🚚 Eicher Terra 16 – Heavy‑Duty Tipper Truck
The Eicher Terra 16 is a robust medium‑to‑heavy commercial tipper designed for demanding material‑handling and construction applications such as stone, sand, coal, blue metal and earth hauling. Known in the market as a “solid performer,” it combines strong driveline components, a durable chassis, and a high‑capacity payload design tailored for frequent trips and heavy loads.
⚙️ Key Specifications
🔹 Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW): ~16,200 kg (16 tons)
🔹 Engine: 6‑cylinder water‑cooled turbocharged intercooler diesel (E683 series)
🔹 Displacement: ~4,948 cc
🔹 Power Output: ~147–154 HP (approx 110–115 kW) depending on variant (standard or XP)
🔹 Max Torque: ~471–570 Nm @ ~1440 rpm
🔹 Transmission: Manual gearbox (5+1 or 6‑speed depending on trim)
🔹 Wheelbase: ~3485 mm
🔹 Frame: C‑channel ladder type (285×76×6 mm)
🔹 Fuel Tank: ~220 L
🔹 Maximum Speed: ~78 km/h
🔹 Suspension: Semi‑elliptical laminated leaf springs with hydraulic telescopic shocks (front), laminated leaf springs (rear)🛞 Chassis & Drivetrain
Front Axle: Heavy‑duty forged I‑beam reversed‑Elliot type
Rear Axle: Heavy‑duty fully‑floating banjo type
Brakes: Full air S‑cam service brakes with parking spring brakes
Steering: Hydraulic power‑assisted, recirculating ball & nut type
Wheels & Tyres: 10.00 × 20 – 16 PR
Ground Clearance: ~252 mm
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