Ashok Leyland launched the 3-axle 6×2 Dual Tyre Lift Axle (DTLA) truck, AVTR 3120. AVTR 3120 – 6×2 truck is built on the latest AVTR modular truck platform, offering the flexibility of multiple cab and feature options. It is powered by Ashok Leyland’s 200HP engine with iGen6 technology that claims to deliver better fluid efficiency and it is available in cowl and 3 cabin options: N Cab, U cab, M cab. The loading span options ranging from 24’ to 32’, the N cabin offers suspended cab with dampers, suspended driver seat, anti-roll bar in the front, storage spaces, full metal front fascia, music system, AC & HVAC options. It comes bundled with digital solutions like i-Alert (advanced telematics), remote diagnostics – supported by 24×7 customer assistance Uptime Solution Centre and Service Mandi network

With the launch of AVTR 3120, Ashok Leyland becomes the first and only player in the country to have a full range of dual tyre lift axle (DTLA) truck range with 31T, 40.5T, and 47.5T GVW nodes. It will operate at 31 Ton with the lift axle down (and claims to take more load than conventional 6×2 trucks) and at 18.5 Ton with the lift axle up (claimed lower fuel and operating cost similar to 4×2) during light load/partial load/return empty.

Speaking on the occasion, Sanjay Saraswat, Head – M&HCV, Ashok Leyland, said, “Today, we have launched under our AVTR platform umbrella, an innovative product, the AVTR 3120 with Dual Tyre Lift Axle (DTLA). With this, we become the only OEM having this customer-centric & fuel-saving, DLTA technology for the entire range. True to our brand promise of ‘Aapki Jeet. Hamari Jeet.’ we have launched the AVTR 3120 to plug the gaps in the Dual Tyre Lift Axle portfolio. Ashok Leyland has a track record of catering to customer’s needs with world class products which deliver better profitability, and this will help us realise our vision of being amongst the Top 10 CV manufacturers in the world.”