Eicher Trucks and Buses showcased a wide range of commercial vehicles from its Pro 6000 and 8000 category for major construction and mining applications.
Eicher Trucks and Buses showcased a wide range of commercial vehicles from its Pro 6000 and 8000 category for major construction and mining applications. The company launched two new vehicles at Excon 2015 namely the Pro 8031XM 8×4 tipper and the Pro 6025T 6×4 box body which further expands its portfolio in India.
Excon 2015 has witnessed quite a few new launches, Eicher being one of them. The company launched the Pro 8031XM which is a 330BHP 8×4 tipper which can be had either with a box body or a rock body and can be used for mining purposes. It has been developed in partnership with the Volvo Group and is based on the company’s robust chassis housing advanced telematics, world class cabin and a fuel efficient driveline. The 7.7-litre engine that powers the vehicle produces a literally earth-moving 1200Nm of torque from 1,200 to 1,650 RPM. The vehicle is also compliant to all twenty safety features as recommended by Directorate General of Mines Safety, through standard and optional fitments. The Eicher Pro 6025T on the other hand is designed for a variety of construction applications like road construction, infrastructure projects and port transportation. It is powered by a 7.7-litre engine that produces 220BHP and boasts of firsts like fuel coaching and vehicle telematics.
Mr. Vinod Aggarwal, CEO, VE Commercial Vehicles said, “The worst recession for the commercial vehicle industry is behind us now. All segments of Commercial Vehicle industry are already growing except trucks used in construction sites. As we move forward, a lot more growth is expected to come from demand from two sectors- Mining and Construction. Already, the coal mining industry is showing handsome growth with significant focus of the Government to increase domestic production of coal. Furthermore, with a number of infrastructure projects under implementation and the Government’s actions to remove hurdles; construction segment also is likely to show good growth in the next 2-3 years. With launch of the latest technology products in our Pro 8000 and 6000 series, we are now in a relatively advantageous position to take benefit of this expected revival in mining and construction segment.”
VE Commercial Vehicles Limited (VECV) is a 50-50 joint venture between the Volvo Group and Eicher Motors Limited and is operational since July 2008.
Eicher Pro 8031XM