Eicher set to script the future of Indian trucking

With the Pro 6000 and Pro 8000 series, Eicher is committed to customer’s profitability over the life cycle of its products, and deliver ‘Premium experience at Value’.

Rama Rao AS, EVP – Sales, Marketing and Aftermarket, HD Trucks, VECV

Eicher has embarked on a mission to take the commercial vehicle industry to a new professional level and usher in the future of Indian trucking. At EXCON 2017, Eicher will showcase a complete and reliable range for construction and mining applications, backed up with prompt service solutions. “At Eicher, we would like to strive to this target with our reliable products in Pro 8000 and Pro 6000 series backed with customer centric AM processes which takes our services like as fuel coaching, onsite support solution, Eicher Live and dynamic service reminder features closer to the doorstep and reducing the downtime,” informs Rama Rao AS, EVP – Sales, Marketing and Aftermarket, HD Trucks, VECV.

He adds, “The Eicher range of solutions for mining, construction and transportation is the answer for the road ahead. It satisfies demands for higher reliability, ruggedness and long service life and opens up a new dimension in transport efficiency.”

Eicher Pro Series 8000 and 6000 mining tippers
The Eicher Pro Series 8000 and 6000 mining tippers with advanced technology comes with innovative features, intelligent systems and optimised powertrain that work together to achieve best-in-class fuel efficiency for over 16 different applications.

Rao claims, “At Eicher we aim to provide customers with total solutions that would help increasing their profitability over the life cycle of our products. The heavy duty tippers in (16-tonne to 37-tonne) with different power nodes starting from 180 to 330 HP configured with different body capacities for variety of applications like OB removal, earth work, aggregate mineral movement etc.

As mining throws numerous challenges from multi-shift operations to heavy load movements on gradients and unpaved dusty roads, vehicles which are rugged and robust and can deliver in extreme conditions are required. The Eicher tippers are designed and rigorously tested for delivering high performance for moving loads with ease in such conditions with superior fuel efficiency.

Drivers play a significant role in enhancing productivity
With high demand of low cost of equipment, skilled manpower also adds to the productivity and affects the profitability of the business. Drivers play a significant role in enhancing productivity and performance of the equipment in operation. Eicher for the first time introduced driver training programs, which are conducted at the Driver Training Centres as well as customised programs at the work site.

With the Pro 6000 and Pro 8000 series, Eicher is committed to customer’s profitability over the life cycle of its products, and deliver ‘Premium experience at Value’. The USP of the range includes:
• Range of products built for mining ranging from 180 HP – 330 HP.
• Efficient and dynamic engine – For unmatched fuel efficiency, long life and superior performance in its class.
• Lifetime support solutions.
• In-built safety.
• DGMS compliant features and accessories.
• Driver comfort for driver productivity – Aerodynamic and ergonomic cab design, delivering best-in-class productivity and efficiency.
• Optimised driveline to withstand tough conditions, while delivering the highest levels of productivity, reliability, durability and more product life in the segment.
• Established product performance customer value proposition – Best-in-class fuel efficiency, productivity, and uptime.

Target markets
Target markets for these products include key coal mining belts across Chhattisgarh, Orissa, Jharkhand and Andhra Pradesh, and Stone and marble mining sectors in Rajasthan. Further, infrastructure related sectors such as roads, railways and airport and irrigation sector and allied sectors also deploy these vehicles at construction sites. The markets also include all the leading corporate and contractors operating PAN India in construction and mining.