Eicher launches the highly fuel efficient Eicher 11.14, a 14.5T Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) truck. With its matchless features and advantages, Eicher 11.14 aims at redefining the image of the trucks falling in the 9-9.5 ton payload segment. The truck will offer benefits in terms of modern look, style and a range of value features to the 9-9.5 ton payload buyers. Moreover, the newly launched Eicher product is set to carry forward the legacy of the light and medium duty trucks of the company.
At the launch, Mr. Vinod Aggarwal, CEO VE Commercial Vehicles Limited commented that “The highly fuel efficient Eicher 11.14 with its value delivery at relatively lower cost is all set to bring about a profitable change in the way the 9-9.5 Ton payload capacity trucks operate in India.” This fuel efficient model is an outcome of the extensive research done by Eicher to cater to the changing demands of Indian customers. With its exclusive positioning and innovative attributes, the launched model is expected to be a ‘Game Changer’. The 14.5T GVW truck is likely to forge a connection between the 12/13T and 16T segments.
The highly efficient model is expected to carve a new segment that will attract customers of 16T market by providing them a perfect blend of benefits of heavy duty truck and savings of medium duty truck. With its best-in-class fuel efficiency and operating parameters, the newly launched model will be able to manage the segment that is presently being catered by 12/13T -16T heavy duty trucks. More specifically, it will be able to cater to varied applications related to market load, milk/water tanker, parcel service, machinery transport, pharma, gas cylinders and courier segments.
The technical specifications of the truck boast of high fuel efficiency that results in higher savings and profit margins with lesser operating cost. The high pickup and acceleration of the truck, equipped with 114 hp (E-483-Diesel 4 Cylinder), will lead to faster trips. Moreover, it involves low investment initially owing to the heavy duty benefits at nearly the medium duty pricing. Other salient features of the truck include high pulling power, heavy duty transmission (ET40S5 gear box), big tyres (9.00 x 20 - 16 PR) and power steering as standard.
The extensive Eicher service network will maximise uptime, resulting in better operation costs. Furthermore, the company has more than 200 authorised centres and more than 10,000 private mechanics who have been trained by Eicher. This ensures that the trucks are maintained in accordance with the recommended service protocols. Besides, every dealership has mobile service van along with round-the-clock helpline numbers, resulting in quick response and better service.
