Tata Motors begins distribution of Prima world truck

India-based Tata Motors has begun the distribution of its Prima world truck, which the company unveiled in May 2009.

According to the company, the first product, the Prima 4028 S, is a 40-ton 266-PS (Cummins ISBE engine) tractor with a nine-speed ZF transmission, and a matching trailer with new-generation brakes and anti-lock brakes.

The Prima 4028 S tractor is priced at INR2.1 million, and that with the trailer is priced at INR3.1 million.

The 4028 S tractor-trailer is expected to be followed during the course of the financial year with three other products two 49-ton tractor-trailers and a 31-ton tipper in key segments and routes.

The Prima range comprises of approximately 10 variants of multi-axle trucks, tractor-trailers, tippers, mixers and special application vehicles. The company said that the range has been jointly developed by Tata Motors and its two subsidiaries, Tata Daewoo Commercial Vehicle Company in South Korea and the Tata Motors European Technical Centre in the UK.

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