Tata Motors rolls out new range of premium trucks called the ‘World Truck’
Variants & Specifications
The range offers a higher power-to-weight ratio translating into faster turnaround time, better reliability and durability, and resulting in higher revenue generation for the transporter than is the norm now. The versatility of the range meets several needs:
• Tractor-trailers and multi-axle trucks for long distance transportation
• Rigid trucks for short distance distribution
• Tippers, mixers, cranes for construction and mining
• Special applications like reefers, bulkers, and tip-trailers
Capacity: The capacity of the trucks can be from 10 tonnes to 75 tonnes Gross Combination Weight (GCW), to meet a wide mix of usages.
Powertrains: The powertrain option stretches from 150 PS to 560 PS, with suitable engines, transmissions and axles of different makes. Additional features on offer include automated transmissions and air suspension.
Vehicle tracking: Every truck will have Global Positioning System for effective vehicle tracking as standard fitment.
Comfortable cabin options: The spacious air-conditioned cabs come in three different lengths (day, rest and sleeper), three different heights (flat, low-dome and high-dome roof) and in two different widths. While there are two trim levels, features include reclining seats, adjustable steering wheel, seat belts
and arm rests (for both the driver and co-driver) for driver comfort and safety. These features are designed to induce longer and more trips and safer driving.
Safety & Emission: The range is designed to meet stringent safety norms of the markets that it will be sold in. In terms of emissions, the range is Euro III and Euro IV complaint, while being Euro V ready.
Tata Motors has made an investment of Rs. 1,000 crore in developing the world truck. The new trucks will have a capacity that ranges from 10 to 75 tons and is expected to be priced at a premium compared to its current range. “This is meant to be for transforming the way we do trucking in the country,” said Prakash Telang, executive director for Tata’s commercial vehicles business.
The company will not immediately phase out the current range of trucks. It is believed that at a later stage, the company may also export the World Trucks to other countries.The range of trucks includes multi-axle trucks, tractor-trailers, tippers, mixers, and special application vehicles.
“Besides India, we will also gradually be introducing (World Trucks) in South Korea, South Africa, the SAARC countries and the Middle East,” the company said in a statement.