Ashok Leyland Bada Dost i1 vs Ashok Leyland Dost Lite Comparo

Latest: Here is an Ashok Leyland Bada Dost i1 vs Ashok Leyland Dost Lite Spec comparison. Read on Folks.

Ashok Leyland, as a commercial vehicle manufacturer has grown ten folds in terms of credibility since it has been manufacturing efficient and reliable trucks for the common man in order to help them enhance profits. Its trucks come with rigid body construction and top-class features, all at an affordable price range- a key factor that makes the brand quite renowned in India and across the globe.  

The Bada Dost and Dost range of trucks from Ashok Leyland are great examples of commercial vehicles that are built on rigid frames and features to enhance the productivity of fleet owners and operators. Precisely speaking, the Ashok Leyland Bada Dost i1 and Ashok Leyland Dost Lite are trucks that resonate with the brand’s identity and credibility. 

Further, the company also understands that the economic stability of a country depends on the reliable and timely transportation of goods, hence, it gave way to the creation of the Ashok Leyland Bada Dost i1 and Ashok Leyland Dost Lite trucks. However, do understand that these trucks are poles apart yet similar in many ways. 

Don’t you guys want to know what makes these two trucks similar but different? Well, here is an Ashok Leyland Bada Dost i1 vs Ashok Leyland Dost Lite in this regard, Read on Folks: 

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1. Engine and specs: 

To begin with, let us take a look at the two vehicle’s powertrains. The Ashok Leyland Bada dost i1 comes equipped with a 1.5 L, 3 Cylinder Diesel BS VI compliant engine which has the capacity to deliver 52.0 kW of maximum power at around 3300 rpm and 170 Nm of peak torque at around 1600-2400 rpm. The engine of the vehicle is linked to a Fully Synchronized 5-Speed Manual Gearbox for utmost efficiency. 

Vehicle	Ashok Leyland Bada dost i1	Ashok Leyland Dost Lite
Engine	1.5 L, 3 Cylinder Diesel BS VI compliant engine	1.5 L, 3 Cylinder, BS6 compliant diesel engine
Gearbox	Fully Synchronized 5-Speed Manual Gearbox	Fully synchronized 5-speed, manual gearbox
Max. Power	52.0 kW	51.5 kW
Max. Torque	170 Nm	170 Nm

Meanwhile, the Ashok Leyland Dost Lite comes equipped with a 1.5 L, 3 Cylinder Diesel BS VI compliant engine that produces 51.5 kW (70 hp) of power at 3300 rpm and 170 Nm of peak torque at around 1600 - 2400 rpm. Its engine is mated to a fully synchromesh, 5-speed manual gearbox. 

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2. Brakes and Suspension: 

Next, the Ashok Leyland Bada Dost i1 comes equipped with vacuum-assisted hydraulic brakes (Disc/Drum) for superior braking performance. In terms of suspension, it gets over-slung parabolic leaves in the front while the rear houses over-slung semi-elliptic springs. 

Vehicle	Ashok Leyland Bada dost i1	Ashok Leyland Dost Lite
Brakes	Disc/ Drum brakes	Ventilated Discs/ Drums
Front Suspension	Over-slung parabolic leaves	Independent Suspension with Double Wishbone
Rear Suspension	Over-slung semi-elliptic springs	Transverse Leaf Spring Parabolic Overslung suspension

On the other hand, the Ashok Leyland Dost Lite comes fitted with hydraulic vacuum-assisted brakes for efficient braking performance. As for suspension, it gets an Independent Suspension with Double Wishbone in the front while the rear houses Transverse Leaf Spring Parabolic Overslung suspension. 

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3. Dimensions and Weights: 

The Bada Dost i1 comes with load body dimensions rated 2596 X 1750 X 440 (L x B x H), a rated payload of 1250 kgs, a Gross Vehicle Weight of 2652 kgs, a wheelbase of 2350 mm, a fuel tank capacity of 40 litres and tyres sized 185 R14 LT (Tubeless).

Vehicle	Ashok Leyland Bada dost i1	Ashok Leyland Dost Lite
GVW	2652 kgs	2590 kgs
Wheelbase	2350 mm	2350 mm
Payload	1250 kgs	1250 kgs
Tyres Size	185 R14 LT (Tubeless)	185 R14 LT, 8PR (Radial).

On the other side, the Dost Lite comes with load body dimensions rated 2500mm x 1620mm x 440mm (L x B x H), a rated payload of 1250 kgs, a Gross Vehicle Weight of 2590 kgs, a wheelbase of 2350 mm, a fuel tank capacity of 40 litres and tyres sized 185 R14 LT, 8PR (Radial).

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Thus, you are reading the latest Ashok Leyland Bada Dost i1 vs Ashok Leyland Dost Lite spec comparison.

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