Tata Motors has expanded its line of rear engine power takeoff (REPTO) vehicles with the introduction of the new REPTO vehicles, enhancing productivity and ensuring the lowest operating costs for its clients.

India is set to become one of the world’s largest construction markets in 2022, with an estimated growth of 12 percent. With a renewed focus on the infrastructure and construction sectors, economic activity across the country is on the rise. The intense and continuous efforts to enhance project productivity and quality, along with focussed cost control, is one of the key factors propelling the industry’s growth and is also seen as a key driver for the growing preference for Ready Mix Concrete (RMC).

With its wide range of fully-built RMC vehicles, Tata Motors has always been the preferred partner for the RMC industry. With the introduction of the new range of Rear Engine Power Take-off (REPTO) vehicles, Tata Motors has further augmented this range to enhance productivity and ensure the lowest operating costs for its customers.

The technologically-advanced REPTO platform, developed from the ground-up for the RMC application, draws its power directly from the engine, resulting in a high operational efficiency at the power take-off. The engine PTO, safely encased within the flywheel housing, delivers up to 500Nm of continuous torque to the RMC equipment.

The Signa 2825.K REPTO RMC, with its 8 m3 fully built drum configuration, ensures high productivity with lower operating costs.

Unique technology elements in the Signa 2825 K REPTO RMC provide improved fuel economy thanks to the powerful 250 HP Cummins ISBe 6.7L BS6 engine. A custom engineered geartrain with proven PTO technology ensures high operating efficiency. The vehicle also features 3 unique, technologically advanced drive modes—Light, Medium, and Heavy—which allow the driver the freedom to choose the best power-torque combination based on the load-terrain-speed requirements. The engine brake ensures superior downhill control, longer service brake life and fuel savings. These inherent features maximise the vehicle’s productivity and minimise its fuel consumption, thereby ensuring higher revenue and lower operating costs.

Key smart features of Signa 2825.K REPTO RMC:

•   Custom-Engineered RMC vehicle with Rear Engine Power Take-Off (REPTO) technology
•   High productivity with fully-built 8 m3 Transit mixer Drum offering
•   Powerful Engine 250 HP @ 2300 rpm | Torque 950 Nm @ 1000-1700 rpm 
•  Advanced technology features for Lower operating costs: • Multi-mode Fuel economy    Switch – Light/ Medium/Heavy modes 
•  Engine brake – Superior vehicle control with enhanced service brake life
•   Greasing-free Unitised Hub Bearing – Lower maintenance costs

The Signa 2825.K REPTO RMC has been specially designed and engineered for the RMC application. Cyclical loads imparted by the rotating high-capacity drums are sustained through its robust and durable chassis frame. The all new iCGT Brake system ensures cooler braking operations, thereby improving the brake life by up to 40%. They also result in enhanced tyre life. The Truck Hub Unit (THU), a unitised hub bearing offering, does not require any greasing throughout its life. The proven pair of heavy-duty 430 mm diameter clutches and the G1150 gearbox ensure continuous operations. These reliable vehicle aggregates reinforce the power of a lower total cost of ownership. Therefore, this ensures sustained lower operating and maintenance costs along with higher uptime and revenue for the operator.

The comfortable and spacious Signa cabin provides a fatiguefree driving experience. The 3-way adjustable seating and Tilt & Telescopic steering wheel provide the best driving posture and comfort for long drives through city traffic and rural roads. A large day-light opening and a conveniently placed blind spot mirror ensure the utmost safety during operations.

The Signa 2825.K REPTO RMC, offered with the fully built 8 m3 transit mixer from leading equipment manufacturers in the country, maximises the earning potential for operators.

The Signa 2825.K REPTO RMC comes with the standard fitment of Fleet Edge—Tata Motors’ next-gen digital solution for optimal fleet management, to further increase the uptime and reduce the total cost of ownership. Owners and operators can remotely track their vehicles, the vehicle’s performance, the driver’s performance, fuel economy, and also get instant notification in case of fuel loss. The Fleet Edge is offered with a free subscription of 6 years.

The Signa 2825.K REPTO RMC has an industry-leading warranty of 6 years or 6000 hours*. Tata Motors also offers Sampoorna Seva 2.0 and Tata Samarth – the company’s commitment to commercial vehicle driver welfare; uptime guarantee; onsite service; and customised annual maintenance and fleet management solutions. These services can be suited to the customer’s unique business requirements.