BharatBenz 1917R

Your questions, answered

• What is the payload of the BharatBenz 1917R?
  It carries a 9,750 kg payload, with an 18,500 kg GVW and a 6,450 kg kerb weight.

• Which engine does the 1917R use?
  It uses the 3900 cc four-cylinder 4D34i BS-VI OBD-2 diesel producing 125 kW and 520 Nm.

• What mileage does the 1917R give?
  The claimed mileage is 6.5 kmpl, about 5-6 kmpl in the city and 6-7 kmpl on the highway.

• What gearbox does it have?
  It has the improved G85 6-speed synchromesh gearbox with a 362 mm hydraulic clutch.

• Which wheelbases are available?
  It is offered as a cab-chassis on 5100, 5900 and 6700 mm wheelbases.

• Does it have a sleeper cabin?
  Yes. It has a hydraulically tiltable sleeper cabin with D+2 seating.

• Does it have ABS?
  Yes. It uses pneumatic dual-line drum brakes with ABS.

• Does it have AC?
  HVAC is optional.

• What is the ground clearance?
  Ground clearance is 275 mm.

• What tyres does it use?
  It runs on 295/90R20 tyres, with 295/80R22.5 optional.