[dhanushs]

The Tatra 12 x 12 truck spotted in Coimbatore - Palakkad highway!

Spotted by a good friend of mine, Ashwin. He is OK in sharing it too. All pic credits to him

[dhanushs]

Some videos showcasing the capability of these trucks!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tMxUyWNVA1s

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JDynVAv8-MU

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bx_FEBndJlM

[Gannu_1]

Have seen several Tatra trucks at Palakkad on the highways. These are manufactured at the BEML Palakkad plant located at Kanjikode, located close to the main highway on a by-lane.

Here are the vehicles they assemble:

Defence Products:

- BEML - Tatra Trucks 12x12, 10x10, 8x8, 6x6, 4x4 & Variants
- Ground Support Vehicles for Guided Missile Programme
- Heavy, Medium and Light Recovery Vehicles
- 50T Trailer for Tank Transportation
- Mil Rail Coaches and Mil Wagons

Rail Products:

- GS & GSCN Coaches for Indian Railways
- Bogie Frames for conventional & EMU Coaches
- Aggregates for AC EMU & DEMU Coaches

Source : BEML

[tharian]

Originally Posted by dhanushs

The Tatra 12 x 12 truck spotted in Coimbatore - Palakkad highway!

I had no idea there was a 12x12. Looks like it is a lengthier version of the 8x8 from the picture if found on the Tatra website.

Originally Posted by Gannu_1

Have seen several Tatra trucks at Palakkad on the highways. These are manufactured at the BEML Palakkad plant located at Kanjikode, located close to the main highway on a by-lane.

My office is located next to the BEML factory in Bangalore, but I doubt if they still produce these trucks at this location since I haven't seen them in a while.
I guess they stopped coach manufacturing too for Indian Railways, it is just Metro coaches.

[mpksuhas]

I was of the impression that after 2012 corruption allegations, Tatra trucks stopped supply of vehicles to Indian Army​.

Tata & Ashok Leyland had come up with alternate models during that time.

However, a websearch after seeing the pics above mention that it is not the case. As per some news reports, since corruption charges were against India partner, they have set up a new joint venture in India and started supply of vehicles again starting 2016.

BEML was earlier involved in just assembling the CKD units received. I have seen the vehicles during aero India and even the tail light is manufactured in Czech republic..

News Link

[cheetahrd]

I haven't seen a Tatra in real life until yesterday.
Few Tatra trucks were en route to Military camp and saw them in traffic.
These trucks are huge and I got scared to ride along them in Traffic in my yamaha RX.