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Axle Configuration	4x2	4x2
Body Length	20 ft 22 ft 24 ft	14 ft 17 ft 20 ft 21 ft
Engine	4D34i	4D34i
GVW (Kg)	13000 Kg	13000 Kg
Load Body Options	Fixed Side Deck Drop Side Deck High Side Deck	Fixed Side Deck Drop Side Deck High Side Deck
Payload	8 Tons* (20 ft HSD)
Power	147 HP	170 HP@2500 rpm
Service Interval	50,000 Km (Oil change)	50,000 Km (Oil change)
Torque	460 Nm	520 Nm@1200-1600 rpm
Variants	Cabin and chassis Cabin with load body	Cabin and chassis Cabin with load body
Warranty	3 years unlimited km on driveline	3 Years unlimited km on driveline

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Engine & Performanceof

Clutch	362 mm dia With clutch booster	362 mm dia, Single Dry Plate, Hydraulic Control
Electricals Battery	24V, 75 Ah/100Ah	24V, 75 Ah
Emission Norms Compliance	BS6	BS6 OBD2
Engine	4D34i	4D34i
Engine Cylinders	4	4
Engine Displacement	3907 cc	3900 cc
Fuel Injection System	Unitised fuel injection pump	Common Rail
Fuel Tank Capacity	Diesel: 171/214 Litres Ad Blue: 43 / 36 Litres With diesel anti-theft strain	Diesel: 160 / 200 Litres Ad Blue: 36 Litres With diesel anti-theft strain
Fuel Type	Diesel	Diesel
Gearbox	G85, Synchromesh	Improved G85, 6F+1R, Mechanical, Sychromesh gears
Gradeability	26.3% (4.56 RAR) 38.2% (Remaining RAR)
Max Speed	80 Kmph	80 Kmph
Power	147 HP	170 HP@2500 rpm
Torque	460 Nm	520 Nm@1200-1600 rpm
Transmission	6 speed (6F+1R) With cable shift	6 speed (6F+1R) With cable shift

Design & Configurationof

Anti Roll Bar	Front and Rear (Optional)	Front: Standard Rear Optional
Axle Configuration	4x2	4x2
Cabin Tilt mechanism	Manually tiltable	Manually tiltable
Cabin Type	Day cab	Day cab
Chassis Depth	228 mm	228 mm
Chassis Flange width	80 mm	80 mm
Chassis Frame	Ladder type channel with cross members	Ladder type with cross members
Chassis Thickness	6 mm	6 mm
Front Axle	IF 4.5, Reverse Elliot Type	IF 5
Front Overhang	1275 mm	1275 mm
Front Suspension	Semi elliptical leaf springs	Multileaf Spring
Ground Clearance	225 mm	245 mm
GVW	13000 Kg	13000 Kg
Load Body Options	Fixed Side Deck Drop Side Deck High Side Deck	Fixed Side Deck Drop Side Deck High Side Deck
Loading Span	20 ft 22 ft 24 ft	14 ft 17 ft 20 ft 21 ft
Overall Height	2420 mm	2500 mm
Overall Length	8030 mm (4250 wb) 8580 mm (4800 wb) 9295 mm (5050 wb)	6380 mm (3360 wb) 7075 mm (3760 wb) 8030 mm (4250 wb) 8580 mm (4800 wb) 9295 mm (5050 wb)
Overall Width	2135 mm	2420 mm
Payload	8 Tons* (20 ft HSD)
Rear Axle	DANA S 145	DANA S 145
Rear Overhang	2505 mm (4250, 4800 wb) 2970 mm (5050 wb)	1745 mm (3360 wb) 2040 mm (3760 wb) 2505 mm (4250 wb) 2505 mm (4800 wb) 2970 mm (5050 wb)
Rear Suspension	Semi elliptical leaf springs	Multileaf Spring
Turning Circle Diameter	15.7 m (4250 wb) 17.6 m (4800 wb) 19.7 m (5050 wb)	13.9 m (3360 wb) 14.8 m (3760 wb) 16.7 m (4250 wb) 18.7 m (4800 wb) 19.7 m (5050 wb)
Tyres	8.25R20 Radial Nylon Optional 6+1 tyres	255/70R22.5
Vehicle Configuration	Cabin and chassis Cabin with load body	Cabin and chassis Cabin with load body
Wheelbase	4250 mm 4800 mm 5050 mm	3360 mm 3760 mm 4250 mm 4800 mm 5050 mm

Features & Comfortof

Air Conditioner (AC)	HVAC (Optional)	HVAC (Optional)
Automatic Transmission	No	No
Bottle Holder	Yes	Yes
Cabin Suspension	No	No
Cruise Control	No	No
Driver Seat	4 way adjustable	4 way adjustable
Instrument Cluster	Digital with indicators for: Mileage Trip Meter Distance to empty	Digital with indicators for: Mileage Trip Meter Distance to empty
Mobile Charging Point	Yes	Yes
Music System	Yes	Yes
Quarter Ventilation Glass	No	No
Steering	Power steering	Power Steering
Steering Adjustment	Tilt and telescopic	Tilt and telescopic
Telematics	Optional	Yes

Safetyof

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

Key Comparison of BharatBenz 1215RE vs BharatBenz 1217RE

Compare BharatBenz 1215RE vs BharatBenz 1217RE in detail at TrucksBuses.com. Check a side-by-side truck comparison of BharatBenz 1215RE with BharatBenz 1217RE on engine, specifications, payload, price, mileage and features. BharatBenz 1215RE with a gross weight of gives a power of , whereas BharatBenz 1217RE produces and comes with a GVW of . Powering BharatBenz 1215RE is a -cylinder engine, while BharatBenz 1217RE uses a -cylinder engine. Choose BharatBenz 1215RE if you prioritise its GVW and power band for your route; pick BharatBenz 1217RE when its engine and payload profile better match your load and duty cycle.

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