Hinduja Group flagship and leading Commercial Vehicle manufacturer Ashok Leyland unveiled 4921 TT, a 6×4 tractor with a gross vehicle weight of 49 tonnes. This heralds the entry of Ashok Leyland into the highest weight class of commercial vehicles permitted under the Motor Vehicle Act.

The Ashok Leyland 4921 TT features a powerful 210 HP indigenously developed 6 cylinder H series engine. The H-series of engines is renowned for it’s fuel efficiency and reliability. The 9-speed ZF 9S109 synchromesh gearbox facilitates effortless gear shifts and aids fuel efficiency. Anti-lock braking system and a Trailer control valve for synchronized braking of tractor and trailer further enhance the safety of 4921 TT.

The Ashok Leyland 4921 TT is offered with a factory-built twin-sleeper Newgen cab. Aesthetically designed in-house with ergonomically located controls, comfortable driver seat, generous stowage space, excellent visibility and ventilation, the Newgen cab spells new levels of comfort and safety. 4921 TT is offered as a fully built solution for various applications: with three axle trailers, bulkers and with tipping Trailers.

The 4921 TT is designed to deliver maximum customer value in the current rated payload regime. By coupling a three axle trailer, 4921 TT offers a rated payload of about 34 tonnes. The additional payload benefits the customers especially in container, cement, steel coil and over-dimensional cargo movements.

“Ashok Leyland pioneered Tractor Trailers in India in the early 80s and we believe that 4921 TT will be yet another catalyst in the modernization of Indian road transportation, facilitating higher tonnage and rated payload adherence”, said Mr Vinod K Dasari, Chief Operating Officer, Ashok Leyland. “With 4921 TT, we hope to add substantial value to our customers. In customer trials, we found that the incremental payload can boost net profit by over 30%. The 4921 TT will help logistics companies plan their loads better and obtain greater efficiency per trip”, he said. Since these vehicles will ply long distance under the emerging hub-and-spoke model, the country-wide parts and service network of the Company will be a definite advantage.

Priced at Rs 19.75 lacs with Newgen cabin, 4921 TT is also available as cowl chassis. 4921 TT is positioned in what is anticipated to be an emerging high-growth segment with a potential market size of 3000 to 5000 numbers per annum.