Ashok Leyland 3718 BS-IV

April 21, 2020: The Ashok Leyland 3718 is an amazing cowl on chassis truck which is a customised body option. It is truly a heavy-duty truck that has a gross vehicle weight of around 37,000 kilograms but the maximum payload capacity lies at around 27,000 kilograms.

As for the features, there are air brakes, Reverse Elliot type axle suspension for the front and Semi-elliptic multi-leaf for the rear, parking brakes, and a power steering. The engine under the hood, which is a 5.7-litre turbocharged unit, makes the same 180 bhp of power and 660 Nm of torque. However, for the transmission, there is a better 9-speed gearbox. The truck can be driven at a maximum speed of 67 kmph.

Overview

The Ashok Leyland 3718 is one of the best multi-axle cowl and cab truck in its segment and it adds on to the extensive trucks portfolio of the company. The truck offers its users with advanced performance, along with an enhanced design, and load-carrying capability. Its fuel efficiency has helped the truck to gain its popularity in the present competitive market. This 14 wheeler truck is offered with a robust engine, creating a maximum power output of 180hp along with a peak torque of up to 660Nm to pull the vehicle even in fully-loaded conditions. One of the major feature that adds on to the improved safety of the vehicle is its power steering. The construction of the truck gets world-class manufacturing standards while its design ensures its practical application in some of the most challenging working conditions. Lastly, the overall appearance and specification of the truck are quite excellent and satisfying.

 

Pros:

• Strong Chassis Frame
• Power Steering
• Adjustable Driver Seat

 

Cons:

• No Disk Brake

 

Exterior:

The Ashok Leyland 3718 truck gets a gross vehicle weight of 37 ton and is available in two exterior options that include cowl or cabin, along with a pusher lift axle. The truck arrives with two deck length options, 27.5 ft and 29.5 ft. respectively. The Leyland 3718 comes equipped with special Michelin X-Guard tires that offer better mileage. The construction of the vehicle includes a sturdy ladder-type chassis frame with cross members to carry the total effective load in the vehicle with ease. The Reverse Elliot type front axle of the truck is configured with Forged I Beam, and Twin steers axle to ensure total comfort while driving.

 

On the other hand, the rear axle includes a single-speed hypoid gears axle and a Pusher Lift axle, with a Tag Lift axle as optional. The wheelbase of 6600 mm enables the truck to have a turning circle diameter of 23.7 m. The truck is available in two length options namely 10450 mm or 11052 mm along with an overall width at 2432 mm. The fuel storage capacity of the truck stands at 400 litres.

 

Interior:

The basic interior structure of the Ashok Leyland 3718 truck include a face cowl and a strongly constructed chassis frame. The driver’s cabin gets a power steering tha enables efficient handling of the vehicle under fully loaded conditions. Although there is not much provision for extra comfort of the driver, the control panel gets an analogue type instrument cluster with LED display. However, the trucks lacks some features like steering adjustment options, air conditioner, and openable quarter ventilation glass.

 

Performance:

The Ashok Leyland 3718 truck is powered by a 5660cc six-cylinder H Series 5.7L CRS diesel engine configured with iEGR technology that obliges with the BSIV emission norms. The six-cylinder engine produces a maximum power ouput of 180hp along with a peak torque of up to 660Nm. The truck adopts the common rail fuel injection system in its engine. Transmission of the vehicle is handled by a 9-speed manual transmission gearbox. A 380 mm single plate dry-type clutch with the latest clutch booster technology ensures a smooth transmission.

 

Safety:

As the safety features of the truck is concerned, it comes with all the necessary components required for it. There are air brakes that act as a primary brake. Along with this, a parking brake is also available, which is of pneumatic flick valve operated and act on rear wheels. The vehicle is equipped with the latest anti-lock braking system. Some major safety equipment like seat belts, fog light, is also there within the truck.

 

Verdict:

The Ashok Leyland 3718 is a well designed and equipped multi-axle cowl and cab truck for commercial uses. It appears with a robust body and powerful engine along with the advanced safety features, which guarantees a smooth and secure delivery. However, for extra safety, the driver has to be more careful while driving the truck with its fully loaded condition.