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Axle Configuration	4x2	4x2
Engine	4D34i	3.3L NG
GVW (Kg)	13000 Kg	11990 Kg
Load Body Options	6.5 Cu.M Box body	6.5 Cu.M body
Payload	7.25 Tons (6.5 CuM Box)
Power	168 HP	125 HP@2600 rpm
Service Interval	1000 Hrs	60,000 Km (Oil change)
Torque	520 Nm	390 Nm@1000-2200 rpm
Transmission	6 speed (6F+1R)	5 speed (5F+1R)
Variants	Cabin and chassis Cabin with Box body	Cabin chassis with PTO Cabin with load body
Warranty	2 Years / 4000 Hrs on driveline	3 Years / 3 Lakh Km on driveline

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Engine & Performanceof

Clutch	Single dry plate, 362 mm dia With clutch booster	330 mm dia
Electricals Battery	24V, 75 Ah/100Ah	12V, 100 Ah Alternator: 120 Amps
Emission Norms Compliance	BS6	BS6
Engine	4D34i	3.3L NG
Engine Cylinders	4	4
Engine Displacement	3907 cc	3300 cc
Fuel Injection System	Unitised fuel injection pump	Common Rail
Fuel Tank Capacity	Diesel: 160 Litres Ad Blue: 43 / 36 Litres With diesel anti-theft strain	Diesel: 120 Litres Ad Blue: 25 Litres
Fuel Type	Diesel	Diesel
Gearbox	G85, Synchromesh	GBS 40
Gradeability	38.71%	38.50%
Max Speed	60 Kmph
Power	168 HP	125 HP@2600 rpm
Torque	520 Nm	390 Nm@1000-2200 rpm
Transmission	6 speed (6F+1R)	5 speed (5F+1R)

Design & Configurationof

Anti Roll Bar	Front and Rear
Axle Configuration	4x2	4x2
Cabin Tilt mechanism	Tiltable cabin	Manually tiltable
Cabin Type	Day Cab	Day cab
Chassis Depth	230 mm
Chassis Flange width	80 mm
Chassis Frame	Channel section with cross members	Ladder type with cross members
Chassis Thickness	7 mm
Front Axle	IF 5.0, Reverse Elliot Type	Forged I Beam, Reverse Elliot Type
Front Overhang	1275 mm
Front Suspension	Semi elliptical leaf springs	Semi elliptical leaf springs With telescopic shock absorbers
Ground Clearance	245 mm	245 mm
GVW	13000 Kg	11990 Kg
Load Body Options	6.5 Cu.M Box body	6.5 Cu.M body
Overall Height	2420 mm	2650 mm
Overall Length	5435 mm	5880 mm
Overall Width	2135 mm	2325 mm
Payload	7.25 Tons (6.5 CuM Box)
Rear Axle	DANA S 145 RAR 6.33
Rear Overhang	1000 mm
Rear Suspension	Semi elliptical leaf springs	Semi elliptical leaf springs
Turning Circle Diameter	12.2 m	11.2 m
Tyres	8.25x20 Nylon 6+1 tyres	9x20 -16 PR 6+1 tyres
Vehicle Configuration	Cabin and chassis Cabin with Box body	Cabin chassis with PTO Cabin with load body
Wheelbase	3160 mm	3000 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	4 way adjustable
Instrument Cluster	Digital with indicators for: Mileage Reverse gear indication Distance to empty	Digital With mileage indicator 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

Safetyof

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

Key Comparison of BharatBenz 1217C vs Tata 1212 LPK

Compare BharatBenz 1217C vs Tata 1212 LPK in detail at TrucksBuses.com. Check a side-by-side truck comparison of BharatBenz 1217C with Tata 1212 LPK on engine, specifications, payload, price, mileage and features. BharatBenz 1217C with a gross weight of gives a power of , whereas Tata 1212 LPK produces and comes with a GVW of . Powering BharatBenz 1217C is a -cylinder engine, while Tata 1212 LPK uses a -cylinder engine. Choose BharatBenz 1217C if you prioritise its GVW and power band for your route; pick Tata 1212 LPK when its engine and payload profile better match your load and duty cycle.

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