CASE Construction Equipment made its presence felt at Excon 2k21. Prateek Pardeshi draws attention to the product launches as a fitting tribute to a 180-year-old legacy.

CASE Construction Equipment launched six new Construction Equipment Vehicles (CEVs) at Excon 2k21. Following the inauguration of a new India Technology Center (ITC) in Gurugram, Haryana the CNH Industrial N.V. American brand headquartered in Italy extended the celebrations of its 180-year-old existence. Fabrizio Cepollina, Vice President, CNH Industrial Construction Segment in Africa, Middle East and Asia Pacific AME and APAC, CNH Industrial, said, “At CASE India, it has been our passion to deliver the best quality for our customers in India as well as international customers. Our recently launched state-of-the-art Indian Technology Centre will significantly contribute towards developing smart, sustainable and technologically advanced equipment for India and export markets.”

The company, at Excon 2k21, launched the CASE DNA S-shaped boom mounted on the CASE770 NXe backhoe loader. Aimed at offering a better ground reach, it can also be mounted on high-body trucks that offer uninterrupted visibility. The boom has a reach of up to 4.40 maximum digging depth and is an articulated and hydraulic assist type. CASE also introduced the 770 EX Plus backhoe with its USP of two auto-selection modes that are claimed to enhance fuel efficiency by up to six per cent. The CEV, notably, is powered by the Ashok Leyland h4c4 3.84-litre, a 74 hp CEV-IV compliant engine. The 851 FX CP variant includes a four-Wheel Drive (4WD) giving operators the needed boost of traction for tough terrains. The company also showcased a vibratory roller, characterised by its protruding treads and a drum to densify soil, asphalt, or other materials by combining static and dynamic forces to increase the load-bearing capacity of the surface. In the compactor segment, Case unveiled the 1107EX Soil Vibratory Compactor, which includes a 25 mm drum and turbocharger with a pre-cleaner, powered by the Ashok Leyland 3.84-litre CEV-IV engine producing a power of 100 hp. In the excavator segment, Case introduced the CX220C LC-HD Excavator, which features a new seven-inch display for operators looking to closely watch the performance metric like Rear-view camera, engine running hours, hydraulics info, engine temperature, fuel level, headlamps, and wipers, etc. The excavator has a cutting force of about 132 kn arm digging force and 152 kn bucket digging force. The 845C Motor Grader on display is a multipurpose construction machine for flattening surfaces in grading projects. The motor grader is installed with an FPT 6.7-litre CEV-IV engine producing a power of 173 hp. At the launch, Alok Jha, Director-Sales & Marketing, India & SAARC – CASE Construction Equipment said, “We are taking this momentum introducing next-generation machines to our range of products that are designed, developed, and manufactured in India.