Eicher » Pro 1000 / Pro 3000
Eicher unveiled its entire new range of future generation trucks and buses at the end of December 2013. On display were 11 new products (both trucks and buses) covering the entire 5 to 49 tonne gross vehicle weight range. The all new product range has been named the “Eicher Pro’’series. Adopting the most professional and holistic approach to modernise the Indian trucking industry, the new brand philosophy is to “Go Pro”; that is to give Indian trucking a truly professional offering which will lead to higher productivity, profitability and prosperity for the customer. With a completely new Pegasus-based front styling across the product family, the new range of vehicles are a quantum leap in each and every aspect, from exterior design to engine technology to cabin features. The new heavy duty range of trucks will be powered by new generation engines adapted from Volvo Group technology. Basic engine capacity of the 4-cylinder block has been increased from 3.3 litres to 3.8 litres, thus increasing power from 115 to 140 bhp. Gearbox is manual 5-speed. GVW of series Pro 1000 and 3000 - from 5 to 14 tons.
The Pro series will be priced higher than the current range of Eicher vehicles and will replace the old products, one at a time. Over 3200 new parts and sub-assemblies have been developed for this particular project. Standard features include tilt and telescopic steering, height adjustable driver seat. Optional extras include GPS, Air conditioning, stereo, cruise control, Eicher telematics.
