Chabou and Co. launches new JCB excavator

DIMAPUR — A new land excavator called ‘JCB NXT 225LC M,’ designed for infrastructure and quarrying purposes,was launched in Nagaland on Wednesday at Zone Niathu by The Park in Chümoukedima, under the dealership of Chabou and Co.

During the launch event, Kechangulie Rio, proprietor of Chabou and Co., emphasised the introduction of larger machinery in response to Nagaland’s expanding construction sector. He highlighted the increasing scale of projects, indicating a growing demand for larger equipment each day.

Speaking briefly about Chabou and co., he stated that they began in January 2011 with a humble beginning and worked their way up to opening a dealership in March 2013 and eventually going strong since then.

He stated that they strive to do their best as a dealership and in their service. He also highlighted that they have expanded the facility in Kohima besides setting up a spare parts centre in Mokokchung. He added that they are planning to venture into the eastern part of Nagaland, where they also have a substantial customer base.

He mentioned that they have over 30 service engineers dedicated to product support for their machines.

“As infrastructure development gains pace in Nagaland, we will continue to invest in the business,” he said.

The JCB NXT 225LC M was first launched in the country in 2022. It is a 22.2-tonne machine and features a heavy-duty dig-end for the highest level of durability, ensuring high uptime and lower repair costs. The machine is powered by a Cummins 148hp, 626Nm torque engine with an inline fuel injection system.