Ashok Leyland 1616 IL

February 28, 2017: Ashok Leyland 1616 IL is a medium range truck from India's second largest CV maker. It is available in four different wheelbase options-6,250 mm, 5,334 mm, 4,700 mm and 4,330 mm. Ashok Leyland 1616 IL is available at an ex-showroom starting price of INR 14.7. The truck is powered by engine specifications of 5,660 cc H Series DI TCIC BS-III motor, which is capable of churning out 160 bhp power and 550 Nm torque. It has a decent gradeability of 25.73% and can reach top speed of 97 km/h. The 16,200 kg GVW makes this truck fit for market loads, grocery, FMCG, construction material, crates and other materials to be transported. This truck has several cabin features which include a power and tiltable steering, driver information display and adjustable driver seat.

Overview – Ashok Leyland 1616il

Overview

Taken over by fine standards in trucking, Ashok Leyland has always been a piece of the pie with its ensuing heavy vehicle options. Compromising the utility range at absolutely nothing, it takes you through never-before options to go commercially capable and approved with its premium range of trucks – Ashok Leyland 1616il.

In the ability to pronounce comprehensive line of bulk commutation features working perfectly with the Indian roads, 1616il proves to be a lifeline for about one-fifth of distribution channels operating in the country. The truck can be dynamically used for carrying different types of market loads varying in different functional aspects based on size and applicability.

In the 16 tonne weight segment, 1616il has proved its ability across industry segments, treating conventions and utility parameters with great efficacy. The truck knows no limitations when it comes to take you through the odds of Indian roads. The robust built, schematic design and friendly interiors make no mistake in bringing you the best of journey through the toughest of trails. The H Series WO6DTI 2N engine can take varying temperatures with ease without showing up any downtime in any given condition, making this truck a reliable option for long distance transportation.

Engine and Performance

1616il uses an H Series WO6DTI 2N Turbo charged inter cooled engine that has emissions according to the Bharat Stage III norms. This is something that makes it stand out of the clutter in a price range that is quite easy to reckon with. Also, when you are looking for a truck of this strength that is powered with 160 hp @ 2400 rpm and torqued at 550 nm @ 1500-1700 rpm you need more than just an arrayed engine to put you through.

With a max speed of 97 kmph 1616il can drive you quite efficiently with great suspension support (Semi Elliptical multileaf) and 10.00 x 20 - 16 PR nylon - ply Tyres for holding the ground right. Consider a ZF S636 OD gearbox to be perfect for transmission with a First Gear Ratio of 8.28:1. Gradeability of 25.73% is good enough for a vehicle with 16200 Kgs of GVW and helps it easily climb its way to top on a sloping turfs.

Load Carrying Capacity and Applications

Talking of the capacity, different variants of 1616il comes with 6 cum box UBT, 8.5 cum box UBT & FET, 10.5 cum Box FET, 8.5 cum scow FET and 7.5 cum rock UBT capacity to hold the carrying weight – making it really a great way to move to destinations. With industrial applications ranging across a wide variety of industrial use like market load, construction, parcel, tankers, drilling, it surely has the plans to keep you benefited with just anything around trucking.

Braking, Suspension and Handling

The dimensions of vehicle are just perfect for a 16 tonne truck and comes with overall length of 7930 mm with 2425 mm of overall width – providing enough room for keeping it up with apt handling measures. The Forged I Section reverse Elliot front axle and Fully floating single speed hypoid rear axle with RAR of 5.57:1 offer enough of steadiness to the weight laden truck along with the Semi elliptic Multileaf suspensions playing their roles well.

Coming to the braking system, Ashok Leyland 1616il comes with full air dual line brakes with higher braking area. This allows drivers a better margin of error with long weight laden drives on uneven roads. The flick valve operated pneumatic hand brake on rear wheels further allows it to be handled with ease on inclined plains.

Exteriors and Interiors

In almost all the variants you will find a typical leading slant, breaking the axle horizontally into two discrete units from the front. It is compact in design and keeps it sleek across the settling edges. The details are functionally leaning. Ashok Leyland 1616il goes with quite basic options for vehicle packaging. The truck is featured with highly durable drive line aggregates and never goes over-accessorized in any given case. Well, that may however sometimes go a bit as a disadvantage for the truck’s salability with some buyers, while most of them remain at peace with the humble design it comes with.

Comfort and Safety

Ease and suitability is the mantra of modern trucks and you would find 1616il doing all the justice to your comfort needs. You don’t have to worry about the space and the seating measures with everything taken care by international standards. The factory-built G45 cowl cabin allows you the laid-back comfort you need in long trips with the cliquish panel arrangement making driving easiest thing to do. With the advanced braking system it offers you find it highly reliable to drive with weight. Precisely playing on the performance level safety, this truck realizes all means and fulfills all norms to get you the protection you need driving a heavy vehicle.