Tata Motors launches 55-tonne prime mover Signa 5525.S

Mumbai - Tata Motors Ltd of Mumbai, a leading manufacturer of commercial vehicles has launched it’s the new prime mover variant Signa 5525.S¹ with 55T GVW in 4x2 configuration. This is achieved by the enhanced axle load norms and additional payload enhancement for air suspension, axle spacing (refer TBB Aug 2018 edition).

Mr. RT Wasan, Vice President, Product Line, M&HCV, Tata Motors Ltd said, “With the introduction of the Signa 5525.S 4×2, Tata Motors continues its mission to be the pioneer in the Indian commercial vehicle industry with the widest range of products, offering its customers the best-in-class solutions to improve their overall profitability through both levers of higher revenue generation and operating cost reduction. Continuing with our constant endeavour to deliver the best product offering to our esteemed customers, we are happy to announce that we are the first manufacturer to offer the 55-tonne GCW on a 4×2 prime mover.”

¹Signa 5525.S 4×2 prime mover is powered by Cummins ISBe 6.7L BS6 with a power rating of 250hp@2300rpm and torque rating of 950Nm from 1000-1800rpm which is matched with TATA G1150 (8F + 1C + 1R) Manual Synchromesh gearbox. The chassis of Wheelbase 3320 mm is fitted with TATA Heavy Duty 7T Reverse Elliot Type at front and TATA Single Reduction RA110 at rear. The Signa 5525.S is equipped with 3 distinct drive modes – Light, Medium and Heavy, coupled with Gear shift Advisor to ensure optimum power and torque selection, based on the load and terrain, and on-drive coaching for right gear selection ensuring high fuel efficiency and the lowest total cost of operations in its segment.