Tata Signa 4925.T

March 8, 2021: As the name suggests, the Tata Signa 4925.T is a factory-fitted Signa Cabin variant of the 16-wheel, 6-axle rigid truck for special long-haul applications. This 49000 kg gross vehicle weight price starts from ₹ 44.94 lakh, ex-showroom New Delhi. Suitable for long-haul heaviest cargo transport applications, the ready Signa cabin helps you deploy the truck right away for your business trips. 

Signa 4925.T USPs: Packed with the power of 6 promises, this massive truck comes with modern features, safe & ergonomic cabins, superior, new-gen connected vehicle solution technologies and overall high built quality.  

Signa 4925.T Engine & GearBox: Signa 4925 gets Cummins ISBe 6.7L BS6 producing a maximum 250hp of power at 950 Nm of torque. It is tuned to Tata’s 9-speed gearbox. 

Signa 4925.T Aggregates: The 430 mm dia clutch is Push type with single plate dry friction organic lining, the front axle is heavy-duty 7T reverse Elliot type and rear single reduction type. The heavy-duty ladder-type chassis frame comes in 285 x 65 x 8.5. For an uninterrupted long trip, a 300-litre fuel tank in polymer with an anti-fuel theft mechanism.

Signa 4925.T Cabin: The factory fitted modern Signa cabin is the most important highlight of this truck. The Signa cabin offers a superior in-cab experience, with AC and ventilation options. Ensure minimum driver fatigue and higher productivity every single trip.

Signa 4925.T Variants & Features: Signa 4925.T comes with CX and LX variants. fitted with modern value features to help reduce the total-cost-of-ownership of the fleet operators. 

Signa 4925.T Warranty: Tata Motors offers two warranties for peaceful ownership experience, 6-years or 6 lakh kilometres on the driveline and standard vehicle warranty of 3 years or 3 lakh kilometre, with Tata Motors extensive network for 24x7 service support across the length and breadth of India. 

Signa 4925.T Rivals: The direct rival of Signa 4925.T is Mahindra Blazo X49. You may also like to check the Ashok Leyland 4225 and Eicher Pro 6048.

Overview

Signa 4925.T is a 6-axle '16-wheel cargo truck for long-haul transportation, and this rigid truck is the identical twin of its sibling LPT 4925. The only major difference between the two variants is the factory fitted cabin. The LPT comes as a cowl model while the name suggested Signa 4925.T is with company design and fitted modern cabin. The truck designed to fulfill the growing heavy cargo needs of today's fleet operators to run a profitable transport business. Tata Motors full support to run the truck most productively. 

Packed with the 6-key promises, including enhancing performance, lower total-cost-of-ownership, comfortable and convenient truck, multiple choices, connectivity, and peaceful ownership experience to boost fleet. This truck operates on the long-haul routes and gets all the modern features, segment-leading contemporary proven aggregates making it the unique truck in the industry's HCV rigid category. 

Exterior

Signa 4925.T looks attractive and muscular with the distinctive-looking Signa cabin with a factory fit and finish angel. Tata Motors has designed the cabin, keeping in mind the customer's expectations, with inputs on safety, space, and practicality. This 49,000 kg gross vehicle weight category haulage truck is idle for several key applications including cement, flyash, container, chemical, market load, construction aggregates, etc. 

The ladder-type chassis frame comes in 285 x 65 x 8.5 dimensions along with a aero kit, a dealer fitment option for a better fuel economy through the reduction of aerodynamic drag, mainly for containerized applications.

Signa 4925.T is available in 6730 mm of the wheelbase, and deck length option of SDL: 8992 mm (28ft) and LDL 9571 mm (30ft). The radial tube tyres are 295/90R20, comes with 100% interchangeability with 10R20 tyres due to the same wheel rim size, and user comfort and ease of stocking—low rolling resistance for better fuel economy, advanced tyre tread compound and optimized tyre tread pattern. Tata Motors is offering 300L, 365L capacities fuel tanks in rectangular shape made in high-density polyethylene polymer with an anti-fuel theft mechanism.

Interior

To handle this giant truck well, and overall comfortable user experience, the Signa 4925.T gets tilt & telescopic steering wheel. A 4-way adjustable mechanically suspended seats, blower options, superior noise, vibration and harshness characteristics, and 4-point cabin suspension with vertical & transverse shockers. Also easily accessible control panel and driver-friendly dashboard, front & side proximity mirror, and 3-piece metal bumper for lower repair time and cost. The cowl is compatible with different cabin styles, customizable to various cabin sizes, easy integration with multiple body sizes/types, and flexibility at bodybuilder end for internal trims.

Modern instrument clusters with average fuel economy indicator and distance to empty feature, digital service reminder, digital air & oil pressure and DEF gauges, digital battery voltage indicator, gear shift advisor, 3-mode fuel economy switch, and over-speed alert, etc. 

The smartly designed Signa cabin offers more space, improved ergonomics, and the overall remarkably comfortable in-cabin experience to the drivers. The cabins also come with AC and ventilation options, enabling drivers to operate fatigue free over long hauls, leading to better productivity and trip efficiency.

Performance  

To carry heavy-load on long routes, this truck is equipped with a powerful 250hp of the engine producing a maximum torque of 950 Nm for all kinds of challenging cargo shipment needs. The engine is 9% higher power for better-loaded pickup, 12% higher torque for excellent load pulling, and higher gradeability for multi-terrain suitability. The G1150, 9-speed manual synchromesh gearbox comes with deeper ratios for excellent loaded wheel traction under heavy haulage and pneumatic power assistance adaptability.

The front axle is Tata's heavy-duty 7T reverse Elliot type. At the rear, a single reduction RA110HD with a 3% higher torque at the wheel for superior loaded traction on all terrains. It comes with the option of unitized wheel bearings and no hub greasing required for 5 lac kilometers. Tata Motors is also offering a new generation telematics solution with advanced features for fleet, trip & business management.

Safety

Signa 4925.T is a safe, rigid truck with several features such as a reverse parking assistance system for safer reversing of vehicles and preventing damage and loss of productivity. A hill-start aid to prevent the rollback of the vehicle during stop & go- the situation on an uphill gradient actuated by a switch, prevents rear-end collision, minimizes clutch and brake liner wear and improves safety and uptime. Also, LED tail lamps with lower power consumption and longer durability for safer driving. 

Engine braking efficiency has been enhanced for heavily loaded vehicles on gradients, enabling faster downhill control speeds, reducing brake liner wear, improving brake life by 20-30%, and lowering maintenance cost and total cost of ownership. 

Verdict

Tata Motors has worked extensively on its trucks, bringing a completely new modern truck portfolio. The Signa 4925.T is one of compelling product in the category from the market leader. The factory fitted cabin variant means this truck offers the benefit of instant availability to deploy. The customer can save the time of building the body privately and start running the truck. Plus, the Signa cabin against the locally made one offers far better safety and features that help enhance this truck's performance. Customer looking a heavy-duty rigid truck as a performer with all the benefits of the fully-built truck, the Signa 4925.T is the right choice.