Powered by the proven H-series turbocharged intercooled, BS-IV with CRS fuel injection engine, the CAPTAIN 2518 assures you of not only reliability but also is economical. With a power of 180 HP @ 2400rpm, the optimised engine power results in better fuel mileage while optimised torque in a wider rpm enables lesser number of gear shifts. With an all steel, new generation, air-conditioned cabin with hydraulic tilt feature, the driver tends to be in the most comfortable self during those long journeys.
The truck also has a 208L cross-linked polymer tank with metallic guard, which means no formation of rust, thereby ensuring higher impact on strength. The truck’s rear suspension is a bogie suspension with V-rod ensuring a longer life with an optimised RAR of 6:83:1 to carry heavier payloads, while the front suspension is semi-elliptic, multi-leaf, uprated springs with shock absorbers for better driving comfort. The truck also comes with antiroll bar for higher stability. The high reliability makes of CAPTAIN 2518 renders this model very popular in all kind of projects.
Engine | H series turbocharged intercooled, CRS BS IV engine |
Maximum power | 180 HP @ 2400 rpm |
Maximum torque | 660 Nm @ 1200-1900 rpm |
Clutch | 380 mm dia axial clutch with ceramic lined disc and booster actuation |
Transmission | “9 speed gear box with FGR 8.83:1 and CGR 12.73:1” |
Front axle | Forged ‘I’ section, Reverse Elliot type |
Rear axle | Fully floating, single speed, hypoid with 6.83:1 RAR |
Frame | 279 X 90 X 8 mm bolted frame with 6 cross members |
Suspension | “Front: semi-elliptic, multileaf with anti-roll bar and shock absorbers Rear: heavy duty bogie suspension with V-rod” |
Brakes | Full air, dual line |
Parking brakes | Pneumatic, flick valve operated on front and rear wheels |
Fuel tank capacity | 208 litres cross-linked polymer tank |
Battery | 24V (2 X 12V), 150 Ah (for AC) |
Tyres | 10 X 20 – 16PR |