Tata T.7 Ultra (17ft) vs Eicher Pro 2059XP: Spec Comparison

Here is a specification comparison between two popular light commercial vehicles: the Tata T.7 Ultra (17ft) and the Eicher Pro 2059XP, to help you make an informed decision about which truck is the best for your fleet operations.

The Tata Motors T.7 Ultra (17ft) is a popular single-tyre truck that has practical, driver-centric features like a tilt and telescopic power steering, multi-function ergonomic instrument cluster, and dash-mounted gear lever. It is also an efficient truck designed and developed for Indian road conditions. Hence, the Tata T.7 Ultra is one of the preferred choices of fleet owners.  

However, Eicher Pro 2059XP is also a popular single-tyre truck which delivers good mileage and higher uptime, competing with the likes of the T.7 Ultra to establish its strong presence in the LCV segment. As a result, fleet owners are confused about which truck to buy. To help them, we compare the Tata T.7 Ultra with the Eicher Pro 2059XP.

Tata T.7 Ultra (17ft) vs Eicher Pro 2059XP: Powertrain

The Tata T.7 Ultra (17ft) is powered by a BS6-compliant diesel engine that produces 134hp at 2800rpm and 300Nm at around 1200-2200rpm. This high-mileage engine is mated to a 5-speed manual transmission.

On the other hand, the Eicher Pro 2059XP comes with a high-torque BS6-compliant diesel engine that produces 120hp and 350Nm at around 1250-2500rpm. This engine is coupled to a 5-speed manual gearbox.

Compared to the Tata T.7 Ultra (17ft), the Eicher Pro 2059XP has higher torque at higher rpm. This means the Eicher truck theoretically has more power to reach a higher top speed than the Tata. However, the Tata T.7 Ultra has a higher horsepower than the Eicher Pro 2059XP which should result in better acceleration.

Ideally, a light commercial vehicle needs to have higher horsepower for better acceleration and haulage performance. In this case, the T.7 Ultra has higher horsepower than the Eicher Pro 2059XP. Moreover, top speed usually does not matter in the case of a truck because its sole purpose is to provide higher haulage capacity.

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Tata vs Eicher: Brakes And Suspension

The Tata T.7 Ultra (17ft) has air brakes and an auto slack adjuster for efficient braking and lower brake wear and maintenance. The front suspension consists of a parabolic leaf spring and hydraulic double-acting shock absorbers while the rear houses a semi-elliptical leaf spring and hydraulic double-acting shock absorbers.

Meanwhile, the Eicher Pro 2059XP is equipped with an air braking system and drum brakes at all four ends and exhaust brakes for better stoppage ability. The front suspension consists of semi-elliptical leaves with shock absorbers while the rear houses semi-elliptical leaves and a helper setup.

Although both trucks come with a pneumatic braking setup, the Tata T.7 Ultra (17ft) differs slightly as it equips an auto slack adjuster for a reduction in brake wear. However, the Eicher Pro 2059XP has pneumatic exhaust brakes which use air pressure to create back pressure on the engine for excellent stoppage ability.

In terms of suspension, the Tata T.7 Ultra (17ft) offers better ride quality than the Eicher Pro 2059XP since it has parabolic leaf springs and hydraulic shock absorbers. Parabolic leaf springs ideally offer a lighter unsprung weight. It is also more flexible. But for better load capacity, the two trucks come with semi-elliptical leaves which are multi-leaf springs.  

Weight & Dimensions: Tata vs Eicher

The Tata T.7 Ultra (17ft) has a gross vehicle weight (GVW) rating of 7490kg. It comes with a wheelbase of 3920mm, a minimum ground clearance of 192mm, and a gradeability of 33.3 percent. The truck also gets a 60-litre fuel tank.

Meanwhile, the Eicher Pro 2059XP has a GVW rating of 7490kg as well. It comes in three wheelbase options: 2935mm, 3770 mm and 3770mm, has a ground clearance of 195mm, and a gradeability of 28 percent. It gets a 100-litre fuel tank.

Compared to the Tata T.7 Ultra, the Eicher Pro 2059XP offers higher fuel tank capacity and ground clearance. However, the Eicher Pro 2059XP has a lower gradeability rating than the Tata T.7 Ultra meaning the Tata truck can climb gradients better than the Eicher Pro 2059XP.

Which Truck To Opt For?

The Tata T.7 Ultra (17ft) is a high-mileage truck that theoretically offers a slightly similar powertrain performance as the Eicher Pro 2059XP. But if you are specifically looking for a high-torque LCV, then the Eicher Pro 2059XP may be your best bet.

The Eicher Pro 2059XP also offers a higher fuel tank capacity than the Tata T.7 Ultra (17ft) truck. But in terms of gradeability, the Eicher Pro 2059XP is far behind the Tata truck which offers 33.3 percent.

Moreover, if you are in search of an affordable truck, then the Eicher Pro 2059XP may be the right choice since it is available for purchase at a starting price of Rs. 14.67 lakh (ex-showroom). The Tata T.7 Ultra (17ft), on the other hand, comes with a starting price of Rs. 15.22 lakh (ex-showroom).

Verdict:

The Eicher Pro 2059XP is for those looking for an affordable, high-torque and feature-rich single-tyre truck that can be used for last-mile delivery operations. It may be the right choice for those who are looking for more performance and productivity-oriented features such as cruise control, exhaust brakes and fuel coaching which basically indicates when and how much throttle to apply and whether to upshift or downshift gears.

Meanwhile, the Tata T.7 Ultra (17ft) is for those looking for a premium and stylish single-tyre truck that can be used for tough operations. It is for those looking to reduce fuel expenditure and improve productivity.

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