Eicher Pro 2049 CNG

January 13, 2022: If you’re looking for a light cargo truck in the 5T GVW category but don’t want to buy a diesel one, then Eicher offers you Pro 2049-its entry-level truck with CNG as fuel options. This 5T truck is compact and efficient that serves all your urban transport/logistics needs with a powerful CNG engine offering saving on fuel without any compromise on power or performance. The Pro 2049 CNG gets the same factory-fitted familiar Eicher cabin with comfort and convenience features for higher productivity. The cargo body is sizable enough to carry higher payload shipments rather easily. 

Starting at an attractive ex-showroom price of ₹ 13.32 lakh, the Pro 2049 CNG is a good alternative to the diesel-powered truck to offset the rising prices. If you get reliable CNG supply in your city/town, then the Pro 2049 CNG is one of the best LCV trucks available in the market you should explore. Just in case you want to know the diesel truck, Eicher has the Pro 2049, which is identical with the only difference being diesel powertrain. You also take a look at Eicher all-new Pro 2000 series truck here.

Eicher Pro Pro 2049 CNG Applications: This truck is useful for all the regular cargo transport applications such as courier and logistics, FMCG, fruits and vegetables, poultry, white goods, and beverages.

Eicher Pro Pro 2049 CNG Engine: This 4995 kg gross weight truck and gets the E483, 4-cylinder, 2-valve CNG engine that produces 95hp of power at a peak torque of 245 Nm and is tuned to a 5-speed gearbox. 

Eicher Pro Pro 2049 CNG Suspensions & Clutch: The suspensions are grease free with semi-elliptical leaves with anti-roll bars. The clutch is 275 diameter, service brakes are all-wheel disc type in hydraulics. 

Eicher Pro Pro 2049 CNG Technologies: Eicher is now equipped with its light & medium truck range with key performance technologies such as cruise control, fuel coaching, M-Booster+, touch screen infotainment systems.

Eicher Pro Pro 2049 CNG Tyre: The tyre size is 225/75 R16 or 7.00X16-14R. 

Eicher Pro Pro 2049 CNG Rivals: This Eicher Sub 5-T CNG truck's nearest rival in the CNG fuel is the Tata 609g SFC.

Overview

In India, when trucks come to mind, we always assume they are diesel-powered, however, CNG has emerged as the major alternative to diesel truck in India. While CNG trucks still consist of a small fraction of the total truck sales. Yet, these trucks have become quite popular in the light and medium-duty segments, as trucks in this category largely cater the urban and regional transport needs and don’t run on long-haul routes. Now not all truck makers have a strong presence in the CNG trucks, only Tata Motors and Eicher at present have multiple CNG trucks available across key LMD categories that are now gradually witnessing customer interest and also volume increase. 

Eicher has the widest CNG truck portfolio in the LMD truck categories, and the Pro 2049 CNG is the entry-level sub 5T GVW truck ideal for city cargo/logistics needs, you can also find the Pro 2049 in diesel powertrain. The Pro 2049 CNG is an efficient light truck that can take on all the challenging and demanding cargo shipments needed in cities and towns. Eicher is trying to cater to the growing last-mile cargo delivery segment with a CNG truck that is second to none, it is not only the higher mileage and pickup, you get a truck that is environment-friendly too. So, are you in the market for LCV, then check don’t miss out on the Pro 2049 CNG.

Exterior

From the outside, there isn’t much of a difference in the CNG/diesel Pro 2049. But you can make out the familiar Eicher cabin with contemporary looks and aesthetically appealing front face. The front bears Eicher’s key distinctive elements like the attractive with the DRL headlamps, and the fog lamps, the nicely done front grille and the company logo. 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. 

The 225/75 R16 or 7.00x16 - 14PR tyre attracts your attention no matter from which angle you look at the truck. This 4995 kg GVW truck comes in a wheelbase of 2580 mm, an overall length of 3177 mm, and a width of 1873 mm. Considering the Pro 2049 CNG is a light truck, you find the overall design as compact but the truck has a sizeable road presence with Eicher’s fully-built solutions which have the cabin and cargo deck as factory-fitted units. 

Interior

The Pro 2049 CNG is available in the company built cabin with superior fit & finish and also a much safer one. The cabin is walk through type with ample space for the driver and a co-passenger, and Eicher says the cabin is 10% cooler for better comfort along with sleeping and resting provision during trips. 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. 

Inside you find a hybrid gear shift for smooth gear shifting for enjoyable driving. Cruise control is another feature of this truck for easier and efficient driving. Mostly you will see the cabin functional from the inside, easy to get in out of it and also the material used inside including the plastic is of good quality. This ensures a driver like the truck, fun to driver and also you get durable stuff inside the cabin. 

Performance

The Pro 2049 CNG gets the Eicher's proven E483, 4-cylinder, 2-valve, BS6 CNG engine. It is capable of producing 95hp of power at 245 Nm of torque, and a tuned Eicher 3M5D 5-speed gearbox. These figures are slightly lower than the diesel variant, however, you’ll find this truck capable in all respects. 

The aggregates complement the engine includes 275 dia clutch, tilt and telescopic power steering as a standard for effortless driving. You have an option of manual type steering too. The grease-free suspension with semi-elliptical leaves with anti-roll bars, The service brakes are all-wheel disc hydraulic type. Overall this tiny CNG truck is an efficient one that should perform reliably in any terrain or operating conditions, and help you run an efficient transport/fleet business. For customer’s trust and confidence, Eicher offer you a warranty of 1 year/unlimited km on vehicle and 3 years/unlimited km on engine and gearbox, in case there is an issue. 

Verdict

You won't find many CNG trucks at the entry-level LCV segment in India. This is because the size of this market is small as customer prefer a diesel truck. But if you have get reliable CNG supply and also serve urban markets then there isn’t a better option than Eicher Pro 2049 CNG. What makes this truck stand out is Eicher’s reliable CNG engine, the overall performance guaranteed by the company and also the truck in itself look capable. The cargo deck size is bigger that allows you to carry a higher payload. Thus, you can rely on the superior mileage and comfortable cabin to run this truck efficiently for your business that should help you earn greater revenues. The Pro 2049 CNG seems to be among the best choice of CNG truck in the last mile logistics/cargo delivery application in the city.