Tata Motors launches its first AMT truck in Saudi Arabia
New Delhi| Tata Motors launched its first Automated Manual Transmission (AMT) truck in Saudi Arabia, the Tata Prima 4440.S announced the launch of AMT.
Tata Motors also showcased five of its high-performance products at the Heavy Equipment and Trucks (HEAT) show in Dammam, which are designed and engineered to suit the needs of the country and cater to a variety of applications.
“Saudi Arabia is an important region for Tata Motors”, said Anurag Mehrotra, Head, International Business, Tata Motors Commercial Vehicles, during Tata Motors’ HEAT Show Pavilion. Saudi Arabia is undergoing rapid change, so we are committed to supporting its emerging mobility needs with our Advance Solution. “With a strong focus on latest technology, reliability and customer profitability, we are proud to launch our first automated manual transmission truck in Saudi Arabia” Mehrotra said.
Tata Motors’ range of trucks is complemented by extensive services, provided in partnership with its official distributor Mohammad Yousuf Nagi Motors Company. Prima 4440.S AMT carrier, suitable for heavy equipment transportation.
According to a statement from the company, this truck with fuel saving and durable automated transmission is equipped with many smart features like load-based speed control system, system down protection system and auto start-stop system for better fuel efficiency.
It has a Euro-V compliant 8.9-litre Cummins engine producing 400 bhp and 1,700 Nm of torque, to ensure enough power is available to handle the heaviest loads, toughest terrain and steepest slopes.
The statement said the modern cabin, with a pneumatically suspended seat and a tilt-and-telescopic steering wheel, enhances the comfort and convenience of the driver, thereby increasing productivity. Tata Motors offers a wide commercial vehicle portfolio in more than 40 countries, including cargo vehicles ranging from 1 ton to 60 tons and 9-seater to 71-seater mass mobility solutions. Supported by Tata Motors’ advanced R&D capabilities, these vehicles are strongly engineered to suit the needs of the local market.
