Tata T.9 Ultra

April 20, 2021: Tata Motors T.9 Ultra is a 6-tyre below 9T GVW ICV truck for all kinds of cargo and logistics needs. Based on the new generation Ultra platform this truck takes onkey rivals with its distinctive design, appealing look, safe and comfortable cabin. Available in multiple cargo bodies, this truck is useful for short to medium cargo trips across cities and towns. You can buy this modern ICV truck that is priced in the range of ₹ 16.72 - ₹ 17.72 lakh, ex-showroom in New Delhi. This truck is offered as full-built solutions with a factory-fitted cabin that comes with plenty of features to boost performance and driver productivity.

Tata T.9 Ultra Engine & GearBox: The T.9 Ultra gets 4SPCR, 2956 cc engine producing 100hp of power at a maximum torque of 300 Nm, tuned to Tata G400, 5-speed manual synchromesh gearbox.  

Tata T.9 Ultra GVW & Chassis: This 8750 kg of gross vehicle weight truck comes with highly optimized aggregates, including axles, suspension, clutch, and durable ladder-type chassis frame with bolted cross members. 

Tata T.9 Ultra Brakes: The service brakes are full S-cam air brakes, and the parking brake is graduated valve controlled spring brake chamber integral with the rear brake. 

Tata T.9 Ultra Tyre: T.9 Ultra gets a total 6-tyre, including two at the front and four at the rear in all-steel radial tubeless type. It comes with a maximum gradeability of 26.8% in first gear for higher and steeper climbing capabilities.

Tata T.9 Ultra Applications: The T.9 is suitable for medium, short-haul and city transportation needs. This truck is capable of agile goods movement across all business applications. Tata Motors says T.9 Ultra is developed for Indian roads, leveraging enhanced technologies, combining the technology and performance.

Tata T.9 Ultra Rivals: The nearest competitors of T.9 Ultra are Eicher Pro 2080XP, Eicher Pro 2090 and a lower model GVW Ashok Leyland Partner 6 Tyre.

Overview

The T.9 Ultra is an 8750 kg gross vehicle weight intermediate commercial vehicle based on the modern Ultra platform with a new 1.9 mt narrow Ultra day cabin. T.9 Ultra is designed to cater to the dynamics of cargo-carrying needs of today's businesses across applications in short to medium distance and in urban areas. Tata Motors has tested and validated this truck extensively on Indian road conditions and duty-cycles, combining the modern design, new technologies, and superior performance.

Tata Motors offers the 6-key promises on T.9 Ultra comprising overall enhanced performance, lower total-cost-of-ownership, comfortable and convenient truck, multiple choices, connectivity, and peaceful ownership experience to boost the fleet. 

Exterior

The striking element of T.9 Ultra is a modern world-class Ultra-narrow cabin designed with contemporary elements, making this truck look distinctive and premium. The cabin is among the first in the segment with full crash-tested for driver safety and made in all-steel. The walkthrough cabin has a wider door opening angles for easy in and out of the truck. 

T.9 Ultra also get convenient footsteps, the clear lens headlamps and tail lamp are stylish, well integrated with the body frame with LED lamps. The 225/75 R17.5, 14 PR - all-steel radial tubeless tyres comes with 55% longer life & higher stability and far better torque on wheel. The low rolling resistance helps in better fuel mileage and easier steerability & better driving comfort and, importantly, longer tyre life & greater tyre mileage. The fuel on this ICV is 90L capacity of diesel and the DEF tank with 18L capacities. 

Interior

Tata Motors has ensured greater cabin comfort to the driver, which helps in superior productivity. The tilt & telescopic steering wheel helps in easier driving, dash-mounted gear lever, and 4-way adjustable mechanically suspended seats with Melba fabric. The noise, vibration, and harshness are best to make the cabin noiseless. There is a central armrest, easily accessible control panel, and pendant type accelerator and clutch pedals in terms of ergonomics. The cabin also scores high on conveniences like highest utility space with center console, proximity to front and rear mirrors.

Four spoke soft-touch steering wheel for superior driving comfort & low steering effort. The driver and co-driver seating configuration is comfortable and reduces fatigue with superior in-cabin experience. The bucket seat for the driver with height adjustable mechanism and bench seating for co-passenger.

The new instrument cluster inside the cabin is another important element that provides information to the driver, such as average fuel economy and distance to empty. It has a digital service reminder, digital air & oil pressure gauges, digital DEF gauge, and digital battery voltage indicator. The new diagnostics & driver prompt features include DPF regeneration indicator, SCR system fault indicator, high exhaust system, temperature indicator, air filter clogged indicator, and low DEF indicator. The truck gets a driver coaching gear shift advisor, and overspeed alert, driver message, and screen for any malfunction and power take-off sign. T.9 gets one of the best cabins, loaded with features and most comfortable in the segment. 

Performance

To deliver on-time performance, easy to operate, driver comfort, and durability is vital for truck owners. T.9 Ultra comes with a powerful engine and superior aggregates. To achieve higher mileage, pick up, faster shipment deliveries, T.9 Ultra is equipped with a 4SPCR BS6 engine. It offers the same reliability and mileage; it has enhanced for better drivability with the improved low-end torque and flat torque, which is 300 Nm at peak this an increase of 20 percent for more pulling power. The engine is tuned to a G400, 5-speed, manual synchromesh gearbox with five forward and one reverse gear. 

The other key aggregates are high strength steel high tensile strength chassis with the bolted design for increased modularity. The single-piece frame for engine mountings is updated inline with BS 6 engines. The propeller shaft comes with a serrated coupling flange for better reliability and maintenance. The e-viscous fan helps cool the engine temperature and improves its performance, leading to better fuel deficiency and lesser fuel cost. 

The banjo type rear axle offers better load carrying capacities and is less prone to leakage. The suspensions come with rubber bush; this means no hassles of greasing. The front suspension is parabolic leaf spring, hydraulic double-acting shock absorbers and the rear one is semi-elliptical leaf spring and hydraulic double-acting shock absorbers. 

Safety

Tata Motors is always at the forefront in bringing new standards in the trucking industry, and the T.9 Ultra is an example of this commitment. This truck gets the first crash-tested steel cabin for the utmost safety of the driver. The air S-cam brakes drum type at the front and rear. The air brakes with a separate vacuum pump for improved & safer stopping ability. The higher braking makes the truck efficient, reliable & safer. Also, the guided and safe reversing of vehicles help in prevention of damage and loss of productivity. The truck comes with white illumination facia and ignition switches for driver guidance in the night, similarly, there are several in-built safety elements in the truck.

Verdict

The Ultra platform's introduction is Tata Motors' attempt to address the increasing customer expectations, changing dynamics of intermediate commercial vehicles, and face fierce competition. With its decade-long leadership, deeper understanding of the market, and strong local R & D capabilities built over the years, Tata Motors have put in this all-new range of trucks. The T.9 Ultra gets all the performance elements to make it one of the most suitable and appealing trucks.