Mahindra Blazo X 35 8x4 Tipper

July 13, 2021: Mahindra Blazo X35 Tipper is a multi-axle, heavy-duty tipper that is suitable for large size construction & infrastructure projects across different terrain and operating environments. This giant 12-tyre tipper of the Blazo X range starts at an ex-showroom price of ₹ 48.84 lakh. Available in multiple variants, tipping body and fully-build types, Mahinda is offering you guaranteed higher mileage than the rivals, and the tipper is packed with a well-known powertrain, strong & rugged aggregates and full-service support on the sites. You can deploy in infrastructure, mining and construction projects that would lift the performance of your fleet.

Mahindra Blazo X 35 Tipper Engine: The powertrain consists of an mPOWER 7.2-liter FuelSmart, multi-mode switched engine producing 276hp of power at massive 1050 Nm of torque. This tipper comes with 9 and 6-speed Eaton gearboxes. 

Mahindra Blazo X 35 Tipper Aggregates: To take on the competition effectively, the Blazo X35 Tipper comes with a compelling set of aggregates. The steering is hydraulic power assist tilt & telescopic type for the smoother driving experience.

Mahindra Blazo X 35Tipper Cabin: Tippers often operate in tough & challenging operating conditions, hence the Blazo X 35 Tipper gets the Mahindra's factory-fitted signature day cabin with AC as an option. The Cabin is also equipped with modern features and an overall highly safe Cabin to ensure the productivity of this tipper stays at elevated levels. 

Mahindra Blazo X 35 Tipper Applications: The 35T GVW tipper category is highly competitive, fast-growing, and for India's infrastructure development. This tipper is highly versatile which you can deploy in many applications like road construction, sand, construction material or coal, etc. 

Mahindra Blazo X 35 Tipper Rivals: The 35T gross weight tipper category is important to every truck maker; hence there are some of the best tippers available in the market. The Blazo X35 Tipper takes on the likes of  Tata Signa 3523.TK, Ashok Leyland 3525 Tipper, BharatBenz 3528CM, Eicher Pro 8035XM. You can also check out the premium Tata Prima 3525.K/.TK in the same category.

Overview

The heavy-duty tipper segment of the overall truck market is the new battleground for truck makers in India. As demand for tippers remains elevated due to the ongoing infrastructure and construction boom and growing mining sector, truck makers are targeting a higher market share in this expanding volume. Despite tough competition and aggressive rivals, Mahindra Trucks and Buses is eyeing a stronger role in this segment. The company has improved and highly reliable Blazo X range of tippers in the HCV category that caters for the key segments of the market. 

In the high volume 35T GVW or also known as the 12-tyre tipper category, Mahindra has offered the Blazo X 35 tipper, which takes on key challengers in the category. Blazo X 35 tipper is 4-axles with 8x4 configuration and a lot of powerful tippers that get the proven engine and high-quality aggregates that promise greater performance in some of the most challenging operating environments. Would this 35T Blazo be your next tipper? Well, to get the answer read our in-depth review, as we get into the details. 

Exterior

Looking from the outside, there isn’t much difference in the look or appearance of this tipper against the other key multi-axle tippers that Mahindra offers. The reason is in terms of design, overall fit and finish and exterior elements all the trucks share the same characteristics. Take a closer look and you find the bigger tipper body and four axles with huge tyres. The front is familiar with the factory-fitted cabin with the Mahindra brand visible quite prominently. Like any other tipper in the category, Blazo X 35 is available in fully-built or cowl options. 

Blazo X 35 tipper is available in multiple tipper bodies like 18 m3 box body and 22 m3 box body variants. This 12-tyre, 8x4 configuration tipper gets standard 11X20 16PR, 11R20 PR tyres. For longer duty cycles, the fuel tank on the tipper is 260L with 50L of AdBlue tank. 

Interior

All the Blazo HCV that comes with the factory-fitted cabin gets a lot of space inside, the material used inside looks premium. The cabin is roomy with clear visibility of the outside with a comfortable driving position. Making sure this massive tipper is easier to handle and operate in tough spots, the Blazo X 35 comes with a lot of driver-friendly features and easy to access control. If you choose the fully-built variant then you get the factory-fitted a day cabin with AC as an option and also a 4-point suspended type cabin that enhances driving comfort. 

Then the standard features in this tipper are tilt and telescopic steering for a better driving position, a wide windshield and a larger rearview mirror for greater visibility and safety while driving through narrow terrains. Furthermore, anti-lock braking comes as standard for superior braking experience-enhancing safety. 

This tipper is equipped with Mahindra’s standard driver information system to help the driver with all key tipper information in real-time. The driver stays informed about the RPM, temperature, speed, and fuel level, and tyre pressure to efficiently optimize the truck's performance. Additionally, it displays brake pressure, trip kilometre, fuel consumption per kilometre, battery voltage, and service reminder too. 

Performance 

To help you execute critical and time-sensitive projects on time, Mahindra is assured overall superior performance. Blazo X 35 stands against key rivals, thus a better experience, profitable and reliable performance is what would attract the customer to this tipper. Hence, Blazo X 35 tipper shares the same proven and reliable powertrain that Mahindra offers across the range. This includes the highly efficient mPOWER 7.2-litre FuelSmart engine that produces 280hp of power at a massive 1050 Nm of torque to easily navigate tough mines or construction sites. The engine gets 6 or 9-speed gearboxes for effortless driving and better mileage, and remember the gradeability of this tipper is 42.80%.  

The aggregates of this tipper are 395 mm diameter in organic type clutch, and the front suspension parabolic leaf spring with shock absorbers and at the rear is inverted leaf bogie type with an option of bell crank type suspension as well. The rear axle is a solo banjo type single reduction and the brakes are a full air S cam dual circuit with ABS in10 BAR system. 

Verdict

The major highlight and promise of the Mahindra Blazo X range of trucks is the guaranteed higher fuel mileage and full commitment of support on the site, to run the trucks all times to achieve greater operational efficiency for higher revenues and to achieve greater business goals. You get the same promise with the Blazo X 35 tipper which finds applications in some of the toughest operating atmospheres. Looking at this tipper, it appears that it gets what it takes on any challenge. If you’re planning to expand your fleet and willing to take a chance with the new brand, if you don’t already own a Mahindra tipper, then the Blazo X 35 is worth considering which now has the best powertrain and set of aggregates that are tailor-made for Indian operating conditions and duty-cycles.