Force Trax kargo King

March 06, 2017: At INR 6.6 lakh as ex-showroom price, Force Trax Kargo King is a mini-truck available in the 3.0 tonne load category. It returns a mileage of 12-14 kmpl. This mini truck from Force motors offers a maximum payload capacity of 1150 kg. It comes powered by a TD 2650 F (II EG) diesel engine that can generate a maximum power of 60 bhp @ 3200 rpm. The engine is available in BS-III compliant emission norms variant. It comes mated to a six speed manual gearbox.

Force Trax Kargo King - Expert Review

Overview

Force has been one of the pioneer companies in India while it comes to manufacturing of commercial and off-road vehicles. There are many options made available by the company for small commercial vehicle segment too and Trax Kargo King mini truck is one of them. The vehicle is completely dedicated to fulfill the needs of small business owners who mostly operate in a city of its nearby area.

With an SUV like power and torque number, this truck is not only good in performance but has been equipped with cabin comfort as well. Apart from power packed and comfortable performance, Trax Kargo King also offers short turnaround time which eventually leads to higher profit margins with decent load carrying capacity.

Specs:

Engine - TD 2650 4-Cylinder BSIII Diesel

Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) - 2,850 kg

Wheelbase and Turning Radius - 3,030 mm and 6,300 mm

Mileage - 12 to 14 kmpl

Engine and Performance

Boosted by TD 2650 4-Cylinder 2,596 cc BS-III Diesel engine, Trax Kargo King churns out the maximum power of 60 bhp @ 3,200 rpm and peak torque of 158 Nm @ 2,000 - 2,200 rpm. The range in between this mini truck delivers peak torque is very commendable looking at the peak torque it produces.

Detailing the performance numbers further, its Synchromesh 5-Speed gear box and bigger clutch transmits power very smoothly to its wheels and takes it to a decent top speed & gradeability.

Vehicle Built and Load Capacity

With only one variant available, Trax Kargo King has wheelbase of 3,030 mm and turning radius of 6,300 mm. The overall length, width and height of vehicle is 5,032 mm, 1,660 mm and 2,105 mm with ground clearance being 235 mm. Talking about the cargo box, it’s 2,442 mm long, 1,610 mm wide and 548 mm high.

Coming to the Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW), Trax Kargo King has Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) capacity of 2,850 kg with kerb weight of 1,700 kg and payload of 1,150 kg. The rear and front axle could lift 1,775 kg and 1,075 kg respectively.

Handling and Suspension

The power steering has been offered as optional features in Trax Kargo King apart from standard mechanical steering, which also works very smoothly while maneuvering the truck on different terrains.

There also are Semi Elliptical Leaf Springs with Anti Roll Bar at front and Semi Elliptical Two Stage Leaf Springs at rear for a bump free ride. The Hydraulic Telescopic Shock Absorbers at both ends too help truck to not let feel passengers any jolt along with Dead Rigid front and Live Rigid rear axle.

Braking and Safety

The braking has been taken care of with Hydraulic Dual circuit Vacuum Assisted service brakes, front and rear disc and Mechanical parking brakes at rear. The whole unit combines together to buy driver enough time to stop the truck at safe distances and in appropriate time. Furthermore, the features like rugged frame structure, durable body and heavy duty chassis ensures required safety of occupants.

Design and Comfort

Aesthetically, Trax Kargo King is not very refined or luxurious but has required things intact like front bumper, headlamps and aerodynamic structure. Inside, there is provision of AC, comfortable seats, spacious leg room and required furnishing.