BharatBenz 4828R

The BharatBenz 4828R is a rugged and reliable 47.5-tonne heavy-duty haulage truck designed for a wide range of long-distance cargo transportation needs of businesses. It offers exceptional load capacity along with superior performance and efficiency. The 4828R also gets robust aggregates necessary to take on tough operations with ease.

Equipped with 295/90R20 sized radial tyres as standard along with the option to choose 295/80R22.5 sized tubeless tyres based on customer’s needs, the BharatBenz 4828R truck offers superior dry traction and wet driving performance. With a maximum gradeability of 26 percent, the 4828R truck can also take on inclines in load conditions without any difficulties. 

In addition to these, the 4828R haulage truck has a 24m turning circle diameter for better driveability and can deliver a top speed of 80kmph for improving turnaround time. It also comes equipped with a lot of driver productivity-focused features such as an HVAC system, tilt and telescopic steering and a driver state monitoring system, among others.

With a price tag starting from Rs. 50.62 lakh, the 47,500kg gross vehicle weight (GVW) BharatBenz 4828R haulage truck equipped with the renowned OM926, BSVI-compliant diesel engine, is one of the top-class heavy commercial vehicles in India which is suitable for a wide array of applications. 

BharatBenz 4828R Performance

The 4828R haulage truck from BharatBenz comes powered by a world-class OM 926, BSVI-OBD-2 compliant diesel engine which has the capacity to churn out 281.6hp at 2200rpm and 1100Nm at around 1200-1600rpm. This high-performance diesel engine is mated to a G 131 model, 9-speed mechanical synchromesh (manual) gearbox. 

Further, the vehicle has a gradeability of 26 percent, thanks to which the truck can climb inclines with load without any difficulties. It is also equipped with a pneumatic dual-line braking system with ABS, ensuring efficient braking performance even under heavy loads.

The truck also equips a hydraulic power-assisted steering system for better handling on highways and for easy manoeuvrability while driving on challenging terrain. It even gets a 120Ah, 24V battery pack for better onboard equipment power management. 

BharatBenz 4828R Specifications

The 4828R from BharatBenz has a GVW rating of 47,500kg and comes with a wheelbase of 6575mm. The truck has an overall length, width and height rated 11492mm, 2490mm and 2985mm, respectively. Also, it has a ground clearance of 178mm and a fuel tank capacity of 330-litre while the filling capacity is 310-litre.

As for suspension, the truck is fitted with a parabolic-type leaf spring setup with two hydraulic shock absorbers in the front. At the rear comprises parabolic bogie suspension while anti-roll bars are standard fitment on both the front and rear axles.

BharatBenz 4828R Features

The BharatBenz 5528TT comes equipped with world-class technology and features like air brakes with dual line ABS, an engine brake, a rear camera, a digital instrument cluster, DRLs, a driver state monitoring system, a music system, an HVAC system and a seat belt reminder among others. 

Furthermore, it comes with infection-resistant melba fabric seats, air-suspended and adjustable seats and power windows for added comfort and convenience. 

BharatBenz 4828R Rivals

The BharatBenz 4828R is one of the best commercial-grade haulage trucks available in the HCV segment and it competes with the likes of trucks such as the Tata Signa 4825.T, Eicher Pro 6048 BS6 Truck, and the Tata Signa 4225.T, among others.

Overview

BharatBenz has been one of the most successful brands in the Indian market that manufactures and sells commercial vehicles. With its focus on quality, capabilities and modern design, the brand offers a vast range of trucks across different segments and price points. 

In its portfolio of heavy trucks, BharatBenz has a number of trucks and the BharatBenz 4828R is one of the best trucks in the 16-wheeler segment from the brand. The truck is a highly utilitarian and value for money package in the 40-45 tons segment. It offers exceptional performance and has a commendable payload capacity that makes the truck perfectly suitable for a variety of applications. 

The truck is powerful, efficient and capable and is suitable for different cargo transportation and delivery purposes, carrying heavy load over long distances. The truck is available in a single cab with chassis variant and comes with a fully built body and two load body span options of 28ft and 30ft. The price of the BharatBenz 4828R ranges between ₹50.34 to ₹56.84 lakhs.

Exterior

BharatBenz is known for its stylish truck models and the 4828R is no exception. It has a modern and stylish design with a dual headlamp setup. The build of the truck is exceptionally good with a strong chassis and durable body made of high quality materials. The truck has a GVW of 42000 kgs and is a really capable and powerful truck as far as cargo carrying needs are concerned. 

The truck has a frame section of DxWxT of 286 x 70 x 8 mm with a standard Anti Roll Bar on the front axle and RA1. The ground clearance is 222 mm for the 28 ft variant and 229 mm for the 30 ft variant and the respective dimensions are 10992x2490x2939 mm and 11792x2490x2939 mm (lxwxh). The 28 ft and 30 ft models have a wheelbase of 6575 mm and 6775 mm respectively.

Interior

The BharatBenz 4828R is made to make your long distance load transportation job easier. The truck features a spacious and comfortable sleeper cabin that offers ample space for the driver and a passenger. The cabin is quite big with very comfortable and well-cushioned seats and high quality interior materials. The dashboard is simple and well-organised, with all important meters for complete vehicle information. The vehicle gets a Hydraulic Power Assisted steering as well.

Performance

The exceptional load carrying capability of this 16-wheeler 42.5-tonnes GVW truck is enabled by a very capable powertrain. The 4828R is powered by a OM 926 6-cylinder 7200 cc diesel BSVI engine that can generate 280 hp of power and 1100 Nm of torque. 

The engine is paired to a 9 speed (8F+1CR+1R) gearbox and the truck comes in 10 x 2 axle configuration. The truck comes with a Single Dry Plate Hydraulic Control clutch. The truck has a maximum geared speed rated at 80 km/h and its gradeability at 29%. 

The truck comes with a large Fuel Tank that has a capacity of 330 Litres and an Adblue Tank with 60 litres capacity. Along with exceptional performance, the powertrain also delivers superior mileage and a large fuel tank makes for uninterrupted long journeys when covering long distances.

Safety

The truck comes with all basic safety equipment including seatbelts in the cabin. The brakes on the trucks are very effective with the 4828R featuring Pneumatic, Foot Operated, Dual Line Service brakes that also come with ABS for added safety. The truck also gets Pneumatically Operated Hand Control Valve Parking brakes. 

The truck also gets a parabolic leaf spring with shock absorbers for the front axle and a pneumatic lift suspension for the pusher axle which adds to the safety by ensuring better stability and smoother handling when carrying load. The tyres of the truck are as follows: Radial Tyres (Rib & Lug Pattern - 295/90R20) and Tubeless Tyres (All Wheel Pattern - 295/80R22.5). The wide radial tyres add to safety by enhancing stability and road grip with or without load.

Verdict

For a 16 wheeler truck in the 47.5- tonnes GVW segment, the BharatBenz 4828R is an all-inclusive and value for money package. With optional 28 ft or 30 ft load body spans, the truck can be perfect for a variety of purposes and bulk goods applications as well as suiting POL tankers and market load applications. 

The truck offers best in class fuel efficiency and is known for its low cost of operations and low maintenance making it a highly utilitarian and value for money package.