Some of the best freight trucks are as follows:
1. Mahindra Bolero Maxi Truck Plus | Starting ₹7.49 Lakhs
This freight truck by Mahindra is a two-seater pickup truck used widely for transporting medium to heavy goods. A single manual transmission is available in four variants. It is compatible for everyday city road transportation of goods.
Key Specifications:
- Engine: 2523 cc with 5 forward gears and one reverse gear
- Payload: 1,200kg
- Suspension: Rigid leaf spring suspension at front and rear
- Brakes: Disc drum brakes
- Fuel capacity: 45 litres
- Dimensions: 4925 X 1700 X 1825mm
- Colours: White
2. Isuzu IS12TE | Starting ₹12.5 Lakhs
Available in 2 different variants, the Isuzu IS12TE is a heavy-duty freight truck widely used for market loads, general grocery, and machinery transportation. It has six forward gears and one reverse gear with air conditioning, a retarder, and many other features.
Key Specifications:
- Engine: 4HK-1XS, Overhead cam, DI water-cooled turbocharged with intercooler
- Payload: 7,715kg
- Suspension: heavy-duty semi-elliptic leaf with hydraulic double-acting telescopic shock absorbers front and rear suspension
- Brakes: Hydraulic brakes
- Fuel capacity: 180 litres
- Dimensions: 7630 X 2410 X 2530 mm
- Colours: White
3. Eicher Pro 2059 | Starting ₹15.56 Lakhs
Equipped with maximum power, heavy payload, heavy-duty performance, and maximum driving comfort, the Eicher Pro 2059 is a highly reliable freight truck with a substantial buildup and can efficiently perform heavy-duty functions.
Key Specifications:
- Engine: 2.0 L, three-cylinder, E366 diesel engine
- Payload: 2,359kg
- Suspension: grease-free semi-elliptical laminated leaves (shock absorbent at the front) with anti-roll bars at the front and rear
- Brakes: vacuum assisted, mounted on the engine, and hydraulic drum brakes
- Fuel capacity: 60 litres
- Dimensions: 3177 X 2002 X 4325 mm
- Colours: Bluish Grey and Golden Brown
4. Tata 1512 LPT| Starting ₹25 Lakhs
Tata1512 LPT is a long-platform freight truck designed with advanced technological solutions for high performance. Tata 1512 LPT offers better driving comfort, sleek cabin design, comfortable seating, enhanced safety features, and more.
Key Specifications:
- Engine: 3.3 L NG BSVI with inline water-cooled direct injection diesel type of engine
- Payload: 10,230kg - 10,550kg
- Suspension: The front suspension of parabolic leaf springs has hydraulic double-acting telescopic shock absorbers, and the rear suspension has semi-elliptical leaf springs.
- Brakes: dual circuit full air S cam-type system with auto slack adjuster and ABS
- Fuel capacity: 160 litres
- Dimensions: 6095 X 2425 X 2165 mm
- Colours: Brick Red
5. Mahindra Blazo X 48 | Starting ₹28.75 Lakhs
Blazo X 48 by Mahindra is a commercial freight truck that has 16 wheels with five axles. With an efficient fuel tank capacity, this freight truck offers a 3 to 3.5 kmpl mileage. Suitable for comfortable long journeys, the freight truck has a sleeper cabin, tilt and telescopic adjustable steering, and much more.
Key Specifications:
- Engine: 7200 cc, mPOWER 7.2 Litre FuelSmart
- Suspension: parabolic leaf springs with telescopic shock absorbers at the front and semi-elliptical leaf springs at the rear
- Brakes: Air brakes
- Fuel capacity: 415 litres
- Dimensions: 8839 X 2490 X 6770 mm
- Colours: Green and White
6. Ashok Leyland Ecomet 1615 | Starting ₹29.30 Lakhs
Manufactured by Ashok Leyland, Ecomet 1615 is a freight cargo truck engineered to carry heavy loads. It is one of the most efficient and powerful freight trucks in India. It stands out among other options. With excellent fuel efficiency, sturdy design, and high load-carrying options.
