JCB India Ltd, India's largest manufacturer of construction equipment, has unveiled its new JS205LC tracked excavator. Developed and manufactured in India for the domestic market, the company hopes that with its rugged structure, best-in-class operator controls, and whole range of technological innovations, the JS205LC will create a new benchmark in the premium excavator segment and spur sales. One of its USPs is low fuel consumption that will lead to savings worth Rs 1.3 lakh per year.

"Today is a very proud day for JCB India. Once again, JCB raises the bar in innovation with the launch of this excavator. This new 20-tonne machine offers best fuel efficiency, coupled with better performance and productivity," said Vipin Sondhi, MD & CEO, JCB India. "Our aim is to innovate and design products that meet our customers' needs and help them in growing their business."

Elaborating about the JS205LC, Sondhi said that it is suited for all applications such as earthwork, quarrying, and road construction and comes with a gross engine power of 106 kW and a bucket capacity of 0.8 cu.m - 1.02 cu.m. In terms of structural reinforcement, the heavy-duty boom has been designed with 22 per cent bigger sections for high durability and strength while the arm sections are 12 per cent deeper and 7 per cent wider to provide greater strength.

The new model has also been designed keeping in mind the operator's comfort and safety factor. Ergonomically placed operator controls and roof hatch aided by rear sliding window increases operator efficiency. The new JS205LC also comes with an AC option. Audio and visual alerts have been provided in instrumental panel for air filter blockage, low coolant level, and high hydraulic oil temperature.