Ashok Leyland - second largest commercial vehicle maker, has introduced India’s first 37-tonne haulage truck with the highest payload of up to 27 tonnes. The U-3723 H is built on the contemporary and future-ready U-Truck platform which assures superior performance, durability and operational efficiency. The truck is best-suited for applications like construction, ready mix concrete, boom pumps and stone marble.
The U-3723 H has 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. The U-3723 H has H series engine which produces 225PS and is mated to a 9-speed gearbox.
Recently, the Hinduja Group flagship company had reported an increase of 20% in its December 2011 sales to 9088 units as against 7568 units in a year ago period.