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

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Engine & Performanceof

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

Design & Configurationof

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

Features & Comfortof

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

Safetyof

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