Eicher Pro 2080XPT

July 15, 2021: The Eicher Pro 2080XPT is an 8990 kg GVW tipper as part of the company’s robust Pro 2000 series portfolio. Suitable for small to medium size construction sites, the Pro 2080XPT is one of the efficient tippers that you can buy in this category. Like the rest of Pro 2000 trucks from Eicher, this tipper is strong, meeting the tough and challenging operating needs of infrastructure needs of any kind.

The Pro 2080 XPT is attractively priced with its key features and performance characteristics, you can buy it in the ex-showroom price range of ₹ 15.88 - ₹ 17.58 lakh. The tipper is packed with the all-new EUTECH6 engine, rugged and durable aggregates and overall superior efficient performance elements that include higher mileage and also low cost of maintenance.

Eicher Pro 2080XPT Engine: At the heart of Pro 2080XPT is Eicher's E474 turbocharged intercooler BS6 engine; this motor produces 140hp of power churning out 400 Nm of torque tuned to a 5-speed gearbox with the hybrid gear shift lever. 

Eicher Pro 2080XPT Suspensions: To take on challenging operating conditions, Eicher has fitted this tipper with grease-free semi-elliptical laminated leaves with a shock absorber in front.

Eicher Pro 2080XPT Cabin: This tipper comes with Eicher standards modern new 2m tiltable, roomy and comfortable cabin with ergonomically designed seats and functional features for the driver's convenience. 

Eicher Pro 2080XPT Technologies: Eicher is equipping the Pro 2000 series trucks with modern technologies such as cruise control, m-booster+, fuel coaching to help with higher mileage and greater productivity.

Eicher Pro 2080XPT Brakes & Tyre: The exhaust brakes are pneumatically assisted, while the service brake is air drum type. This six tyre tipper gets 8.25 x16-16 PR size tyres.

Eicher Pro 2080XPT Dimensions: Eicher offers this tipper with a single wheelbase of 2935 mm and a cabin and chassis body option. The ground clearance of this truck is 195 mm, gradeability is 44%, and the turning circle diameter is 11 m. 

Eicher Pro 2080XPT Fuel Tank: The 60-litre fuel tank is anti-corrosive and made of composite with HDP Polymer for durability and reliability. 

Eicher Pro 2080XPT Rivals: The nearest competition for this tipper is the Tata 912 LPK.

Overview

The tippers category across truck segments have been growing consistently as construction and infrastructure projects across India are under development. Truck makers are offering tippers in the key tonnage segments to address growing customer needs. Tippers in the heavy-duty and ICV segment have sustained demand as customers rely on these tippers to execute projects. The intermediate category of tippers are useful in small and medium-size projects. All the key OEMs today have efficient and productive tippers in the ICV category. 

Eicher is one prominent light and the medium-duty player with an extensive truck portfolio across key tonnage and applications. The Pro 2080 XPT is the company’s 9T GVW tipper for all kinds of construction project needs. This Pro 2000 series tipper comes with some of the inherent advantages like high power and segment-leading gradeability. Not only the efficiency, but Eicher has equipped the tipper’s cabin with modern features that make it safe and highly comfortable to drive. This tipper is ideal and offers a profitable proposition in all kinds of applications. We find out more about this 9T tipper.  

Exterior

Looking from the outside, the Pro 2080 XPT tipper has the familiar look as you would expect from any Pro 2000 series truck. The Eicher’s signature cabin and tipping body stand out, and the tipper appears rugged that gives it a stronger road presence. The tipper comes with Eicher’s in-house designed and factory-built new generation cabin which is 2m in size and comes with a tilt-able cabin for easier repair. 

This tipper's overall dimensions are 2935 mm of the wheelbase, the tipping body is 4.5cum capacity that is capable of carrying big materials. The tyres are quite visible too which are 8.25x16 16PR size, and also 60L capacity anti-corrosive composite HPD polymer fuel tank. Overall, the Pro 2080 XPT tipper appears modern and contemporary with the design and fit and finish, Eicher aims to attract not only the traditional buyer but also the new-age customer in the construction and infra area who look for productivity as well as a modern tipper. 

Interior

You won’t be disappointed in the interior of this tipper because Eicher is offering you almost all the key performance features, comfort and safety that would assure the driver positively. Get inside and you’ll notice the cabin is relatively big with a high-quality interior and adequate storage spaces. To make the driving easier, the steering of Pro 2080 XPT is tilt and telescopic type with vaccum assisted standard power-steering. 

Eicher has provided easy access to the vehicle key operational aspect, the driver and passenger seats are comfortable and durable. The driving view from the steering is quite clear and navigating the tipper effortlessly, similarly, to get in and out of this tipper is simple. Key enablers like mirrors, doors are of good quality. The windscreen is wide for clear visibility of the outside and an overall peaceful driving experience. 

Performance

The ICV tippers category is highly competitive with key rivals products that are attracting customer attention, knowing this well, Eicher is offering the Pro 2080 XPT with compelling performance characteristics like a powerful engine and robust aggregates. Eicher is positioning this tipper as a highly productive and efficient one in the category that would accelerate the customers business. Thus, the powertrain of this tipper consists of the company’s E474 turbocharged intercooler engine that produces 140hp of power and 400 Nm of peak torque in the 1200-2500 rpm range. The engine is tuned to Eicher's 4M5G, 5-speed gearbox with a hybrid gear shift lever.

The engine is complemented by equally enhanced aggregates such as the 310 mm clutch, the suspension is grease-free, semi-elliptical laminated leaves, shock absorber in the front with anti-roll bars at the front, and helper at the rear; the exhaust brakes are vacuum-assisted, mounted on the engine while the service brakes are drum type air brake. The turning circle diameter is 11m and ground clearance of 195 mm. The tipper also gets the standard technologies such as M-Booster +, cruise control, and fuel coaching as a standard to boost the overall performance.  

Safety

Like all the trucks that belong to the Pro 2000 series, the Pro 2080 XPT tipper also gets key safety features that are inbuilt. Eicher also designed and manufactured this tipper with modern practices and also used high-quality materials. This tipper comes with a rugged and sturdier dual-panel cabin, anti-roll bar, and crashworthiness making it safer to operate even in highly tough operating conditions.  

Verdict

The Pro 2080 XPT tipper comes from Eicher's strong ICV portfolio that has some of the Industry’s key tippers. Among the several highly competitive products out in the market, the Pro 2080 XPT makes an impression as an overall package. This tipper gets the benefits of Eicher superior mileage engine, the new EUTECH6 technology and further greatly enhanced aggregates. Eicher says the 2080 XPT is setting a benchmark in the industry with its major performance elements, and that sure is true. The bigger tipping body and powerful engine make this one of the top contenders in the category, if you’re looking for a new 9T tipper, then the Pro 2080 XPT should be on your radar.