Tata Prima 5530.S

February 8, 2020: The Tata Prima LX 5530.S is the flagship tractor-trailer in the sub 55 Ton segment which comes modern design and features. The fully suspended hydraulically tiltable sleeper cabin with 4 point suspension, power steering with tilt and telescopic adjustment and a high headrest driver seat on offer as well, while the air conditioning comes as a standard.

The Prima LX 5530.S tractor-trailer comes with BSIV complaint 6692cc 6 Cylinder Cummins ISBe 6.7L common rail diesel engine with SCR Technology. This engine makes a maximum power output 296bhp made at just 2500rpm while the peak torque rating of a staggering 1100Nm arrives in a fairly low 1200-1800rpm range. The Transmission duties are taken care by a Tata G 1150 with overdrive gear 9F-Synchromesh 9-Speed manual gearbox which is mated to a 430 mm single plate dry-type clutch. The top speed of the Tata Prima LX 5530.S tractor-trailer is limited at 80kmph and it offers a gradeability of 19% while its fuel tank capacity is 400 liters.

The maximum permissible GCW of the Tata Prima LX 5530.S tractor-trailer is a commendable 55000kg and it gets a rugged 6X4 axle configuration. Here, the front axle is a Forged I Beam, Reverse Elliot Type setup while at the rear there is an RA - 109 SRT axle. For the Tata Prima LX 5530.S tractor-trailer, the suspension duties are taken care by Parabolic leaf springs arrangement at the front whereas the rear setup is an equally robust Bogie with torque rods and V-rod arrangement. Tata is offering an Anti-roll bar at the front as an optional accessory. The wheelbase of the Tata Prima LX 5530.S tractor-trailer is 3890 mm while the ground clearance is an adequate 229 mm. Braking is taken care by Air brakes with a dual treadle valve complete with the automatic slack adjuster. Abs is offered as standard. The Tata Prima LX 5530.S tractor-trailer competes with the likes of BharatBenz 5528T.