BharatBenz 2823R

February 15, 2021: BharatBenz 2823R is a 10-tyre multi-axle truck in one of the most popular heavy truck segments in India. The 28,000 kg gross weight truck is among the most vital in the long-haul transportation needs of India and is naturally the largest volume category. To take on key rivals in this category BharatBenz 2823R is a powerful truck suitable for all key applications. Starting from ₹ 37.80 lakh, ex-showroom New Delhi, the 2823R promises superior performance along with greater reliability.

BharatBenz 2823R Engine & GearBox: This multi-axle truck comes with OM 926 BS6 engine that comes with a maximum power of 241hp and produces 850 Nm of torque tuned to the 6-speed gearbox for superior mileage with easy driving of this massive truck. To further ease of driving and superior mileage the engine is tuned to a 6-speed manual gearbox. 

BharatBenz 2823R Aggregates: 2823R haulage truck gets highly optimized aggregates such as suspension, axles, clutch, brakes, and durable chassis frame. 

BharatBenz 2823R Cabin: This cargo truck is available in two cabins: the standard sleeper cabin and the compact sleeper option. And hydraulic power assisted steering for the comfortable driving experience and safer with factory fitted fit and finish. 

BharatBenz 2823R Dimensions: It is available in three wheelbases of 5175 mm, 5775 mm, 6375 mm to appeal to several applications, the loading body spans are 24, 28, 31, and 32 ft. The maximum gradeability is 2823R 23.5%, and the turning circle radius is 18.7m, 21.6m, 22.5m, 22.5m for respective wheelbases.

BharatBenz 2823R Fuel Tank: The fuel tank sizes are 380, 200 liters, an additional Adblue tank of 60 liters

BharatBenz 2823R Tyre: This long-haul truck is available in tubeless tyres and radial tyres in 295/80R22.5 size..

BharatBenz 2823R Rivals: In this fiercely competitive segment BharatBenz 2823R takes on Tata LPT 2821 Cowl, Tata Signa 2821.T 5L Turbotronn, Ashok Leyland 2820, Eicher Pro 6028 and Mahindra Blazo X 28.

Overview

Among the key segments, BharatBenz made a mark in the Indian truck market early on is the 28000 kg gross vehicle weight. This is among the single largest category in India trucks, and thus, fiercely competitive. Yet BharatBenz 2823R is the model customers have experimented and found quite compelling against the rivals available in the market. Over the year, BharatBenz tightens its position in the segment despite tough competition in this important cargo segment. 

BharatBenz 2823R, first introduced in India- came with a higher power engine than trucks available at that time. The company always recognizes the need to increase the average power of Indian trucks. Gradually, other truck makers have followed. This is further accelerated with the increased new axle load norms. In the BS6 emission regime, the Indian truck has become modern, and the average engine sizes have gone up considerably. This is also significant partly due to the growing superior highway network and increasing average daily truck speeds. Identifying the changing trends, BharatBenz positioned its 2823R to get a strong powerful truck in the market. We take you through more detail on this cargo truck. 

Exterior

BharatBenz 2823R looks exactly similar to other HCV trucks in its portfolio with the signature factory fitted cabin, color cargo load body, and overall impressive fit and finish truck. The bumper gets cabin color with overall modern front facia, and the well-known nose, grill, and BharatBenz logo. Being the new player in the Indian trucking industry, BharatBenz has successfully bought a new design, contemporary looking trucks, thus propelling a little modernization of Indian trucks. 

BharatBenz 2823R is a 10-tyre multi-axle haulage truck which comes with sleeper and compact sleeper cabin options. The cargo bodies are 24ft, 28ft, 31ft, and 32ft as this truck is used for various applications. The truck gets both the radial and tubeless tyres as an option to select in the rib & lug pattern and all-wheel pattern. The chassis frame section is (D X W X T) 284 x 70 x 7 in mm. The fuel tank is in two options the 380 and 355L and Adblue tank of 65L

Interior

2823R is a long-haul truck used for inter-state transport shipments, and such trips last more than a week. Hence the driver spends all the time inside the cabin, mostly driving the truck and often resting. Taking the usage pattern into account cabin comfort is extremely important for the overall truck's productivity. BharatBenz, right from its first truck offers a fully-built, factory fitted truck with cabin, and then it doesn't sell cowl trucks-which are highly popular in India. This is a strategic decision to address the safety, comfort, and productivity of the truck, thus it comes with cabin and body options. 

2823R gets the modern cabin design with all the safety elements and offers the driver an ideal truck to drive longer trips with comfortable driver and co-passenger seat, functional dashboard with all the functions and control to operate the truck effectively. To offer an affordable variant of 2823R with a compact sleeper cabin option with similar comfort and safety. The cabin is aerodynamically designed & suitable for longer drivers and highly durable with superior noise, vibration, and harshness characteristics. 

Performance

BharatBenz 2823R is not only convincing on interior and exterior but equally promising in overall performance. Truck customers are more concerned about the revenue generation abilities and durability of a truck before making a purchase decision. BharatBenz, over the years, has succeeded in winning the confidence of Indian customers on performance. This has enabled it to sustain its sales year after year with increasing confidence in its products. 

2823R 6x2 haulage truck comes with an OM 926 BS6 engine with a maximum power of 241hp, and it produces 850 Nm of torque tuned to the 6-speed gearbox for superior mileage with easy driving of this colossal truck, promising greater mileage and overall turn around time. Apart from the powertrain, 2823R is fitted with optimized aggregates such as suspension, axles, clutch, brakes, and durable chassis frame. The maximum gradeability is 23.5%, the turning circle radius is 18.7m, 21.6m, 22.5m, 22.5m for respective wheelbases. What's more? To enhance performance further, 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

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

The 28T gross vehicle weight segment is undoubtedly one of the vital segments in Indian transportation sector carrying bulk cargo on long-routes. There are several top-contenders and equally compelling trucks available in this category as every truck maker is eyeing a share of this growing segment. BharatBenz 2823R is among the top models, and it comes with impressive aggregates, powerful engine, factory fitted cabin, and several cargo body options. Apart from the superior product, BharatBenz has expanded an extensive network across India ensuring uninterpreted support 24x7. This should assure the customers too. Hence, the 2823R is a truck a truck customer can't afford to miss out on.