| Products | Signa 2821.K RMC | Signa 2823.K RMC | AL 2820 (6×4) RMC | AL 2825 (6×4) RMC | BB 2823 RMC | BB 2828 RMC | Eicher Pro 6028TM | Blazo X 28 Transit Mixer | Remarks |
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| GVW | 28 Ton | 28 Ton | 28 Ton | 28 Ton | 28 Ton | 28 Ton | 28 Ton | 28 Ton | Higher GVW owing to IAL norms |
| Wheels | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | - |
| Payload | 17 Ton (Approx.) | 17 Ton (Approx.) | 17 Ton (Approx.) | 17 Ton (Approx.) | 17 Ton (Approx.) | 17 Ton (Approx.) | 17 Ton (Approx.) | 17 Ton (Approx.) | Higher payload due to IAL |
| Wheelbases (mm) | 3880 | 3880 | 3900 | 5050 | 3900 | 5050 | 4275 | 4275 | 4250 (Slipper ended) 4285 (Bogie) | 4250 | - |
| Transit mixer size (m³) | 7 | 6 | 7 | 6/7 | 8 | 6/7 | 8 | - | - | 6 | 7 | 8 | 6 | 7 | AL & Eicher have the option of longer wheelbases for 8 m³ drums |
| Overall length (mm) | - | - | - | - | 7485 | 7485 | 7517(Slipper ended) | 7667(Bogie) | - | - |
| Overall height (mm) | - | - | - | - | 2955 | 2955 | 2960 | - | - |
| Overall width (mm) | - | - | - | - | 2490 | 2490 | 2580 | - | - |
| Engine |
Turbotronn 5L |
Cummins ISBe 5.6 |
H series CRS iGen-6 technology |
A series CRS iGen-6 technology |
OM 926 |
OM 926 |
VEDX 5 |
mPower Fuel Smart |
There are 4 engines which have carried on from BS4 to BS6 (Turbotronn, H series,VEDX5 & mPower). There are 3 engines which are fresh in the market (ISBe 5.6, A series & OM 926) |
Displacement |
5L |
5.6L |
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5.3L |
7.2L |
7.2L |
5.1L |
7.2L |
Bigger engines of Bharat Benz and Mahindra will certainly help in boosting performance. Tata, AL and Eicher with compact engine would be able to deliver higher kmpl |
Cylinders |
4 |
6 |
6 |
4 |
6 |
6 |
4 |
6 |
6 cylinders will provide performance and longer life. 4 cylinder engines are new generation compact engines which will help in achieving higher kmpl |
| Max. Power | 197HP@2200rpm | 220HP@2300rpm | 200HP@2400rpm | 250HP@2200rpm | 241HP@2200rpm | 282HP@2200rpm | 210HP@2200rpm | 276HP@2200rpm | BB 2828 RMC offers best in class acceleration and speed |
| Max. Torque | 850Nm@1100-1600rpm | 850Nm@1000-1600rpm | 700Nm@1200-2000rpm | 900Nm@1200-2000rpm | 850Nm@1200-1600rpm | 1100Nm@1200-1600rpm | 825Nm@1200-1600rpm | 1050Nm@1200-1700rpm | BB 2828 RMC offers the best pulling, loading and least gear downshifting needs |
Fuel injection system |
Delphi |
Cummins |
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Unitised fuel injection |
Unitised fuel injection |
DENSO |
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There was a time when FIS was dominated by BOSCH only, but now there is full presence of DENSO and CUMMINS as well |
Fuel efficiency switch |
3 Mode |
3 Mode |
M Booster+ |
Tata, Eicher & Mahindra drivers will be able to tune engine performance with FE switch depending upon load and gradient for higher KMPL |
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Gear shift indicator |
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This feature is very much required in BS6 as the driving parameters have changed. Drivers will be able to achieve higher kmpl if they follow the advise |
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BS6 Norms |
EGR+SCR |
Pure SCR (Vertical module) |
EGR + SCR (Switch back) |
EGR + SCR (Switch back) |
Pure SCR (C type) |
