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GVW (Kg)	16200 Kg	15995 Kg
Engine	4D34i	4D34i
Power	168 HP	167 HP
Torque	520 Nm	520 Nm
Payload	9.75 Tons* (20 ft HSD)	10 Ton*
Axle Configuration	4x2	4x2
Variants	Cabin and chassis Cabin with load body	Cabin Chassis Cabin with load body
Body Length	20 ft 24 ft 31 ft	17 ft 20 ft 22 ft 24 ft 32 ft
Warranty	3 years unlimited km on driveline
Service Interval	40,000 Km (Oil change)

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Engine & Performanceof

Engine	4D34i	4D34i
Fuel Injection System	Unitised fuel injection pump	Unitised fuel injection
Engine Displacement	3907 cc	3900 cc
Engine Cylinders	4	4
Power	168 HP	167 HP
Torque	520 Nm	520 Nm
Clutch	362 mm dia With clutch booster	362 mm single dry plate With hydraulic control
Transmission	6 speed (6F+1R)	6 speed (6F+1R)
Gearbox	G85, Synchromesh	Synchromesh G85
Gradeability	23.9% (RAR 5.57) 26.7% (RAR 6.17)
Max Speed	80 Kmph	80 Kmph
Emission Norms Compliance	BS6	BS6 OBD2
Fuel Type	Diesel	Diesel
Fuel Tank Capacity	Diesel: 214 Litres Ad Blue: 43 / 36 Litres With diesel anti-theft strain	Diesel: 200 Litres Ad Blue: 36 Litres
Electricals Battery	24V, 75 Ah/100Ah	24V

Design & Configurationof

GVW	16200 Kg	15995 Kg
Payload	9.75 Tons* (20 ft HSD)	10 Ton*
Vehicle Configuration	Cabin and chassis Cabin with load body	Cabin Chassis Cabin with load body
Loading Span	20 ft 24 ft 31 ft	17 ft 20 ft 22 ft 24 ft 32 ft
Cabin Type	Sleeper cabin	Day Cabin Sleeper cabin
Cabin Tilt mechanism	Hydraulically tiltable	Hydraulically tiltable
Chassis Frame	Ladder type channel with cross members	Ladder type
Axle Configuration	4x2	4x2
Front Axle	IF 6.0, Reverse Elliot Type	IF 6.0
Rear Axle	MS145	MS 145
Front Suspension	Semi elliptical leaf springs	Parabolic leaf spring 2 hydraulic shock absorbers
Rear Suspension	Semi elliptical leaf springs	Semi elliptical with auxiliary springs
Anti Roll Bar	Front and Rear (Optional)
Tyres	10R20 Radial 6+1 tyres	9.00 R20 16PR (Tube) 275/80 R22.5 16PR(Tubeless)
Wheelbase	5100 mm 5900 mm 6700 mm	3760 mm 4250 mm 4800 mm 5050 mm 6800 mm
Turning Circle Diameter	17.3 m (5100 wb) 19.3 m (5900 wb) 22.6 m (6700 wb)
Ground Clearance	270 mm	240 mm
Overall Length	8600 m m (5100 wb) 9815 mm (5900 wb) 11995 mm (6700 wb)	7020 mm 7975 mm 8525mm 9240mm 11800 mm
Overall Width	2335 mm	2360 mm
Overall Height	2600 mm	2520 mm
Front Overhang	1335 mm	1275 mm
Rear Overhang	2165 mm (5100 wb) 2580 mm (5900 wb) 3960 mm (6700 wb)
Chassis Depth	272 mm	230 mm
Chassis Flange width	70 mm	75 mm
Chassis Thickness	6 mm	7 mm

Features & Comfortof

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

Safetyof

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

Key Comparison of BharatBenz 1617R vs BharatBenz 1617RD

Compare BharatBenz 1617R vs BharatBenz 1617RD in detail at TrucksBuses.com. Check a side-by-side truck comparison of BharatBenz 1617R with BharatBenz 1617RD on engine, specifications, payload, price, mileage and features. BharatBenz 1617R with a gross weight of gives a power of , whereas BharatBenz 1617RD produces and comes with a GVW of . Powering BharatBenz 1617R is a -cylinder engine, while BharatBenz 1617RD uses a -cylinder engine. Choose BharatBenz 1617R if you prioritise its GVW and power band for your route; pick BharatBenz 1617RD when its engine and payload profile better match your load and duty cycle.

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