Eicher Pro 2049

April 29, 2021: If you're looking for a less than 5T, 4-tyre cargo truck for key transport/logistics needs? While you find several choices in this important category that has been growing rapidly as demand for cargo shipments is on the rise. To cater for the needs of a diverse customer segment, Eicher brings its smallest offering in India- the Pro 2049- a truck that can take on all your transport needs in the short to medium trips. This small yet efficient Eicher truck starts at ₹ 10.49 lakh, ex-showroom, New Delhi. 

Eicher Pro 2049 is available with cabin and chassis or fully-built solutions, and Eicher even offers the special application needs of the customers. You can deploy this truck in any terrain that takes on cargo duties efficiently with superior mileage and reliability.

Eicher Pro 2049 Engine: The Pro 2049 gets the modern E366, 3-cylinder, four valves, BS6 engine that produces 100hp of power and 285 Nm of torque, and tuned to a 5-speed gearbox for comfortable driving and superior mileage. 

Eicher Pro 2049 Aggregates: The Pro 2049 is fitted with tilt and telescopic power steering; all-wheel hydraulic brakes and the suspensions are grease-free with semi-elliptical leaves with anti-roll bars. 

Eicher Pro 2049 Applications: The Pro 2049 is a 4996 kg gross weight truck that takes on various cargo needs such as e-commerce, white goods, fruits, and vegetables industrial goods, and FMCG, etc. 

Eicher Pro 2049 Cabin: For a comfortable ride, a 10-degree cooler walkthrough cabin with the lowest noise for a comfortable in-cabin experience. The cabin is practical, modern and offers a lot of storage spaces.

Eicher Pro 2049 Dimensions: The ground clearance of Pro 2049 is 160 mm. The wheelbase is 2580 mm, and gradeability is 34% to help you take this through flyover or steep terrain effortlessly, even with a full load of cargo.

Eicher Pro 2049 Rivals: The Pro 2049 takes on some of the formidable rivals in the segment including Tata 407 Gold SFC, Tata 510 SFC TT Mahindra Jayo, Ashok Leyland Partner 4-Tyre. 

Overview

Eicher Trucks are well-known for performance and fuel-efficiency in the industry; the company has an extensive truck portfolio that commands leadership in the light and medium-duty truck segment. Over the years, Eicher becomes a full-range truck player with a strong presence in the medium and heavy segment, yet it retains an edge in the LMD segments. So what makes Eicher trucks special? There are several factors: the major one, of course, is the company's commitment to lift its customer profit and the best way to do it by offering the most fuel-efficient trucks. A truck owner spends more than 50% on fuel alone, leaving limited scope for other transport business elements. Thus, any fuel efficiency gain is directly linked to the profitability of the transport business. 

Eicher continues its promise of ‘mileage kay Badasah’ in the all-new EUTECH BS6 trucks. Eicher has always been an LMD player with trucks starting from 7 and above tone segments. But the segment below that tonnage has been growing rapidly as small to medium type shipments are increasingly becoming vital in the last-mile transportation segment. Hence, the customers also wanted an Eicher truck in the sub 5T gross weight truck.

The Pro 2049, part of the new Pro 2000 series, is Eicher's lowest tonnage offering in India portfolio to its customers who want to operate in smaller geography with a lower volume delivery business. The Pro 2049 is a compact truck based on the same performance characteristics, such as superior mileage, segment-leading driver comfort, and advanced technology. Eicher also has a CNG variant of Pro 2049, which you can check it out here. To help you understand the Pro 2049, we get under the skin of this truck. 

Exterior

Pro 2049 is a small truck with a familiar Eicher cabin with contemporary looks and aesthetically appealing. This truck's front facia is quite attractive with the DRL headlamps, and the fog lamps, giving the truck a distinctive look. Also, the Pro 2049 has the shortest turning circle diameter of 10m in its segment. The cabin is 1.8m narrow tiltable for easier servicing and maintenance. The cargo body is made of strong steel for reliability with an advanced high strength steel tailgate that ensures durability. 

This light truck's tyre size is 225/75 R16 or 7.00x16 - 14PR for high speed and superior pickup. The fuel tank is standard 60Lcapacities; it is corrosion free. To help you carry higher cargo and more loading space, the cargo deck is quite bigger. The wheelbase is 2580 mm, the overall length of 3177 mm, and width of 1873 mm. Overall, you get a perfect looking truck in Pro 2049. 

Interior

The key highlights of Eicher Trucks in the light and medium-duty segment is the factory-fitted cabin. It offers the benefits of OEMs fit and finish along with safety and a lot of practicality. The Pro 2049 doesn’t disappoint in any of these aspects. The cabin is walk through with adequate space with sleeping and resting provision. Easy to get in and out of the cabin at any given time. The pasted windshield and angular windows enhance the outside view and ensure an easy driving experience with utmost safety. The truck is fitted with fuel-coaching technology that guides the driver towards the right gear selection for better driving and higher mileage. 

To ensure the driver is served well, Pro 2049 comes with a factory-fitted infotainment system with all the entertainment and information on the go. The cabin's overall interior is far cozy with nearly 10% cooler for higher comfort and fatigue-free driving, which means more productivity and higher revenues to the owner. There is a hybrid gear shift for smooth gear shifting for enjoyable driving. Cruise control is another feature on this truck for easier and efficient driving. There are steering mounted controls on the DLX variant like a passenger car for avoiding driver distractions during long trips. Essentially, Eicher provides a segment-leading cabin with many features to ensure the vehicle remains safe and productive.  

Performance

One of the key trucks in the Pro 2000 series medium-duty range, the Pro 2049 is ideal for city transport needs. It is equipped with a lot of performance features and a modern powertrain and aggregates to take on easy cargo shipments needs and the most challenging one. Eicher ensures that the truck keeps running as productively as possible and has full support in any event of a breakdown. Bringing back the truck on the road as quickly as possible if any unforeseeable circumstances assure the truck owners. 

Also, the truck performance depends upon what is under the skin. Eicher has made sure you get much more than what you pay, including a workhorse engine and equally high-quality aggregates. The Pro 2049 comes with Eicher's E366, 3-cylinder, 4-valve, BS6 engine that produces 100hp of power at 285 Nm of torque, and tuned Eicher 3M5D 5-speed gearbox with an option of PTO. 

The major aggregates are 280 dia clutch, tilt and telescopic power steering as a standard for effortless driving, grease-free suspension with semi-elliptical leaves with anti-roll bars, The service brakes are all-wheel disc hydraulic type. The Pro 2049 is a full package to get a truck that performs with full assurance to help you accelerate your business. 

Verdict

The detailed look at the Pro 2049 reveals aplenty; this truck is quite impressive with many promises. Eicher certainly knows what the customer of this segment wants from his truck. This sub 5T mini-truck from Eicher comes across the right business partner to take on your logistics needs. The promise of superior mileage and fair among driver comfort with a safe cabin makes this truck nothing but a real performer. 

If you’re expanding your business from the compact trucks and adding a bigger truck in the sub 5T category, Pro 2049 shouldn’t miss from your list of prospective candidates. Check out more on this truck on TrucksDekho before you make a trip to the Eicher dealership for a test drive!