The Captain range from Ashok Leyland features an indigenously designed, factory-made cab based on the best principles of ergonomics and international styling to deliver superior comfort, a longer life and optimal performance. The Captain comes with heavy-duty aggregates and a customised power train and will be available across 16T gross vehicle weight (GVW) to 49T gross trailer weight (GTW).
Powered by 180 hp to 360 hp Inline and CRS engines, coupled with a highly durable transmission, the Captain series ensures greater fuel efficiency, increased vehicle uptime and faster turnaround, and will reduce vehicle operating costs substantially. The product also has a state-of-the-art electrical and electronic architecture with self-diagnostic capability for greater reliability and safety. Easy-to-reach controls, a 3-way suspended driver seat with multi-level adjustments, tiltable and telescopic steering column, air-conditioning and a music system provide an optimal and fatigue-free driving experience.
The vehicle will be available in three variants – Economy, Standard and Deluxe – across three functional configurations of day cab, sleeper cab and high-roof cab depending on the applications. It has undergone rigorous roll-over and crash tests to ensure maximum safety and lower noise, vibration and harshness (NVH) levels.
The first model in the Captain range to hit the market was the 2523 tipper. It was designed to meet high-productivity norms in mines. The high-torque and fuel-efficient H-series common rail fuel injection system (CRS) engine and the 9-speed gearbox make the tipper truly powerful and unstoppable. The driveline, coupled with hub-reduction technology in the rear axle, provides extra traction to the wheels, helping the vehicle climb steep gradients. With the heavy-duty bogie suspension, solid aggregates, best-in-class technology, international styling and superior comfort, the Captain 2523 tipper offers the best ROI for customers.
Tippers will be available in two GVW nodes – 25 T and 31 T – for surface transportation and deep mining. They have undergone over two million km of on-road equivalent trials and reliability testing and have recorded consistent availability during customer trials in mining. Captain service intervals will be in multiple of 40,000 km. Hence scheduled maintenance time and costs are much lower.
The recently launched Captain 40iT is powered by a turbo-charged diesel engine that develops 180bhp and maximum torque of 660Nm. The indigenously designed cab adheres to best ergonomic and styling standards, with spacious interiors, roof hatch and leg vent for ventilation and comfort in all weather conditions, lockers that can be opened from the outside for items required when the truck is parked, safe locker storage for valuables, comfortable sleeper berth, mobile charger, music player with a USB port, among others.
The Captain 40iT reflects the same comfort, reliability, efficiency and versatility that the Captain series of trucks is renowned for after extensive testing and proven reliability. It offers versatility and adaptability not experienced in the segment before. The new Captain 40iT will maximise productivity and enhance returns on our customers businesses. It is also claimed to offer a better pick-up, ease of repair and the highest cab-tilt angle in the industry.
The 4940 Euro 6 truck, which was premiered at this year’s Auto Expo, is built to exacting standards. With its latest engineering and technological back-up, it meets the stringent Euro-6 emission norms. These norms demand a marked reduction in NOx and particulate matter, as low as one-tenth compared to the existing Euro-3 norms. In achieving these norms a significant leap in technological capability and a strong dose of Indian ingenuity is required. The 4940 Euro 6 truck does with its reliance on Indian innovation and offers world-class norms at Indian costs.
The Captain range of trucks are present in four variants – 2523T, 3123T, 2518T and 40iT. Ashok Leyland plans to launch 18 different types of trucks under the ‘Captain’ brand.
The advantage of the Captain range of trucks is that they are co-created with drivers and users through an extensive study of their lifestyles. The range provides reliable & robust technology which is economical and performance oriented. The platform has the widest cabin in class of 2.5 metre, widest opening door and front flap among others that differentiate Ashok Leyland Captain vehicles from other competing models.
Captain’s primary applications – 2532T is used for quarry & mining, 3123T for bulk cargo movement, 2518T for surface & shallow mining and 40iT tractor for trailer and multi-dimensional cargo transport.