Have a look at the comparison between the two best selling commercial vehicles in the market: BharatBenz 3723R vs. Ashok Leyland Captain 3718.
Talking about trucks from Ashok Leyland, one can barely miss the Captain 3718, a model that has a customisable chassis with a cabin, which can even be tilted. It has a gross vehicle weight of 3.7 tonnes and a massive 400 litres of fuel tank capacity.
The BharatBenz 3723R is one of the best heavyweight trucks available in the market and boasts on some amazing features. It has a gross vehicle weight of 37 tonnes, out of which, the maximum payload capacity is impressive at 27 tonnes. The vehicle is built with a wheelbase of 6,575 mm, while the ground clearance is 260 mm.
| BharatBenz 3723R | Ashok Leyland Captain 3718 | |
| Engine | DE175BS4 | H series CRS engine with iEGR technology |
| Emission Norms | BS-IV | BS-IV |
| Max Power | 231.2 bhp @ 2200 rpm | 180 Bhp @ 2400 rpm |
| Max Torque | 850 Nm @ 1200-1600 rpm | 660 Nm @ 1200-1900 rpm |
| Transmission | Manual | Manual |
| Clutch | Single dry plate, Hydraulic control with clutch booster, 395 mm | 380 mm dia with ceramic facing and higher clamp load |
| Gearbox | 9-Speed | 8-Speed |
| Fuel Tank (Litres) | 380 | 400 |
| Suspension | Front: Parabolic type leaf spring with 2 hydraulic shock absorbers
Rear: Balancer type Semi elliptical leaf spring |
Semi elliptic multileaf |
| Brakes | Pneumatic, Foot operated, Dual line with ABS | Air Brakes |
| Battery | 2 x 12 V, 120 Ah | 2 X 12 V |
| Steering | Hydraulic Power assisted | Power steering |
After reviewing the comparison, which one will you prefer?
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