| Products | Signa 3523.K 9S STD | Signa 3525.K | Prima 3525.K | AL 3520 (8×4) | AL 3525 | BB 3528C | Blazo X 35 | Remarks |
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| GVW | 35 Ton | 35 Ton | 35 Ton | 35 Ton | 35 Ton | 35 Ton | 35 Ton | GVW increased form 31 ton to 35 ton from August 2018 as per IAL norms |
| Wheels | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | - |
| Payload | 23 Ton (Approx.) | 23 Ton (Approx.) | 23 Ton (Approx.) | 23 Ton (Approx.) | 23 Ton (Approx.) | 23 Ton (Approx.) | 23 Ton (Approx.) | Payload increased by 4 ton from August 2018 due to IAL norms |
| Wheelbases (mm) | 5580 | 5580 | 5250 | 5250 | 5250 | 5175 | 5330|5380 | - |
| Box size (m³) | 20 | 23 | 23 | 16|18|20|22 | 16|18|20|22 | 19 | 18|22 | AL offers widest range of box body option |
| Rock body (m³) | NA | NA | NA | NA | 19 | NA | NA | - |
| Overall length (mm) | - | 8446 | - | - | - | 8085 | - | - |
| Overall height (mm) | - | 2961 | - | - | - | 2983 | - | - |
| Overall width (mm) | - | 2510 | - | - | - | 2490 | - | - |
Engine |
Cummins ISBe 5.6 |
Cummins ISBe 6.7 |
Cummins ISBe 6.7 |
H series CRS iGen-6 technology |
A series CRS iGen-6 technology |
OM 926 |
mPower FuelSmart |
There are 3 engines which have carried on from BS4 to BS6 (ISBe 6.7, H series & mPower). There are 3 engines which is fresh in the market (ISBe 5.6, A series & OM 926) |
Displacement |
5.6L |
6.7L |
6.7L |
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5.3L |
7.2L |
7.2L |
Bigger engines of Tata, Bharat Benz and Mahindra will certainly help in boosting performance. Tata ISBe 5.6 and AL with compact engine would be able to deliver higher kmpl |
Cylinders |
6 |
6 |
6 |
6 |
4 |
6 |
6 |
6 Cylinders will provide performance and longer life even on heavy duty application. 4 Cylinder engines are new generation compact engines which will help in achieving higher KMPL but it will support only light and medium duty construction work |
| Max. Power | 220HP@2300rpm | 250HP@2300rpm | 250HP@2300rpm | 200HP@2400rpm | 250HP@2200rpm | 282HP@2200rpm | 276HP@2200rpm | Bharat Benz engine offers best in class acceleration for faster trip performance |
| Max. Torque | 850Nm@1000-1600rpm | 950Nm@1000-1700rpm | 950Nm@1000-1700rpm | 700Nm@1200-2000rpm | 900Nm@1200-1800rpm | 1100Nm@1200-1600rpm | 1050Nm@1200-1700rpm | Bharat Benz engine offers the best in class load pulling & gradient climbing ability |
Fuel injection system |
Cummins |
BOSCH |
BOSCH |
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Unitised fuel injection |
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There was a time when FIS was dominated by BOSCH only, but now there is full presence CUMMINS as well |
Fuel efficiency switch |
3 Mode |
3 Mode |
3 Mode |
Tata & Mahindra 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 |
This feature is very much required in BS6 as the driving parameters have changed. Drivers are able to achieve higher KMPL by following the gear up & down advise |
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BS6 Norms |
Pure SCR (Vertical module) |
Pure SCR (Vertical module) |
Pure SCR (Vertical module) |
EGR + SCR (Switch back) |
EGR + SCR (Switch back) |
Pure SCR (C type) |
EGR + SCR (C type) |
Pure SCR is a globally proven mechanism in bigger engines for better performance. EGR+SCR helps in reducing AdBlue consumption |
| Clutch | 380mm Organic | 430mm Organic | 430mm Organic | 380mm Organic | 380mm Ceramic | 430mm Organic | 395mm Organic | 430 mm dia clutch is best for efficient power transmission & longer clutch plate life |
Gear Box |
G1150-9S |
