BharatBenz 3532CM ‘Torqshift’ AMT: DICV’s flagship 8×4 ‘automatic’ mining tipper
The 12-speed ‘Torqshift’ AMT in BharatBenz 3532CM assures enhanced drivability, fuel efficiency, and driving comfort, thanks to the system’s wide range of gear ratios and higher input torque capacity.
Daimler India Commercial Vehicles (DICV) recently announced that it has bagged a bulk order of 80 units for its latest BharatBenz 3532CM 8×4 mining tipper equipped with 12-speed ‘Torqshift’ Automated Manual Transmission (AMT) system.
Globally acclaimed for its deployment in several Mercedes-Benz truck models for many years, the AMT technology is a perfect and much-needed value addition to BharatBenz’s flagship mining tipper. The ‘Torqshift’ feature is now available in BharatBenz 2832CM 6×4 construction tipper as well.
With a rated GVW of 35 tonnes, this heavy-duty BharatBenz dumper takes on the likes of Volvo FMX 440 with 12-speed ‘I-Shift’ AMT and Eicher Pro Pro 8035 XM 8×4, which is now available with ‘e-shift’ smart-AMT gearbox, in the Indian market.
Enhanced drivability
BharatBenz 3532CM’s 12-speed AMT is expected to enhance the drivability and fuel-efficiency of the tipper in mines and off-road scenarios that warrant frequent gearshifts and low-gear driving. The ‘Torqshift’ system makes the shifting times faster and drives the truck in optimum gears, thanks to the wide range of gear ratios and higher input torque capacity.
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This can significantly reduce the truck’s fuel consumption and engine load. The manufacturer claims that the AMT is ideally designed for hauling GCW from 28 to 55 tonnes, specific to Indian heavy-duty running conditions.
Further, drivers of the mining truck can enjoy driving free of constant clutch action and gearshifts. The AMT also improves the driving comfort with smooth and jerk-free gearshifts. Crawling and acceleration at slow speeds at full loads can be effortless and less intense for the drivers. Moreover, the positioning of the gearshift level in the steering column comes handy for drivers, thereby improving ergonomics.
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In terms of maintenance, DICV notes that the absence of synchromesh parts in AMT gearbox in BharatBenz 3532CM reduces the need for frequent overhauls. As against the 9-speed manual transmission, the AMT’s compact and lightweight alloy housing offers better power-to-weight ratio for the truck.
Reliable engine and cabin
The ‘Torqshift’ AMT system in Bharatbenz 3532CM assists the renowned ‘OM 926’ 7.2-litre, 6-cylinder common rail diesel engine. Compliant to BS-VI OBD-2 emission norms, the engine produces 316 hp (236 kW) of power at 2,200 rpm and 1,250 Nm of peak torque between 1,200 – 1,600 rpm.
The truck comes with a well-equipped day cabin that is ergonomically designed for maximum safety and comfort. Last year, DICV upgraded its cabin safety (for its tipper range) compliance to ECE R29-03 (European) standards that is much-more stringent than the locally mandated AIS-029.
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Equally important is the Driver State Monitoring system, which is now a standard feature across the entire tipper range of the Bharatbenz. The system offers acoustic and visual alerts when it senses the driver to be drowsy or inattentive.
On the whole, the BharatBenz 3532CM ‘Torqshift’ offers an interesting value proposition for the mining dumper fleet operators in terms of product reliability, productivity, and lower TCO.
