Tata Signa 3521.T 5L Turbotronn

March 8, 2021: If you’re looking at heavy-duty multi-axle trucks in long-haul shipments, then Tata Signa 3521.T 5L Turbotronn is a solid option. This 35T gross weight truck is also known as a 12-tyre truck that will cost you between ₹ 35.81 - ₹ 36.60 lakh, ex-showroom New Delhi. Suitable for some of the heavy and bulk cargo transport, the Signa 3521.T comes with a factory-fitted cabin and multiple cargo body options. Tata Motors also offers the option of a customized body as per the needs of your business. There is another variant of the same truck you can explore the Tata LPT 3521 Cowl. 

Tata Signa 3521.T 5L Turbotronn Engine & GearBox: The Signa truck gets the proven and reliable TATA 5.0L Turbotronn engine that produces a massive 197hp of power at 850 Nm of torque. The engine is tuned Tata’s 6-speed manual gearbox. 

Tata Signa 3521.T 5L Turbotronn Axles: Tata's extra heavy-duty 7T-reverse Elliot type and rear axle is single Reduction RA110LD.

Tata Signa 3521.T 5L Turbotronn Frame: The frame is ladder type, the heavy-duty that comes in 285 x 65 x 8.5 cm.

Tata Signa 3521.T 5L Turbotronn Cabin: The ergonomically designed Signa cabin offers generous space, improved interior and superior noise, vibration and harshness levels that make the Cabin highly comfortable. The AC and forced ventilation is offered as an option.

Tata Signa 3521.T 5L Turbotronn Fuel Tank: The fuel tank is made out of high-density polyethylene with an anti-theft mechanism, leak-free and corrosion-resistant. The fuel capacity is 365L.

Tata Signa 3521.T 5L Turbotronn Tyre: The truck gets 295/90R20 radial tube Tyres. The tyres are designed with a 90% aspect ratio for increased axle payload with features like advanced tyre tread compound and optimized tyre tread pattern. 

Tata Signa 3521.T 5L Turbotronn Rivals: Some of the key rivals trucks in this category includes Ashok Leyland 3520, Mahindra Blazo X 35, Eicher Pro 6035, and BharatBenz 3523R. 

Overview

Tata Signa 3521.T is a heavy-duty 12-wheel, 4-axle rigid truck. Ideal for transporting heavy, bulky and voluminous cargo on long-haul routes, such as agriculture, produces cement, construction aggregates, sand, market loads, cold chain, industrial goods, FMCG, edible oil, milk, chemical, bitumen, etc. 

Packed with Tata Motors 6-key performance elements of superior performance, lower total-cost-of-ownership, comfortable and convenient truck, multiple choices, connectivity, and peaceful ownership experience. The Signa 3521.T is a well-established rigid truck and shared a lot of similarities and specs with its Signa 3518.T expect the more powerful engine. 

Exterior

The exterior of Signa 3521.T is quite similar to the HCV range of Tata Motors with the same signature Signa cabin, with a familiar look and feel. This truck is a 35,000 kg gross vehicle weight category haulage truck that takes heads-on the competition in the segment.

The ladder-type, heavy-duty chassis frame comes in 285 x 65 x 8.5 dimensions. For better fuel economy through reduction of an aerodynamic drag though containerized applications. 3521.T is available in 5205 mm, 5505 mm, and 5905 mm, and 6750 mm wheelbases and deck length options of 6706 mm, 7315 mm, 8230 mm, and 9754 mm. The radial tube tyres at the back and front with 295/90R20 sizes, designed for better payload capacities with low rolling resistance to get better fuel economy. The tyres are designed with a 90% aspect ratio for increased axle-load norm payload and offer 3-4% higher fuel mileage due to LRR. The polymer fuel tank size is 365 liters with an anti-fuel theft mechanism. 

Interior

The Signa 3521.T came with modern Signa cabin design and developed with far enhanced ergonomics and better noise, vibration, and harshness levels with overall comfortable in-cab experience for long trips. The cabins also come with AC and forced ventilation options, enabling drivers to operate fatigue free over long hauls, leading to better productivity and trip efficiency.

To take care of the comfort of driving the tilt & telescopic steering wheel is standard on this truck. A 4-way adjustable mechanically suspended seats, AC and blower options, higher comfort through class-leading noise vibration and harshness treatment, 4 -point cabin suspension with vertical & transverse shockers. A modern instrument cluster comes with average fuel economy indicator, distance to empty digital service reminder, digital air & oil pressure gauges, digital DEF gauge, digital battery voltage indicator. Also, gear shift advisor, 2-mode fuel economy switch, and over-speed alert.

Easily accessible control panel, driver-friendly dashboard, pendant type accelerator, and clutch pedals along with higher in-cabin space. For the driver's convenience to handle this massive truck effortlessly, it comes with ride comfort, front & side proximity Mirrors, and 3-piece bumper for modular serviceability.

Performance  

To offer most competition trucks in the segment and all the benefits to accelerate the transport business Tata Motors has refined this truck a lot. The 3521.T gets a higher power TATA 5.0L Turbotronn 200 HP engine, which produces a maximum torque of 850 Nm and blends well with Tata's in-house G950, 6-speed manual synchromesh gearbox. 

The engines' key strengths include 6% higher torque for enhanced load pulling, higher low-end torque for better restartability, and superior gradeability for multi-terrain suitability. Better fuel economy comes by the high torque & low RPM, two-stage fuel filter for optimized fuel usage, and electronic viscous fan for greater fuel savings.

The truck is fitted with heavy-duty Tata 7T reverse Elliot type front axle and at the rear a single reduction RA110HD. The exhaust after-treatment system is robust globally proven for Euro VI equivalent compliance and lesser DEF consumption in SCR due to partial NOx control through the EGR route. The key features are airless DEF doser, DEF quality sensor for ensuring DEF concentration for uninterrupted SCR functioning, 60 L DEF tank for longer uninterrupted trips enabling lower DEF fills. 

Safety

Tata Motors has bought a lot of safety focus across the entire medium and heavy commercial truck range. The 3521.T comes from the same DNA with segment-leading inbuilt safety features on these trucks to safeguard the driver, the cargo, and the vehicle. Apart from the strong and durable cabin with 3-piece bumper and steel structure for absorbing any impact to ensure driver safety. And several in-cabin safety features for better control of the vehicle during high speed or a full load of cargo. Features such as the panic button and vehicle tracking system and LED tail lamps with lower power consumption and longer durability for safer driving.

Verdict

The 3521.T is an additional variant in Tata Motors HCV rigid cargo line-up with more powerful engine options to cater to special applications and customer needs. The market leader has the most extensive range of trucks in the HCV portfolio addressing all the vital applications with precise solutions. 3521.T is yet another example of the company's commitment to its customers, a massive truck fulfilling everything necessary in these trucks. Highly durable, top-features, superior performance, and factory-fitted modern and safe cabin mean a truck ready to roll on the highway.