Eicher Pro 6019

November 26, 2020: The starting model of Eicher heavy-duty segment, the Pro 6019 is a typical medium-duty truck in the 19T gross weight category. Equipped with the EUTECH6 modern engine technologies, this rigid truck is suitable for interstate transportation for all kinds of applications. Eicher says the Pro 6019 is designed to suit the Indian road and operating condition to offer you superior performance by delivering more to your business with a lowest running cost. 

Eicher Pro 6019 USPs: This medium-duty truck comes with the promise of greater uptime, higher revenue earning potential through more trips with the fuel-efficient and proven engine. All the aggregates are highly durable to promise high performance and lowest running costs.

Key Technologies: To enable higher performance and offer reliability, Eicher is offering modern technologies on this truck that includes cruise control, fuel coaching, M-Booster+ and Eicher Live. All these features help you run a profitable and efficient fleet. 

Eicher Pro 6019 Engine & Gearbox: To greater performance, it comes with the Eicher VEDX5 BS6 engine. It produces 210hp of power at a maximum torque of 825 Nm, tuned to a 9-speed manual gearbox. 

Eicher Pro 6019 Suspensions: The front suspension is parabolic and rear is semi elliptic.

Eicher Pro 6019 Cabin: Like the rest of the Pro series heavy-duty trucks, Pro 6019 gets Eicher's signature roomy sleeper cabin, in body and chassis option. To make the cabin comfortable, it has an adjustable driver seat, tilt, and telescopic power steering and driver information system to navigate the truck effortlessly.

Eicher Pro 6019 Dimensions: The chassis dimension of this truck is 285 X 76 X 6 mm, the wheelbase 4300 mm, gradeability 30%, the fuel tank of 350L size and ground clearance 220 mm.

Eicher Pro 6019 Key Rivals: This is a highly competitive segment, the Pro 6019 takes on key rivals such as Tata LPT 1918 Cowl, Tata Ultra 1918.T and Ashok Leyland 1920.

Overview

Eicher Pro 6019 is a new haulage truck for heavy-duty applications packed with a new proven and durable engine. This truck is part of the new breed of trucks from the company with the EUTECH6 technology, and the goal is to change the face of the Indian transportation industry with modern trucks.

Pro 6019 is the 18.5-ton gross vehicle weight category truck in the rigid haulage segment of the industry. This category is the entry-level into the heavy commercial vehicle segment. Like other key categories, competition is intense in this segment, with two strong and dominating players- Tata Motors and Ashok Leyland- with strong products in the segment. Yet, Eicher is confident that Pro 6019 offers a compelling set of benefits to its customers, and it can make a mark in the segment by attracting discerning customers to this truck. 

Apart from the strong engine and aggregates, Eicher believes the customer needs the best performing truck combining power and torque combination for better overall productivity. Pro 6019 is designed to deliver class-leading performance in tough applications with a promise of higher revenues earning potential with a lower running cost. Read more to understand this truck better. 

Exterior

Pro 6019 is identical to the company's haulage trucks with the same signature factory fitted comfortable and aesthetically premium-looking cabin. Eicher offers this haulage truck in, closed body, cabin and chassis, high side deck body options in two wheelbases 4300 and 4800 mm, with three load-body options in each wheelbase. This is targeted at wider applications and suitability of the truck. 

The rear axle is a heavy-duty fully floating single reduction with a 440 mm drive head. The chassis dimensions of this truck are 285 X 76 X 6 mm, The front tyre size is 295/90R20 and rear 10R20. The diesel fuel tank is 350L and DEF 50L in size; this is standard for the vehicles' needs. Overall, Pro 6019 is a best looking truck with the similar Eicher logo, grill and design architectural elements.  

Interior

This truck is used for medium to long cargo delivery trips, and hence the first thing that is necessary for greater productivity is the functional and comfortable cabin. Pro 6019 comes with the factory fitted sleeper cabin, equipped with features enhancing the overall vehicle performance. Eicher says the cabin is far more comfortable, a delight for the driver to stay active for longer trips. Adequate storage, spacious and high visibility at the outside make the cabin higher useful and safe. It gets a modern dashboard with all the key vehicle indicators and functions to better control the vehicle. 

Pro 6019 gets a smooth tilt and telescopic standard power steering and easier gear shift mechanism for effortless driving. The comfort and smooth driving are at the heart of the truck's overall performance, making sure it stays on the road at the maximum time, thus enabling more turn-around time and higher revenue. 

Performance

Eicher has optimized its medium and heavy commercial vehicle range of trucks with the new line-up of engines in the BS6 era. The aggregates across the range of trucks have undergone intense testing and validations. This is done to achieve higher performance of its trucks, and then the customer can run them interrupted, earning higher revenue. The Pro 6019 comes from the same pedigree of performance in the heavy-duty haulage segment to take on competitive rivals products from Tata Motors and Ashok Leyland. 

Pro 6019 powertrain is comparable in the segment with Eicher's proven VEDX5, 4-cylinder engine, it produces 210hp of power at 825 Nm of torque, sufficient for the cargo loads and capacity of the segment. Further, for smoother driving experience and better mileage, this engine is tuned to a 6-speed manual gearbox. Other key performance aggregates such as suspension, axles, brakes and clutch are durable and equally calibrated to take on any challenge, without any drag, difficulty, or even issue with power. 

Safety

Trucks have become safer and more effortless to drive, and over the years, the awareness around safety has increased a lot. Eicher is aware of the changing needs and customer expectations from trucks. Thus safety becomes a key element in overall vehicle design and aggregates development. 

The Pro series trucks of Eicher score high on safety with higher quality material and overall strength provided to the trucks. This is what the Pro 6019 haulage truck gets, the cabin, body and aggregates are durable for a longer trip with high strength to face any impact. The customer is certainly getting a far better modern truck with in-built safety features and overall superior quality trucks. 

Verdict

If you want to explore a different brand other than Tata Motors and Ashok Leyland for the medium and heavy-duty cargo applications needs, the Pro 6019 is a perfect alternative. Eicher has substantially larger HCV truck populations across the country, extensive service network, and proven track-record of its trucks. In the new emission regime, the company promises all the support to its customer to run his fleet most efficiently and productively. The uptime center for higher vehicle utilisation, 24x7 support for breakdown assistance, and help keep the truck running. Pro 6019 is among the top contenders in the segment.