power shovels
• Skid steer excavators
• Long reach excavators
• Steam shovels

Uses

• Material handling
• River dredging
• Demolition of structure, roads etc.
• General grading/landscaping
• Mining, especially, but not only open-pit mining
• Forestry mulching
• Brush cutting with hydraulic attachments
• Forestry work
• Driving piles, in conjunction with a pile driver
• Digging of trenches, holes, foundations
• Drilling shafts for rock blasting & footings, by use of an auger or hydraulic drill attachment
• Snow removal with snowplow and snow blower attachments

So if you are planning to purchase an excavator in limited resources, you can simply connect with Shriram Automall, who have a wide variety used construction equipment and vehicles. Shriram Automall provides you with wide range of construction machinery at affordable rates along with the facilities of Parking, Insurance, Finance and other such facilities.

Moreover, if you are planning to dispose used construction machinery and purchase better than that, you can do the same by connecting with Shriram Automall which provides customers with both acquisition and disposal facilities.  Simply, submit your requirement here and get a call back from us!

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Construction Equipment Industry to See Two Fold Growth By 2020

EXCON, an international construction equipment & technology trade fair began by making the right news. The construction equipment industry is all set to play an impact role in the ‘Make in India’ initiative & will grow about two-fold to $5 Billion by 2020.

As per the announcement made by CII & EXCON chairmen, Vipin Sondhi, "The domestic construction industry is set to become a driving force in 'Make in India' initiative. From a $2.8 billion industry at present it has the capacity to grow to over $5 billion by 2020 on the back of infrastructure growth which is bound to take place under the present regime".

The current data has projected & lowered down the earlier projections made by industry pundits of reaching to $20 Billion by 2022. However the experts are certain that the industry is bound to grow aggressively post 2020 backing on the steps taken by current government.

Sondhi also said that the de-growth has stopped and amid the proactive measures by the government, especially in the highways sector, the industry is set to grow manifold and bound to bolster economic growth.

Now as per the current predictions by the industry experts we are optimistic that the industry & country’s economy will grow on an increasing rate due to the above driving factors.

Meanwhile if you are looking ahead to acquire a used construction equipment in Bangalore than paying a visit to Shriram Automall will certainly result fruitful. You will be able to inspect a wide range of used construction equipment & acquire the best one. SAMIL also offers easy finance & trade advance facility to all its customers for their bulk vehicle requirements. The company also offers professional allied services like parking, refurbishment, valuation & documentation as per customer requirement.

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Top 8 tips for Disposing Used Construction Equipment

Do you have used construction or farm equipment available to be sold off? It’s evident that you must be looking forward to dispose off your vehicle and get a good price for it. Most heavy equipment demands a significant pay out of cash to purchase initially and to preserve indefinitely, who wouldn't? So it only seems reasonable to want to earn a fair amount of your investment when it comes time to dispose it off.

Whether you are disposing one item or a fleet of equipment, take a look at this list of top 8 tips for disposing heavy equipment:

1- Know your equipment’s worth

Do the homework and research about equipment’s pricing and industry trends. Use the most recent info you can find and establish a price range for your equipment. Having a price range will be of assistance for you negotiate confidently and set practical price expectations.

2 - Research about Different Methods to Dispose

The type of equipment you are disposing, its condition and how quickly you need to complete the sale, there is a method best fit for your equipment and situation. To know what method would work best for you, educate yourself on the pros and cons of common methods, including unreserved auctions, reserved auctions, private sale, equipment dealers and equipment brokers.

3 - Contact an Expert

Consider the amount of time and effort you will need to put into the selling process and the number of latent buyers you can reach without the help of a skilled person in sales and marketing. You can save a lot of time and money easily with a full-service solution, mainly if you are a first time seller.

4 - Show The Best

The way your equipment looks can either discourage buyers or attract higher offers. Before you put the equipment for sale, consider refurbishing the used equipment. Refurbishing can include cleaning, glasswork, upholstery repair, painting, or everything in the refurbishing options. Typically, refurbishing is a small investment that gets you big returns.

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5 - Target Your Buyers

Try to target the most equipment buyers you can, but don’t sacrifice quality for quantity. Work with an equipment seller that not only actively works with a large population of equipment buyers, but targets its marketing efforts based on the industry, your equipment is best suited towards and the region in which there is the most demand.

