Amw 2518 TM

Jan 4, 2019: The AMW 2518 TM is the special purpose transit mixer truck that finds its importance in the construction industry. This truck has a big drum size of up to seven cubic-metre and has a good gradeability of 26.2%.

It is powered by the same engine that is found in most of the trucks from AMW, that is a 5.9-litre six-cylinder motor making 178 bhp of power at the standard 2,500 rpm along with a peak torque of 675 Nm. It is mated to a 6-speed manual transmission gearbox and can go up to a maximum speed of 78 kmph. Despite being a transit mixer, it has a tiltable and sleeper cabin and comes with air-conditioning too.

AMW 2518 TM Truck - Expert Review

Overview

With Indian market becoming a hub for vehicle makes across all segments, commercial vehicle market has also seen a new competitor in the name of AMW. The company has earned a lot in its short time span and has become one of the favorites among buyers when it comes to heavy duty multi-application trucks.

Among the fleet, AMW 2518 TM is one of the best options chosen by the businessmen, especially builder as this Transit Mixture gives everything one desires like power packed performance, low maintenance, efficient mileage, decent gradeability and comfort.

Spec:

Engine - Cummins B5.9 Turbocharged After Cooled Diesel BSIII

Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) - 25,000 KG

Wheelbase and Turning Radius - 4,300 mm and 9,350 mm

Power Steering - Yes

Engine and Performance

Packed with Cummins B5.9 5,883 cc Turbocharged After Cooled Diesel BSIII 6 Cylinder in-line engine, it churns out a maximum power of 178 bhp @ 2,500 rpm and a maximum torque of 675 Nm @ 1,500 rpm. Generating this much torque at such low rpms is definitely beneficial for builders as the performance of truck plays a major role for profit.

Able to hit a top speed of 78 km/h and with a gradeability quotient of 26.2%, 2518 TM could easily climb any mountain in India. Helping it to do so and making the gear & power transmission smooth is Eaton 6306A 6-Speed gearbox and Single Plate Coil Spring Type Hydro Pneumatically Operated 330 m diameter clutch.

Vehicle Built and Load Capacity

With the wheelbase of 4,300 mm and turning radius of 9,305 mm, 2518 TM is able to make a cut swiftly on sharp turns and narrow roads. Built specifically as Transit Mixture, it spans 7,385 mm in length, 2,475 mm in width and 2,700 mm in height. It also has decent ground clearance of 280 and 270 mm at front and rear, respectively.

Coming to the load capacity, it could lift upto 25,000 kg in total, defined as Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) with kerb weight of 7,280 kg and payload capacity of 17,720 kg. The Transit Mixture drum has the capacity of 6 Cubic Meter (Cu.M.).

Handling and Suspension

Smooth handling has been one of the aspects where AMW has an edge over others and 2518 is no exception. It has integral power steering with Double Universal Joint and tilt moment along with the decent diameter of 475 mm to keep the driver at ease while maneuvering.

Coming to the suspension unit, it has Semi Elliptical Leaf Springs with Heavy Duty Double Acting Hydraulic Shock Absorbers at front and Fully Articulated Inverted Semi Elliptical Leaf Springs on Tandem Bogie Triunion with Torque rods as rear the rear one.

Further balancing the drive are Forged I Beam Reverse Elliot type front axle and Fully Floating Hypoid Bevel Gears with Interaxle Differential Lock rear axle. These axle share the weight in ratio of 6,000 kg and 19,000 kg at front and rear respectively while the truck is fully loaded.

Braking and Safety

Effective brakes are another important part of AMW trucks, hence the 2518 TM is equipped with Dual Circuit Full Air service brakes, Spring Actuated on rear wheels only parking brakes and Butterfly Type engine exhaust brakes.

Further improving the safety is its 3-point inertia seat belts and integrated under run protection device as standard. The overall frame and chassis structure is also made up of high-strength steel.

Design and Comfort

With all these above mentioned things, AMW has worked very hard on design aspect and has set some standards for other makers to follow. However, the overall design is still not very revolutionary, but could be followed to improve the old regular looks.

Inside the cabin too, there are many features like head restraint driver and co-driver seats, extra wide sleeper births, air conditioned, noise reduction manufacturing, FM radio player and all over spacious room with ergonomic design steps followed.