New BharatBenz Torqshift tipper range wins bulk order for mining

 New BharatBenz Torqshift tipper range wins bulk order for mining

AMT technology globally-proven in hundreds of thousands of Daimler Truck heavy-duty vehicles now introduced in the BharatBenz portfolio

Offered in BharatBenz Mining Tippers, Surface Tippers and Tractor Trailers with Gross Vehicle Weights ranging from 28 to 55 tons

Designed for superior productivity and fatigue free driving 

Bulk order of 80 units already received for mining segment

Chennai – Daimler India Commercial Vehicles (DICV), the wholly-owned subsidiary of Daimler Truck AG ("Daimler Truck"), today announced the market launch of the BharatBenz heavy-duty truck (HDT) range equipped with the globally-proven 12-speed Automated Manual Transmission (AMT) by bagging the first order of 80 units 3532CM mining tippers to a single customer. BharatBenz, known for its highly capable construction and mining heavy-duty range, strengthened its product portfolio by adding ‘Torqshift’ to the mix. 

Named as ‘Torqshift’ for the BharatBenz range, the 12-speed Automated Manual Transmission (AMT) has earned its stripes globally in hundreds of thousands of Mercedes-Benz trucks. Known for making driving easy, the transmission will be available in the latest BharatBenz models including the 4032T, 5532TS, 5532T, 2832CM, and the flagship model 3532CM. 

Mr. Sreeram Venkateswaran, President and Chief Business Officer commented, “Heavy-duty Construction and Mining (CM) trucks are one of our strengths and we have considerable presence in this space. With the new 12-speed AMT in our CM portfolio, the customers will see a significant benefit in productivity improvement in their operations and notable savings as the overall fleet efficiency will go up. The deliveries for the 3532CM BharatBenz Torqshift trucks have started and vehicles are already being deployed in operations. We will offer AMT in Tractor Trailers (TT) as well, which will not only enhance the productivity of the vehicles, but play a critical role in improving road safety as well. This is a segment we foresee growing steadily and with road infrastructure rapidly shaping up, BharatBenz Torqshift range will add a lot of value to our long-haul logistics customers. Our AMT technology, adapted from Mercedes-Benz trucks, delivers consistently on the total cost of ownership equation. It is ideally engineered to suit Indian conditions to offer incredible value through our Mining Tippers, Surface Tippers and Tractor Trailers.”

BharatBenz Torqshift range offers superior driving comfort with its smooth, jerk-free gear shifting and significantly faster shift times, which greatly enhances the vehicle’s drivability. Integration of the shift lever into the steering column not only improves the ergonomics within the cabin but also contributes to better isolation of noise and heat, ensuring a more comfortable drive.

Mr. Pradeep Kumar Thimmaiyan, President and Chief Technology Officer, Daimler India Commercial Vehicles said, “The 12-speed AMT is a big triumph for us at India Product Engineering as we achieved our goal to introduce this transmission in our BharatBenz portfolio after meticulous planning and adaptive engineering, ensuring minimal cost of development. A global technology like the Mercedes-Benz AMT, seamlessly integrated in our BharatBenz Torqshift range of trucks, keeps in mind our customers’ needs in the market. This technology is designed to reduce driving stress and to ensure a faster turnaround with significantly higher fuel efficiency. Torqshift is engineered to minimize maintenance, significantly improving the total cost of ownership for our customers. This aligns perfectly with our intent to deliver not only well-engineered and safe products, but also ones that add tremendous value to our customers’ businesses."

Engineered to accommodate heavy-duty requirements in the Indian construction and mining segments and long-haul, the Torqshift range has a wider selection of gear ratios and higher input torque capacity, making the BharatBenz trucks ideally suited for handling gross combination weights (GCW) from 28 to 55 tonnes. This robust performance is complemented by an innovative design that eliminates the need for synchromesh parts, enhancing reliability and reducing the need for frequent overhauls. Its compact and lightweight alloy housing offers optimal mounting and an ideal power-to-weight ratio. Designed for extended service intervals and reduced operating costs, the Torqshift’s fuel-efficient design is optimized for specific operational conditions, thereby lowering the total cost of ownership. Safety is also a key feature, with powertrain protection systems controlled by software that reduce the chance of driveline component damage in demanding operating conditions. Additionally, the best-in-class shifting mechanism enables very smooth gear transitions, promoting maximum driving comfort and safety across multiple driving modes like auto, manual, power and eco

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Daimler Truck at a glance

Daimler Truck Holding AG ("Daimler Truck") is one of the world's largest commercial vehicle manufacturers, with over 40 main locations and more than 100,000 employees around the globe. The founders of Daimler Truck have invented the modern transportation industry with their trucks and buses a good 125 years ago. Unchanged to this day, the company's aspirations are dedicated to one purpose: Daimler Truck works for all who keep the world moving. Its customers enable people to be mobile and get goods to their destinations reliably, on time, and safely. Daimler Truck provides the technologies, products, and services for them to do so. This also applies to the transformation to CO2-neutral driving. The company is striving to make sustainable transport a success, with profound technological knowledge and a clear view of its customers' needs. Daimler Truck's business activities are structured in five reporting segments: Trucks North America (TN) with the truck brands Freightliner and Western Star and the school bus brand Thomas Built Buses. Trucks Asia (TA) with the FUSO and BharatBenz commercial vehicle brands. Mercedes-Benz (MB) with the truck brand of the same name. Daimler Buses (DB) with the Mercedes-Benz and Setra bus brands. Daimler Truck's new Financial Services business (DTFS) constitutes the fifth segment, the product range in the truck segments includes light, medium and heavy trucks for long-distance, distribution and construction traffic and special-purpose vehicles used mainly in the municipal and vocational sector. The product range of the bus segment includes city buses, school buses and intercity buses, coaches and bus chassis. In addition to the sale of new and used commercial vehicles, the company also offers aftersales services and connectivity solutions.

Daimler Truck Asia at a glance

Daimler Truck Asia (DTA), under Daimler Truck AG, is an organizational unit that jointly operates Mitsubishi Fuso Truck and Bus Corporation (MFTBC) – an icon in the Japanese commercial vehicle industry with 90 years of history with its FUSO brand – and Daimler India Commercial Vehicles (DICV), an up and rising challenger in the Indian market. DTA adopts a strategic business model that allows its group entities to collaborate on product development, production, exports, sourcing and research activity to provide innovative, cutting-edge and best value products to customers. DTA’s vision is “to develop mobility solutions to embrace a better life for people and the planet,” and is aligned with Daimler Truck’s purpose, “For all who keep the world moving.”

Daimler India Commercial Vehicles Pvt. Ltd. at a glance

Daimler India Commercial Vehicles (DICV), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Daimler Truck AG, Germany, and operating under the umbrella of Daimler Trucks Asia, is a full-fledged commercial vehicle player in India with a brand dedicated to its home market: BharatBenz. DICV produces and sells trucks from 10 to 55 tons, as well as BharatBenz buses, Mercedes-Benz coaches, and bus chassis. DICV’s state-of-the-art manufacturing plant at Oragadam near Chennai spreads over 400 acres (160 hectares) including a highly modern test track and is home to the company’s headquarters, R&D, and training operations. With one global quality standard, it also produces Daimler Trucks’ brands of FUSO, Mercedes-Benz, and Freightliner. Products and parts are exported to more than 60 markets in Africa, Asia, Latin America, and the Middle East. DICV represents an overall investment of more than INR 9,560 crores.