DICV Launches BharatBenz HX and Torqshift Series Trucks for Tough Construction Duties

DICV Launches BharatBenz HX and Torqshift Series Trucks for Tough Construction Duties

(IN BRIEF) DICV has introduced two new BharatBenz HX models (2828C HX and 3532C HX) with 280 hp or 320 hp powertrains, advanced driver aids, and high-gradeability axles for demanding off-road use. The Torqshift series adds two automatic-transmission trucks (2832CM and 3532CM), and a Ready Mix Concrete version (2828C RMC) featuring a 9 m³ mixer and a 280 hp OM 926 BS VI engine. After extensive trials with more than 150 vehicles, these heavy-duty trucks have proven improvements in reliability, efficiency, and profitability for India’s construction and mining operators.

(PRESS RELEASE) LEINFELDEN-ECHTERDINGEN, 5-Aug-2025 — /EuropaWire/ — Daimler India Commercial Vehicles (DICV), a wholly owned subsidiary of Daimler Truck AG, has unveiled its latest BharatBenz heavy-duty trucks, designed to meet the exacting demands of India’s booming construction and mining sectors.

The new BharatBenz HX series comprises two robust models—the 2828C HX and the 3532C HX—each offered in two powertrains (280 hp/1,100 Nm and 320 hp/1,250 Nm). Both variants feature Hill Hold Assist, unitized front-axle bearings for lower maintenance, aerodynamic wind deflectors, and an advanced driver-state monitoring system. With gradeability up to 60 percent (2828C HX) and 54 percent (3532C HX), plus the high-capacity IRT440-11 rear axle and optimized approach angles, these trucks deliver superior traction and ground clearance on the most challenging terrain.

Expanding the portfolio, the Torqshift series introduces the 2832CM and 3532CM models equipped with the proven G211-12 Powershift 3 automatic transmission. Additionally, DICV now offers the 2828C Ready Mix Concrete (RMC) variant: a 9 m³ mixer chassis powered by the OM 926 BS VI engine (280 hp/1,100 Nm), engineered for reliable concrete delivery in rugged environments.

All new models underwent rigorous field trials with over 150 trucks across India’s toughest construction and mining sites, demonstrating marked gains in uptime, operational efficiency, and total cost of ownership.

About BharatBenz 

Specifically developed for the Indian market, the BharatBenz brand has been part of the Daimler Truck commercial vehicle family since 2012. BharatBenz offers a range of ultra-modern trucks in all weight categories from 9 to 55 tonnes. All vehicles are produced locally, with components and parts sourced from Indian suppliers. The BharatBenz models are tailored specifically to the subcontinent’s market and meet a wide range of requirements in the transport and construction sectors. BharatBenz trucks are produced at Daimler India Commercial Vehicles in Oragadam near Chennai, in a state-of-the-art manufacturing plant that spreads over 400 acres (160 hectares). The premises include a highly modern test track and are home to the company’s headquarters, R&D and training operations.

BharatBenz offers a network of 385 dealer touchpoints throughout India, supported by comprehensive service infrastructure and attractive 15,000 hours annual maintenance contracts to enhance operational reliability. The uptime center hub integrates cutting-edge diagnostic technology with specialized technical expertise to deliver predictive maintenance solutions. By leveraging data analytics and real-time vehicle monitoring, the center enables fleet operators to maintain optimal vehicle performance while reducing unexpected service interruptions.

The BharatBenz brand is part of Mercedes-Benz Trucks division led by Achim Puchert.

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Carolin Fritze
Spokesperson Corporate Communications Mercedes-Benz Trucks/Global Topics and FUSO Trucks Europe
carolin.c.fritze​@daimlertruck.com
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SOURCE: Daimler Truck AG