24 June,2009 11:44 AM IST | | A Correspondent
Tata Motors has ushered the all-new standard truck range portfolio to meet diverse needs.
u00a0"The developing infrastructure in India makes it possible for transporters to reap the benefit of trucks with higher power, speed and carrying capacity. The new range from Tata Motors will meet those needs. It will also help us penetrate international markets more effectively and competitively," observed Ratan Tata, chairman, Tata Motors, in a press statement.
The range reportedly offers a higher power-to-weight ratio translating into faster turnaround time, better reliability and durability. The range meets the needs of tractor-trailers and multi-axle trucks for long distance transportation, rigid trucks for short distance distribution, tippers, mixers, cranes for construction and mining and offers special applications like reefers, bulkers, and tip-trailers.u00a0 The capacity of the trucks can be from 10 tonnes to 75 tonnes Gross Combination Weight (GCW). Every truck will have Global Positioning System for effective vehicle tracking.u00a0