BEML secures USD 6.65 million order for supply of hydraulic excavators to Africa

Bengaluru: BEML Limited, a leading Indian manufacturer of heavy equipment and a Schedule ‘A’ Public Sector Enterprise under the Ministry of Defence, has secured an order valued at USD 6.65 million from Mauritius for the supply of BEML BE220G Hydraulic Excavators for deployment across key African markets.

The equipment will be deployed across Liberia, Sierra Leone, Ghana, the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), Côte d’Ivoire, and neighbouring markets, strengthening BEML’s presence in Africa’s growing construction and mining equipment sector.

The BE220G Hydraulic Excavator is powered by a 148 HP diesel engine and features a 1.14 cu. m bucket, a 5.85-metre boom, and a 2.5-metre arm. The machines will be equipped with air conditioning, front windshield guards, and corrosion-resistant paint, with yellow-painted booms and arms in line with local market preferences.

The order will be executed in phases.As part of its customer-centric approach, BEML will provide comprehensive warranty coverage and technical assistance for the deployed equipment.

The order marks another significant milestone in BEML’s strategy to expand its international business and establish itself as a reliable Indian OEM for construction and mining equipment in global markets.

Shantanu Roy, CMD, BEML Limited, said: “This order marks an important milestone in BEML’s international business expansion and reflects the growing confidence of global customers in our products and capabilities. Africa offers significant opportunities in construction and mining, and BEML is committed to supporting customers in the region with reliable equipment, strong technical capabilities, and responsive after-sales service. This engagement further strengthens our endeavour to take India’s engineering and manufacturing capabilities to global markets.”