Ashok Leyland Partner 4 Tyre

Partner 4 Tyre Highlights

October 7, 2020: The Ashok Leyland Partner is a premium LCV available in two variants- The Partner 6-Tyre and Partner 4-Tyre. As the name suggests, they are essentially the same trucks with two tyre configurations targeting marginally different customers. This 5-6T gross weight category LCV is a contemporary, stylish looking truck. The introduction of the Bada Dost and Partner and the existing Dost range of LCVs makes Ashok Leyland a relative size player in the last-mile delivery category. The growing volumes indicate it. 

The Partner 4-tyre is available in two body options 10 ft and 14ft. The 10 ft cargo body can carry 3760 kg payload, it has length of 3160 mm and the width of 1960 mm. The 14 ft cargo body can carry 4565 kg of payload, length of 4230 mm, 2060 mm. The height of the fixed side deck is 460mm and the high side deck is 1840 mm. 

Engine: The Partner 4-tyre get the globally proven ZD30 diesel engine with double overhead camshaft, common rail, direct injection, turbo Intercooled BS6 engine, 140hp power, producing a maximum torque of 360 Nm. 

Suspensions: Partner 4-tyre suspension at the front is a parabolic suspension with double-acting shock absorbers fitted with 3-leaves. The rear suspension is semi-elliptic, overslung suspension with double-acting shock absorbers and 6-main leaves and 2-helpers to take on heavy cargo effortlessly on any terrain. This truck promises higher load carrying capacities and 10% more mileage in its class. 

High On Features: Partner 4-tyre gets comfort features such as a modern narrower cabin width of 1.9 m, safe and ergonomic interiors, AC as an option with heater unit, and tiltable power steering. Also, a 3-point emergency locking retractor seat belt and vacuum-assisted brakes with load conscious reducing valve.

Partner 4-tyre loading platform height is 1050 mm and 1035 mm, and the turning circle radius is 6.2m and 7.5m, the wheelbase of 2685 mm and 3335 mm on respective cargo bodies. The ground clearance is common on both cargo 238 mm, and the gradeability is 25%.  

Partner 4 Tyre close rivals: Also check out Tata 610 SFC, Slightly higher GVW Tata 710 LPT, Tata 710 SFC, Eicher Pro 2055 slightly lower GVW is the Mahindra Jayo, Eicher Pro 2050, 

Ashok Leyland Partner 4 Tyre Truck- Expert Review

Overview

Partner LCV platform is Ashok Leyland's second product line in the Industry's fast-growing light commercial vehicle segment. The company was absent from this segment until the Dost truck was introduced in 2011. Dost becomes a huge success, gaining customer trust and substantial market share. Taking a cue from it, the company is expanding rapidly in the LCV segment. 

Partner is the second product, and the 4-tyre is the entry-level product in the segment, the company also offers a 6-tyre variant too. This modern truck is suitable for intra-city cargo transportation, collections, or deliveries both in urban and rural needs. Partner is a reliable delivery vehicle with a promise of performance beyond its potential. Ashok Leyland has designed and built this truck to take on today's challenging transport needs of small businesses, entrepreneurs, and fleet-operators. The Partner 4-tyre comes with modern cabin, enhanced built quality, fuel-efficient engine, and best-in-class service intervals, and warranty of 3 years or 3 lakh km, whichever is earlier. Let's find out more about this LCV.  

Exterior

Unlike the traditional LCVs, Ashok Leyland engineers have given the Partner a modern look with a global standard cabin and ideally designed cargo body. Partner is among the most contemporary-looking LCV trucks in the Industry, with superior design cues and overall excellent fit and finish. The cabin is driver-friendly with a four-point suspension for the comfortable driving experience. The cabin comes with a tiltable mechanism for easier service needs. 

The 4-tyre Partner variant comes with 10ft and 14ft cargo bodies options in the fixed side deck body. The body dimensions, length of 3160 mm and 4230 mm, width in high side deck 1960 mm, and 2060 mm. The height in the fixed side deck is 460 mm, and the high side deck is 1840 mm. As the name suggests, Partner 4-tyre comes with 8.25X16, 16PR in size, and the fuel tank is 90L. 

Interior

Partner 4-tyre variant cabin gets tiltable power steering for comfortable driving. It also fitted with modern digital clusters with all the truck control and indicators on it. The seats are comfortable; the cabin has a lot of space with clear and wide visibility outside for easy driving. The overall design of the is safer and developed to provide better in-cabin experience with premium ergonomics interior. Partner comes with factory fitted air-conditioning (an an option) making it a highly comfortable cabin. 

To make the Partner driver-friendly and offer more convenience, there are reclining and sliding driver seats, mobile charger, a lockable glove box, bottler holder, lockable battery box, and windshield defogger. The interior comes with a dual-tone dashboard, dual-tone seat material moulded roof, and door trim. Few other technologies include the cable type gear shift, low vacuum in brake booster indicator, speed limiting on ECU, and provision for power-take-off.

Performance

Apart from the modern design and superior built quality, Partner also scores high in the performance areas. Ashok Leyland has a modern powertrain and durable aggregates to make it the most productive truck in the segment. Partner 4-tyre gets the globally recognized Japanese technology; the engine is powerful fuel-efficient, promising better return on investment. The ZD30 diesel engine with double overhead camshaft, common rail, direct injection, turbo intercooled, produces 140hp of power at 360 Nm of torque, tuned to a fully syncronised 5-speed gearbox in manual-kinetic type. 

These key aggregates further enhance the performance of this LCV, including parabolic, overslung front suspension with double acting shock absorbers with 3- leaves and the rear semi-elliptic overslung suspension with double acting shock absorbers 6-leavers with 2 helpers, heavy-duty axles. The clutch is a diaphragm push type, single dry plate, and hydraulic actuated. The power steering is standard, the service brake is vacuum assisted, and the parking brake is transmission mounted with cable operated. Overall Partner is a well-balanced truck with all the modern newly developed characteristics, making it one of the top products in the category.    

Safety

Safety is another area where Partner makes an impression with durable aggregates, the design angles and high strength material used in vehicle construction. Partner gets safety features such as emergency locking retractor seat belt for driver and co-passenger, also provision for fog lamp, vacuum assisted brakes with LCRV. Besides this, Partner gets several inbuilt safety elements like durable aggregates, strong modern Euro cabin with a narrow width, safe and ergonomic interior and body, etc. 

Verdict

Partner 4 tyre offers 3760 kg of payload on 10ftt body and 4565 kg on 14ft body with a fixed side deck option. Partner also offers better performance and efficiency with a modern cab, spacious car-like interiors, and suitable for various light-mile cargo applications, including parcel goods, consumer durable, perishables and FMCG products, etc. This contemporary truck is capable of taking on any challenging task or terrain rather effortlessly, making a key partner in business with promise of higher revenues and profit.

Suppose you are looking for a new generation, the latest LCV with a promise of productivity, guaranteed performance, and the OEM's support. In that case, Ashok Leyland Partner is a compelling offering in the market. This truck ticks all the right boxes in almost every element.