The developments in the commercial vehicle world were brought about by automakers such as VECV or Eicher for instance whose truck models come with an affordable price tag. Their pioneering work on affordable truck models influenced by the needs of users has played a crucial role in showing a new path for the industry to step towards.
Moreover, due to the presence of brands like Eicher and their renowned truck portfolio which is rolled out with affordable price tags, in India, logistics have been able to induct their trucks to deliver the best operational performance to help the country witness a boom in the economy as well as help blooming businesses find profitability necessary for thriving.
Nevertheless, it can be stated that customer-centric product delivery and similar product attributes have resulted in the success of Eicher in India. However, while all their products resonate with such attributes and have helped their business grow at a certain successful pace, there is one particular truck which has helped them grow even further in every sense.
It’s none other than the Eicher Pro 3018- The industry’s first 12.2-ton payload truck with a premium sleeper cabin. As for the Pro 3018, it is a 17.75 t GVW truck which rolls with many aspects that make it a perfect vehicle. Want to see it for yourself? Well, let’s check them out, shall we?
Vehicle | Eicher Pro 3018 |
Engine | E494 4-Cyl 4 V CRS BS-VI Compliant DI Engine |
Gearbox | ET 60 S7 Transmission With Hybrid Gear Shifter |
Max. Power | 120 kW/160 HP |
Max. Torque | 500 Nm |
The Pro 3018 from Eicher comes powered by a high-performance diesel engine which has the capacity to deliver higher torque and power output. It comes equipped with an E494 4-Cyl 4 V CRS BS-VI Compliant DI engine which has the ability to generate 120 kW/160 HP at exactly 2600 rpm and 500 Nm at around 1200 - 1800 rpm.
This powerful engine is also mated to an efficient ET 60 S7 Transmission With Hybrid Gear Shifter for smoother shifts and higher power delivery. Further, the engine and gearbox are linked to each other by a 362 mm dia clutch setup for better driveability.
Vehicle | Eicher Pro 3018 |
Brakes | Full Air Braking System With A Divided Line, Auto Slack Adjuster And APDA |
Front Suspension | Parabolic Setup With Shock Absorbers |
Rear Suspension | Semi Elliptical Laminated Leaves With Helper Springs |
The Eicher Pro 3018 comes equipped with a Full Air Braking System With A Divided Line, Auto Slack Adjuster And APDA for efficient braking performance, maximum stoppage ability with load conditions and lower brake component wear.
In terms of suspension, this truck comes with a Parabolic Setup With Shock Absorbers in the front end for ride comfort while the rear houses Semi Elliptical Laminated Leaves With Helper Springs for higher load-carrying capacity and stability.
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Vehicle | Eicher Pro 3018 |
Wheelbase Option | 4490 mm And 5490 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 190 Litres |
Tyre Size | 295/90 R 20 |
Ground Clearance | 241 mm |
Cargo Body Lengths (Internal) | 6112 mm, 6782 mm And 7364 mm |
GVW | 17,750 kgs |
The Pro 3018 comes off the factory production line with a Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) rated 17,750 kgs and two wheelbase options: 4490 mm and 5490 mm. Furthermore, the vehicle comes with a ground clearance of 241 mm, three internal cargo body lengths rated 6112 mm, 6782 mm and 7364 mm respectively, a fuel tank capacity of 190 Litres and tyres sized 295/90 R 20.
Vehicle | Eicher Pro 3018 | Tata T.18 Ultra SL |
Avg. Price (ex-showroom) | Rs. 28.43 Lakh | Rs. 27.50 Lakh - Rs. 29.50 Lakh |
Engine | E494 4-Cyl 4 V CRS BS-VI Compliant DI Engine | 5L NG BS6 DI Engine |
Gearbox | ET 60 S7 Transmission With Hybrid Gear Shifter | G750, Manual Synchromesh Gearbox (6F, 1R) |
Max. Power | 120 kW/160 HP | 135 kW/ 180 HP |
Max. Torque | 500 Nm | 700Nm |
GVW | 17750 kgs | 17600 kgs |
(Note: The price indicated is approximate ex-showroom and is subject to change.)
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