Originally Posted by SirAlec
(Post 1530689)
First Look This beauty came to us to deliver 400 bags of cement as lot of renovation is going on at our place. Being an autohead, as usual I started poking around this huge behemoth instead of inspecting the consignment :), It always happens that the driver gets very friendly if you show some interest (read respect) in his vehicle. He started telling me about his experience as a truck driver. The old fella started his trucking life in a 312 as a handy boy, coincidentally which also happens to be my first truck ride when I was a kid, when the family owned two of the hottest truck around that time, tata merc, 312 with 4x4. He told me everything except he didn't let me drive this time, as he didn't want to ruin his lengthy unscathed record with the transport company, and he felt that @5ft. i was too timid to drive this. I tried to convince him that i have in the past even drove a Russian Kraz. But he didn't budge and joked about it. This was a shocking change, as i end up driving every vehicle that i poke into. Any way i respected his principal and 'Roji Roti'. He did let me start it though. He was surprised in the end that I did knew how to start it and stop. For some, who don't know, trucks key can be interchanged, and there is a rubber button to start it (you don't turn the key to crank like we are usually used to), and to stop the engine there is no separate choke like Mahindra DI, but you pull the accelerator pedal Up. Under (the hood) ki Baat Our test bed (droll bed, this time) is a TATA LPT 1613 turbo rigid. Its a ladder frame design, with riveted multiple cross member. The design is so tried and tested that it hasn't changed since its inception. Under the hood is a 6 liter Cummins straight 6 motor mated to a very dependable GBS40 gear box. It has 5 forward and 1 reverse. It churns out a respectable 130bhp with massive 410Nm of torque, which can haul in excess of 30 tons with ease, which is illegal on this by the way. It rides on 10.00x20 cross ply tyres, on Semi elliptical leaf spring. The driver says the ride is very uncomfy when it has no load. Brakes are vacuum assisted, actually two are there, one service (main brakes) and other jake brake. Some facts: (as compared to our daily cars) Fuel Tank Capacity: 360 liters Engine Oil: 15 liters Coolant: 24 liters (He says that it has two radiators, i tried explaining him in vain that the other one is an intercooler :) ) Turning Radius: 20 meters Images Attachment 209456 Attachment 209457 Huge steering, its really easy now, thanks to hydraulic assisted on all models as standard. Attachment 209458 Pedals. Attachment 209459 Hand Brake, it makes a loud woose noise when activated. Attachment 209460 Check the redline, i mean the green line. :) Attachment 209461 Now the first one is very important, we don't mobilize this until the needle reaches at least 7 bar. Attachment 209462 A very optimistic 100kmph dial Attachment 209463 Gear, it really not that hard than it seems to shift on this. Attachment 209464 Attachment 209465 Rear slave cylinder Attachment 209467 Minimalistic Cabin, compare this with FH12 or with Novus from the same stable Attachment 209468 huge muffler. I guess tata decided to make a twin exhaust, but later decided not to. Attachment 209469 massive gearbox Attachment 209470 Prop Shaft Attachment 209471 Diff. Attachment 209472 Rear semi elliptical leaf suspension Attachment 209473 Spare tyre, removing this is very easy, thanks to that pulley type contraption. Attachment 209474 Attachment 209475 360 liters fuel tank with the range of little over 1000kms with full load. You don't want to run out of fuel in this one. as pumping this will be a good workout. Attachment 209476 10.00x20 Cross ply, Retreading is the name of the game in trucking business. Attachment 209477 Check out the humongous length Attachment 209478 |
Originally Posted by swifteenik
(Post 1962658)
Hi Siralec, Really good pics, my interest in commercial vehicles started recently as I have booked this mammoth (TATA1613) too, well previously had my experience with the EICHERs(10.75,10.90, and 11.10,20.15) but maintainance wise quite high,japanese mitsubishi background may be the reason!!!! So can u justify is this worth the investment..in long run also was looking to go with NAVSTAR models, but me think too costly plus very rare on roads.... Awaiting ur reply swifteenik@team-bhp.com |
Originally Posted by amit V8
(Post 1963154)
are there any special advantages of the Semi Forward over the Standard cabin?? the overall specifications look smaller compared to the earlier. |
Originally Posted by amit V8
(Post 1963154)
are there any special advantages of the Semi Forward over the Standard cabin?? the overall specifications look smaller compared to the earlier. |
Originally Posted by Ashley2
(Post 1966698)
There are some unique advantage in the semi forward design. The load in the axles, will vary for a Normal Control Cabin and Semi forward control cab. Load is more evenly distributed in NC cab rather than a SF cab. This is reason NC cabs are used with large load bodies (upto 32ft). In case SF cabs, with more load in the rear axles are prefered in sand queries. |
Originally Posted by BaCkSeAtDrIVeR
(Post 1967318)
Is it due to better traction provided by heavier load on rear (driving) tyres that long nose trucks appear to have more "pulling power"? |
Originally Posted by BaCkSeAtDrIVeR
(Post 1967318)
Have any studies been done on this? |
Originally Posted by BaCkSeAtDrIVeR
(Post 1967318)
Do you have any technical info to back up that statement? |
Originally Posted by BaCkSeAtDrIVeR
(Post 1967318)
Are the over lengths of both the designs same? |
Originally Posted by BaCkSeAtDrIVeR
(Post 1967318)
While I have noticed that 10 tonne tippers are shorter than 10 tonne normal flat bed trucks, I was thinking that shorter length on tippers was to take advantage of "lever" effect on the hydraulic lift system. (longer load area on normal length trucks means more "leverage" acting on the hydraulic system, requiring more pressure to life the flat bed". |
Originally Posted by nithesh
(Post 2943601)
Hello guys, There are two wheelbase options for the LPT 1613. 42 and 52 wheelbase. Just wanted to know if the chassis length is longer in the 52 wheelbase truck ?? Which one is a better buy for long distance haulage ? cheers. |
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