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GVW (Kg)	13000 Kg	12180 Kg
Engine	4D34i	Cummins 5.9L
Power	147 HP	130 HP
Torque	460 Nm	490 Nm@1500 rpm
Payload	8 Tons* (20 ft HSD)	7-8 Tons*
Axle Configuration	4x2	4x4
Variants	Cabin and chassis Cabin with load body	Cabin and chassis Cabin with load body
Load Body Options	Fixed Side Deck Drop Side Deck High Side Deck	Fixed Side Deck
Body Length	20 ft 22 ft 24 ft
Warranty	3 years unlimited km on driveline
Service Interval	50,000 Km (Oil change)

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Engine & Performanceof

Engine	4D34i	Cummins 5.9L
Fuel Injection System	Unitised fuel injection pump
Engine Displacement	3907 cc	5883 cc
Engine Cylinders	4	6
Power	147 HP	130 HP
Torque	460 Nm	490 Nm@1500 rpm
Clutch	362 mm dia With clutch booster	Single plate dry, friction type
Transmission	6 speed (6F+1R) With cable shift
Gearbox	G85, Synchromesh	Synchromesh
Gradeability	26.3% (4.56 RAR) 38.2% (Remaining RAR)
Max Speed	80 Kmph	80 Kmph
Emission Norms Compliance	BS6	BS6
Fuel Type	Diesel	Diesel
Fuel Tank Capacity	Diesel: 171/214 Litres Ad Blue: 43 / 36 Litres With diesel anti-theft strain
Electricals Battery	24V, 75 Ah/100Ah

Design & Configurationof

GVW	13000 Kg	12180 Kg
Payload	8 Tons* (20 ft HSD)	7-8 Tons*
Vehicle Configuration	Cabin and chassis Cabin with load body	Cabin and chassis Cabin with load body
Load Body Options	Fixed Side Deck Drop Side Deck High Side Deck	Fixed Side Deck
Loading Span	20 ft 22 ft 24 ft
Cabin Type	Day cab	Sleeper cabin
Cabin Tilt mechanism	Manually tiltable	No
Chassis Frame	Ladder type channel with cross members	Ladder type frame with riveted/bolted cross members
Axle Configuration	4x2	4x4
Front Axle	IF 4.5, Reverse Elliot Type	Forged I Beam, Reverse Elliot Type
Rear Axle	DANA S 145
Front Suspension	Semi elliptical leaf springs	Semi elliptical leaf spring
Rear Suspension	Semi elliptical leaf springs	Semi elliptical leaf springs
Anti Roll Bar	Front and Rear (Optional)
Tyres	8.25R20 Radial Nylon Optional 6+1 tyres
Wheelbase	4250 mm 4800 mm 5050 mm	4225 mm
Turning Circle Diameter	15.7 m (4250 wb) 17.6 m (4800 wb) 19.7 m (5050 wb)
Ground Clearance	225 mm
Overall Length	8030 mm (4250 wb) 8580 mm (4800 wb) 9295 mm (5050 wb)
Overall Width	2135 mm
Overall Height	2420 mm
Front Overhang	1275 mm
Rear Overhang	2505 mm (4250, 4800 wb) 2970 mm (5050 wb)
Chassis Depth	228 mm
Chassis Flange width	80 mm
Chassis Thickness	6 mm

Features & Comfortof

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

Safetyof

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

Key Comparison of BharatBenz 1215RE vs Tata SA 1212TC

Compare BharatBenz 1215RE vs Tata SA 1212TC in detail at TrucksBuses.com. Check a side-by-side truck comparison of BharatBenz 1215RE with Tata SA 1212TC on engine, specifications, payload, price, mileage and features. BharatBenz 1215RE with a gross weight of gives a power of , whereas Tata SA 1212TC produces and comes with a GVW of . Powering BharatBenz 1215RE is a -cylinder engine, while Tata SA 1212TC uses a -cylinder engine. Choose BharatBenz 1215RE if you prioritise its GVW and power band for your route; pick Tata SA 1212TC when its engine and payload profile better match your load and duty cycle.

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