Project Background
Since Yutong entered the Indonesian market in 2008, multiple sets of rotary drilling rigs and hydraulic crawler cranes manufactured by Yutong Heavy Industries have been operating across the Indonesian archipelago. The equipment supports a wide range of infrastructure projects, including bridge foundations, building piling, port construction and industrial facility work across this rapidly developing Southeast Asian nation. Indonesia's large-scale infrastructure push has created sustained demand for reliable foundation-construction and hoisting equipment, and Yutong has established a growing installed base across multiple islands and project sites, building a reputation for durable, high-performance machines that stand up to tropical conditions and deliver consistent productivity over many years of operation.
Customer Challenge
Indonesian foundation contractors require equipment that delivers high drilling efficiency, reliable performance in tropical conditions, and long service life over multi-year projects. Customers compare Yutong machines against established European and Japanese brands and demand clear proof of durability, component quality and after-sales support. The first Yutong rotary drilling rig delivered to Indonesia has now been in continuous operation for more than six years, making it a critical long-term reference case for the brand in the region. Contractors also need versatile hoisting equipment that can adapt to different foundation-construction and industrial-lifting tasks without requiring multiple specialised machines on site, reducing capital expenditure and simplifying fleet management across scattered project locations.
Solution & Equipment Selected
Yutong supplied rotary drilling rigs equipped with main control components sourced from internationally recognised brands such as EPEC and CAT, ensuring consistent high performance and build quality. In parallel, YTQU55B hydraulic crawler cranes were deployed for lifting and foundation-work support. The YTQU55B is a newly developed, fully rotary, multi-section, hydraulically driven, multifunctional hoisting machine designed to meet modern foundation-construction requirements. With additional attachment devices it can perform multiple functions across transportation, chemical-industry and energy-exploitation applications. The combination of high-efficiency drilling rigs and versatile crawler cranes allowed Indonesian contractors to complete complex foundation projects with a single, integrated equipment fleet, reducing equipment-procurement complexity and lowering overall project cost while maintaining high productivity on site.
Results & Impact
More than six years after the first unit was delivered, the lead rotary drilling rig remains fully operational, demonstrating strong durability and quality relative to competing brands. Customers have consistently praised the high efficiency and quality of Yutong's rotary drilling rigs compared with other brands. The successful deployment of both drilling rigs and crawler cranes has earned Yutong a strong reputation in Indonesia, contributing directly to the country's infrastructure construction programme. The long service record of the first rig continues to serve as a compelling reference for new customers across Southeast Asia, supporting Yutong's continued growth in the regional foundation-construction equipment market and reinforcing the company's position as a reliable partner for large-scale infrastructure development across the region.
Yutong Heavy Industries continues to support infrastructure development across Indonesia and the broader Southeast Asian region with a growing fleet of rotary drilling rigs, crawler cranes and foundation-construction equipment, backed by reliable after-sales service and long-term customer partnerships.