Tata Motors unveils electric, CNG, and most powerful tipper at EXCON 2025
Tata Motors launched its most powerful tipper, the Prima 3540.K, along with the all-electric Prima E.28K and India's first factory-fitted CNG tipper at EXCON 2025 in Bengaluru.
375 hp
28 tonnes
350 km
What Happened
At EXCON 2025, South Asia's premier construction equipment exhibition, Tata Motors unveiled a range of advanced commercial vehicles and aggregates under the theme 'Productivity Unleashed'. The portfolio includes the Prima 3540.K AutoShift, the company's most powerful tipper for deep mining, the all-electric Prima E.28K tipper, and the Signa 2820.TK CNG, India's first factory-fitted CNG tipper in the 28-tonne category. The company also displayed a comprehensive range of aggregates including industrial engines, axles, and gensets.
- Tata Prima 3540.K AutoShift: 375hp tipper for deep mining with Cummins 8.5L engine and 12-speed AMT
- Prima E.28K: 28-tonne battery-electric tipper for zero-emission applications in mining and cargo
- Signa 2820.TK CNG: India's first factory-fitted CNG tipper with lower TCO for sustainable construction
- Signa 4832.TK: 48-tonne, 5-axle tipper with 32m³ load body for coal movement
- Prima E.55S: Battery-electric prime mover with up to 350 km range for decarbonized logistics
“EXCON remains a pivotal platform for Tata Motors to showcase the engineering advancements and customer-focused solutions we are bringing to support India's growing construction and mining landscape. With the introduction of the flagship Prima 3540.K, we are proud to mark our entry into the deep-mining segment with a purpose-built solution engineered for the most demanding conditions.”
Additionally, Tata Motors unveiled a new range of aggregates including 15 kVA and 35 kVA gensets, CEV BS V-compliant industrial engines, and durable axles. The company's Sampoorna Seva 2.0 initiative and Fleet Edge digital platform provide comprehensive lifecycle management and fleet optimization for customers.
Why this matters
The launches mark Tata Motors' entry into deep mining with a heavy-duty tipper and expand its zero-emission vehicle lineup for construction, supporting India's infrastructure growth with sustainable options.
Terms in This Story
- AMT
- Automated Manual Transmission; a transmission that automates clutch and gear shifts for smoother driving.
- CNG
- Compressed Natural Gas; a cleaner-burning alternative to diesel and petrol for vehicles.
- TCO
- Total Cost of Ownership; the full cost of owning and operating a vehicle over its lifetime.
- kVA
- Kilovolt-ampere; a unit of apparent power used for generators and transformers.
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