Check Out Tata LPK 2518 Tipper Truck And Its Details

Here are the complete details of the Tata LPK 2518 tipper truck which had been simply the best in its segment, Read on for details: 

The tipper truck manufacturing companies are seeing a surge in sales due to demand introduced by the mining, ore and infrastructure development industries in India. With the economy's bounce-back after the pandemic and GST implementation, the tipper truck segment is seeing rapid growth in the country. 

Further, the transportation of coal and other ores from the mining spots to the distributors requires heavy-duty tipper trucks, hence, the growth of this segment is inevitable since the requirement for tipper trucks in this industry is never-ending. 

In this regard, numerous truck manufacturers are planning to ramp up production and introduce vehicles with advanced tech and features to reduce downtime and driver fatigue in order to cater to the mining industries with high-performance trucks. 

However, popular tipper truck manufacturers like Tata Motors for example have already established their strong presence in the mining and construction industry with the introduction of its LPK 2518 which was a feature-rich, powerful, reliable and durable vehicle. 

The LPK 2518 was simply the preferred tipper truck for heavy-duty applications since it offered the best features, top-class fuel efficiency and a powerful yet reliable powertrain. 

Today, let’s take a closer look at the Tata LPK 2518 and its details in order to understand why it had been the best in the industry. After all, it is one of the favourite tipper trucks of the coal and mining industry: 

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1. Engine and Performance: 

The Tata LPK 2518 came with a CUMMINS ISBe5.9 180 40 BS6 engine which has the capacity to deliver 134 kW of power at 2500 rpm and 700 Nm of peak torque at precisely 1500 rpm. Its engine was mated to an improved 6-Speed gearbox for efficient power delivery. The engine and transmission used to be linked to each other by a single plate dry friction type clutch setup. 

2. Brakes and Suspension: 

The LPK 2518 came equipped with a Full Air S- cam with an Automatic Adjuster braking setup for maximum stopping power. In terms of suspension, it had semi-elliptical leaf springs in the front as well as rear end for better load carrying capacity and driver comfort. 

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3. Dimensions: 

The truck used to run with a Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) of 25,000 kgs, a wheelbase of 3880 mm, tyres of the size 10.00 x 20 - 16 PR and ground clearance of 235 mm. Apart from these, the vehicle came with a fuel tank capacity of 300 L and a DEF tank of 35 L. 

Thus, these are the full details of the Tata LPK 2518 tipper truck in India. 

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