| Products | Signa 1918.K | AL 1920 | BB 1923C | Eicher Pro 6019T | Remarks |
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| GVW | 18.5 Ton | 18.5 Ton | 18.5 Ton | 18.5 Ton | IAL (Increased axle load) GVW for higher official payload |
| Wheels | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | - |
| Payload | 10 Ton (Approx.) | 10 Ton (Approx.) | 10 Ton (Approx.) | 10 Ton (Approx.) | Higher official payload for higher earnings per trip |
| Wheelbases (mm) | 3225|3580 | 3100|3600 | 3600 | 3635 | - |
| Box size (m³) | 4.5/8.5|10.5 | 6.5|8.5/10.5/12 | 10.5 | 8.5|10.5 | AL offers widest range of box bodies |
| Rock body (m³) | NA | 6.5|8.5 | NA | 7 | AL offers widest range of rock bodies |
| Overall length (mm) | - | - | 6185 | 6415 | - |
| Overall height (mm) | - | - | 2960 | 3387 | - |
| Overall width (mm) | - | - | 2490 | 2560 | - |
Engine |
Turbotronn |
H series CRS iGen-6 technology |
OM 926 |
VEDX5 |
There are 2 engines which have carried on from BS4 to BS6 (H series & VEDX5). There are 2 engines which is fresh in the market (Turbotronn & OM 926) |
Displacement |
5L |
5.6 |
7.2L |
5.1L |
Bigger engines will certainly help in boosting performance. Tata, AL and Eicher with compact engines would be able to deliver higher kmpl |
Cylinders |
4 |
6 |
6 |
4 |
6 cylinder engines offer the assurance of durability. 4 Cylinder engines are new generation compact engines which helps in achieving higher KMPL |
| Max. Power | 177HP@2200rpm | 200HP@2400rpm | 241HP@2200rpm | 210HP@2200rpm | Bharat Benz offers best in class acceleration and speed |
| Max. Torque | 700Nm@1000-2000rpm | 700Nm@1200-2000rpm | 850Nm@1200-1600rpm | 825Nm@1200-1600rpm | Bharat Benz and Tata 1923 offers the best load pulling & gradient climbing ability |
Fuel injection system |
DELPHI |
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Unitised fuel injection |
DENSO |
There was a time when FIS was dominated by BOSCH only, but now there is full presence of Cummins, DENSO and DELPHI as well |
Fuel efficiency switch |
2 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 |
This feature is very much required in BS6 as the driving parameters have changed in BS6. Drivers will be able to achieve higher kmpl if they follow the advise |
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BS6 Norms |
EGR+SCR (Vertical Module) |
EGR + SCR (Switch back) |
Pure SCR (C type) |
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 |
380mm Organic |
380mm Ceramic |
395mm Organic |
395mm Organic |
Bigger clutch plates offer better power transmission & longer life, whereas smaller clutch plates are pocket friendly |
Gear Box |
G750-6S |
Eaton 6S |
G85 6S |
ET90S6 |
Tata & Bharat Benz have the advantage of inhouse gearbox for warranty resolution and parts availability. Eaton by AL & Eicher however have the global track record |
| CGR/FGR | NA/9.17 | NA/8.91|9.01 | 7.53 | 9.26 | Eicher tipper with higher FGR is most likely to have best pulling in 1st gear |
Rear Axle |
RA109RX |
Fully floating single speed |
IR440-11 |
Single reduction solo axle |
All OEM's revamped their Rear axle post IAL for better strength |
Rear axle ratio |
5.86 |
6.17 |
5.875 |
5.29 |
RAR of 5.29 provides better speed & KMPL on rated load. RAR of 5.86 & 5.875 creates a balance between both load pulling and speed. RAR of 6.17 by AL helps in higher load pulling & gradeability on ghats |
Auxiliary braking |
Engine exhaust brake |
Engine exhaust brake |
Engine brake |
Engine exhaust brake |
Bharat Benz leads with engine brake as it provides better safety, better brake liner life and higher KMPL |
Front suspension |
Semi elliptical leaf springs |
Semi-elliptical leaf spring Optional: Parabolic leaf spring |
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 |
