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Ashok Leyland 12M
Overview
TypeBus Chassis
ManufacturerAshok Leyland
Body and chassis
LayoutFront engine, Rear wheel drive
Powertrain
Engine'H' Series ETI 'H' Series DTI
Power output113hp, 164hp, 177hp, 205hp, 165hp, 180hp, 225hp, 221hp
Transmission5 Speed Synchromesh 6 Speed Synchromesh Overdrive Gearbox
Dimensions
Wheelbase6200 mm
Length11.7 m

12M is brand name used for bus chassis manufactured by Indian vehicle manufacturer Ashok Leyland. The "12M" denotes the chassis length which is 11.7 meter. This chassis is primarily aimed at Inter state bus operators has a good presence in Indian roads. The front engine rear wheel driven bus was introduced in 2000s. Currently this chassis is provided with diesel engine only. The chassis has various options like air conditioner, retarder, full air suspension, automated transmission.[1][2][3][4]

BS II

In the BS II range the bus had 4 engine options, 113hp (84kW), 164hp(122kW), 177hp(132kW) and 205hp(151kW). All the engines were turbo charged and inter-cooled. All options had 6 speed synchromesh gearbox overdrive and radial tyres except the 113hp variant which had 5 Speed synchromesh gearbox and nylon tyres. This chassis was also provided with optional air conditioning, retarder and air suspension.[1]

  • ALPSV 4/106
  • ALPSV 4/107
  • ALPSV 4/114
  • ALPSV 4/86

BS III

The company offered the model with 3 engine options when BS III norms become mandatory. 164hp, 180hp and 225hp. The 225hp variant AlPSV 4/225, was the early bus chassis apart from Volvo buses, to offer common rail diesel engines in BS III platform. The buses also featured 'H' Series engines. The 165 engine came with inline fuel injection pump (FIP) while 180hp version had electronic diesel control (EDC). All variants came with 6 speed synchromesh overdrive gearbox and optional anti braking system (ABS). The 225hp engine variant had electromagnetic retarder with an optional Leymatic automated manual transmission.[1][5][6][7]

  • ALPSV 4/157
  • ALPSV 4/160
  • ALPSV 4/169

BS IV

In BS IV lineup all engines featured common rail with the addition of SCR and i-EGR to meet BS IV norms. The low end 165hp engine featured Ashok Leyland's indigenous i-EGR[8] while 177hp, 221hp had SCR. ABS become a standard fitment. Tyre have the option between radials and tubeless radials.[1][9][10][2]

References

  1. ^ a b c d "Ashok Leyland 12M Vs BharatBenz 1623 – Head on. – CV news". www.cvnews.in. Retrieved 2018-08-02.
  2. ^ a b "Scoop : Ashok Leyland 12M with disc brakes – CV news". www.cvnews.in. Retrieved 2018-08-02.
  3. ^ "Ashok Leyland join hands with Hino for BS VI – CV news". www.cvnews.in. Retrieved 2018-08-02.
  4. ^ "Ashok Leyland 12M - Team-BHP". Team-BHP.com. Retrieved 2018-08-02.
  5. ^ "Globe Auto Parts (Regd)". globeleyland.com. Retrieved 2018-08-02.
  6. ^ "Ashok Leyland Viking City bus with 'Leymatic'- First Drive. – CV news". www.cvnews.in. Retrieved 2018-08-02.
  7. ^ "Ashok Leyland 12 M Price, Specifications, Videos, Pictures and More". BusesDekho. Retrieved 2018-08-02.
  8. ^ "Ashok Leyland i-EGR is upto 10% frugal, early reports reveals. – CV news". www.cvnews.in. Retrieved 2018-08-02.
  9. ^ "Buses - Prices, Specifications, Photos | Ashok Leyland - Ashok Leyland Corporate - Ashok Leyland". www.ashokleyland.com. Retrieved 2018-08-02.
  10. ^ "Buses - Prices, Specifications, Photos | Ashok Leyland - Ashok Leyland Corporate - Ashok Leyland". www.ashokleyland.com. Retrieved 2018-08-02.
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