Ashok Leyland introduces India’s first 37-tonne haulage truck

Ashok Leyland unveiled India’s first 37-tonne haulage truck with the highest payload of up to 27 tonnes. Built on the contemporary and future-ready U-Truck platform, the U-3723 H is claimed to offer superior performance, durability and best-in-class operational efficiency.

A U-3723 H highlight is its five axles -- twin steerable front axles, two rear axles and a self-steerable pusher lift axle at the middle that enables the vehicle to carry more loads, far more efficiently. The auto-lift axle senses when the vehicle is running in an unloaded condition and will automatically lift the axle which translates into additional fuel saving. Engineered to deliver a faster turnaround and better gradeability, the U-3723 H is equipped with the fuel-efficient 225 hp ‘H’ Series engine and a nine-speed gearbox. Further, the 10x4 configuration makes for excellent maneuverability even in arduous operating conditions.

At the launch, Vinod K Dasari, managing director, Ashok Leyland, said: “With a more stringent implementation of rated payload on one hand and the availability of higher loads on the other, customers have been increasingly seeking higher capacity rigid trucks that can carry more loads translating into better operational economics. Market trends are clearly skewed towards the 31+Tonne category and thus our U-3723 H is perfectly positioned to meet the demands for higher payload capacity, faster turnaround time and better maneuverability.”

The company says the U-3723 H is best suited for applications like construction, ready mix concrete, boom pumps and stone marble.