G1150-9S |
G1150-9S |
Eaton 6S ZF 9S |
ZF 9S |
G131 9S |
Eaton 9S Optional- Eaton 6S |
Tata and Bharat Benz have the advantage of inhouse gearbox for warranty resolution and parts availability. Eaton & ZF by AL, Mahindra however have the global track record |
CGR/FGR |
12.87/9.13 |
12.87/9.13 |
12.87/9.13 |
NA|8.91/9.01 12.73/8.83 |
12.73/8.83 |
14.57/9.47 |
9S- 12.64/8.84 6S- 9.01 |
Bharat Benz vehicle with higher CGR/FGR is most likely to have best pulling on crawler and on 1st gear. |
Rear Axle |
RA109SRT |
RA109SRT |
RA109SRT |
Double differential rear axle |
Fully floating single speed Hub reduction axle |
IRT 390-11 |
Double differential rear axle |
All OEM's revamped their Rear axle post IAL for higher strength |
Rear axle ratio |
5.58 |
5.58 |
5.58 |
6.17 |
6.17(SR)|7.2(HR) |
5.375 |
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RAR of Tata and Bharat Benz vehicles will provide better speed & KMPL but on rated load. RAR of AL vehicle will create a balance between both load pulling and speed |
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Auxiliary braking |
Engine brake |
Engine brake |
Engine brake |
Engine exhaust brake |
Engine brake |
Engine brake |
Engine exhaust brake |
Tata, AL 3525 and Bharat Benz leads with engine brake as it provides better safety, better brake liner life and higher KMPL |
Front suspension |
Parabolic leaf spring |
Parabolic leaf spring |
Parabolic leaf spring |
Semi elliptical leaf spring Optional- Parabolic leaf spring |
Semi elliptical leaf spring Optional- Parabolic leaf spring |
Parabolic type leaf spring |
Parabolic leaf spring |
Parabolic suspension offers better cabin comfort & longer leaf life. Semi elliptical has rugged structure, suitable for any kind of load and surface |
Rear suspension |
Bell Crank with semi elliptical leaf springs |
Heavy duty TML bogie suspension |
Heavy duty TML bogie suspension |
NRS with Semi-Elliptical Optional- Bogie |
NRS Semi-Elliptical Optional- Bogie |
Bogie suspension |
Inverted bogie suspension Optional - Bell crank |
Bell crank or NRS suspension is for excess load and slight off-road applications, Bogie suspension is for heavier loads and patchy surfaces |
| Chassis frame (DxWXT) in mm | 285X65X7+7 | 285X65X7+7 | - | 275X75X8+6 | 275X75X8+6 | 288X70X9 | 285X70X8.5+5 | AL vehicles have the heaviest frame in this segment |
| Fuel tank capacity | 300L Polymer tank | 300L Polymer tank | 300L Polymer tank | 220L|300L Polymer tank | 220L|300L Polymer tank | 180L | 260L Polymer tank | - |
| AdBlue tank capacity | 60L | 60L | 60L | 48L | 48L | 43L | 50L | - |
Tyre |
295/90D20 |
11X20 NT |
11X20 NT |
295/90R20 & 11R20 16PR 295/95D20 & 11x20 16PR |
295/90R20 & 11R20 16PR 295/95D20 & 11x20 16PR |
11R20/ 11x20 NT/MT |
11x20 16PR 11R20 16PR |
295/95D20 is for light duty construction application. 11X20 is best suited for heavy duty construction applications |
Torque at wheel |
CGR- 28,080 Nm FGR- 19,920 Nm |
CGR- 31,383 Nm FGR- 22,263 Nm |
CGR- 31,383 Nm FGR- 22,263 Nm |
17702Nm (8.91 FGR)|CGR- 25,291 Nm 17901Nm (9.01 FGR)|FGR- 17,543 Nm |
CGR- 35,517 Nm|FGR- 22,555 Nm CGR- 37,946 Nm|FGR- 26,320 Nm |
CGR- 39,627 Nm FGR- 25,756 Nm |
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Bharat Benz has the highest climbing and load pulling ability on crawler, Tata Motors leads on 1st gear operations |
| Gradeability | - | - | - | 18%|27% | 40%|48% | 45.2% | 43% | As per ARAI tested figures BB 3528C leads in terms of climbing ability |
| Turning circle dia (M) | - | - | - | 18.94 | 18.94 | 23.1 | - | - |
