SANY Launches India's First Locally Made Hybrid Mining Dump Truck

Chinese equipment giant makes strategic move into sustainable mining solutions with 100-ton capacity hybrid truck manufactured at its Pune facility, supporting India's self-reliance goals.

Angitha SureshBy Angitha Suresh calendar 01 Apr 2025 Views icon9982 Views Share - Share to Facebook Share to Twitter Share to LinkedIn Share to Whatsapp
SANY Launches India's First Locally Made Hybrid Mining Dump Truck

SANY India launched the country's first locally manufactured hybrid mining dump truck today at its Pune facility. The SKT130S, a 100-ton capacity vehicle, represents a significant development in India's mining equipment manufacturing sector.

The new dump truck features a 925 kW rated power engine generating 3200 Nm of torque, with a payload capacity of 100 tons and 61 cubic meter heaped body capacity. According to company officials, the hybrid system is expected to deliver fuel savings of 20-25% compared to conventional mining trucks, with a regenerative braking system that charges the high-voltage battery during downhill operation.

"The introduction of the SKT130S demonstrates our commitment to delivering high-performance, efficient, and safe solutions to meet the evolving demands of the industry," said Deepak Garg, Vice Chairman & Managing Director of SANY India and South Asia. "Our focus on localization supports India's manufacturing vision while bringing advanced technology to enhance productivity in mining operations."

The vehicle includes an intelligent control module and a 10-inch central control screen for navigation and operational monitoring. Safety features include FOPS/ROPS (Falling Object Protective Structure/Roll-Over Protective Structure) certification for the cabin.

SANY India established its manufacturing facility in Chakan, Pune in 2012 with an investment exceeding INR 1000 crores. The facility supports multiple business verticals including earth moving, lifting, foundation, mining, ports, concrete, roads, and renewable energy solutions. The company has built a network of approximately 42 dealers and 300 touch points across India.

The mining sector in India has been pushing for more efficient and environmentally sustainable equipment as the country continues to balance its growing energy needs with environmental considerations. Hybrid vehicles represent a transitional technology as the heavy equipment industry works toward lower-emission alternatives.

Industry analysts note that local manufacturing of specialized mining equipment aligns with the government's "Make in India" initiative, which aims to transform India into a global manufacturing hub. SANY officials indicated they are working toward further localization of major components for the truck.

SANY currently has more than 35,000 machines operating across India and South Asia, contributing to various infrastructure development projects in the region.

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