The multinational manufacturer JCB inaugurated its first diesel Telescopic Boom Platform, the T 65D during the Aerial Platform Association of India’s (APAOI) conference and is said to be manufactured at the company’s factory in Jaipur.
JCB India’s CEO and Managing Director, Deepak Shetty said “This world-class machine is designed around Safety and Productivity and gives our customers the option to buy Made-in-India machines with full product support. Our customers can now buy new equipment with full warranty and JCB support backup and not depend on used imports. We have invested significantly in our Jaipur facility so that these machines can be built, to one-global-quality standard”
T 65D Features
The machine has a platform height of 65 ft & 4 inch and has a reach of 56 ft & 6 inch with 450 kgs maximum load. The machine is powered by a JCB diesel engine and comes with two work zones. It has an 8 ft platform, and the machine maximum weight is 12,500 kgs. It has four-wheel-drive as a standard feature and has enhanced safety features which include the secondary guarding system, crush hazard which always protects the Operator. It offers greater productivity through intuitive controls, oscillating starting angle, and joystick ergonomics for fatigue free working.
The CEO further added, “India is a strong economy in the world today. As business and trade increase, so will the opportunities for products such as the Telescopic Boom Lift. The T 65D is available not only for the Domestic market, which is expected to significantly grow over the next few years, but also for exports around the world”
The T 65D, a flagship model of JCB’s Make in India initiative, is exported to developed markets and serves diverse industries such as Construction, Cement, and Oil & Gas, as well as in Airports and Warehouses where elevated operations are needed. JCB has established a dedicated distribution network in India with 11 specialized dealers, equipped with trained engineers and comprehensive parts support to ensure the seamless operation of these machines across the country.
