Tata Motors' new trucks at EXCON 2015

At the 8th International Construction Equipment and Construction Technology Trade Fair, Tata Motors displayed four new commercial vehicles for construction and mining purposes.

These new vehicles belong to the Construck range and include the Tata PRIMA 3138.K 32 CuM Coal Tipper, Tata PRIMA LX 2523 .K RePTO, Tata PRIMA LX 3128.K 19 CuM Scoop HRT, and Tata SAK 1613.

Tata PRIMA 3138.K Coal Tipper:

It is equipped with an 8.9L, 385 PS (380HP) Cummins ISLe engine that generates a torque of 1550 Nm, a heavy-duty 9-speed Eaton ES-150409 gearbox with direct drive and 48T suspension. The vehicle has a PRIMA cabin featuring an Electronic Instrument Cluster with Midline Multi-Function Display. The PRIMA 3138.K comes with 32 cum half pipe load body designed for washed coal and fly ash transportation.

Tata PRIMA LX 2523 .K RePTO:

It is powered by an ISBe 6.7 L 233 PS (230HP) Cummins engine mated to a 9-speed Tata G1150 gear box. Since the power is taken directly from the engine, the ready mix concrete can be utilized while the vehicle is on the move or stand still.

Tata PRIMA LX 3128.K HRT (Hub Reduction Tandem rear axle):

It has a 6.7L, 284 PS  (280 HP) Cummins ISBe engine which generates a peak torque of 975 Nm, a 9-speed Gear box, robust frame, heavy-duty 48T bogie suspension, Tata HRT 210 rear axle and 12X24 tyres. The vehicle is fitted with a with a 19 CuM Scoop Hardox body for shallow mining and surface application like road construction, irrigation etc.

Tata SAK 1613 4X4:

This 4X4 16 ton GVW vehicle comes with 10 and 8.5 cum box body options, and is powered by Cummins B5.9 engine. It is fitted with a 6-speed direct drive gear box, TC 2500 auxiliary gearbox, FA 106 front axle for heavy duty application and improved off-road drivability. It is also suitable for hilly terrain application. This truck has been designed for mineral movement from mines to stock points and also for road construction & irrigation applications.

These trucks will soon be introduced to the market.

Tata Motors also showcased four other construction & mining tippers from its ConsTruck range, namely Tata LPK 2518 10 CuM, Tata LPTK 2518 6X2, Tata PRIMA 3138.K AT and Tata PRIMA LX 3123.K 22 CuM Box.