Eicher Trucks and Buses Strengthens their Reefer Trucks Segment

Eicher Trucks and Buses has strengthened its presence in cold chain logistics sector through the introduction of 3 new models in its product portfolio and showcasing of a series of reefer trucks in the Pro 1000 and 6000 category.

Eicher Trucks and Buses has strengthened its presence in cold chain logistics sector through the introduction of 3 new models in its product portfolio and showcasing of a series of reefer trucks in the Pro 1000 and 6000 category. These include the Pro 1059XP reefer, Pro 1110XP reefer and Pro 6025 reefer.

Eicher Reefer Trucks

Eicher Reefer Trucks

With the new range of reefer trucks, Eicher marks its expansion in this segment and will now sell fully built, ready to use solutions for cold chain logistics that aims to provide complete solution under one roof to the end consumer. The new range is built in accordance with an ARAI approved, OEM built reliable and durable tested design. This range of products will come in 14ft, 20ft and 24ft options. These heavy-duty truck types range from a gross vehicle weight of 7 tonnes to 25 tonnes. The trucks also boast excellent fuel economy and include a new refrigeration unit which has an operating temperature range of -25 degree Celsius to +25 degree Celsius under ambient conditions of +50 degree Celsius.

Mr. P Ravishankar, Executive Vice President, VE Commercial Vehicles said, “The launch of Eicher reefer range of trucks is an important landmark in our consistent history of meeting the growing customer requirements. We are methodically expanding our product portfolios and reinforcing our expertise in various segments. We hope to continue introducing chains of new offerings in newer this spaces going forward.”

The Eicher Pro 1059XP is available with E413 BS-III engine which produces a max power of 95PS at 2800RPM and a max torque of 285Nm at 1400-1600 RPM. It has a 3515mm wheelbase and a clutch size of 275mm diameter. Eicher Pro 1110XP is powered by the same E413 BS-III engine but develops 115PS of power at 2800RPM and a maximum torque of 400Nm at 1400-1600RPM. It has a fuel tank capacity of 190 litres and comes with a ET 4055 gearbox with 5 forward and 1 reverse gear and a 310mm diameter clutch. It also boasts of a wheelbase of 4300mm and a ground clearance of 220mm. Eicher Pro 6025 is the biggest of the lot with a 5300mm wheelbase and a 5.0-litre BS-III engine that develops a max power of 210PS at 2200RPM and a torque of 825Nm at 1200-1600RPM. It uses a powerful 24V battery and an efficient ET9056 gearbox with 6 forward and 1 reverse gears having the largest clutch size of 395 mm.