SPECIAL APPLICATION CV OF THE YEAR
Nominees: a) Mahindra Supro Ambulance BSVI b) Eicher Pro 6028TM (Transit Mixer) c) Tata Signa 2821.K RMC FE+ (Transit Mixer) d) Ashok Leyland 2820 TU (Transit Mixer) e) Eicher Pro 2095XP (Fuel Bowser) f) Tata Ultra T.11 (Fuel Bowser) g) Ashok Leyland Ecomet 1015 (Fuel Bowser) h) Tata Signa 2823.K (Drill Rig) i) Ashok Leyland Ecomet 1415 (Mass Disinfection Truck)
Special application CVs address special needs of the market. They are built to perform a series of tasks that require them to be worthy of the job. The winner this year, the Tata Ultra T.11 Fuel Bowser, is built on a highly modular platform that the Ultra range from Tata Motors denotes. It is powered by a 125 hp, 3.3-litre BSVI diesel engine mated to a five-speed transmission. Aimed at doorstep fuel delivery for farm machines, construction site machines, etc., the fuel bowser has a GVW of 10990 kg. Its superstructure includes a six-kilolitre fuel tank and a dispensing unit. Fitted with a modern (safety, walk-through) day cab that makes for fatiguefree driving environment, the vehicle features gear shift advisor, ergonomically dash mounted gear shift lever, spacious cabin, adjustable seats, tilt and telescopic power steering, average fuel economy indicator as part of a digital instrument cluster that provides comprehensive information, an advanced telematics system and fast USB chargers. The high-points of the machine include an ability to provide best operating economics, mileage, driving comfort, connectivity, tubeless radial tyres, and an air braking system with interlock.