| Products | Signa 4225.TK (10x2 & 10x4) | AL 4220 (10x2 & 10x4) | AL 4225 (10x2 & 10x4) | Eicher Pro 6042HT | Remarks |
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| GVW | 42 Ton | 42 Ton | 42 Ton | 42 Ton | Tata & AL migrated from 37 ton to 42 ton GVW post IAL. Eicher launched 42T in BS6 regime |
| Wheels | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | Front axle = 2 tyres, 2nd axle = 2 tyres, Lift axle = 2 tyres, Tandem axle = 8 tyres |
| Payload | 27 ton (Approx.) | 27 ton (Approx.) | 27 ton (Approx.) | 27 ton (Approx.) | Higher 27 ton payload by all OEMs |
| Wheelbases (mm) | 6750 | 6600 | 6600 | 6800 | - |
| Box size (m³) | 16|24 | 24|26 | 24|26 | 24 | 16m³ - Aggregates, soil, stone etc. | 24 m³ - Aggregates, soil, stone etc. | 26 m³ - Coal, Fly ash |
| Rock body (m³) | NA | NA | NA | NA | - |
| Overall length (mm) | 9742 | - | - | - | - |
| Overall height (mm) | 3067 | - | - | - | - |
| Overall width (mm) | 2540 | - | - | - | - |
Cummins ISBe 6.7 |
Turbotronn |
H series CRS iGen-6 technology |
A series CRS iGen-6 technology |
VEDX8 |
Cummins has the advantage in terms of both experience and presence in Indian and global market |
Displacement |
6.7L |
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5.3 |
7.7L |
AL offers the most compact engine whereas Eicher offers the biggest engine in the segment. Tata engine size is in between AL & VECV |
| Cylinders | 6 | 6 | 4 | 6 | AL leads with option of both 4 & 6 cylinder engine for rated & higher load usages |
| Max. Power | 249HP@2300rpm | 200HP@2400rpm | 250HP@2200rpm | 260HP@200rpm | Eicher Pro 6042HT is marginally ahead with better acceleration capability |
| Max. Torque | 950Nm@1000-1700rpm | 700Nm@1200-2000rpm | 900Nm@1200-1800rpm | 1000Nm@1000-1700rpm | Eicher Pro 6042HT will offer the best pulling, loading and least gear downshifting |
| Fuel injection system | BOSCH | - | - | DENSO | - |
Fuel efficiency switch |
3 Mode |
M Booster+ |
Tata and Eicher drivers will be able to tune engines with FE switch depending upon load and gradient for higher KMPL |
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| Gear shift indicator | All three manufacturers are offering display based fuel coaching system for higher kmpl | ||||
BS6 Norms |
EGR+SCR (Vertical Module) |
EGR + SCR (Switch back) |
EGR + SCR (Switch back) |
EGR + SCR (C type) |
Pure SCR is a globally proven mechanism for emission control in bigger engines. Presence of EGR for emission control helps in reduction of AdBlue consumption |
Clutch |
430mm Organic |
380mm Ceramic |
380mm Ceramic |
430mm Organic |
Tata & Eicher's 430 mm Organic clutch offers better power transmission & longer clutch life. Smaller plate by AL is pocket friendly |
Gear Box |
G1150-9S |
ZF 9S |
ZF 9S |
ET140S9 |
Tata motors have the advantage of inhouse gearbox for quick warranty resolution and parts availability. ZF by AL & Eaton however have the global track record |
| CGR/FGR | 12.87/9.13 | 12.73/8.83 | 12.73/8.83 | 14.68/NA | Eicher tipper with highest CGR is most likely to have best pulling on crawler gear |
Rear Axle |
RA 110 (10X2) RA 109 SRT (10X4) |
Fully floating hypoid differential |
Fully floating hypoid differential |
VECV 458DH Single reduction |
Eicher vehicle with least RAR of 4.88 provides better speed & KMPL but on rated load. AL vehicle with 6.17 RAR will provide higher pulling & gradeability on ghats. RAR of 5.58 by Tata helps in creating a balance between both load pulling and faster movements |
Rear axle ratio |
5.58 |
6.17 |
6.17 |
4.88 |
Eicher vehicle with least RAR of 4.88 provides better speed & KMPL but on rated load. AL vehicle with 6.17 RAR will provides higher pulling & gradeability on ghats. RAR of 5.58 by Tata helps in creating a balance between both load pulling and faster movements |
Auxiliary braking |
Engine brake |
Engine exhaust brake |
Engine brake |
Engine brake |
Tata, AL 4225 and Eicher vehicle leads with engine brake as it provides better safety, better brake liner life and higher KMPL |
Front suspension |
Parabolic leaf spring Optional: Semi-elliptical leaf spring |
Semi-elliptical leaf spring Optional: Parabolic leaf spring |
Semi-elliptical leaf spring Optional: Parabolic leaf spring |
