Ammann India has announced the commencement of production of the ARW 65 Walk Behind Roller at its Mehsana manufacturing facility. T
Mumbai. 11 February 2026. Ammann India has announced the commencement of production of the ARW 65 Walk Behind Roller at its Mehsana manufacturing facility. The inauguration was led by Hans Christian Schneider, Global CEO, Ammann Group and Dheeraj Panda, MD, Ammann India, along with Ammann India’s senior leadership team. With this strategic step, Ammann India strengthens its focus on localized manufacturing, while expanding the brand’s compaction equipment portfolio to support India’s growing urban and infrastructure development needs. This walk-behind roller will be manufactured locally using Ammann’s global engineering standards and advanced manufacturing processes to deliver reliable, high performance compaction solutions tailored for Indian site conditions.
The ARW 65 is a versatile compaction machine designed for smaller and confined construction sites. With a working width of 650 mm, it operates as a 2-in-1 roller, offering high amplitude for soil and gravel compaction and low amplitude for asphalt applications. Powered by reliable diesel engines from Kohler or Yanmar, the machine features a fully hydraulic drive system that eliminates belts and clutches, reducing maintenance requirements and improving reliability.
Additional features of the machine include a 60 litre water tank with an integrated sprinkler system for asphalt applications. Its hydrostatic eccentric adjustment (two force levels), larger water tank, more refined ergonomics, and better documented safety with a dead‑man handle and integrated park brake make it particularly unique.
With a typical operating weight of around 694 kg and a maximum centrifugal force of up to 23 kN, the ARW 65 is well suited for pavement repairs, pathway construction, landscaping, and urban infrastructure works.
The facility has an annual production capacity of 150 units and supports 90 percent localization.
Commenting on the milestone, Hans Christian Schneider, Global CEO, Ammann Group, said, “India is a strategically vital market for Ammann, and our commitment here goes far beyond introducing globally proven technologies. Our focus is on localizing these innovations through engineering solutions that are tailored to India’s operating conditions, customer expectations, and infrastructure goals. The commencement of ARW 65 production in India aligns with this long term at Ammann commitment to localized manufacturing and engineering excellence.”
Dheeraj Panda, MD, Ammann India, added, “Ammann India’s focus remains on supporting the country’s accelerated infrastructure growth, particularly as the sector benefits from strong policy momentum, increased government investment, and the Make in India initiative. The commencement of ARW 65 production reflects our vision to combine world class technology with localized manufacturing to deliver productive, reliable, and sustainable compaction solutions. This milestone demonstrates how targeted investments in Indian manufacturing can enhance efficiency, quality, and long term value for customers executing infrastructure and urban development projects across the country.”
The ARW 65 Walk Behind Roller will be available in the Indian market from April, supported by Ammann India’s nationwide sales and service network.
