CASE Construction Equipment hosted a special event for key media from India, Africa, Middle East and Asia Pacific region this week at its state-of-the-art manufacturing facility at Pithampur, Madhya Pradesh in India.
During the event, CASE revealed that it has invested $6.5 million to move 4,000 of its 15,000 units annual production of skid steer production to the plant.
Models moving to India cover the skid steer loader range from SR130B up to its SR210B models to cover Tier-3, including the Middle East, and Tier-5 markets.
The CMME team was also treated to first-hand experience of the advanced manufacturing processes and technologies used at the facility to produce construction equipment ranges for the global markets.
At the event, CASE presented a selection of products catering to various markets with demonstrations of the 1110EX compactor, and the newly launched V-Series backhoe loader and the CX220C LC HD crawler excavator.
“Our state-of-the-art facility in Pithampur operates to the high manufacturing standards of CNH Industrial plants across the world. With its range of high-quality construction equipment that stands out for the reliability and durability that are the hallmarks of the CASE brand, it serves the Indian domestic market and exports to more than 75 countries. India is a global manufacturing hub and a strategically important market for CASE Construction Equipment’s growth in the region.,” said Satendra Tiwari, Plant Head – CNH Industrial, India.“
The Pithampur manufacturing facility was built in 1989 and is one of the brand’s eight manufacturing hubs. Spread across 40 acres of land, the facility operates according to the company’s CNH Business System (CBS), which involves all employees across the entire organisation to drive “greater accountability, agility, efficiency and safety.”
The plant achieves consistently high quality with its class-leading and automated production technologies, including robotic welding, laser cutting and high-precision machining.
CMME saw first-hand how workers are also trained using VR and AR technologies for key jobs like welding and machine spraying.
In 2022, the plant achieved the significant milestone of manufacturing 50,000 loader backhoes. It produces a wide range of products for the global markets including India, Africa, the Middle East, the Asia Pacific region, North and Latin America. The plant also houses an important Research and Development facility to ensure that machines go through regular upgrades and are future ready.
As part of its efforts to contribute to CNH Industrial’s sustainability goals and its aims to reduce carbon emission, the company has installed solar panels at its Pithampur plant which helps provide up to 25% of the facility’s energy through renewable sources, CMME was told.
The machines made in Pithampur
1110EX Soil Compactor
Designed for heavy and demanding applications, the CASE 1110EX is equally at home in road and building construction jobsites, as in mining operations. It features the proven S8000 engine developed by FPT Industrial, which has recently been upgraded to deliver more performance with a power increase of 110 hp and a massive 430 Nm of torque. The turbocharged engine delivers power with excellent fuel economy. The 1110EX is equipped with a class leading 32mm thick drum, which provides a higher weight and robustness which guarantees maximum productivity and reliability. The 1110EX delivers an outstanding compaction applied force of 33 375 kgf: this reduces the number of compaction passes, in turn reducing fuel cost and work hours. The EX-Series compactor delivers an effective performance on every surface with its two configurations: the CASE 1110EX-D with drum drive and increased traction is ideal for slopes and landfills, while the CASE 1110EX-PD featuring drum drive and clamp-on pad foot is the perfect solution for compacting more cohesive materials such as clay and silt
V-Series Backhoe Loader
The newly launched 570V and 570SV backhoe loaders feature a brand-new cab, which is one of the largest in their class. The ROPS/FOPS cab equipped with air conditioning (optional) and best-in-class internal storage capacity raises operator comfort and ergonomics to a new level, while retaining the excellent performance, reliability and versatility of the range. The range includes models with power of 86hp and 97hp, that can be equipped with either 2WD or 4WD axles. Both machines are fitted with a four-speed Power Shuttle transmission that delivers great speed and drive power suitable for any worksite. Adding versatility to the mix, the backhoe loader can have either a fixed or extendable dipper arm, increasing digging reach and depth. Up front both machines are equipped with a straight loader arm providing great breakout force and excellent dump height. All these features combined with a full range of general and multipurpose buckets and forks, make the new 570V and 570SV the tools of choice.
CX220C LC HD Crawler Excavator
The CX220C LC HD has been designed with stronger boom and arms and undercarriage structures, with increased thickness to make it suitable for the harshest application. The machine is equipped with a 6-cylinder 6.7-liter engine which delivers outstanding torque that ensures maximum power with the best fuel efficiency. This electronic engine from FPT is the perfect match with the CASE Intelligent Hydraulic System that features 5 automatic energy saving functions that further improve machine efficiency. These functions constantly adjust the engine rpm and the hydraulic pump displacement to match the actual power requirement at any time. The powerful and reliable industrial engine ensures high productivity with low fuel consumption making the machine suitable for stone quarry, general and road construction, earthworks and mining applications.