Parabolic leaf spring |
Parabolic suspension offer better cabin comfort & longer leaf life. Semi ellipticals have rugged structure, suitable for any kind of load and surface |
Rear suspension |
Bell crank (10×2 & 10×4) Option- Bogie Suspension (10X4) |
NRS Semi-elliptical leaf spring |
NRS Semi-elliptical leaf spring |
Slipper suspension |
Bell crank and slipper suspension is proven mechanism for heavy load in Indian roads. Bogie suspension is for heavier loads and patchy surfaces |
| Chassis frame (DxWXT) in mm | 285X65X7+7 | 275X75X8+6 | 275X75X8+6 | 300X76X7+5 | AL offers the heaviest frame in the segment |
| Fuel tank capacity | 300L Polymer tank | 375L Polymer tank | 375L Polymer tank | 350L | With bigger tank in AL, drivers can fill quality diesel in higher quantity and also take rate difference advantage |
| AdBlue tank capacity | 60L | 48L | 48L | 50L | Bigger AdBlue tanks by OEMs in BS6 |
Tyre |
295/90R20(10X2)/11R20(10X4) |
295/90R20 & 295/90D20 11R20 & 11X20 |
295/90R20 & 295/90D20 11R20 16PR & 11X20 16PR |
11X20 NT |
11R20 is the best suited tyre for higher load - on road movements. 295/90R20 tube tyres are suitable for rated load - on road movements |
Torque at wheel |
CGR- 31383 Nm FGR- 22,263 Nm |
CGR- 25291 Nm FGR- 17543 Nm |
CGR- 32517 Nm FGR- 22555 Nm |
CGR- 32954 Nm/FGR- NA |
Eicher Pro 6042HT offers highest climbing and load pulling ability on crawler gear |
| Gradeability | - | 22% | 32% | Crawler - 28% | AL 4225 leads in terms of climbing ability as per ARAI test, TML figure is undisclosed |
| Turning circle dia (M) | - | 23.77 | 23.77 | 23.8 | - |
| Cowl/Cabin option | Signa sleeper Cabin | Cowl - G, Day Cabin - M, U, N | Day Cabin - N | Sleeper cabin | AL 4020 comes with the option of cowl chassis as well. Tata & Eicher provides sleeper cab for long leads |
| Tiltable cabin | (N Cabin) | Ease of maintenance in AL & Eicher with tilt cab. Tata cab is sturdier with fixed cab | |||
| Tilt & telescopic steering | (N Cabin) | Driving comfort | |||
| Adjustable driver seat | (N Cabin) | Driving comfort | |||
Ventilation |
Blower/AC |
Blower AC Optional in U & N Cabin |
Blower/AC |
Blower/AC |
Driving comfort |
| Advance instrument cluster | Digital clock, trip mileage, neutral & reverse gear indication, critical lamp indications etc. | ||||
| Cruise control | Maintains vehicle speed/rpm without pressing of accelerator pedals which leads to higher driving comfort | ||||
| Proximity mirror | Better visibility of objects which are close to the vehicle at the front and the co-driver side | ||||
| Footsteps | Easy ingress and egress | ||||
| USB charging port | (Twin) | Fast mobile charging with speed of 2.4V | |||
| Telematics | Telematics is standard fitment by all the OEMs in BS6 | ||||
| Hill start assist | Tata tipper prevents roll back for three seconds on gradients | ||||
| Anti fuel theft | Alarms customer in case there is sudden drop of diesel level in the fuel tank | ||||
| Reverse parking assist | - | ||||
| LED tail lamp | LEDs have better visibility along with longer life | ||||
| Unitised wheel bearing | Optional | Optional | Optional | No hub greasing expense for 5 Lakh Km and 5000 hours in Tata & AL respectively | |
| Sunvisor | Split | Split | Split | Split | Protection from sunlight |
| Power window | - | ||||
| Music system | (N Cabin) | Entertainment on the go | |||
| Central lock | - | ||||
| Driver monitoring system (DMS) | - | ||||
| Day time running light (DRL) | - | ||||
| Tilt switch | Better safety in Tata with toppling prevention system during tipping | ||||
Warranty |
Driveline - 6Y/6K Vehicle - 3Y/3K |
Driveline - 4Y/6K Vehicle - 3Y/4K |
Driveline - 4Y/6K Vehicle - 3Y/4K |
Driveline - 2Y/4K hours Vehicle - 1Y/1K hours |
Kept similar as BS4 |
Engine ODI |
1st-40K Km Subsiquent-80K km |
Every 1000 Hrs |
Every 500 Hrs |
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Gearbox ODI |
1st- 1.20L Km Subsiquent-1.6L Km |
Every 3000 Hrs |
Every 3000 Hrs |
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Rear Axle ODI |
1st- 1.20L Km Subsiquent-1.6L Km |
Every 2000 Hrs |
Every 2000 Hrs |
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