BharatBenz 1015R

January 19, 2021: The BharatBenz 1015R is a 6-tyre 10.5T gross weight intermediate cargo truck. An entry-level truck into the company's India truck portfolio, the 1015R is targeted at various key ICV applications both in the urban and rural customers. The light-duty truck is priced between ₹ 17.46 - ₹ 17.88 lakh, ex-showroom New Delhi. The 1015R is a premium truck that comes with a factory-fitted safer cabin, robust aggregates and reliable powertrain to help you run an efficient fleet and accelerate your transport business. 

BharatBenz 1015R Rivals: The BharatBenz 1015R takes on the likes of Mahindra Furio 11 Eicher Pro 2090 Eicher Pro 2095 Ashok Leyland Ecomet 1015 HE Tata 1012 LPT Ashok Leyland BOSS 1115 HB.

BharatBenz 1015R Engine: This light-duty truck gets an all-new 4D34i, 4-cylinder engine with the power of 147hp, which churns out 460 Nm of torque, tuned to a highly optimized G85, 6-speed mechanical gearbox with synchromesh gears.

BharatBenz 1015R Dimensions: To address wider applications and cargo shipments needs, 1015R comes in four different wheelbases: 3360 mm, 3760 mm, 4250 mm, and 4800 mm. The ground clearance of this truck is 205 mm across various wheelbases, gradeability is 24.38%, and 27.76% turning circle diameter is 13.4m, 13.8, 15.7, and 17.6 m for the respective wheelbase. 

BharatBenz 1015R Cargo Body: The cargo load bodies are available in 14.6, 17, 20, and 21 ft. The factory-fitted day cabin is standard on this truck. 

BharatBenz 1015R Fuel Tank: This truck gets several options to choose the right fuel tank size based on usage, and a separate Adblue tank is a standard size of 43L.

Overview

BharatBenz 1015R is part of the medium-duty range of the compnany in the of the 10T gross weight category. This is the entry-level truck of BharatBenz portfolio in India. The 1015R is classified as an intermediate truck that takes on some of the most highly popular rivals. The ICV segment of trucks in India has been a focus for truck makers as there is significant growth. 

BharatBenz brings the 1015R as a strong product with key performance elements that would enhance your fleet. Part of the newly introduced profit plus technology that aims to lead the truck market, the 1015R is 10,600 kg gross weight truck with 4x2 axle configuration. You get a fully-built truck that has a comfortable and safe cabin, superior powertrain and robust aggregates. We get into the details of this truck to help you know more before you make your decision. 

Exterior

BharatBenz trucks have taken the Indian trucking industry to a next level with modern and contemporary design trucks. Undoubtedly, BharatBenz the 1015R MTD scores high in looks and overall appearance, the overall built quality and impressive exterior stance make this truck stand out. 

BharatBenz 1015R is a 6-tyre two-axle haulage truck which comes with a day cabin. The overall cabin is designed with advanced aerodynamics that offer lowest air drag, thus better fuel economy. The cabin is painted with high resistant paint with 800 hours of UV testing done for better cabin paint reliability. Similarly, the windshield comes coated with multiple layers of infrared absorbing material to reduce heat penetration and allow better cooling inside. To help you carry higher cargo, the cargo load body is wider and longer. The chassis frame section is (D X W X T) 228 x 80 x 6 in mm. The fuel tank is in two options, the 170 and 215L and Adblue tank of 43L.

Interior

BharatBenz 1015 not just looks appealing with modern design cues, but this ICV also gets myriad performance and comfort features inside the cabin. First, when you enter the cabin, you’ll find a lot of space with high-quality plastic material. The driver and co-driver seats are highly comfortable, the key truck controls are at a reasonable distance that makes the access easier. Modern dashboard with all the key truck indicators, lot of utility spaces along with superior visibility from the wide windshield. 

What makes the cabin comfortable is the car like in-cabin experience with heating, ventilation and AC, music system, power windows, central locking, static steering and tilt and telescopic steering. 

Likewise, for greater safety, the 1015R gets seatbelt reminder, demister to remove the fog, daytime running lamps to ensure vehicle visibility, reverse parking assistance for easy parking at tighter spots, and rear camera. 

Performance

As a truck owner what matters the most to you is the performance mileage and maintenance. The 1015R is certainly offering you both and much beyond. The truck gets the proven 4D34i BharatBenz engine that produces 150hp of power at 460 Nm of torque. The engine is tuned to 6-speed manual gearbox to offer you driving comfort and superior mileage. 

To support the powertrain, you get robust aggregates including single dry plate, hydraulic actuated clutch, multi-leap front and rear suspension, with optional anti-roll bar. The service brakes are the pneumatic type with foot-operated in dual-line while the parking brake is spring actuated with hand brake valve. 

The maximum gradeability of this truck is 24.3%, the turning circle radius is 13.4m, 13.8m, 15.7m, 17.6m for respective wheelbases. Moreover, BharatBenz gets you globally proven SCR technology that ensures your truck runs at the maximum potential offering you fuel mileage and power benefits. To make your ownership experience superior, BharatBenz offers you all digital tools like TruckConnect App and also an overall customized service package along with all India support across the company’s network. 

Safety

Safety is one of the most crucial elements for BharatBenz trucks in India, and the company has adopted an unyielding approach when it comes to the safety of the truck, driver, and expensive cargo. This is the reason, and the company doesn't sell Cowl trucks in India-which are considered not fully safe, thus only offering factory-fitted, fully built trucks with its in-house cabin, which has undergone safety tests. Besides this, the truck is designed, developed, validated, and tested for Indian operating conditions to take on challenging cargo needs. 

Verdict

Your goal is to get an ICV truck that is reliable and offers you efficient performance, then BharatBenz 1015R ticks all the right boxes. There are several established brands in the ICV segment, yet if you're willing to check out a new brand, then BharatBenz is your best options, remember, these trucks have proven their worth on Indian roads. The 1015R is fitted with some of the best technologies, equipped with segment-best features along with a robust powertrain. This is a truck that would suit for your wide-ranging ICV applications including auto parts, parcel and logistics, market loads, cement, fruits and vegetables and also special applications such as tanker, reefer, perishable and e-commerce. So, check this truck out!