Tata Ace india’s first four wheeler mini truck was launched in 2005. Tata amazed three wheeler majors like Bajaj and Piaggio with this ace. As expected ace is doing great business for Tata and ace has produced a new segment. Ace is reported to be selling 6,500 units a month. In March 2007, Tata rolled out its 1,00,000th Ace within 22 months of the launch of the Ace. The ace not only rocks the indian market but also exported to markets like srilanka and Nepal.
The company has developed several applications of the Tata ACE, such as water tanker, delivery van — box type (for high-volume low-weight cargo), delivery van — bodyline (for precious cargo and courier services), garbage tipper, D’Siltman (for desilting underground drainage and wells), dumper placer and ACE elevated platform. Tata ace is available at about Rs2,50,000. Tata Ace HT (High Torque), a special variant to deal with a wide variety of gradients, especially in the North Eastern region has also been recently launched. Here’s the technical specfication of Tata ace.
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TATA ACE Bharat Stage II and III |
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ENGINE |
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| Model | : | TATA 275 IDI NA BS-II (and BS-III) |
| Type | : | 4-stroke, naturally aspirated, indirect injection diesel engine |
| Max. Output | : | 16 hp @ 3200 rpm |
| Max. Torque | : | 3.8 mkg @ 2000 rpm |
| Displacement | : | 700 cc |
| Special Items | : |
catalytic converter (only in BS III) |
| CLUTCH | : | Single plate dry friction diaphragm type |
| GEAR BOX | : | GBS 65-4/5.27 |
| Type | : | Synchromesh (4 forward gears), Sliding mesh (reverse gear) |
| STEERING | : | Mechanical, variable ratio (20.5 to 24.5), 380 mm dia |
| BRAKES | ||
| Type | : | Dual circuit hydraulically activated |
| Front | : | Disc brakes |
| Rear | : | Drum brakes (200 mm dia x 30 mm) |
| Parking Brake | : | Cable operated mechanical linkages acting on rear wheels |
| SUSPENSION | ||
| Type | : | Parabolic leaf spring suspension at both front and rear |
| Shock absorber | : |
Hydraulic double-acting telescopic type both at front and rear |
| WHEELS AND TYRES | ||
| Tyres | 145R12 LT 8PR RADIAL | |
| FUEL TANK |
Capacity 30 liters |
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| PERFORMANCE | ||
| Max. Speed | : | 64 kmph |
| Max. Gradeability | : | 16% |
| Grade restartability | : | 15% |
| LOAD BODY | ||
| Type | : | Pickup type. Hinged rear tail gate |
| Loading height | : | 675 mm |
| Load Body (external) | : | Length ? 2200 mm |
| : | Width ? 1500 mm | |
| : | Height ? 300 mm | |
| DIMENSIONS |
All in mm |
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| Overall Length (A) | : | 3800 |
| Width | : | 1500 |
| Wheel base (D) | : | 2100 |
| Overall height © | : | 1820 |
| Track Front (E) | : | 1300 |
| Track Rear (F) | : | 1320 |
| Min Turning Circle Dia | : | 8.6 m |
| WEIGHTS | ||
| Max. GVW | : | 1550 kg |
| Kerb weight | : | 805 kg |
| Seating capacity | : | Driver + 1 |