One can hardly underestimate the importance of trucks in today’s day and age. Transporting freight through roads is the backbone of trade and commerce in the Indian subcontinent. Approximately 71% of the cargo transported overland is carried by trucks. A truck is an essential part of the logistics chain that comprises shipping, inland waterways, air and rail transport. Various other transport modes also depend on trucks for the movement of goods to and from depots, airfields, rail terminals and ports. 

Trucks are not only the most flexible and economical means of transport for a vast majority of goods, but they are also crucial for the smooth functioning of the logistics and transport system. Most of our daily necessities, such as newspapers and magazines, electronics and appliances, and more, depend on trucks at some point or the other in the distribution chain. Moreover, many essential public services, such as garbage collections, construction, and fire services, use trucks.

Having now understood the importance of trucks, let us learn about India’s top 10 truck manufacturers.

Top 10 Truck Manufacturers in India

Indian truck companies manufacture a range of heavy-duty trucks, mini-trucks, pickups, tippers, and other commercial vehicles to cater to various needs. This section will focus on India’s top 10 truck manufacturers. Let us begin.

 

  • Tata Motors

 

Tata Motors is India’s largest commercial vehicle producer, manufacturing a range of trucks, mini-trucks, pickups, tippers, and light commercial vehicles. Tata Motor’s signature series of trucks in India include Tata Ace Trucks, Tata Ultra trucks, Tata Signa, Tata Prima, Tata LPK and Tata LPT trucks.

All Tata Motors products listed above are highly-powerful, reliable and use advanced active emission control systems.

 

  • Ashok Leyland

 

Ashok Leyland is India’s second-largest commercial vehicle producer, manufacturing a range of medium and heavy commercial vehicles. The Hinduja Group owns Ashok Leyland. Some of its well-known product series consist of City Transit and Titan double-decker buses and tusker twin-axle lorries.

 

  • Mahindra & Mahindra

 

The Pune based Mahindra Truck & Bus Division manufactures a range of trucks, tippers, pickups, mini-trucks and 3-wheelers to suit various applications and are specially engineered for use in Indian conditions. Some of the most famous Mahindra Commercial Vehicle series in India include Mahindra Bolero, Mahindra Supro, Mahindra Furlo and Mahindra Blazo.

 

  • Eicher Motors

 

Eicher Motors Limited is Royal Enfield’s parent company. In India, Eicher Motors, through VE Commercial Vehicles Limited (VECV), a joint venture formed with Sweden’s Volvo Group, sells a range of Eicher trucks and buses, Volvo trucks and buses, VE Powertrain, and components.

 

  • Swaraj Mazda – SML Isuzu

 

The Swaraj Mazda automobile company, based out of Chandigarh, manufactures a range of medium-duty trucks and tippers in India in collaboration with Sumitomo Corporation and Punjab Tractors Limited. The company’s products are sold in the Indian market under the brand SML Isuzu. Some of its popular products include SML Isuzu Supreme GS, SML Isuzu Sartaj GS 5252, SML Isuzu Samrat GS, and SML Isuzu Prestige GS.

 

  • Asia Motor Works

 

Asia Motor Works is an Indian commercial vehicle manufacturer known for its highly advanced products. AMW trucks and tippers are used in various applications, ranging from construction to mining, power, infrastructure, and highways. Some of the most popular AMW truck models include AMW 2518 HL, AMW 2523 TP, AMW 2518 TP, and AMW 516 HL.

 

  • BharatBenz

 

BharatBenz is a reputed manufacturer of commercial vehicles in India. It is a brand belonging to Daimler India Commercial Vehicles. The company specializes in the manufacturing of heavy-duty trucks, tippers, tourist, staff and school buses. Some of its popular models in India include BharatBenz 1923C, BharatBenz 2823C, BharatBenz 1617R, and BharatBenz 1015R.

 

  • Man Trucks

 

Man Truck & Bus India Pvt. Ltd. is a wholly-owned subsidiary of the international truck brand MAN AG. It specializes in the manufacturing of a range of trucks and tippers. Some of its most popular Man truck models in India include Man CLA 31.300 EVO 8X4, Man CLA 25.300 EVO 6X4, Man CLA 25.250 EVO 6X4, and Man CLA 16.250 EVO 4X2.

 

  • Scania

 

The Swedish giant Scania manufactures a range of commercial vehicles in India, including heavy lorries, pickups, trucks and buses. The company specializes in developing mobility and transport systems that are good for both society and the environment. Scania also manufactures diesel engines for use in heavy vehicles and general industrial applications. Some of its most popular models in India include Scania R500, Scania G410, Scania R580 V8, and Scania P360.

 

  • Volvo

 

The Volvo Trucks Corporation has been involved in manufacturing commercial vehicles since 1928. The company holds a significant presence in the automobile sector and produces a range of commercial vehicles such as Volvo trucks and Volvo tippers. It specializes in manufacturing environmentally friendly products at economical prices. Some of its popular models in India include Volvo FMX 440, Volvo FM 480, Volvo FM 370, and Volvo FH 520 Puller.

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