Man CLA 49.280

August 11, 2016: MAN CLA 49.280 is a customizable tractor-trailer from the company which is available in three body types (bulker, cab and tip-trailer) from a starting price of INR 30.4 lakh ex-showroom. The vehicle has a wheelbase of 3,875 mm and is fit for low and high bed equipment, construction and mining material, general goods and more with GVW of 49,000 kg and payload of 40,875 kg. It’s engine specifications are 6.9 Litre 6-Cylinder DI TCIC diesel motor, which churns out 280 bhp power and 1100 Nm torque. Power steering and high gradeability of 28% make driving easy on steep slopes and tough terrains. The double sleeper cabin comes with optional AC, titlable steering, heat and sound dampeners, large space and more. Exhaust valve brakes, LSV and ABS provide extra safety while on the road.

Expert Review - MAN CLA 49.280

Overview

MAN Trucks India Pvt. Ltd. is a name well recognized in the Indian trucking industry since its inception as a joint venture in India in 2006. However, it proved to be a bigger name with its expansion across wider areas of applications, when it became a whole subsidiary launching its fine range of CLA trucks covering the entire Indian market besides planning export to Asian, African and CIS countries.

For a global brand like MAN it has always been piece of cake to try building vehicles replicating the international design and laying it over different application tweaks. But, instead of doing this, the company has manufactured unique set of trucks built on purposeful and application-oriented designs and MAN CLA 49.280 is the best example of this.

The 3875mm wheelbase – 49,000 kg GVW (With 3 Axle Trailer) truck is all-equipped to serve you with great features that you will only find in a premium range truck. Fitted with MAN D-0836 LFL 13, DI Turbocharged Intercooled, Common Rail engine, the truck goes really good with heavy-duty arrangements and bulk operations. The 9-speed gearbox is capable enough to take off all the weight with great smoothness and ease, taking you across the tough terrains in all weather conditions.

Engine and Performance

The truck is just perfectly designed to serve you the quality in performance with one of the best engine components to serve heavy-duty transportation needs in India. The truck falls under the category of most reliable machines to depend on for heavy-duty performance in different operating conditions. The BS-III Compliant, MAN D-0836 Turbo charged, Inter cooled Engine (with 6 in-line cylinders) looks fine with Electronically Controlled Common Rail System which make it environment friendly, fuel efficient and most reliable to have.

Load Carrying Capacity and Applications

With an engine displacement of 6,900 cc and the max power of 280 bhp @ 2400 rpm, MAN CLA 49.280 leaves no chance to hit the road hard. The max torque of vehicle 1100 Nm @ 1300-1700 rpm, gets good with varying load requirements and application types. Looking at the customer portfolio it is clear that the truck is used for all trailer applications (flat bed for cargo, skeletal for containers, low bed for equipment, tipping for aggregates/coal etc., tankers for water, fuel, chemicals, gas, cement bulkers, refrigerated trailer etc.). With this you can say that the truck offers versatile option to carry different weights covering almost all important load carrying applications in business.

Braking, Suspension and Handling

Talking of the brakes, MAN CLA 49.280 is a great buy for the braking aid you need with the best-in-class S-Cam, Dual-circuit, Air Actuated Drum brakes with a Drum Diameter of 410 mm. It allows you the safety you need with automatic slack adjuster and asbestos-free brake linings. The advanced braking technologies in Antilock Braking System (ABS) and Exhaust Valve Brake (EVB) put it at the best of handling proposition, come what may.

The front suspension of the vehicle is powered by Semi Elliptical Leaf Springs with Double Acting Shock absorbers while the Heavy Duty Bogie type suspension Stabiliser bar keeps it all good at the rear. This combination is good enough for carrying 6,000 kg of laden weight on the front axle and 19,000 kg at the rear axle – making it a total of 25,000 payload on both back and front. The advanced axle make and handling features further make it even sturdier for carrying heavy load through tough truck corridors.

Exteriors and Interiors

If you are looking for a truck with modern make and striking design, this is the one. MAN CLA 49.280 is worked upon by auto experts to allow you the exteriors and interiors that are relevant with evolved design and scheme requirements. The truck comes with a comprehensive lofty look with MAN L-CAB (Aerodynamic High Roof Sleeper) with 2 Sleeper Bunks, Hydraulic Cab Tilt with tilt angle of 60 degrees. You have the latest consoles placed inside to help you control the truck with great ease. Best of material references and equipment design further make it a great option to go with, if you have keen eye for appearance details.

Comfort and Safety

The internationally designed MAN CLA 49.280 is all packed-in with comfort and safety features a truck of this stature needs. MAN’s patented Exhaust Valve Brakes (EVB) in combination with LSV and ABS provides extra safe braking and long life can be seen effectively implemented in the vehicle. Double pole wiring system with separate ground wire harness enclosed in safe sheathing/casing keeps it safe-to-operate. The advanced driving assistance offered by the vehicle tremendously adds to safety while hydraulically operated tilt cabin mechanism means maximum comfort and care for driver.