Volvo launches new, high performance paver in India

Construction equipment manufacturing major Volvo CE announced launch of its newest paver into India – the mid-sized P6820C ABG.

The unit offers a winning combination of power, production capacity, and precision for excellent paving quality, with perfectly smooth mats, the manufacturer said.

“The new Volvo P6820C tracked paver – equipped for high performance – is an all-around paving solution. Powered by Volvo’s D6E COM IIIA/EPA Tier 3 engine, the paver is considerably more powerful than its predecessor, while providing lower fuel consumption and less noise. As the Indian government continues to develop its road building program, contractors will find Volvo’s new paver an ideal solution to help meet increasingly ambitious construction schedules,” a statement released by Volvo CE said.

Dimitrov Krishnan, Vice President and Head of Volvo CE India, said, “Infrastructure development remains a key focus in the country and highlighted increasing market demand for mid-sized road paving equipment that does not compromise on quality. We are seeing more interest in equipment at the lower end of the scale as construction of smaller roads in more rural areas gathers pace. This reflects a maturing of the road network in India with many major routes now well into development, requiring work on the byways which will feed the arterial roads.”

He adds, “The new mid-sized P6820C perfectly addresses this issue, offering an ideal combination of productivity and flexibility.”

The P6820C is fitted with an emission-compliant engine. Fuel consumption is further reduced when the operator uses smart power mode, which lowers engine RPM to match power and demand — resulting in fuel savings of up to 30%. Reduced noise levels can also be attributed to sound lowering components and a robust frame. These features combined with smart power can dramatically decrease noise levels, claims Volvo CE.

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