The first product, the Prima 4028 S, is a 40-tonne 266-PS (Cummins ISBE engine) tractor with a 9-speed ZF transmission, and a matching trailer with new generation brakes, ABS and specialised axles for heavy duty and high speed application. The tractor-trailer is ideal for carrying freight like steel, cement and containers up to 40.2 tonnes.
The tractor’s spacious air-conditioned cabin includes reclining seats, adjustable steering wheels and arm rests for driver comfort. It has got sleepers to facilitate long-distance travel. These features are designed to induce longer and more trips. The Global Positioning System for vehicle tracking is a standard fitment.
The driving comforts enable the vehicle to operate non-stop for long hours and cover over 700 km each day, thereby offering faster turnaround.
The vehicle distribution began with select customers in Gujarat, Maharashtra, Rajasthan, Delhi and West Bengal. The driving crew of these customers have been trained at Tata Motors’ manufacturing facility in Jamshedpur. The company has already equipped its countrywide service network to support the Prima range.
The Prima 4028 S tractor has been priced at Rs. 21 lakhs (ex-showroom Delhi) and that with the trailer is Rs. 31 lakhs.
The 4028 S tractor-trailer will be followed during the course of the financial year with three other products – two 49-tonne tractor-trailers and a 31-tonne tipper in key segments and routes. They are all BS-III and BS-IV compliant.
