BharatBenz introduces AMT technology, proven globally in Daimler Trucks, to its heavy-duty vehicles, enhancing productivity and fatigue-free driving. A bulk order of 80 units for the mining segment highlights its demand.

Daimler India Commercial Vehicles (DICV), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Daimler Truck AG (“Daimler Truck”), announces the market launch of the BharatBenz heavy-duty truck (HDT) range equipped with the globally proven 12-speed Automated Manual Transmission (AMT) by receiving the first order of 80 3532CM mining tippers from a single customer. BharatBenz, known for its extremely capable construction and mining heavy-duty range, expanded its product offering by introducing ‘Torqshift’.

The 12-speed Automated Manual Transmission (AMT), known as ‘Torqshift’ for the BharatBenz range, has been used in hundreds of thousands of Mercedes-Benz trucks throughout the world. The gearbox, known for its ease of use, will be available in the latest BharatBenz models, including the 4032T, 5532TS, 5532T, 2832CM, and the flagship 3532CM.

Sreeram Venkateswaran, President and Chief Business Officer comments, “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.”

The BharatBenz Torqshift series provides greater driving comfort with smooth, jerk-free gear shifting and much faster shift times, improving the vehicle’s drivability. The integration of the shift lever into the steering column not only enhances interior ergonomics, but it also helps to isolate noise and heat, resulting in a more comfortable drive.

Pradeep Kumar Thimmaiyan, President and Chief Technology Officer, Daimler India Commercial Vehicles says, “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 strong performance is complimented by a revolutionary design that removes the need for synchromesh components, increasing reliability and eliminating the need for frequent overhauls. Its compact and lightweight aluminium enclosure provides excellent installation and power-to-weight ratio. The Torqshift’s fuel-efficient design is optimised for specific operational situations, resulting in a lower total cost of ownership. Safety is also a significant aspect, with software-controlled powertrain protection technologies that limit the possibility of driveline component damage in harsh operating situations. Furthermore, the best-in-class shifting system allows for extremely smooth gear changes, supporting optimal driving comfort and safety throughout different driving modes, including auto, manual, power, and eco.

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