Mahindra-Navistar Launch Tippers

By Agencies

Published: Saturday, February 26, 2011, 12:15 [IST]

The JV Mahindra Navistar has some good news for the truck market as it unveiled two heavy trucks- 25-tonne Tipper MN25 (Rs23.26 lakhs ) and Tractor Trailer of 40-tonne category MN40(Rs19.43 lakhs). The Mahindra"s MD said these launches marked the new identity for the company and enhancement of the strength of ranges, to make the company a full commercial vehicle player. He added that these trucks would define a new parameter for fuel efficiency, comfort in driving and power aspects. The Chief Operating Officer of Mahindra said these launches made the company a full range player in the growing demand for the commercial vehicles in the Indian market. The trucks are made under the technological know how from the US Navistar which has got more than 175 years of expertise. The Mahindra MD said the main objective is to fill in the pipelines having its product range in addition to the existing MN25 and MN31 models. He added that the marketing will be expanded with 45dealers in March which will be increased further to 100 in another 18 -24 months.

There are 220 service outlets to offer services to the customers in addition to mobile service workshop for round the clock services on road. This is further added by 430 roadside assistance centres for rendering services to the customers. M&M"s net auto and tractor channel network panel will do all sort of services for these vehicles. The JV between Mahindra and Navistar of International Truck and Engine Corporation has been in the market since 2005 for light, medium and heavy commercial vehicles in India. The new arrivals are aimed to feed the Indian requirement in compliance with the latest technological expertise of Navistar. The products are manufactured from the Chakan plant where M&M manufactures its range of products.

Article Published On: Saturday, February 26, 2011, 12:15 [IST]

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