🚛 Eicher Terra – Heavy‑Duty Tipper Truck Series
The Eicher Terra family consists of robust commercial tipper trucks engineered to handle heavy loads, tough terrains, and demanding construction and mining applications. These vehicles are part of Eicher’s medium‑to‑heavy commercial vehicle lineup and are known for durability, strong chassis design, reliable engines, and cost‑efficient operation.
📌 Terra 16 – 16 ton GVW Tipper
Vehicle Type: Medium‑heavy tipper truck
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW): ~16,200 kg
Engine: 6‑cyl turbocharged diesel
Power: ~147 HP (standard) / ~154 HP (16 XP variant)
Torque: ~471–570 Nm (depending on spec)
Transmission: 5+1 speed synchromesh manual
Wheelbase: ~3485 mm
Gradeability: ~27 %
Frame: C‑channel ladder type
Brakes: Full air S‑cam service brakes
Suspension: Semi‑elliptical leaf springs with shock absorbers
Steering: Hydraulic power‑assisted
Suspension & Axles: Heavy‑duty forged front axle and fully floating rear axle
Fuel Tank: ~220 L
Ground Clearance: ~252 mm
Max Speed: ~75–78 km/h
Use cases: Short‑ to medium‑haul tipper duties, construction materials (blue metal, sand, gravel), secondary coal transport, etc.
📌 Terra 25 – 25 ton GVW Tipper
Vehicle Type: Heavy‑duty construction tipper
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW): ~25,000 kg
Engine: Cummins B5.9 BS‑III 6‑cyl diesel
Power: ~183 HP
Torque: ~685 Nm
Transmission: 6‑speed synchromesh gearbox
Wheelbase: ~4000 mm
Frame: C‑channel ladder type with stiffener
Brakes: Full air S‑cam with parking & optional exhaust brake
Suspension: Semi‑elliptical leaf springs, hydra‑telescopic shock absorbers
Steering: Hydraulic power‑assisted
Cabin: Ergonomic sleeper cabin with tilt feature
Body Capacity: ~14 m³ load box
Ground Clearance: ~252 mm
Max Speed: ~78 km/h
Use cases: Heavy construction material hauling, mining and infrastructure works requiring high payload.
🛠️ Common Traits Across Terra Series
✔ Strong chassis (C‑channel ladder frame) designed for heavy loads.
✔ Powerful diesel engines with high torque suitable for heavy‑duty tipper use.
✔ Hydraulic power steering for better control under load.
✔ Air brake system for safe stopping.
✔ Heavy duty axles and suspension for rough terrain and heavy payload conditions.
🚚 Summary
The Eicher Terra series (e.g., Terra 16 and Terra 25) represents Eicher’s capability in the heavy tipper truck segment. These trucks are built to deliver high reliability, strong haulage performance, and long life even under demanding use — from construction sites to mining and infrastructure logistics.