Tata Signa 4830.T

April 15, 2020: The Tata Signa 4830.T BS6 is the new 16 wheeler option under Tata’s portfolio. The major upgrades around the device include gear shift advisor, heavy/medium/eco mode, USB charger, advanced telematics, and a plastic fuel tank among others. Equipped with a 12.5T lift axle equipped and a Smart Lift mechanism, the truck is practical for use in steel, industrial goods, food grains, containers, FMCG among others.

Powered by Cummins 6.7-litre engine, the Tata Signa 4830.T BS6 produces a power output of 296hp besides generating a peak torque of up to 1100Nm. 

Overview

The Tata Signa 4830.T BS6 belongs to the Tata Motors product portfolio and is one of the popular truck having the highest gross vehicle weight. The truck comes with a powerful Cummins ISBe 6.7L engine with 296 HP with 1100 Nm torque, which can easily pull the truck at its fully loaded condition. Tata Signa 4830.T BS6 6730/CAB and Tata Signa 4830.T BS6 6730/Cowl are the two variants available in the market. The overall features and performance of the two options are almost the same. As the terminology stated above, the only difference between the variants is one gets a cabin and another one gets a cowl. Overall the truck offers a higher payload, lower tyre cost along with improved fuel efficiency. The truck is specially designed and configured to provide a smooth delivery of goods and commodities without compromising safety and comfort. 

Pros

• Spacious Signa AC Cabinet
• Heavy-Duty chassis frame

Cons:

• Absence of ABS

Exterior

The Tata Signa 4830.T BS6 arrives with a gross vehicle weight of 47500 kg, which is the highest weight in the truck industry. A spacious cabin is there, which contains all the basic needs a driver can have while driving for a long time. The wheelbase of 6730 mm takes care of the stability of the car. Along with this, the durable chassis frame supports the truck to transport a higher load so that the owner can earn an extra profit. There are two load body lengths available in the market which are 28 ft and 30 ft respectively. However, Tata Motors is giving ultimate comfort for the driver with a spacious Signa AC cabin, and a fuel tank of 365 litres capacity is attached with the vehicle.

Interior

The truck is equipped with a day type cabin in which all the essential elements are installed. The cabin gets an adjustable driver seat along with two other seats. The cabin is designed in such a way that it can provide all the necessary convenience and comfort to the driver. There are USB charger, advance telematics, styling improvised integrated digital instrument cluster with AFE as additional features. Further, the tiltable power steering also enhances the stability and control over the truck. 

Performance

The power of the Tata Signa 4830.T BS6 comes from a robust 6-cylinder ISBe 6.7 300 BS6 diesel engine which is configured to offer a maximum power of 296 hp at 2300 rpm and a peak torque of 1100 Nm at 1800- 3000 rpm. The manual transmission duty of the truck is taken care of by one G1150 - 9 Forward & 1 reverse gearbox along with a dry friction type 430 dia single plate clutch. However, the designed maximum achievable speed of the truck is 80 kmph with a gradeability of 17%. 

Safety

As the safety features of the Tata Signa 4830.T BS6 is being concerned, the truck comes with all the necessary components. The safety gears are the same for all the variants. There is an air brake with an automatic slack adjuster which acts as the primary brake and ensures the safe delivery of the goods. Though the anti-lock braking system is absent in the truck, there is a parking brake which helps to hold the truck steady at the time of loading and unloading. The front suspension is made of a Parabolic leaf spring anti-roll bar, and the rear one is built with the semi-elliptical leaf spring. Both the suspensions offer greater comfort as well as stability to the vehicle with the equal load distribution feature. The sturdy tyres also help to have a tight grip and traction effects during brake even on a wet or muddy road surface. However, the ultimate safety depends upon the experiences and expertise of the driver. 

Verdict

The Tata Signa 4830.T BS6 has earned lots of popularity due to its outstanding performance and extensive use. The robust chassis frame allows the truck to transport extended load per trip. The fuel efficiency of the truck is also admirable. It comes with excellent key features like a manual transmission, air brakes, and power steering to move easily from one place to another. However, the truck is easy to operate and can be used in all transport services.