BharatBenz 2528 - Expert Review

Overview

Bharatbenz tippers are known as one of the most reliable and handy options on rugged terrains with their best-in-class performance supporting the fact too. The heavy and durable body, profitable mileage, longer service intervals and stylish aesthetics also play the part in making 2528 a perfect option to buy.

Talking about the applications, this tipper could be very handy to carry bulk materials like stones, coal and metal extracts. Also, the construction material like sand, cement and others can be transported too. With high payload capacity in the category, it has an definite edge over the contemporaries.

Specs:

Engine - DE 205 Compression Ignition Type 6-Cylinder Inline BSIII Diesel

Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) - 25,000 kg

Wheelbase - 4,375 mm

Power Steering - Yes

Engine and Performance

Bharatbenz 2528 produces a maximum power of 275 bhp @ 2,200 rpm and a very power torque of 1100 Nm @ 1,200 - 1,600 Nm with the help of its DE 205 Compression Ignition Type 6-Cylinder Inline 6,373 cc BSIII Diesel powerhouse. This much torque is more than enough to carry whatsoever load available without any hiccups.

Its top speed of 80 km/h and highly impressive gradeability of 62.7% make in climb the steeps like it runs on highways and supporting this act is 9-speed Mechanical Synchromesh gear transmission box with 395 mm diameter Single Dry Plate Hydraulic type Clutch with boosters.

Vehicle Built and Load Capacity

With the wheelbase of 4,275 mm and turning circle radius of 7,750 mm, 2528 moves easily on sharper turns and narrow roads. And, with overall dimensions of 7,830 mm, 2,550 mm and 3,540 mm for length, width and height respectively, makes it carry 31,000 kg Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) with no issues at all.

Available in body type options of CAB, 14 CuM and 16 CuM box, all kind of needs for any business owner get fulfilled. The 14 CuM box body has kerb weight of 11,100 kg which makes the payload capacity 13,900 kg, one of the highest in its category.

Handling and Suspension

The hydraulic power assisted steering with tilt and telescopic movement requires less input from driver and offer easy maneuverability on all type of surface. With driver getting less fatigue, the uptime gets a hike and hence more profit to owner.

For reducing jerk and bump effects during the drive, truck has been equipped with Parabolic type Leaf Springs with 2 Hydraulic Shock Absorbers as front and Inverted Semi Elliptical Bogie type as rear suspensions. Additional Anti-roll bar has also been fitted at both front and rear suspension units.

To stop the spinning of wheels on wet surfaces, the inter-wheel and inter-axle differential locks have been provided, which help in maintaining the momentum too. And getting 2528 to a balance drive position are Reverse Elliot type front axle and Fully Floating type Hub Reduction rear axle.

Braking and Safety

Bharatbenz 2528 has combination of Pneumatic Foot Operated Dual Line service brakes and Spring parking brakes that helps to stop the truck over short distances. Further guaranteeing the safety are its crash tested cabin, side impact beam, 3 piece steel bumper and 11.00 x 20 - 16 PR tyres with better grip.

Design and Comfort

As far as the designing is concerned, Bharabenz is known as a trendsetter and 2528 is no exception. Its aerodynamic design, beautiful lamps, overall structure and provisions to climb the cabin are very impressive.

The cabin has also been developed by following the same path and gets ergonomic design, 3-way adjustable driver seat, noise cut off, tilt movement, next generation instrument cluster, improved ventilation procedure, comfortable sleeper berth and twin driver seats.