Ashok Leyland Bada dost i2 vs Tata Intra V30 Spec Comparison

Here is an Ashok Leyland Bada dost i2 vs Tata Intra V30 spec comparison to find out which truck might be the best, Read On Folks: 

Ashok Leyland is a brand name that resonates with the company’s legendary identity which has taken many decades to form through its portfolio of reliable, efficient and robust commercial vehicles. The trucks and buses from Ashok Leyland are simply a class apart and are the ones which have helped the company achieve numerous milestones and set new benchmarks. 

One such example of a vehicle from the brand which has helped the company advance many steps ahead of its competitors would be the Ashok Leyland Bada Dost i2 which is the first vehicle in its segment to offer ARAI-certified 1+2 seating and superior payload capacity. 

However, like everything else in our world of trucks, the Bada Dost i2 now stands threatened by vehicles such as the Tata Intra V30 which is a new range of compact trucks built on TML's new 'Premium Tough‘ design philosophy and constructed for those customers who ply their vehicles in high load and long lead applications.

Today, let us take a closer look at these two vehicles’ capabilities through an Ashok Leyland Bada dost i2 vs Tata Intra V30 spec comparison, to also understand how these two vehicles are competing with each other to claim leadership in the CV world. 

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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	Tata Intra V30 Truck
Engine	1.5 L, 3 Cylinder Diesel BS VI compliant engine	4 Cylinder, 1496 cc DI engine
Gearbox	Fully Synchronized 5-Speed Manual Gearbox	5 Speed manual gearbox
Max. Power	52.0 kW	52 kW
Max. Torque	190 Nm	140 Nm

Meanwhile, the Tata Intra V30 Truck comes powered by a 4 Cylinder, 1496 cc DI engine which is tuned to deliver 52 kW of power at precisely 4000 rpm and 140 Nm of peak torque somewhere between 1800-3000 rpm. Its engine is linked to a 5 Speed manual gearbox for better efficiency. 

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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	Tata Intra V30 Truck
Brakes	Disc/ Drum brakes	Disc/Drum brakes
Front Suspension	Over-slung parabolic leaves	Semi-elliptical leaf springs
Rear Suspension	Over-slung semi-elliptic springs	Semi-elliptical leaf springs

On the other hand, the Intra V30 Truck rolls with disc brakes in the front while the rear is fitted with drum brakes for maximum braking performance. As for suspension, it is equipped with semi-elliptical leaf springs in the front as well as the rear end. 

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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	Tata Intra V30 Truck
GVW	2880 kgs	2565 kgs
Wheelbase	2510 mm	2450 mm
Payload	1425 kgs	1300 kgs.
Tyres Size	195 R15 LT (Tubeless)	185 R14 LT

On the other side, the Tata Intra V30 Truck comes with a wheelbase of 2450 mm, a Gross Vehicle Weight of 2565 kgs and a payload weight of 1300 kgs. 

Thus, the aforementioned details are the Ashok Leyland Bada dost i2 vs Tata Intra V30 spec comparison. Tell us which vehicle you would choose in the comment section below. 

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