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Compare Tata Ultra T.18 vs BharatBenz 1917R

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Tata Ultra T.18

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GVW (Kg)	17600 Kg	18500 Kg
Engine	NG 5L DICR	4D34i
Power	180 HP@2200 rpm	168 HP@ 2500 rpm
Torque	590 Nm@1000-2000 rpm	520 Nm@1400-1600 rpm
Payload	11.5 Ton	12 Tons*
Axle Configuration	4x2	4x2
Variants	Cabin and chassis Cabin with load body	Cabin and chassis Cabin with load body
Load Body Options	Fixed Side Deck High Side Deck	Fixed Side Deck High Side Deck
Body Length	20 ft 22 ft 24 ft 32 ft	20 ft 22 ft 24 ft 31 ft
Warranty	3 Years / 3 Lakh Km on driveline	3 years unlimited km on driveline

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Engine & Performanceof

Engine	NG 5L DICR	4D34i
Fuel Injection System	Common Rail	Unitised fuel injection pump
Engine Displacement	5005 cc	3907 cc
Engine Cylinders	4	4
Power	180 HP@2200 rpm	168 HP@ 2500 rpm
Torque	590 Nm@1000-2000 rpm	520 Nm@1400-1600 rpm
Clutch	352 mm dia With clutch booster	362 mm dia With clutch booster
Transmission	6 speed (6F+1R) Dashboard mounted gear lever	6 speed (6F+1R)
Gearbox	GBS 750 Cable shift	G85, Synchromesh
Gradeability	24.6%	23.60%
Max Speed	80 Kmph	80 Kmph
Emission Norms Compliance	BS6	BS6
Fuel Type	Diesel	Diesel
Fuel Tank Capacity	250 Litres	Diesel: 215 / 380 Litres Ad Blue: 43 / 36 Litres With diesel anti-theft strain
Electricals Battery	24V, 2x100 Ah 80 Amps	24V, 75 Ah/100Ah

Design & Configurationof

GVW	17600 Kg	18500 Kg
Payload	11.5 Ton	12 Tons*
Vehicle Configuration	Cabin and chassis Cabin with load body	Cabin and chassis Cabin with load body
Load Body Options	Fixed Side Deck High Side Deck	Fixed Side Deck High Side Deck
Loading Span	20 ft 22 ft 24 ft 32 ft	20 ft 22 ft 24 ft 31 ft
Cabin Type	Sleeper cabin	Sleeper cabin
Cabin Tilt mechanism	Hydraulically tiltable	Hydraulically tiltable
Chassis Frame	HSS 800 Bolted design	Ladder type channel with cross members
Axle Configuration	4x2	4x2
Front Axle	Forged I Beam, Reverse Elliot Type	IF 7.0 Reverse Elliot Type
Rear Axle	Fully Floating, Single reduction hypoid gears Banjo type	MS145 RAR 5.57 / 6.17
Front Suspension	Parabolic leaf spring With telescopic shock absorbers	Semi elliptical leaf springs
Rear Suspension	Semi-elliptical leaf springs With parabolic auxiliary springs	Semi elliptical leaf springs
Anti Roll Bar	Front only	Front and Rear (Optional)
Tyres	295/90R20 (tube type) 6+1 tyres	295/80 R22.5 Tubeless 295/90R20 (Optional) 6+1 tyres
Wheelbase	4920 mm	5100 mm 5900 mm 6700 mm
Turning Circle Diameter	17.1 m (4920 wb) 19.1 m (5300 wb) 23 m (5560 wb)	17.3 m (5100 wb) 19.3 m (5900 wb) 22.6 m (6700 wb)
Ground Clearance	228 mm	275 / 273 mm
Overall Length	7515 mm (3920 wb) 8640 mm (4530 wb) 9090 mm (4920 wb) 9710 mm (5300 wb) 9945 mm (5560 wb)	8600 m m (20 ft body) 9400 mm (22 ft body) 9815 mm (24 ft body) 11995 mm (31 ft body)
Overall Width	2440 mm	2335 mm
Overall Height	3085 mm	2590 mm
Front Overhang		1335 mm
Rear Overhang		2165 mm (5100 wb) 2580 mm (5900 wb) 3960 mm (6700 wb)
Chassis Depth	250 mm	272 mm
Chassis Flange width	68 mm	70 mm
Chassis Thickness	7 mm	6 mm

Features & Comfortof

Cabin Suspension	Semi suspended	No
Steering	Power steering	Power Steering
Steering Adjustment	Tilt and telescopic	Tilt and telescopic
Driver Seat	6 way adjustable	4 way adjustable
Air Conditioner (AC)	HVAC (Optional)	HVAC (Optional)
Quarter Ventilation Glass	No	No
Instrument Cluster	Digital With live Kmpl indicator Distance to empty Neutral position	Digital with indicators for: Mileage Trip Meter Distance to empty
Telematics	Telematics unit as standard fitment Service activation standard	Yes
Music System	No	Yes
Mobile Charging Point	Yes	Yes
Bottle Holder	Yes	Yes
Automatic Transmission	No	No
Cruise Control	No	No

Safetyof

Service Brakes	Air brakes	Air brakes
Parking Brakes	Pneumatically operated	Spring Actuated with Hand Brake Valve
Exhaust Brake		Yes
ABS	Yes	Yes
Anti Roll Bar	Front only	Front and Rear (Optional)
Differential Lock	No	No
Seat Belts	Yes	Yes
Reverse Parking_Buzzer	Yes	Yes
Fog Light	Provision	Provision
Tubeless Tyres	Yes	Optional

Key Comparison of Tata Ultra T.18 vs BharatBenz 1917R

Compare Tata Ultra T.18 vs BharatBenz 1917R in detail at TrucksBuses.com. Check a side-by-side truck comparison of Tata Ultra T.18 with BharatBenz 1917R on engine, specifications, payload, price, mileage and features. Tata Ultra T.18 with a gross weight of gives a power of , whereas BharatBenz 1917R produces and comes with a GVW of . Powering Tata Ultra T.18 is a -cylinder engine, while BharatBenz 1917R uses a -cylinder engine. Choose Tata Ultra T.18 if you prioritise its GVW and power band for your route; pick BharatBenz 1917R when its engine and payload profile better match your load and duty cycle.

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