BharatBenz 1415RE

November 21, 2020: The BharatBenz 1415RE caters to the upper-end ICV market for both larger and big fleet operators, and as a sibling of 1415R variant in the same category. This category is important in the industry with increasing volume due to sustained demand from e-commerce, FMCG, white goods and industrial applications. Despite intense competition, BharatBenz ICV trucks have gained a sizable market share. 

BharatBenz 1415RE Engine: The 1415RE gets an all-new 4D34i, 4-cylinder engine with the power of 147hp, which churns out 460 Nm of torque, tuned to highly optimized G85, 6-speeds mechanical gearbox with synchromesh gears. 

BharatBenz 1415RE Cabin: Like any cargo truck offered by BharatBenz in India. The 1415RE comes with a factory-fitted standard day cabin.

BharatBenz 1415RE Aggregates: Taking into account the heavy and high volume cargo carried in this segment, all the key aggregates such as suspension, axles, clutch, and the chassis come with quality material and durability. 

BharatBenz 1415RE Fuel Tank: As per the customers' needs, fuel tank sizes are offered right from 171L to all the way 215L, along with Adblue tank in a standard size of 43L. 

BharatBenz 1415RE Tyre: This rigid cargo truck now comes in a radial tyre in 8.25R20 and tubeless tyre in 255/70R22.5 sizes.

BharatBenz 1415RE Dimensions: To address wider applications and cargo shipments needs, 1415R comes in four different wheelbases: 3360 mm, 3760 mm, 4250 mm, 4800mm and 5050 mm. The cargo load bodies are available in 14.6, 17, 20, 21, and 24ft. This truck's ground clearance is 225/220 mm for different, gradeability is 22.17%, and 32.2% and the turning circle diameter is 113.4m, 13.8m, 15.7m 17.6m, and 19.7m for the respective wheelbase.

BharatBenz 1215RE Rivals: This competitive category has equally compelling rivals such as Tata 1412 LPT, Ashok Leyland BOSS 1415 HB, Ashok Leyland Ecomet 1415 HE, Mahindra Furio 14, Eicher Pro 2110XP, Eicher Pro 2110,  Eicher Pro 2110XP Plus, Eicher Pro 3014.

Overview

BharatBenz 1415RE is a medium-duty cargo truck part of the company's MDT portfolio and identical to the 1415RE. Ideal for the growing intermediate commercial vehicle segment, where it fulfils daily transport shipments' needs on short to medium distance trips. The ICV segment is a rapidly growing and evolving sector as customers want a versatile truck to perform all types of transport and logistics needs. The 1415RE is a 14,050 kg gross vehicle weight cargo truck that competes against key rivals in the ICV category including Tata Motors LPT and Ultra, Ashok Leyland Ecomet, Guru and Boss, Eicher Pro and Mahindra Furio. 

BharatBenz MDT range of trucks has proven a track record of performance on Indian roads and operating conditions over the last few years. The MDT trucks are highly visible across Indian cities and towns as the popularity of BharatBenz trucks is increasing as these trucks become the choice of Indian truck buyers. The 1415RE comes with a factory-fitted well-know cabin, comfortable and pleasant to drive; the cargo load body can take various applications. BharatBenz is offering this truck with the promise of reliability, high productivity, and affordable maintenance and running for a good fleet. Read to know more in our in-depth review.

Exterior

The 1415REE comes with the familiar looks with an elegant, aesthetically good front facia with the factory fitted cabin that catches the attention. The compact, comfy, and safer cabin is one of the key USP of this MDT that makes it stand out among its peers. The 1415RE cargo truck is available in as many as 5-different wheelbases to cater to various applications starting from 3360 mm to 5050 mm. The load body also comes in many options such as 14ft, 17ft, 20ft, 22ft, and 24ft. The 1415RE is a 6-tyre truck which is available in tubeless and radial tyres. The diesel tanks come in 170L and 215L capacities for longer trips with a separate 43L Adblue tank. The 1415RE is quite well designed, quite remarkably trucks and scores high overall truck appearance to take on its fierce rivals. 

Like the rest of the portfolio, the cabin of this truck 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 cargo deck is longer and wider to carry bigger and volume of shipments, similarly the bigger Adblue tank makes the filling interval longer and help in better overall vehicle uptime. 

Interior

The truck gets equally crucial elements inside the cabin to make its more enjoyable, comfortable and safer for the drivers. The cabin has plenty of room and generous storage space to store a lot of stuff during trips. A superior in-cabin is something of a major highlight of BharatBenz trucks, and 1415RE doesn't disappoint. This also means the driver doesn't feel fatigued, translating into a far better productive truck. The hydraulic power-assisted steering is aimed at the effortless driving experience. 

The driver and co-driver seats are comfortable for longer trips and even suitable for rest during trips to relax. The dashboard offers easy access to all the vehicle information and easy brakes, clutch, and effortless gearbox operations. Quite easy to get in and out of the cabin, the driving position is quite appropriate, offering wider visibility at the outside for a better and safer driving experience.

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

Performance

The 1415RE gets the 4D34i engine that is capable to produce 150hp of strong power at an impressive 460 Nm of torque. For better mileage and enjoyable driving experience, the engine is tuned to an improved G85 gearbox, which gets 6-speed mechanical synchromesh gears.

The powertrain is supported by equally durable, strong, and intensely tested aggregates. These include a single dry plate, hydraulic control 362 mm clutch, durable axles at the front and rear, and multi-leaf spring suspensions to carry heavy load perfectly without the lag of power or pickup. The service brakes are pneumatic, foot-operated dual line with ABS, and the parking brakes are spring-actuated with a hand brake valve. The rear and front brakes are drum type, and the chassis frame is 230X80X7 mm. BharatBenz offers all its trucks with Profit Technology Plus. What is Profit Plus Technology? It is a combination of five key pillars: better fuel efficiency, superior safety & comfort, unmatched reliability, lowest maintenance costs, and connected trucks. 

Safety

In safety, BharatBenz 1415RE isn’t any different than the rest of the portfolio of the company. This truck comes with a fully-built factory fitted cabin with robust aggregates and design. Besides the cabin, this truck gets a durable chassis, reliable brakes, and clutch. Overall, a superior built truck with high-quality material and advanced technologies make it one of its best trucks. Some of the in-built safety equipped with the truck are 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. 

Verdict

BharatBenz 1415RE competes with top products from other OEMs in the category as the ICV segment is the new battleground for OEMs. It combines performance, profit, and new technologies to the Indian customers. BharatBenz trucks have succeeded in winning customer trust and confidence over the last few years. The 1415RE has what it takes to become a most trusted business partner, with BharatBenz complete support to run it most productively. A customer can certainly check this truck out for its design, safety, and modern features. So, check this new modern truck at the nearest BharatBenz dealership at your city or town. Find the dealers in your city only on TrucksDekho.