Pro Plus Expands Its Turf

Eicher's new pro plus range redefines India's light and medium duty trucks with advanced comfort, payload capacity, and smart connectivity

- @Niharika singh

A strong hold in the Light and Medium Duty (LMD) segment with the pro series has VE Commercial Vehicles taking a big leap with the launch of the Eicher Pro Plus range. The new series is engineered with an emphasis on higher payloads, driver comfort, intelligent connectivity, and extended body options that reflect the changing requirement of India’s haulage sector.

The launch comes at a time when the country’s transportation sector is undergoing rapid transformation. The boom in e-commerce, the need for efficient intercity distribution, and the demand for intra-city goods movement have pushed manufacturers to adapt. Eicher’s response is the Pro Plus range an upgrade that integrates productivity features with technological tools to keep fleets connected and profitable. The pro plus series is not a single product but a family of trucks covering a wide range of duty cycles, from long-haul to intra-city distribution, and even construction applications.

The pro 3018XP Plus is positioned as a long-haul option with an 18.25-tonne GVWis powered by a 160 hp E494 engine mated to a seven-speed transmission with overdrive. It is targeted at routes that demand both endurance and efficiency. The inclusion of a sleeper cabin with ergonomic inclusions underlines the emphasis on drive comfort for extended journeys. For regional and intercity applications the Pro 2118XP Plus offers a day cabin layout and the same 18.25-tonne GVW. It’s tight turning radius and the walkthrough cabin make it suitable for operators moving in and out of urban centres. The pro 2059 Plus comes with a 7.5-tonne GVW and the proven E366 engine, offer a balance of payload and enhanced manoeuvrability. It has been designed with city logistics in mind, especially suited to retail distribution and e-commerce loads.