Ashok Leyland, flagship of the Hinduja Group andIndia’s leading commercial vehicle manufacturer, has launched India’s first Tipperwith 9-speed Automated Manual Transmission (AMT) – the AVTR 2825. The new AVTR2825 with 9-speed AMT can operate in different transmission modes (automatedand manual) and deliver high fuel efficiency with its acceleration-based gearshifting.
Ingenious technology of AMT in AVTR 2825 tipper easesdriving efforts with its unique features like rock-free mode and integratedHill-Start-Aid. This technical advancement helps in drastically reducing driverfatigue and stress while operating in challenging environment the tippers aresubjected to.
Speaking on this latest development, SanjeevKumar, Head – MHCV, Ashok Leyland said, “Tippers are the fastest growingsegment in M&HCV space and they are the driving force for the rapidlygrowing infrastructure needs of our country. Tippers are largely operated inrough conditions for long durations, therefore requiring them to be highlyreliable and ergonomic. As a customer-centric OEM, we thus made these trucks moreuser-friendly and convenient while retaining robustness and reliability. Builton our philosophy of ‘Aapki Jeet, Hamari Jeet’, these new tippers will ensureease of operation and significantly decrease fatigue for drivers. We are surethat the increased clutch and gearbox life, in addition to faster turnaroundtime, will enhance our customers’ business and profits.”
The distinct features the AVTR 2825 with AMTTechnology offers are:
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Automated Economy/Power Mode forimproved Fuel efficiency.
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Accelerator Pedal-based shifting forbetter acceleration and gradeability.
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Variable upshift and down shift RPMSbased on gradient for smoother gear-shifting.
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AMT integration with Hill Start Aid to avoidroll-back on gradients.
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Forward and Reverse Manoeuvring for assistancein Traffic and Parking.
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Rock free mode to overcome wheelspinning (when stuck in mud).
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In-built Engine Over-run protection.
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Auto Neutral (Enabled when engine isidle for 2-mins).
9-Speed AMT Gearbox.
AVTR 2825 AMT Tipper.