As Southeast Asian nations continue to improve their road networks, the need for reliable, competitively priced road-building equipment is on the rise. SDLG motor graders are gaining in popularity in the Philippines and Indonesia as customers recognize their quality, value and unrivalled aftermarket support.

Local road-building contractors across Southeast Asia are realizing the benefits of investing in value road machinery over paying high rental prices. Leading Chinese construction equipment brand, SDLG, offers small businesses a cost-effective solution by way of robust and reliable equipment without the bells and whistles that premium brands offer. The SDLG G9190 motor grader is gaining popularity in two prominent nations: Indonesia and the Philippines – and 2015 sales in the region have doubled compared to the previous year.

Case study: the Philippines
 

An SDLG G9190 motor grader, owned by road-building contractor M. Montesclaros Enterprise Inc., working on the jobsite of northern Mindanao, the Philippines.

M. Montesclaros Enterprise Inc. is a local road-building contractor that works across the regions of Cabanglasan and Bukidnon in northern Mindanao, the Philippines. The company’s Vice President , Atty Marius T. Montesclaros, was shopping around for a new motor grader to support a small road-building project when he came across local SDLG dealer, Civic Merchandising.

“The SDLG G9190 offered a strong proposition from the start,” explains Atty Marius. “The sales team at Civic Merchandising demonstrated the machine’s versatility and ease of operation and maintenance – and we were able to strike a deal immediately. So far the machines are delivering exactly what I expected in remote regions of Mindanao and the projects are on the right track. Needless to say, this has been one of the best investment decisions I’ve made so far.”

Through strategic partnerships with well-established dealers that offer local expertise and a proven track record of maintaining construction equipment, SDLG machines are well maintained – even in difficult-to-reach locations. In addition, SDLG is the only Chinese construction equipment manufacturer to offer a parts depot in Southeast Asia. The facility is based in Jurong, Singapore, for fast and effective parts delivery throughout the region.

Case study: Indonesia

An SDLG G9190 is deployed by road-building contractor PT Energy Bara on a job site in Indonesia.

Gafur, director of PT Energy Bara, a road-building contractor in Indonesia was looking for a smart alternative to premium brand motor graders when he came across local SDLG dealer, Intraco Penta Prima Servis (IPPS). IPPS is part of INTA Group – a well-recognized name in construction equipment with over 45 years’ experience in selling and maintaining equipment, offering Gafur assurance that his motor grader would be well maintained.

He says: “When we wanted to purchase a machine that offers efficiency, performance and versatility – SDLG’s G9190 motor grader ticked all the boxes in our mind. The fuel efficiency and ease of maintenance are unrivaled by other brands and the smart design of the operator cab enables our operators to work in comfort and safety.”

The G9190 is popular because of its electronic Dalian Deutz Tier II diesel engine that delivers turbo-charged power and good fuel economy. It offers a 4 m moldboard with 82 kN traction force and a 77.9 kN blade downward force for smooth and powerful grading. The moldboard swing mechanism is powered by two cylinders for enhanced reliability. The FOPS/ROPS cab protects the operator, and built-in air conditioning gives operators a comfortable ride in high temperatures.

A region with potential
Anthony Neo, director of sales support for SDLG in Southeast Asia, is confident that SDLG motor graders will continue to gain momentum in Indonesia, the Philippines and throughout the Southeast Asia region.

He says: “We are happy to see the positive reception of the SDLG motor grader from customers in the region. The rapid growth reflects the solid support our dealer partners have delivered to our customers. We have been focusing on shortening lead times and maximizing the added value we can offer – and we will continue to do so by strengthening our service offering and communicating with our dealers.”
As a result of the success of the G9190 in the region, SDLG is looking at introducing a wider range of motor graders in the foreseeable future.

For further information on SDLG motor graders and the SDLG dealer network, visit www.sdlg.com.