Business Line reported that Ashok Leyland, the Hinduja Group flagship, recently launched its new 5 axle truck. Offering a payload of up to 25 tonnes, the company said that is one of the most efficient vehicles in its category.

A new feature of the product is its 5 axles two steerable front axles, two rear axles and a self-steerable pusher lift axle at the middle that gives the vehicle better balance and greater efficiency in carrying more loads.

Mr Vinod K Dasari MD of Ashok Leyland said that “The vehicle has been carefully designed and engineered to meet a specific customer requirement for higher capacity rigid trucks that can carry more loads translating into better operational economics.”