Ashok Leyland Bada Dost i2 vs Ashok Leyland Dost Plus Comparo

Here is the latest Ashok Leyland Bada Dost i2 vs Ashok Leyland Dost Plus spec comparison, Read on: 

Material and product transportation companies are expanding their network and business across India, hence, reliable and powerful powertrain-equipped trucks are becoming the need by every minute in order to carry on operations without downtime. So, numerous commercial vehicle brands are developing uber performance-oriented trucks to meet the rapidly growing demand. 

Some of the brands which have been engineering trucks to carry on fleet operations of transport logistics without downtime are Ashok Leyland, Tata Motors and  Eicher Motors among others. However, Ashok Leyland has been on another level thanks to their Dost range of trucks which churn out sufficient power for heavy-duty applications.  

Precisely speaking, their Bada Dost i2 and Dost Plus trucks have been offering unmatched performance in order to facilitate profitability. The Bada Dost i2 is one of the largest-selling powerful trucks from the brand, however, the Dost Plus is no less powerful. Moreover, customers who prefer Bada Dost i2 also take a peek at the Dost Plus which is also deemed one of their best products. 

Nonetheless, if you are a customer who likes both these offerings from Ashok Leyland and is confused as to which to choose, then you must definitely check out this Ashok Leyland Bada Dost i2 vs Ashok Leyland Dost Plus spec comparison: 

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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 i2 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 190 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 i2	Ashok Leyland Dost Plus
Engine	1.5 L, 3 Cylinder Diesel BS VI compliant engine	1.5 L, 3 Cylinder Diesel BS VI compliant engine
Gearbox	Fully Synchronized 5-Speed Manual Gearbox	Fully Synchronized 5-Speed Manual Gearbox
Max. Power	52.0 kW	59 kW
Max. Torque	190 Nm	190 Nm

Meanwhile, the Ashok Leyland Dost Plus comes equipped with a 1.5L, 3 Cylinder Diesel Engine (BS-VI) which has the capacity to deliver 59 kW (80 hp) at precisely 3300 rpm and 190 Nm of peak torque at around 1600 - 2400 rpm. Further, the engine of the Dost Plus is mated to a Fully Synchromesh, 5-speed manual gearbox for superior power delivery. 

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2. Brakes and Suspension: 

Next, the Ashok Leyland Bada Dost i2 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 i2	Ashok Leyland Dost Plus
Brakes	Disc/ Drum brakes	Vacuum-assisted Hydraulic brakes with LSPV
Front Suspension	Over-slung parabolic leaves	Rigid Suspension with Parabolic Leaf springs and Double Acting Shock Absorbers
Rear Suspension	Over-slung semi-elliptic springs	Semi-elliptic Leaf springs with Double acting Shock absorbers

On the other hand, the Ashok Leyland Dost Plus comes equipped with Vacuum-assisted Hydraulic brakes (Disc/ Drum) with LSPV for superior stopping power. As for suspension, it is fitted with Rigid Suspension with Parabolic Leaf springs and Double Acting Shock Absorbers in the front, while the rear rolls with Semi-Elliptic Leaf spring with Double acting Shock absorbers.

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3. Weights and Dimensions:

The Bada Dost i2 comes with load body dimensions rated 2745 X 1750 X 440 (L x B x H), a rated payload of 1425 kgs, a Gross Vehicle Weight of 2880 kgs, a wheelbase of 2510 mm, a fuel tank capacity of 40 litres and tyres sized 195 R15 LT (Tubeless). 

Vehicle	Ashok Leyland Bada Dost i2	Ashok Leyland Dost Plus
GVW	2880 kgs	2805 kgs
Wheelbase	2510 mm	2510 mm
Payload	1425 kgs	1500 kgs
Tyres Size	195 R15 LT (Tubeless)	195 R15 LT 8 PR

On the other side, the Dost Plus comes with load body dimensions rated 2645 x 1620 x 440 mm (L x B x H), a wheelbase of 2510 mm, a fuel tank capacity of 40 litres, 1500 kgs payload weight, a Gross Vehicle Weight of 2805 kgs and tyres sized 195 R15 LT 8 PR.

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Thus, this is the latest Ashok Leyland Bada Dost i2 vs Ashok Leyland Dost Plus Spec Comparison.

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