Philippines to procure Cukurova Defence 4X4X4 fast armored backhoe loaders

 

The 4X4X4 fast armored backhoe loader, which the Philippine Army is expected to finalize order soon. Photo c/o Cukurova Defence.


The Philippine Army (PA) is expected to formalize an order for 4 armored backhoe loaders from Turkish company Cukurova Defence, as part of efforts to improve the service's combat engineering capabilities.

The acquisition of armored backhoe loaders are part of the Philippine Army's modernization program  between 2018 to 2022 under its Combat Engineering Equipment Project.

Filipino defense page Philippine Defense Resource has confirmed that the Philippine Department of National Defense (DND) has released a Notice of Award to a joint venture between Cukurova Makina of Turkey and Filipino company Safer PH Innovations on 29 December 2022, and a contract is expected to be signed soon once funding allocations have been provided by the Philippine Government.

The 4X4X4 fast armored backhoe loader is Cukurova Defence's product that fits the requirements of the project, and is believed to be the company's first export to the Philippines.

The vehicle was designed with armored layers to protect its crew against mines, explosions and small arms fire while doing engineering work in high threat environments that includes clearing roads and areas, assisting in construction work, or creating obstacles to slow down an attacking enemy.

It is powered by a Cummins QSB diesel engine, and is also equipped with run-flat tires designed to resist the effects of deflation when punctured and enable the vehicle to continue moving at a reduced speed of 15 kilometers per hour.




[1] Philippine Defense Resource
[2] Cukurova Defence
[3] Philippines Department of National Defense

Philippines to procure Cukurova Defence 4X4X4 fast armored backhoe loaders Philippines to procure Cukurova Defence 4X4X4 fast armored backhoe loaders Reviewed by Asia Pacific Defense Journal on March 15, 2023 Rating: 5

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