BharatBenz 3143: Game-changer in deep mining segment

Mining trucks are used in extremely strenuous conditions, and hence it is essential for customers to have trucks that are reliable, have higher uptime and gradeability to remain profitable. In India, 85 per cent of 8×4 heavy duty mining tippers are used for removal of over-burden material at coal mines.

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BharatBenz offers a wide range of tippers for the construction and mining segment. The BharatBenz product portfolio includes the 2528C and 3128CM, the two powerful workhorses that offer maximum productivity, superior power and torque that make them capable of handling any tough terrain condition.

The latest offering in this segment is the BharatBenz 3143CM, the first indigenized heavy duty tipper for the Indian deep mining segment. It is a strong contender in the deep mining segment that comes with the trusted and proven OM 457 Mercedes-Benz engine, with a 12 litre capacity and six cylinders delivering 430hp.

The tipper’s unique cutting-edge engine technology perfectly combines extreme power with best-in-class fuel efficiency. The key differentiators that BharatBenz offers in this segment are its low acquisition, running and maintenance cost. The tipper is available in two variants: 19.5Cu.M rock body for overburden removal and 32Cu.M box body as coal carrier.

Comfort and safety has also been given due importance. The cabin is air-conditioned, spacious and comfortable. The seats are 3-way adjustable and the cabin tilt angle is of 67 degrees for better accessibility around the engine. The tipper has superior features for exceptional performance in harsh and tricky terrains, navigating through steep and sharp turns, lofty hills and narrow roads.

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The total cost of ownership for BharatBenz 3143CM is best in class and and designed for higher durability and hassle-free maintenance throughout the entire life-cycle of the vehicle. The unit injection pump of the engine guarantees better combustion of fuel and results in higher fuel efficiency.

BharatBenz has 80 dealerships which are full-fledged set-ups dealing with sales, service & parts and plans to extend its reach and network in the years to come. At the dealerships, the customer can experience a host of primary and value-added services. On the sales front, the personnel have been trained to provide tailor-made solutions depending on the specific needs of each customer.

Customers enjoy the benefits of DICV’s branded aftersales organisation called Proserv, which is designed to help them save time, money and resources.

The dealerships are manned by qualified and Daimler-trained engineers/technicians and are equipped with high productivity tools, advanced guided diagnostics and mobile service vans. They provide a host of value-added services, viz., cashless zero-depreciation insurance, annual maintenance contracts, extended warranty, 24×7 roadside assistance, vehicle tracking systems, driver training and express & on-site service.

To meet the growing market requirement, Daimler India Commercial Vehicle has recently launched its new generation of BharatBenz medium duty trucks – MD and MD IN-POWER. The new range underlines the brand’s strong focus on customer requirements, R&D and innovation to further boost its hallmark value-for-money proposition. The most prominent example, and an industry-first in India’s MDT segment, is the Multi Drive Mode (MDM) which allows drivers to optimize engine settings either for urban traffic or highway trucking with the push of a button.

Furthermore, the MD-INPOWER range comes with an enhanced focus on payload advantage, improved fuel efficiency, higher service intervals, radial/radial tubeless tyres and enhanced feature-loaded driving comfort. The radial tyres offer longer life and higher fuel efficiency. Additional new key features include better low-end torque and contemporary styling.

Keeping its commitment to a clean environment, the new BharatBenz MDT is available in BS-III and BS-IV models.