Semi elliptical leaf springs |
Semi-elliptical leaf spring Optional: Hybrid Suspension |
Semi elliptical leaf springs |
Semi elliptical leaf springs |
Semi elliptical suspension have rugged design which is suitable for any load and on any surface |
| Chassis frame (DxWXT) in mm | 285X65X7+7 | 275X75X7/8 | 288X70X9 | 285X76X6+5 | Tata tippers have the heaviest frame in the segment |
| Fuel tank capacity | 300L Polymer tank | 220L Polymer tank | 215L | 220L Polymer tank | With bigger tank in Tata, drivers can fill quality diesel in higher quantity and also take rate difference advantage |
| AdBlue tank capacity | 60L | 48L | 43L | 33L | Tata tippers with 60L AdBlue tank and EGR+SCR technology will help in longest refilling duration |
Tyre |
295/95D20-Tube tyres |
295/90R20 & 295/90D20 11R20 & 11X20 |
11X20 |
11X20 |
11R20 is the best suited tyre for heavier load- on road movements followed by 295/90R20 tube tyres |
Torque at wheel |
17,303 Nm |
17,702 Nm (FGR- 8.91) 17,900 Nm (FGR- 9.01) |
17,297 Nm |
18,590 Nm |
Eicher has the highest load pulling ability on 1st gear operation |
| Gradeability | - | 42%|45% | 38% | 38% | As per ARAI tested figures AL 1920 leads in terms of climbing ability |
| Turning circle dia (M) | - | 11.95|13.75 | 13.5 | 13 | - |
| Cowl/Cabin option | Signa day cabin | Cowl - G, Day Cabin - M, U, N | Day Cabin | Day Cabin | Cowl is available in AL only |
Tiltable cabin |
(N Cabin) |
Easy to access to engine & allied components for ease of service & repairs with tilt cabins. Fixed cabins have lower vibrations |
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| Tilt & telescopic steering | (N Cabin) | Driving comfort | |||
| Adjustable driver seat | (N Cabin) | Optional | Driving comfort | ||
Ventilation |
Blower/AC |
Blower AC Optional in U & N Cabin |
Blower/AC |
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 | - | ||||
| Anti fuel theft | Alarms customer in case there is sudden drop of diesel level in the fuel tank | ||||
| Reverse parking assist | Optional | Beep alert inside cab while reversing for any sizeable object at the rear | |||
| LED tail lamp | Better visibility of the vehicle from rear. LEDs have longer life than regular bulbs | ||||
| Unitised wheel bearing | Optional | Optional | No hub greasing expense/downtime option for 5500 & 5000 hours in Tata & AL tippers respectively | ||
| Sunvisor | Split | Split | Full length (Outside) | Split | BB has outside full length sun visor |
| Power window | Optional | Easy to operation the window glasses in AL &BB | |||
| Music system | (N Cabin) | Entertainment on the go | |||
| Central lock | Optional | Ease of locking and unlocking of doors in BB as on option with central lock | |||
| Driver monitoring system (DMS) | - | ||||
Day time running light (DRL) |
DRL by BB provides visibility of vehicle to other road users during low light/foggy weather. Enhances safety & style statement |
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| Tilt switch | - | ||||
Warranty |
Driveline - 6Y/6K Vehicle - 3Y/3K |
Driveline - 4Y/6K Vehicle - 3Y/4K |
Driveline - 6Y/6K Vehicle - 3Y/3K |
Driveline - 2Y/4K hours Vehicle - 1Y/1K hours |
Kept similar as BS4 |
Engine ODI |
1st- 500 Hrs subsequent- 1500 Hrs |
Every 1000 Hrs |
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Every 1000 Hrs |
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Gearbox ODI |
1st- 2000 Hrs subsequent- 3000 Hrs |
Every 2000 Hrs |
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Every 3000 Hrs |
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Rear Axle ODI |
Every 3000 Hrs |
Every 2000 Hrs |
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Every 3000 Hrs |
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