Pure SCR (C type) |
EGR + SCR (C type) |
EGR + SCR (C type) |
Pure SCR is a globally proven mechanism in bigger engines. EGR+SCR combination will reduce AdBlue consumption |
Clutch |
380mm Organic |
380mm Organic |
380mm Organic |
380mm Organic |
395mm Organic |
395mm Organic |
395mm Organic |
395mm Organic |
Bigger organic clutch offers smooth engagement & longer plate life, smaller clutch plates are pocket friendly |
Gear Box |
G950-6S |
G950-6S |
Eaton 6S |
Eaton-6S / ZF-9S |
G131 9S |
G131 9S |
ET90S6 |
Eaton 6S |
Tata & Bharat Benz have the advantage of inhouse gearbox for warranty resolution and parts availability. ZF & Eaton by AL, Eicher & Mahindra however have the global track record |
CGR/FGR |
NA/9.36 |
NA/9.36 |
NA/ 8.91 l 9.01 |
NA/ 8.91 l 9.01 |
14.57/ 9.47 |
14.57/ 9.47 |
NA/9.26 |
NA/9.01 |
Bharat Benz with higher CGR/FGR is most likely to have best pulling in crawler and 1st gear |
Rear Axle |
RA109SRT |
RA109SRT |
Fully floating single speed |
Fully floating single speed |
IRT 390-11 |
IRT 390-11 |
Single reduction tandem axle |
Tandem banjo type single reduction |
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Rear axle ratio |
5.58 |
6.14 |
6.17 |
6.17 |
5.375 |
5.375 |
5.83 |
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Bharat Benz with least RAR provides better speed & kmpl but on rated load. Eicher & Tata 2821 RMC creates a balance between both load pulling and speed. RAR of Tata 2823 and AL RMC provides higher load pulling for bigger drum sizes |
Auxiliary braking |
Engine exhaust brake |
Engine exhaust brake |
Engine exhaust brake |
Engine brake |
Engine brake |
Engine brake |
Engine exhaust brake |
Engine exhaust brake |
AL 2825 & Bharat Benz leads with engine brake as it provides better safety, better brake liner life and higher kmpl |
Front suspension |
Semi Elliptical leaf spring |
Semi Elliptical leaf spring |
Semi-elliptical leaf spring Optional: Parabolic leaf spring |
Semi-elliptical leaf spring Optional: Parabolic leaf spring |
Parabolic type leaf spring |
Parabolic type leaf spring |
Parabolic leaf spring |
Semi elliptical 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 |
Bogie |
Non reactive suspension Optional: Bogie |
Non reactive suspension Optional: Bogie |
Bogie suspension |
Bogie suspension |
Slipper ended with semi elliptical leaf spring | Bogie |
Bell crank with semi elliptical leaf spring |
Bell crank and slipper ended 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 | 285X65X7+7 | 275X75X8 | 275X75X8 | 288X70X9 | 288X70X9 | 300X76X7+5 | 285X70X8.5 | Tata RMC chassis is the heaviest in the segment |
| Fuel tank capacity | 300L Polymer tank | 300L Polymer tank | 220L Polymer tank | 220L Polymer tank | 220L | 220L | 220L Polymer tank | 260 Polymer tank | Tata offers the largest fuel tank where as AL & Eicher offers smallest fuel tank |
| AdBlue tank capacity | 60L | 60L | 48L | 48L | 43L | 43L | 33L | 50L | - |
Tyre |
295/95D20 |
295/95D20 |
295/90R20 | 295/90D20 | 11R20 | 11X20 |
295/90R20 | 295/90D20 | 11R20 | 11X20 |
11R20/ 11x20 NT |
11x20 NT |
11X20 NT |
Front - 295/95 D 20 Rear - 10X20 |
AL leads with option of 4 tyre types. 295/95D20= off road , 295/90R20= On road, 11x20= Big drums+ off road, 11R20= Big drums + On road |
Torque at wheel |
20421 Nm |
FGR- 22,471 Nm |
17702Nm (8.91 FGR) 17901Nm (9.01 FGR) |
6S- 22760Nm (8.91 FGR) / 23015 (9.01 FGR) 9S- 32517 (12.73 CGR) / 22555 (8.83 FGR) |
