HCV TIPPER OF THE YEAR
Nominees: a) Mahindra Blazo x 28 (6x4) b) Ashok Leyland 2825 AVTR (6x4) c) Eicher Pro 8028XC (8x4) d) Eicher Pro 8028XM (8x4) e) Eicher Pro 6035T (8x4) f) Eicher Pro 8035XM (8x4 g) Ashok Leyland 3520 AVTR (8x4) h) Tata Prima 3530.K (8x4) i) Tata Prima 3525.K/TK (8x4) j) Ashok Leyland 4825 AVTR (10x4) k) Tata Signa 4825.TK (10x4)
Built to perform one of the most demanding jobs that a truck would, HCV tippers are dandy machines. They are strong and robust, and smart and highly productive. The two winners this year, the Ashok Leyland 3520 AVTR and Tata Signa 4825.TK, are no exception. Strong, robust, smart and highly productive, they pack modern technologies and a deeper understanding of the customer requirements. The 3520 AVTR is powered by 200 hp, 5.7-litre H Series six-cylinder diesel engine, and the 4825.TK is powered by a 250 hp, 6.7-litre Cummins ISBe engine. Either BSVI vehicle is equipped with a ninespeed transmission. Available with a 22 cu. m. tipping structure (18 cu. m. optional), the 3520 AVTR is modular and efficient. If the 22 cu. m. superstructure variant is had with a ‘U’ cab, the buyer-operator has a choice of four cabs, fifteen wheels, four engine options and six gearbox options. With 27 per cent grade-ability, the (8x4) 3520 AVTR has a GVW of 35000 kg. It is available with a radial tyre option too. Fitted with a 300 litre fuel tank, the multi-application tipper features driver guidance system, reverse park assistance, unitised bearing hub, and an advanced telematics system. Available with a 29 cu. m. tipping structure, the 4825. TK, available in 10x2 or 10x4, has a GVW of 47,500 kg. Available with radial tyres and a 300-litre fuel tank, the tipper has 23.45 per cent grade-ability in crawler gear. Engineered for higher revenue earning potential, the vehicle, with heavy-duty aggregates, features a threemode fuel economy switch. It also features engine brake, hill start assist and long lasting NGT brakes. Having a tilt switch that prevents accidents, the tipper’s sleeper cabin is designed for fatigue-free operation. If the vertical exhaust avoids dust flare up, the tipper’s advanced telematics system enables real time vehicle tracking, geo-fencing, fuel consumption monitoring and anti-fuel theft. A multi-application tipper that the Signa 4825.TK is, it is fitted with a digital instrument cluster that provides comprehensive information. It enables customers to carry four to five tonne extra load at a marginal cost increase.