Ashok Leyland Bada Dost i2 vs Ashok Leyland Bada Dost i3

Here is the latest Ashok Leyland Bada Dost i2 vs Ashok Leyland Bada Dost i3 spec comparison, Read on Guys: 

There are several commercial vehicle (CV) manufacturers in India that offer unique, powerful and efficient trucks to take on the challenging operational conditions which require them to be extremely robust. Tata Motors, Mahindra and Mahindra, and Ashok Leyland are great brand examples that showcase the aforementioned characteristics through their rigid and robust trucks. 

However, the brand Ashok Leyland, in particular, has been in a league of its own lately thanks to its Bada Dost range of trucks that offer superior performance. The Ashok Leyland Bada Dost range is meant for short-haul and city transportation needs. They are designed to address the agile goods movement across all business applications. 

Moreover, the Bada Dost i2 and i3 in particular are developed specifically for Indian roads to redefine the transportation industry by leveraging its enhanced technologies. These two trucks have integrated advanced technology for enhancing fuel economy for operational profitability. 

Although these two trucks are superior in performance, there exists confusion among a few customers as to which Bada Dost truck to opt, for their daily goods and product transportation requirements. In this regard, to help them, we have put together an Ashok Leyland Bada Dost i2 vs Ashok Leyland Bada Dost i3 spec comparison: 

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1. Engine and specs: 

To begin with, let us take a look at the two vehicle’s powertrains. The Ashok Leyland Bada dost i2 comes equipped with a 1.5 L, 3 Cylinder Diesel BS VI compliant engine which has the capacity to deliver 52.0 kW of maximum power at around 3300 rpm and 190 Nm of peak torque at around 1600-2400 rpm. The engine of the vehicle is linked to a Fully Synchronized 5-Speed Manual Gearbox for utmost efficiency. 

Vehicle	Ashok Leyland Bada dost i2	Ashok Leyland Bada Dost i3
Engine	1.5 L, 3 Cylinder Diesel BS VI compliant engine	1.5 L, 3 Cylinder, BS6 compliant diesel engine
Gearbox	Fully Synchronized 5-Speed Manual Gearbox	Fully synchronized 5-speed, manual with a cable shift type gearbox
Max. Power	52.0 kW	59.6 kW
Max. Torque	190 Nm	190 Nm

Meanwhile, the Ashok Leyland Bada Dost i3 comes fitted with a 1.5 L, 3 Cylinder, BS6 compliant Diesel engine which has the capacity to churn out 59.6 kW of maximum power at 3300 rpm and 190 Nm of peak torque somewhere between 1600 - 2400 rpm. The engine of this truck is coupled to a fully synchronized 5-speed, manual with a cable shift-type gearbox for maximum power delivery. 

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2. Brakes and Suspension: 

Next, the Ashok Leyland Bada Dost i2 comes equipped with vacuum-assisted hydraulic brakes (Disc/Drum) for superior braking performance. In terms of suspension, it gets over-slung parabolic leaves in the front while the rear houses over-slung semi-elliptic springs. 

Vehicle	Ashok Leyland Bada dost i2	Ashok Leyland Bada Dost i3
Brakes	Disc/ Drum brakes	Ventilated Discs/ Drums
Front Suspension	Over-slung parabolic leaves	Over-slung parabolic leaves
Rear Suspension	Over-slung semi-elliptic springs	Over-slung semi-elliptic springs

On the other hand, the Ashok Leyland Bada Dost i3 comes fitted with hydraulic vacuum-assisted brakes for efficient braking performance. As for suspension, it gets over-slung parabolic leaves in the front while the rear houses over-slung semi-elliptic springs. 

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3. Dimensions and Weights: 

The Bada Dost i2 comes with load body dimensions rated 2745 X 1750 X 440 (L x B x H), a rated payload of 1425 kgs, a Gross Vehicle Weight of 2880 kgs, a wheelbase of 2510 mm, a fuel tank capacity of 40 litres and tyres sized 195 R15 LT (Tubeless). 

Vehicle	Ashok Leyland Bada dost i2	Ashok Leyland Bada Dost i3
GVW	2880 kgs	2990 kgs
Wheelbase	2510 mm	2590 mm
Payload	1425 kgs	1400 kgs
Tyres Size	195 R15 LT (Tubeless)	215/75 R15 LT

On the other side, the Bada Dost i3 comes with load body dimensions rated 2860 X 1750 X 441 (L x B x H), a rated payload of 1400 kgs, a Gross Vehicle Weight of 2990 kgs, a wheelbase of 2590 mm, a fuel tank capacity of 40 litres and tyres sized 215/75 R15 LT (Tubeless). 

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Thus, you are reading the latest Ashok Leyland Bada Dost i2 vs Ashok Leyland Bada Dost i3 spec comparison.

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