- By Kanika Sachdeva
- Tue, 09 Dec 2025 11:24 AM (IST)
- Source:JND
BharatBenz Heavy-Duty Bus: BharatBenz, a commercial vehicle brand under Daimler India Commercial Vehicles (DICV), has introduced the BB1924, a 19.5-tonne heavy-duty bus designed for India's intercity passenger transport segment. Weighing 19,500kg (gross), the high-tensile steel-based BB1924 is meant for those seeking higher payload capacity, improved passenger comfort, and reduced operating costs, as the country's bus market continues to expand.
BharatBenz BB1924: Engine, Chassis
The BB1924 features a 255 x 73.3 x 7mm steel chassis that, according to the company, delivers superior cost effectiveness. It can accommodate up to 51+1+1 individuals, and is backed by 95 per cent parts availability within 28-48 hours through BharatBenz's 92 per cent localised supply chain. Underneath the exterior, the heavy-duty bus gets a BS-VI OBD-II OM926 6-cylinder diesel engine with turbocharger and intercooler, producing 239bhp and 850Nm. The engine is paired with a 6-speed synchromesh gearbox, which the company claims is optimised for highway efficiency. The vehicle also gets a 6-year or 6 lakh-kilometre powertrain warranty.
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BharatBenz BB1924: Range
BharatBenz says that the BB1924 can hold up to 380 litres of fuel, offering a range of over 1,300km, thereby reducing the total cost of ownership compared to existing solutions. This was demonstrated during field trials conducted with select operators across routes such as Mumbai–Pune, Delhi–Jaipur, and Chennai–Bengaluru.
BharatBenz BB1924: Safety Features
Safety features on board include ABS with EBD, electronic stability control, brake hold assist, cruise control, pneumatic suspension with anti-roll bars, and a five-stage electromagnetic retarder that offers reduced brake wear by 40 per cent. The vehicle rolls on factory-fitted Michelin 295/80 R22.5 radial tubeless tyres. Ride information can be accessed through a TFT display.
BharatBenz BB1924: Availability
The BharatBenz BB1924 will be available through the company's extensive network of 398 authorised touchpoints across India. For seamless acquisition, Bharatbenz has partnered with more than 15 banks and non-banking financial companies (NBFCs), including HDFC Bank, ICICI Bank, and Bajaj Finserv, offering financing with interest rates starting at 8.5 per cent a year and EMI tenures up to 5 years.
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In addition to a powertrain warranty, the company offers 24x7 roadside assistance, IoT-based telematics for predictive maintenance, and driver and technician training programmes in regional languages.