CGR- 30,621 Nm FGR- 19,902 Nm |
CGR- 39,627 Nm FGR- 25,756 Nm |
FGR- 20,488 Nm |
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BB 2828 RMC has the best in class load pulling ability |
| Gradeability | - | - | FGR- 24% | 23% | 39% | CGR- 43.3% | CGR- 60.3% | FGR- 25% | - | As per ARAI tested figures BB 28258 RMC leads in terms of climbing ability |
| Turning circle dia (M) | - | - | 14.2 | 18.2 | 14.2 | 18.2 | 15.5 | 15.5 | 15.2 | - | - |
| Cowl/Cabin option | Signa day cabin | Signa day cabin | Day Cabin - M,U, N | Day Cabin - N only | Day Cabin | Day Cabin | Day Cabin | Blazo X Day cabin | No cowl option |
Tiltable cabin |
(N Cabin) |
Easy access to engine & allied components for service & repair with tilt cabin. Fixed cabins have lower vibrations |
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| Tilt & telescopic steering | (N Cabin) | Driving comfort | |||||||
| Adjustable driver seat | (N Cabin) | Optional | Optional | Driving comfort | |||||
Ventilation |
Blower / AC |
Blower / AC |
Blower AC Optional in N Cabin |
Blower/AC |
Blower/AC |
Blower/AC |
AC |
Blower / AC |
Driving comfort |
| Advance instrument cluster | Digital clock, trip mileage, neutral & reverse gear indication, critical lamp indications etc. | ||||||||
| Cruise control | Maintains speed/rpm without pressing 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) | Fast mobile charging with speed of 2.4V | ||||||
| Telematics | - | ||||||||
| Hill start assist | - | ||||||||
| Anti fuel theft | Alarms customer in case there is sudden drop of diesel level in the fuel tank | ||||||||
| Reverse parking assist | Optional | 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 | No hub greasing expense for 5500 hours | ||||
Sunvisor |
Split |
Split |
Split |
Split |
Full length (Outside) |
Full length (Outside) |
Split |
Split |
BB has all time sun visor mounted outside cabin. Others have in cabin flap tyre sun visors for use on demand |
| Power window | Optional | Optional | Easy operation of the window glass | ||||||
| Music system | (N Cabin) | Entertainment on the go | |||||||
| Central lock | Optional | Optional | Easy locking and unlocking | ||||||
| Driver monitoring system (DMS) | - | ||||||||
Day time running light (DRL) |
Provide visibility of vehicle to other road users during low light/foggy weather. Enhanced safety |
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Warranty |
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 |
Driveline - 2Y/4K hours Vehicle - 1Y/1K hours |
Driveline - 6Y/6K Vehicle - 3Y/3K |
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Engine ODI |
2000 Hrs |
1st- 500 Hrs subsequent- 1500 Hrs |
Every 1000 Hrs |
Every 500 Hrs |
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Every 1000 Hrs |
Every 1000 Hrs |
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Gearbox ODI |
3000 Hrs |
1st- 2000 Hrs subsequent- 3000 Hrs |
Every 2000 Hrs |
6S- Every 2000 Hrs 9S- Every 3000 Hrs |
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Every 3000 Hrs |
Every 1500 Hrs |
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Rear Axle ODI |
3000 Hrs |
Every 3000 Hrs |
Every 2000 Hrs |
Every 2000 Hrs |
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Every 3000 Hrs |
1st 2000 Hrs Subsequent- 3000 Hrs |
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