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BharatBenz 3523RT

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Additional	Gear Shift Indicator
Axle Configuration	8x2	8x4
Engine	OM 926	12.8L Inline, Direct injection
GVW (Kg)	35000 Kg	35000 Kg
Payload	20-21 Tons
Power	241 HP	420 HP@1400-1800 rpm
Service Interval	1200 Hrs
Torque	850 Nm@1200-1600 rpm	2100 Nm@860-1400 rpm
Transmission	6 speed (6F+1R)	12 speed (12F+4R) I-Shift
Variants	Cabin chassis with PTO	Cabin with body
Warranty	6 Years / 6000 Hrs on driveline 3 Years / 3000 Hrs on vehicle

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Engine & Performanceof

Clutch	Single dry plate, 395 mm dia With clutch booster	430 mm Power assisted
Electricals Battery	2x12 V, 120 Ah	24 V, 170 Ah
Emission Norms Compliance	BS6	BS6
Engine	OM 926	12.8L Inline, Direct injection
Engine Cylinders	6	6
Engine Displacement	7200 cc	12800 cc
Fuel Injection System	Unitised fuel injection pump	Common Rail
Fuel Tank Capacity	380 Litres	Diesel: 290 Litres Ad Blue: 57 Litres
Fuel Type	Diesel	Diesel
Gearbox	G131, Synchromesh	I-Shift Automatic
Gradeability	19.20%
Max Speed	60 Kmph
Power	241 HP	420 HP@1400-1800 rpm
Torque	850 Nm@1200-1600 rpm	2100 Nm@860-1400 rpm
Transmission	6 speed (6F+1R)	12 speed (12F+4R) I-Shift

Design & Configurationof

Anti Roll Bar	Front and Rear
Axle Configuration	8x2	8x4
Cabin Tilt mechanism	Hydraulically tiltable	Hydraulically tiltable
Cabin Type	Sleeper cabin	Day cab With sleeping provision
Chassis Depth	284 mm	300 mm
Chassis Flange width	70 mm	90 mm
Chassis Frame	Channel section with cross members	C channel section
Chassis Thickness	8 mm	8 mm
Front Suspension	Parabolic suspension	Parabolic S-shaped leaf geometry suspension
Ground Clearance	230 mm	348 mm
GVW	35000 Kg	35000 Kg
Overall Width	2490 mm	2590 mm
Payload	20-21 Tons
Rear Axle	RS 440+ IT 10 RAR 5.875	Drive tandem hub reduction axle with four planetary gears Inter-wheel differential lock Inter-axle differential lock
Rear Suspension	Balancer type	Bogie suspension with multi-leaf springs
Turning Circle Diameter	21.6 m	23.2 m
Tyres	295/90R20 (tube) 11x20 (optional) 12+1 tyres	12x24
Vehicle Configuration	Cabin chassis with PTO	Cabin with body
Wheelbase	5775 mm	5035 mm

Features & Comfortof

Air Conditioner (AC)	HVAC (Optional)	Yes
Arm Rests	Yes
Automatic Transmission	No	Yes
Bottle Holder	Yes	Yes
Cabin Suspension	Fully Suspended	Fully suspended
Cruise Control	Yes	Yes
Driver Seat	6 way adjustable	6 way adjustable Air suspended
Instrument Cluster	Digital with indicators for: Mileage Reverse gear indication Distance to empty	Digital With on board diagnostics
Mobile Charging Point	Yes	Yes
Music System	Optional
Quarter Ventilation Glass	No	No
Steering	Power Steering	Power Steering
Steering Adjustment	Tilt and telescopic	Tilt and telescopic
Telematics	Yes	Yes

Safetyof

ABS	Yes	Yes
Anti Roll Bar	Front and Rear
Differential Lock	No	Inter axle Inter wheel
Exhaust Brake	Yes
Fog Light	No
Parking Brakes	Pneumatically operated	Yes Electronic parking brake activation
Reverse Parking_Buzzer	Yes	Yes
Seat Belts	Yes	Yes
Service Brakes	Air brakes	Air brakes Electronic Brake System (EBS)
Tubeless Tyres	Optional	No

Key Comparison of BharatBenz 3523RT vs Volvo FM 420 8x4 23 Cu.M

Compare BharatBenz 3523RT vs Volvo FM 420 8x4 23 Cu.M in detail at TrucksBuses.com. Check a side-by-side truck comparison of BharatBenz 3523RT with Volvo FM 420 8x4 23 Cu.M on engine, specifications, payload, price, mileage and features. BharatBenz 3523RT with a gross weight of gives a power of , whereas Volvo FM 420 8x4 23 Cu.M produces and comes with a GVW of . Powering BharatBenz 3523RT is a -cylinder engine, while Volvo FM 420 8x4 23 Cu.M uses a -cylinder engine. Choose BharatBenz 3523RT if you prioritise its GVW and power band for your route; pick Volvo FM 420 8x4 23 Cu.M when its engine and payload profile better match your load and duty cycle.

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