Mahindra Alfa Plus vs Piaggio Ape Xtra LDX Spec Comparison

Here is the latest Mahindra Alfa Plus vs Piaggio Ape Xtra LDX spec comparison, Read on for details: 

The ever-growing industry of transport logistics and e-commerce businesses in India has been dependent on smaller commercial vehicles that are best suitable for short-distance haulage. It's simply because of their versatility, uber-cool performance and utmost reliability. Small commercial vehicles are the best for a multitude of applications which is why they are depended upon by businesses. 

The most preferred small commercial vehicles by businesses are three-wheelers which are easy to maintain and have a lower maintenance cost and total cost of ownership. In India, three-wheel cargo vehicles have an ergonomically designed cabin, comfortable seating and reliable powertrain required for efficient transport of cargo. 

Therefore, they are the preferred means of cargo transportation in the country. However, it is often told that choosing a three-wheeler for a business is an ordeal since there are numerous brands to choose from. In this regard, to help you guys, we have picked the two best three-wheelers and compared them. 

So, we present to you Mahindra Alfa Plus vs Piaggio Ape Xtra LDX spec comparison to help you decide on your next three-wheeler. Read on: 

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1. Powertrain: 

To begin with, the Mahindra Alfa Plus comes equipped with a Single Cylinder Direct Injection (DI) 436 cc engine which has the capacity to deliver 5.52 kW of maximum power at 3600 rpm and 18 Nm of peak torque at around  2000-2400 rpm. The engine of the three-wheeler is mated to a Constant Mesh, 4-speed manual transmission for superior delivery of power. 

Vehicle	Mahindra Alfa Plus	Piaggio Ape Xtra LDX
Engine	Single Cylinder Direct Injection (DI) 436 cc engine	Single Cylinder Water Cooled (DI) 599 cc engine
Gearbox	Constant Mesh, 4-speed manual	5-speed Manual
Max. Power	5.52 kW	7 kW
Max. Torque	18 Nm	23.5

Meanwhile, the Piaggio Ape Xtra LDX comes fitted with a Single Cylinder Water Cooled 599 cc engine which is tuned to churn out 7 kW of peak power at around 3600 rpm and 23.5 Nm of maximum torque at precisely 220 rpm. The engine of this vehicle is linked to a 5-speed gearbox. 

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2. Suspension and Brakes: 

The Mahindra Alfa Plus rolls with a Coil Spring and Hydraulic Shock Absorber in the front end while the rear houses Rubber Spring with Telescopic Hydraulic Shock Absorbers. In terms of the braking system, it gets Drum Brakes with leading & trailing shoes. 

Vehicle	Mahindra Alfa Plus	Piaggio Ape Xtra LDX
Brakes	Drum Brakes with leading & trailing shoes	Hydraulically actuated drum brakes
Front Suspension	Coil Spring and Hydraulic Shock Absorber	Helical Spring with Dampener
Rear Suspension	Rubber Spring with Telescopic Hydraulic Shock Absorbers	Rubber Spring with Damper

On the other hand, the Ape Xtra LDX comes with Helical Spring with Dampener in the front end while the rear is equipped with Rubber Spring with Damper. As for the braking system, the vehicle comes fitted with hydraulically actuated drum brakes. 

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3. Weights and Dimensions: 

Finally, the Alfa Plus comes with cargo bed dimensions rated 1730mm x 1460mm x 320 mm, a wheelbase of 2165 mm, a Gross Vehicle Weight of 995 kgs, and tyres sized 4.50X10" 8PR. 

Vehicle	Mahindra Alfa Plus	Piaggio Ape Xtra LDX
GVW	995 kgs	975 kgs
Wheelbase	2165 mm	1920 mm
Tyre Size	4.50X10" 8PR	10″

On the other side, the Ape Xtra LDX comes with a ground clearance of 245 mm (Unladen), a wheelbase of 1920 mm, a Gross Vehicle Weight of 975 kgs and tyres sized 10″. 

Thus, you are reading the latest Mahindra Alfa Plus vs Piaggio Ape Xtra LDX spec comparison. Tell us which vehicle you would choose among these two in the comment section below. 

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