Ecuador becomes the first South American market to welcome the new line of Eicher trucks, the Pro 3008 model, imported from India, announced the Ecuadorian company IASA, which presented these vehicles.

“We are adding an important truck brand to the portfolio of quality equipment offered by IASA. We are convinced that these trucks will become a tool for the progress of your business. “We are fully committed to providing the quality support that has always characterized us,” said IASA Executive Chairman, Luis Fernando Gómez, during an event attended by Indian company executives.

The rapid growth of the mining sector is fueled by the arrival of new technology

These vehicles have a carrying capacity of 5.7 tons; Its engine is VECV E494, it has a power of 148 HP; torque of 490 Nm; It is built with a Domex chassis; equipped with the Volvo Group Management System (EMS) 3.0; air brakes and ABS, among other features.

Eicher trucks are serviced in IASA workshops. Photo: Courtesy of IASA

According to VE Commercial Vehicles Ltd.’s executive vice president, SS Gill, the truck line was developed with Volvo Group technology; They save fuel and are extensively tested in the country and come with a warranty.

Electrified vehicles have grown by 44% in sales and already have a 9% market share

After the arrival on the market of the Pro 3008 model, the arrival of the 2.9-ton Pro 2049 model is expected in two months, as stated, “the aim is to implement different products that complement the portfolio between 3 and 12 tons of payload. to serve different segments of the market.”

VE Commercial Vehicles Ltd. it is the result of the merger of Volvo Group from Sweden and Eicher Motors Limited from India in 2008. They are present in more than ten countries of the world.

Eicher has trucks from 2.8 to 50 tons.