| Cowl/Cabin option | Signa day cabin | Signa day cabin | Prima day cabin | Day Cabin - M,U, N | Day Cabin - N only | Day Cabin | Day Cabin | No Cowl option |
| Tiltable cabin | (N Cabin) | Easy access to engine and allied components for service & repairs | ||||||
| Tilt & telescopic steering | (N Cabin) | Driving comfort | ||||||
| Adjustable driver seat | (N Cabin) | Optional | Driving comfort | |||||
| Ventilation | Blower/AC | Blower/AC | AC | Blower/AC Optional in N Cabin | Blower/AC | Blower/AC | Blower/AC | Driving comfort |
| Advance instrument cluster | Digital clock, trip mileage, Neutral & reverse gear indication, Critical lamp indications etc. | |||||||
| Cruise control | In BB tippers, drivers may maintains speed/rpm without pressing of accelerator pedals which leads to driving comfort | |||||||
| Proximity mirror | Better visibility of objects which are close to the vehicle in the front and the co-driver side | |||||||
| Footsteps | Easy ingress and egress | |||||||
| USB charging port | (Twin) | (Twin) | (Twin) | Fast mobile charging with speed of 2.4V | ||||
| Telematics | Telematics as standard fitment by all OEMs with Geo fencing, vehicle tracking, driver behaviour monitoring & other features | |||||||
| Hill start assist | Prevents vehicle roll back for 3 seconds on upgradient starts. Enhances vehicle safety & increases driving convenience | |||||||
| Anti fuel theft | Alarms customer in case there is sudden drop of diesel level in fuel tank | |||||||
| Reverse parking assist | Optional | Beep alert inside cab while reversing for any sizeable object at the rear | ||||||
| LED tail lamp | Better visibility. LEDs have longer life than regular bulbs | |||||||
| Unitised wheel bearing | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | No hub greasing expense option with unitised bearing in Tata & AL for 5500/5000 hours respectively | ||
| Sunvisor | Split | Split | Full length (Inside) | Split | Split | Full length (Outside) | Split | Tata Prima & Bharat Benz models have best in class protection from sun light |
| Power window | Optional | Easy operation of the window glass in Bharat Benz | ||||||
| Music system | (N Cabin) | Entertainment on the go | ||||||
| Central lock | Optional | Easy locking and unlocking of doors | ||||||
Driver monitoring system (DMS) |
Alerts the driver through warning sound in case if the driver is not paying attention to the road ahead or driver is feeling drowsy |
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| Day time running light (DRL) | Provide visibility of vehicle to other road users during low light/foggy weather. Enhanced safety | |||||||
| Tilt switch | - | |||||||
Warranty |
Driveline - 6Y/6K Vehicle - 3Y/3K |
Driveline - 6Y/6K Vehicle - 3Y/3K |
Driveline - 6Y/6K Vehicle - 3Y/3K |
Driveline - 4Y/6K Vehicle - 3Y/4K |
Driveline - 4Y/6K Vehicle - 3Y/4K |
Driveline - 6Y/6K Vehicle - 3Y/3K |
Driveline - 6Y/6K Vehicle - 3Y/3K |
Kept similar as BS4 |
Engine ODI |
1st- 500 Hrs subsequent- 1500 Hrs |
1st- 500 Hrs subsequent- 1500 Hrs |
1st- 500 Hrs subsequent- 1500 Hrs |
Every 1000 Hrs |
Every 500 Hrs |
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Every 1000 Hrs |
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| Gearbox ODI | Every 4000 Hrs | Every 4000 Hrs | Every 4000 Hrs | 6S-Every 2000 Hrs/9S-Every 3000 Hrs | Every 3000 Hrs | - | Every 1500 Hrs | - |
Rear Axle ODI |
Every 3000 Hrs |
Every 3000 Hrs |
Every 2000 Hrs |
Every 2000 Hrs |
Every 2000 Hrs |
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1st 2000 Hrs Subsequent- 3000 Hrs |
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