Kakinada Port – with a coal handling capacity of 14 million per annum - is the principal intermediate port and the safest harbour on the east coast of India.

Through a commercial canal, imported commodities such as coal are transported from ship to shore on steel barges and once loaded onshore, the goods are then transported via a single rail line from Kakinada Port to Samalkota, covering a total length of 126 km.

N.C. Enterprise general manager of operation Siva Shankar said: “SDLG wheel loaders are well designed and easy to maintain.

“This, combined with their competitive price, made them an ideal solution for our jobsite.”

The fleet is a mixture of SDLG LG938L and LG958L wheel loaders, the most popular models in the Indian market. Both the 3t LG938L and the 5 t LG958L feature Deutz engines.

The cabs are built to offer operators maximum visibility with wrap-around glass and air-conditioning to keep them cool in the 40°C heat.

“We purchased our first SDLG wheel loader almost five years ago and so far we have received dependable support from our local dealer – Detroit Mining and Construction Equipment,” Shankar said.

“We have built a strong relationship and the good service that the salespeople and service technicians have delivered has led to our company purchasing more machines from them.”

Detroit Mining and Construction Equipment was awarded the “Excellent Dealer” accolade by SDLG for delivering consistent performance and efficient service at an awards ceremony at the company’s global dealer meeting.

“Timely delivery and efficiency were factored in when we purchased the machines from Detroit Mining and Construction Equipment. The team provided us with realistic lead times and once the machines were working on site, spare parts and support was available right when we needed it,” Shankar said.

“I have enjoyed this partnership thanks to the strong parts supply capability and efficient call-to-action service, which are critical to maintaining uptime on our site.”