Multi-axle 8X2 segment
One of the biggest success stories for Tata Motors in recent years in the truck segment has been the 3118, 8X2 4 axle truck. Initially the haulage market moved from the 4X2 to the 6X2 multi-axle truck, and this has now moved to the 8X2 segment.
He said: “Within the multi-axle segment, we are seeing an increasing trend towards the 4-axle from the 3-axle truck. We expect the multi-axle truck markets to move to 8X2. Our 3118 8X2 model is the largest selling model in its segment. Till the first half of 2010-11, the 25-tonner multi-axle truck used to be the largest selling truck in the M&HCV segment. But from the second half of last year and in the current year, we see the 3118 doing very well”.
The 8X2 makes business sense for the operator as it offers better operating economics. You get 6 tonnes of additional payload. Tata Motors is offering its 8X2 truck with lift axle, which reduces the tyre life and fuel consumption during empty return trips, resulting in better operating economics.
Today the 8X2 truck has become a well-accepted model for all applications, including market loads, tankers, transportation of cement bags and others. The industry size for 8X2 trucks is around 4,500 vehicles, of which Tata Motors sells around 3,500 vehicles every month.
One of the biggest success stories for Tata Motors in recent years in the truck segment has been the 3118, 8X2 4 axle truck. Initially the haulage market moved from the 4X2 to the 6X2 multi-axle truck, and this has now moved to the 8X2 segment.
He said: “Within the multi-axle segment, we are seeing an increasing trend towards the 4-axle from the 3-axle truck. We expect the multi-axle truck markets to move to 8X2. Our 3118 8X2 model is the largest selling model in its segment. Till the first half of 2010-11, the 25-tonner multi-axle truck used to be the largest selling truck in the M&HCV segment. But from the second half of last year and in the current year, we see the 3118 doing very well”.
The 8X2 makes business sense for the operator as it offers better operating economics. You get 6 tonnes of additional payload. Tata Motors is offering its 8X2 truck with lift axle, which reduces the tyre life and fuel consumption during empty return trips, resulting in better operating economics.
Today the 8X2 truck has become a well-accepted model for all applications, including market loads, tankers, transportation of cement bags and others. The industry size for 8X2 trucks is around 4,500 vehicles, of which Tata Motors sells around 3,500 vehicles every month.
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