BharatBenz
BharatBenz
showcased 11 trucks at the recently concluded 8th International Construction
Equipment and Construction Technology Trade Fair (EXCON 2015) in Bangalore.
This is the first time Daimler India Commercial Vehicles Pvt. Ltd. (DICV)
participates in the EXCON that is organized biennially in India. The BharatBenz
lineup at the show included the first ever indigenized mining truck in the
country – the BharatBenz 3143. It was unveiled as a concept truck at the IAA
2014 in Hanover, Germany.
The
BharatBenz 3143 is powered by a 12-litre OM 457 Mercedes-Benz engine that
produces 430 hp at 1,900 rpm and 2,100 Nm at 1,100 rpm, mated to a six-speed
manual transmission with two reverse gears. It is available in two variants –
19.5 Cu.M rock body and 32 Cu.M coal carrier. The vehicle is designed to be
operated in deep mining conditions, and is touted to have a higher payload, a
better fuel economy and lower maintenance costs compared to its direct
competitors. The company says that BharatBenz 3143 is produced with a high degree
of localisation, which facilitates a high availability of its spare parts.
The
BharatBenz range of vehicles were introduced by DICV in September 2012. Till
date, over 30,000 vehicles have been sold, which the company claims to be the
highest ever growth rate in the truck industry. The brand also exports
India-made vehicles to over 17 markets, under the FUSO banner. Nepal is the
next export market DICV is planning for BharatBenz in the first quarter of
2016, and by 2018 the company plans to export vehicles to 30 nations.
Source : indianautosblog
