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CAPITAL EQUIPMENT NEWS
MARCH 2015
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Tata PRIMA boasts a world renowned drive-
line with a choice of three Cummins engine
models with horsepower ratings from 230
to 400 hp and combined with Eaton/ZF
gearboxes they deliver the best in class fuel
economy and higher aggregate life. Mod-
ern engine technology features like Load
Based Speed Control (LBSC), Gear Down
Protection (GDP) and Vehicle Acceleration
Management (VAM) ensure substantial fuel
economy improvements for the operator.
Features like Idle shutdown and Cruise
Control further enhance the fuel economy
and convenience for the driver.
The range comprises six models for South
Africa, backed by a service network of 48
commercial vehicle dealers (sales and ser-
vice touch points) across the length and
breadth of the country, 24 hours roadside
assistance and a roaming warranty in 14
countries of Southern Africa. Coupled with
the backup from the dealer network and
ensuring additional peace of mind for the
customers, the PRIMA tractor range has a
drivetrain warranty of 4 years or 450 000 km
(whichever occurs soonest) and the PRIMA
tipper range has a drivetrain warranty of 4
years or 5000 hours.
PRIMA 4028 .S 4X2 tractor - a 2-axle,
40-tonne GVW tractor, fitted with a 9-speed ZF
transmission, powered by a Cummins – ISBe
engine, with maximum power of 266 hp. The
PRIMA 4028.S tractor- tráiler combination
is ideal for carrying freight both within and
outside the city and is specially designed to
facilitate short distance travel.
PRIMA 4038 .S 4X2 tractor - a 2 axle,
40-tonne GVW tractor, fitted with a 9-speed
Eaton transmission, powered by a Cummins
ISLe engine, with maximum power of 370 hp.
A PRIMA 4038 .S tractor-trailer combination is
ideal for carrying freight at high speeds, both
within and outside the urban environment and
is specially designed to facilitate both short
and long-distance loads. An ideal unit for car
carrier application.
PRIMA 4938 .S 6X4 tractor - a 3 axle,
49-tonne GVW tractor with a 9-speed Eaton
transmission. The 6X4 tractor is powered by
Cummins ISLe engine with maximum power
of 370 hp. The Prima 4938 .S tractor-trail-
er combination is ideal for applications like
container transport, refrigerated bodies,
tautliner bodies, furniture removal, Steel,
cement etc. and is specially designed to
facilitate long-distance travel.
Designed specifically for off-road applica-
tions like Mining and construction, the Tata
PRIMA tipper range is built on a robust Met-
alsa chassis frame, with heavy-duty sus-
pension systems from Hendrickson. These
vehicles boast next-generation advances –
ABS, pneumatically suspended cabins and
hub reduction axles.
The non-sleeper cabin of Tata PRIMA tip-
per range is air-conditioned, spacious and
comfortable and includes reclining seats,
an adjustable steering wheel and arm rests,
providing operator comfort even during long
hours of operation.
PRIMA 2528.K 6X4 10 cum box-tipper - a 3
axle, 25-tonne GVW tipper, with a 9-speed
ZF transmission, powered by a Cummins
ISBe engine with maximum power of 266 hp.
The tipper comes with a lighter frame, lighter
axles and a 10 cum body for better payload
and faster on-road operations. The Prima
2528 .K tipper is ideal for road construction,
transporting gravel, sand, and other applica-
tions specific to the construction industry.
PRIMA 2538.K 6X4 14 cum box-tipper - a
3 axle, 25-tonne GVW tipper, with a 9-speed
Eaton transmission, powered by a Cummins
ISLe engine with maximum power of 370 hp.
The tipper comes with a lighter frame, lighter
axles and a 14 cum body. The Prima 2538
.K tipper is ideal for high speeds, faster turn-
around time for carrying gravel, sand, and
other applications specific to the construc-
tion industry.
PRIMA 3338.K 8X4 19 cum scoop-tipper - a
4 axle, 31-tonne GVW tipper with a 9-speed
Eaton transmission. The 8X4 tipper is pow-
ered by a Cummins ISLe engine with max-
imum power of 370 hp. The tipper comes
with a robust frame, dual reduction axles
and a 19 cum rock body for better payload
and faster tipping time. The Prima 3338 .K
tipper is ideal to short distance transport of
coal, iron ore, limestone within mines and
other applications involved in heavy mining
as well as similar off road applications.
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