Ashok Leyland Captain 2518 BS-IV

January 7, 2020: Ashok Leyland is a major player in the Indian M&HCV market space with a rich portfolio that caters to a variety of applications. Among the Ashok Leyland models in the haulage segment is the Ashok Leyland Captain 2518 which arrives with a new design and a modern cabin. This medium-duty truck shares its platform with the Ashok Leyland 2518 where both have a maximum permissible GVW of 25000kg. The Captain 2518 is also offered with a similar 6X2 axle configuration with options of Face Cowl and chassis vehicle configuration. It is offered in a choice of Chassis with Cowl load body with loading span lengths of - 23.5 ft and 32 ft while having a choice of two wheelbase lengths - 4902 mm and 6200 mm. The ground clearance of the Ashok Leyland Captain 2518 is 260mm.

Powering the Ashok Leyland Captain 2518 is the company’s BSIV compliant 6 cylinder 5660cc Ashok Leyland H series turbocharged inter-cooled, CRS diesel engine. This engine produces a maximum power output of 180bhp made at 2400rpm while the peak torque rating of 660Nm arrives in the low rpm range of 1200-1900rpm. The transmission duties are taken care by an AL 8S1110 8-Speed manual gearbox mated to a 380mm single plate dry-type clutch with clutch booster tech. The top speed is limited at 78kmph and the Ashok Leyland Captain 2518 offers a gradeability of 22.8%. The fuel tank capacity is 400 liters and the tank material is a cross-linked polymer.

The Ashok Leyland Captain 2518 offers a fully suspended cabin with power steering adjustable for tilt and telescopic reach. The driver seat is 6-way adjustable while air conditioning is an optional accessory. It offers USB-enabled music system as well. Braking is taken care by an air brake set up while ABS and tubeless tyres are offered as standard.