Ashok Leyland 4020

March 10, 2021: To cater to the growing needs of long-haul transportation, Ashok Leyland expanded its tractor-trailer portfolio with the introduction of a few key products. The 4020 is a 40T GVW tractor-trailer that is based on the all-new AVTR platform. This top-end tractor-trailer gets some of the key performance characteristics to enhance your business-including the best fuel & tyre mileage to reduce running cost, higher reliability, along plenty of features.  

Ashok Leyland 4020 Engine & GearBox: The 4020 tractor-trailer comes with the familiar H series, 6 cylinders, CRS engine with iGen-6 technology, producing 200hp of power at a max torque of 700 Nm in 1200-1900 rpm range. And the engine is complemented with a 6-speed synchromesh gearbox.

Ashok Leyland 4020 Suspensions: Front suspension is semi-elliptic multi-leaf with an option of parabolic springs. At the rear is a semi-elliptic multi-leaf with parabolic helper springs.

Ashok Leyland 4020 Axle: The rear axle is fully floating single speed with an option of unitized wheel bearings. The front axle is forged I section in reverse Elliot type with unitized wheel bearings comes as an option.

Ashok Leyland 4020 Brakes: For safety and better control when the tractor is pulling a full load of the trailer gets full air dual line brakes with ABS and auto exhaust brake

Ashok Leyland 4020 Fuel Tank & Tyre: It is fitted with a rectangular – cross-linked polymer fuel tank with 375L capacity on the LH side. The tyre size is 295/90R20 – 16 PR

Ashok Leyland 4020 Rivals: This Ashok Leyland Tractor-trailer takes on some strong rivals including Tata LPS 4018 Cowl, Signa 4018.S, Mahindra Blazo X 40, Eicher Pro 6040 and BharatBenz 4023TT.

Overview

The Indian trucking industry has evolved over the last decade with many regulatory and technological changes taking place in quick succession. These change has further accelerated by the rapid improvement in India’s infrastructure, growing highways and expressway means faster transport. As the average daily running speed of trucks continues to increase, demand for more high tonnage trucks and tractor-trailers has seen an uptick. Fleet-operators increasingly banking on high tonnage trucks for long-haul transportation needs which are efficient and economical to run. 

As a result of these new trends, the tractor-trailer becomes highly popular for shipping bulk cargo over long routes, this has prompted truck makers to improve the tractor portfolio and also bring in new innovative products. Ashok Leyland, the second largest medium and heavy truck maker has some of the best tractors that are helping customers with productivity and reliability. The 4020 is one such product in the 40T gross weight category that aims to offer ease of operations and superior total-cost-of-ownership. The AVTR base tractor is available in multiple variants, with the choice of selections as part of the modular platform. So let's find out more about this tractor-trailer. 

Exterior

The exterior of 4020 depends on which variant you select either a cowl or cabin and chassis. Ashok Leyland is offering you both the options with a a high strength steel material chassis with new improved design dimensions and built-in bolted construction in 8mm thickness. If you wish to buy a fully-built variant of this tractor, then you’ve economy, value and premium cabin options, each one comes with different features that include AC and HVAC.

Taking a glance around the tractor, you’ll see a rectangular- cross-linked polymer fuel tank on the left side with 375L of capacity, and Ad blue tank of 48Lcapacity on the RH side. The tractor gets 6-tyres in 295/90R20 –16 PR size. In terms of dimension, this tractor comes with 3400 mm of wheelbase, a total length of 5950 mm and 2570 mm of width, the heights are different as per the variant you choose. 

Interior

Any tractor-trailer is deployed on long haul routes for a trip that could be as long as a few weeks. In such cases, the truck becomes the second home for the driver, and the productivity depends on how ease the truck to drive and overall comfortable features in the truck. Ashok Leyland is offering the 4020 with almost everything you need to keep the truck running to its potential to help you run an efficient fleet. In terms of driver comfort, the cabin comes with superior noise, vibration and harshness characteristics that make the overall better in-cabin experience, especially for longer trips with the options of AC and HVAC.

For ease of driving, the cable CSO gives a car like smooth gear shifts with a sizable steering pump for effortless steering. Further, the tractor comes with Advanced guidance and navigation features for trip optimisation. A modern dashboard with all the key vehicle indications and control helps in better control of the truck.

Performance

The overall performance of this massive tractor is ensured with a robust powertrain and equally strong and reliable aggregates. The 4020 tractor is fitted with the iGen6 series of the engine that suits the operating and road with the now well-established iEGR technology. The H series enigne blends the high power and torque quite well to offer the best mileage and adequate power of 200hp and 700Nm of torque in the 1200-1900 rpm range. And the 6-speed gearbox also makes sure the driving is smoother without any compromise on the overall mileage. 

On the aggregates side, the 4020 gets high-quality and durable ones including a 380 diameter - single dry plate, ceramic clutch with the air-assisted hydraulic booster, fully floating single speed rear axle and forged I section reverse Elliot front axle The suspension is available as per your choice in semi-elliptic multi-leaf or parabolic helper springs type. 

To reduce your running and maintenance cost, the 4020 tractor comes with longer service intervals wherein you don’t have to change in lubricant often. The clutch is grease-free and no greasing required for clutch actuation, similarly, the unitized wheel bearings are grease packed for life and no periodical greasing or adjustment required.

Safety

The 4020 is a highly safe truck to drive with its overall built quality and highly improved frame made of high strength steel. A standard anti-roll bar that ensures safety in high speeds and tall loads. The braking has been enhanced with increased system pressure to 10 bar. Reverse park assistance is provided with proximity/accident hazard audio warning. This also helps to manage trucks even for a single driver. You can go for the fully-built option with a factory-built, fit and finish cabin with all the necessary safety elements incorporated and even crashworthiness. 

Verdict

Ashok Leyland is known for reliable, strong and rugged trucks with total customer support. The company has now a modern truck portfolio with the first of its kinds all-new modular AVTR platform that is targeted to make its customer business easy, help him run an excellent and make good money. Thus, in the heavy-duty tractor segment, the 4020 comes with some unique and distinct advantages. if there is a tractor on your radar, then Ashok Leyland offers you a compelling one in this 40T that you trust for all your business needs.