Ashok Leyland 4825-10x2 DTLA MAV

December 27, 2021: The heavy-duty multi-axle truck category has some of India’s top-end, heavy trucks used for long-haul cargo shipment. Ashok Leyland’s powerful, 16-tyre truck the 4825 comes in a 10x2 axle configuration with a dual tyre lift axle that is aimed for mileage benefits, especially when the truck is returning empty. The 4825 gets an in-house, reliable engine that is capable of taking on all types of challenging pulling duties.

This giant truck is now available at a starting price of ₹ 45.32 lakh, ex-showroom with customization option. Ashok Leyland’s modular platform allows you to pick and choose the key aggregates and features based on your applications to make the most out of this truck.

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Ashok Leyland 4825 Engine: This massive truck gets the A-Series 5.3L, CRS with iGen-6 technology BS6 engine which produces 250 HP of power at a massive 900 Nm of torque at 1200-2000 rpm range. 

Ashok Leyland 4825 Cargo Body: The cargo body options are 28 and 30ft with a wheelbase of 6600 mm, overall width is 2570 mm and lengths are 10900, 11500. 

Ashok Leyland 4825 Suspensions: The front suspension is semi-elliptic multi-leaf with an option of parabolic springs. At the rear is a non-reactive suspension with an option of slipper ended suspension.

Ashok Leyland 4825 Axles: For easier carrying of heavy cargo, the rear axle is a fully floating single speed rear axle with an option of unitized wheel bearings. The front axle is forged I section – reverse Elliot type with an option of unitized wheel bearings or anti-roll bar.

Ashok Leyland 4825 Variants: The truck combinations include cabin & chassis, full and high side deck with premium AC cabin. 

Ashok Leyland 4825 Applications: Ashok Leyland has equipped this monster multi-axle truck with superior aggregates which are durable and promise greater productivity. The key applications suitable for the truck are cement, iron & steel, tanker, construction material, and market loads.

Ashok Leyland 4825 Rivals: The 4825 haulage truck takes on Tata LPT 4825, Tata Signa 4825.T, BharatBenz 4228Rand Mahindra Blazo X 49.

Overview

Ashok Leyland's 4825 is the top-end 48T gross vehicle weight multi-axle rigid truck for shipping bulk, heavy cargo over longer routes in either open, close or container cargo bodies. This segment is highly vital in the overall heavy transportation industry in India. hence, Indian truck makers are eyeing greater volumes by attracting organized fleet operators by offering modern trucks that are equipped with new technologies and competitive total cost-of-ownership. The 4825 truck also known as 16-tyre, 5-axle heavy-duty truck is based on the all-new AVTR modular platform. As part of the modular approach, this truck is offered in various combinations that suit the customers business needs as well as budget. 

The key characteristics that are common across Ashok Leyland’s HCV range are the superior fuel economy, built for the highest productivity and performance, best reliability, and economical to operate. The advanced features aimed at providing an efficient truck to help earn the customer a higher return on his investment. You get to choose the cabin, body or length size options, also the type of aggregates as per the applications. The 4825 is a truck targeted at some special applications with the promise of reliability. We find out more about this giant truck to help you understand it better.  

Exterior

Take a look from the outside, and the 4825 appears huge with the overall stronger built quality. Ultimately, it depends on what variant you choose to buy, and the 4825 is available in a new cabin design with a factory-fitted cabin and also cowl options.

The OEMs built N-type cabins come as premium ones that offer a superior in-cabin experience for all kinds of challenging operating cycles with AC and HVAC available as an option. Likewise, the chassis frame that you see now comes with high strength with better thickness for load and road conditions that have improved axle alignment along with fine pitch fasteners for better alignment retention. What is also visible from the exterior is the rectangular cross-linked polymer fuel tank with multiple capacities and the Adblue tank. Then all the 16-tyres come in 295/90R20 – 16 PR size. Then there are several small and large parts that you can see across the truck mirrors, easy step in and out and the front grill with Leyland logo and so forth that give the truck a distinctive look.  

Interior

Ashok Leyland with over decades of experience built its heavy trucks with driver-friendly features and often made them easy to operate. The 4825 finds applications on long-haul routes often running for days and weeks, thus driver comfort and ease of driving takes centre stage. The truck productivity depends on the driver’s ability to navigate this massive truck across the length and breadth of India. So Ashok Leyland is making sure the cabin gets all the necessary features and technologies for a productive truck. 

The 4825 offers higher driving comfort with superior driving positions with easy gear shift that comes with the CSO cable to give a car like smooth gear shifts. The steering is easy with a bigger 21 LMP steering pump for lower steering effort. This huge truck is easy to handle with inbuilt reverse parking assistance with proximity and accident audio warning. Additionally, to help the driver better running of this truck, you’ll find advanced digital driver assistance for greater guidance and navigation features for trip enhancement.  

Performance

The colossal 16-tyre trucks are often deployed for some of the heaviest cargo movement, and so the power, torque and pickup is highly critical without compromise on minor fuel mileage. So the fuel efficiency of this truck is ensured by the iGen6 series engine to suit customers' cargo load/ road requirements. It gets the highly established & trusted iEGR technology for greater power and torque for higher mileage.

Then Ashok Leyland’s proven mid-NOx technology for longest regeneration interval in the industry, unique HC dozer for improves thermal efficiency with lowest diesel consumption, optimised driveline to suit the application and load needs. Also, new improved cooling system, heavy-duty air compressor and interactive cluster with driver guidance for ideal gear and speed selection. The higher reliability and lower maintenance of this truck are ensured by longer service intervals, improved frame, this durable, grease-free operation for life, etc. The truck is fitted with Ashok Leyland’s A-series, 4-cylinder, iGen-6 technology BS6 engine, with massive power for 250 HP. This BS6 engine produces 900 Nm of torque to pull 48000 kg of load, it is fitted with higher quality 9-speed synchromesh gearbox.

Safety

The 4825 is a safer truck with the enhanced NRS suspension, which allows taller load bodies payloads. The truck gets far safer cabins that are crash tested and built with superior quality materials. This is supported by enhanced electricals to lower the number of unique parts, and the moulded power cables with guided channels for better safety. The anti-roll bar improves safety at high speeds and tall loads. The superior braking is increased to pressure up to 10 bar.  

Verdict

Ashok Leyland is one of the most sought after heavy truck makers in India, with its tight grip on the market, the company has now bought even more compelling trucks for today’s highly demanding transport/cargo shipment needs with a new modular platform. The 4825 multi-axle truck is part of the same commitment of performance and reliability that Ashok Leyland trucks have known for decades. In fact, the new AVTR range of trucks comes with in-depth market research by a deeper insight into customer expectations from a heavy truck. This is coupled with new generation technologies and features that make the truck truly global in almost every possible parameter. 

Thus, for any customer looking for a 16-tyre truck in the market, Ashok Leyland’s 4825 is among the top contenders to explore. This truck now comes with robust aggregates to support the new enhanced axle loads needs, promising superior mileage, reliability and greater revenue earning potential.