6 - Be Transparent In Your Approach

Provide detailed photos and information about your equipment. Include photos documenting the condition of the undercarriage, engine compartment, cab interior, etc. If you are using a selling agent or bidding company, choose one that publishes detailed equipment info online and also arranges on-site inspections.

7 - Screen Buyers

When you receive a satisfying offer, the last thing you want is for the deal to be completed. Screen potential buyers before you accept any offer or work with an agent who verifies the legitimacy of potential buyers on your behalf.

8 - Establish a Relationship for Future Deals

If you have a fleet that you will be turning over every 3-5 years, or predict the need to upgrade equipment in 5-10 years, make a good reputation with the prospective buyers and sales executives. The more you work together, the better your representative will understand your business and be able to get you the best results.

Learn more about how to dispose used construction equipment by connecting with Shriram Automall India Limited (SAMIL). At SAMIL, you can easily acquire or dispose your used vehicle by accessing SAMIL’s online and physical bidding platforms. Used trucks, cars and SUV’s, three-wheelers, two-wheelers and farm & construction equipment are available at SAMIL to choose from.

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Top Construction Equipment at Shriram Automall

Shriram Automall India Limited (SAMIL) is the leader in the Used Vehicle Industry, which provides the customers with the platforms for acquisition as well as disposal of the pre-owned assets. Shriram Automall has wide variety of commercial and non commercial used vehicles as well as construction and agricultural equipment and customers can own their desired vehicle through SAMIL’s multiple bidding platforms.

SAMIL has huge collection of Construction Equipment. Customers can own second hand construction equipment very conveniently and with easy finance options. Customers can find a great variety of models in the SAMIL’s inventory. Some of the Construction equipment available at Shriram Automall are listed below with their specifications:

Mahindra Loadking

Specification	Mahindra Loadking
Engine Type	NEF, Common Rail,4 engine cylinder
Fuel Tank Capacity	60 Litres
Tyres	Front: 7.50 x 16 - 16 PR Rear: 7.50 x 16 -16 PR
Gross Vehicle Weight	5950kg
Brakes Type	Hydraulic Brakes

EICHER Terra25

Specification	EICHER Terra25
Engine Type	Cummins B5.9 BS3
Fuel Tank Capacity	220litres
Tyres	165/80 R14
Gross Vehicle Weight	25000 kg
Brakes Type	Front : Disc, Rear : Drum

TATA LPK 2518

Specification	TATA LPK 2518
Engine Type	Cummins 6B, DI Turbocharged, 6 cylinder
Fuel Tank Capacity	225 litres
Tyres	Front: 10.00 x 20 - 16 PR Rear: 10.00 x 20 - 16 PR
Gross Vehicle Weight	25000 kgs
Brakes Type	Air Brakes

MAHINDRA NAVISTAR MN25

Specification	MAHINDRA NAVISTAR MN25
Engine Type	MAXXFORCE® 6.12 TCE 7.2 litre TCIC BS III CRDi diesel
Fuel Tank Capacity	250 litre
Tyres	165/80 R14
Gross Vechicle Weight	25000 kgs
Brakes Type	Front : Disc, Rear : Drum

EICHER TERRA 16 HDR

Specification	EICHER TERRA 16 HDR
Engine Type	BS-III, 6 cylinder TCI
Fuel Tank Capacity	220 litres
Tyres	Front Tyre:10.00 x 20 - 16 PR Rear Tyre: 10.00 x 20 - 16 PR
Gross Vechicle Weight	16200 kg
Brakes Type	Air Brakes

TATA SK 1616 TURBO

Specification	TATA SK 1616 TURBO
Engine Type	Tata 697 Turbocharged Intercooled
Fuel Tank Capacity	160 litres
Tyres	Front Tyre:10.00 x 20 - 16 PR Rear Tyre: 10.00 x 20 - 16 PR
Gross Vechicle Weight	16200 kg
Brakes Type	Air Brakes

To acquire second hand construction equipment, you can connect with Shriram Automall India Limited. SAMIL’s provide hassle free services to its customers with its physical & online bidding platforms. Best price realization, quick deals & payment collection and other such services are exclusive to SAMIL. Acquiring a pre-owned vehicle and equipment has been made easy by SAMIL.

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