Key Specifications:
- Engine: H-series, BSVI, 4-cylinder CRS with i-Gen6 Technology 150 H
- Payload: 9,979kg
- Suspension: semi-elliptic multi-leaf front and rear suspension
- Brakes: full air dual line, parking brakes on rear wheels only
- Fuel capacity: 185 litres
- Dimensions: 6770 X 2264 X 1105 mm
- Colours: Brick Red
7. Ashok Leyland U 3718 | Starting ₹33.73 Lakhs
Ashok Leyland U 3718 is a heavy-duty freight truck with a gross vehicle weight 37,000kg. It has a tiltable cabin with a power steering wheel and an adjustable driver seat. Some of its features include:
Key Specifications:
- Engine: H series CRS engine with iEGR technology
- Payload: 27,000kg
- Suspension: semi-elliptic multi-leaf suspension at front and rear
- Brakes: Air brakes
- Fuel capacity: 400 litres
- Dimensions: 11954 mm length (overall)
- Colours: Silky Silver, Sparkling White, Imperial Black, Moon Grey, Passion Red
8. Eicher Pro 3015┃Starting ₹25.01 Lakhs
Eicher Pro 3015 is designed for commercial purposes with a gross vehicle weight of 16020 kg. Its engine is paired with a 7-speed gearbox and has four variants. Apart from that, it has a customizable body and tiltable cabin.
Key Specifications:
- Engine: 4-cylinder, 160 HP, 500 N-m E494 CRS engine
- Payload: 10572 kg
- Suspension: Parabolic suspensions in the front and semi-elliptical suspensions in the rear end
- Brakes: Full air brakes with automatic slack adjuster
- Fuel Capacity: 190 Litres
- Dimensions: Width of 2287 mm and lengths of 6782 mm, 5811 mm, 6112 mm and 7364 mm.
- Colours: White and New Golden Brown
9. Mahindra Jeeto┃Starting ₹4.38 Lakhs
Mahindra launched this model back in June 2015 which includes 8 variants. It is mainly designed for new entrepreneurs and logistics businesses. Jeeto has a seating capacity of one passenger along with the driver.
Key Specifications:
- Engine: 625 cc, 16 HP, 38 N-m, dura-water cooled, direct injection, diesel engine
- Payload: 600 kg
- Suspension: Independent front suspension and semi-trailing arm at the rear end
- Brakes: Has brake drums, brake cables, and brake pads
- Fuel Capacity: 10.5 Litres
- Dimensions: 3876 X 1498 X 1750 mm
- Colours: Diamond white, Sunrise Red, Premium Beige, Ultramarine Blue, Mango Yellow
10. Tata Ace EV┃Starting ₹9.21 Lakhs
Tata Ace Ev comes under small commercial vehicles that were launched in May 2022. It has a battery cooling system as a safety measure. This truck model incorporates a fast charging capability for higher on-road use.
Key Specifications:
- Engine: It lacks an engine and has an AC induction motor with a LFP battery
- Payload: 750 kg
- Suspension: Rigid suspension in the front and leaf springs at the back
- Brakes: Dual Circuit hydraulic brakes with front disc and rear drum brakes
- Fuel Capacity: Rather than fuel, it works with a 21.3 kWh battery
- Dimensions: 3800 X 1500 X 2635 mm
- Colours: White
Freight trucks are used extensively in various sectors to move heavy goods and cargo quickly. Goods like heavy machinery, oil and gas, construction material, packaged goods, and much more can be easily transported across warehouses, factories, and manufacturers.
These trucks are durable and reliable for heavy-duty operations through all seasons. Also, it is mandatory to have third-party commercial vehicle insurance in India, so be sure to protect your vehicle in the event of any uncertainties.
