Eicher Trucks & Buses, a business unit of VE Commercial Vehicles has unveiled its Pro 8035XM with E-smart Shift – Automated Manual Transmission (AMT).
The company says the new truck is aimed at setting new benchmarks for productivity in the mining segment, thanks to the custom-developed truck for extreme and challenging mining environment.
Vinod Aggarwal, MD & CEO, VECV said, “The Eicher Pro 8035XM E-smart embodies 15 years of our dedicated efforts in this direction, offering enhanced features to boost operational efficiency for our customers. With the government’s infrastructure initiatives driving the tipper demand in the country, this launch will contribute significantly to national development and infrastructure expansion. This vehicle stands as a testament to our commitment to advancing the Indian mining industry and powering the nation’s progress.”
Gagandeep Singh Gandhok, Senior VP – HD Truck Business, VECV added, “Over the years, the Eicher Pro 8000 series tippers have represented the pinnacle of Indian trucks with leading engine power, transmission, body capacity, and cabin quality, making it the best-in-class mining tipper.”
All Eicher HD tippers are backed by 100% connectivity enabled by an industry-first Uptime Centre. This employs AI and Machine Learning for remote and predictive diagnostics, ensuring optimal efficiency and minimal downtime. The company has also established an extensive network which includes ‘Eicher Site Support’ in over 240 locations that offer seamless assistance at remote sites, serving more than 150 customers and supporting over 12,000 vehicles. The service network comprises of more than 850 touchpoints nationwide, with over 425 authorised service centres and more than 8,000 retail centres
The CV maker says Telangana is an important market for it and especially the Eicher Pro 8000 series, which has contributed to prestigious projects like the Kaleshwaram and Palamuru Ranga Reddy Lift Irrigation Projects in the state. With over 1,000 Eicher Pro 8000 tippers operating in various irrigation and mining sites, this series has proven its mettle in the challenging Deccan terrain, delivering high productivity and efficiency. Eicher Trucks & Buses states that the deployment of 500 units in the Kaleshwaram Project alone underscores the trust placed in the Pro 8000 series by key customers to deliver critical infrastructure projects.
