DIMO Group CEO Gahanath Pandithage and Edward & Christie Group Group Chairman Christie Arawwala at the vehicle delivery with DIMO, Edward & Christie and TATA Motors officials

DIMO, one of the leading diversified conglomerates in the country and the only authorised distributor for TATA vehicles in Sri Lanka, recently delivered 25 TATA LPK 1618 tippers to Edward & Christie Group, with another 15 units on order.

The 25 vehicles, which were delivered to Edward & Christie Group, were offered primarily for construction and mining industry. It is packed with a Cummins ISBe 5.9 180 40 engine, producing a maximum output of 180 horsepower. TATA LPK 1618 tipper comes with a gross vehicle weight of 16,200Kg. The engine capacity is 5883cc and it complies with the BS IV emission standards. 

With transmissions from 6F, heavy-duty reverse Elliot type front axle and TATA RA – 109 RX heavy duty rear axle, semi-elliptical leaf spring at front and rear suspensions, the tippers are smartly designed with a cabin, which comes with AC and ventilation options, enabling drivers to operate fatigue-free over long hauls, leading to better productivity. The TATA tipper comes with power steering, with an impressive gradeability of 42 percent making the LPK 1618 tipper a fantastic choice to manoeuvre easily.

Edward & Christie Group Group Chairman Christie Arawwala stated, “We chose TATA LPK 1618 tippers from DIMO because these vehicles are equipped with better GVW, making it faster on-road operations. They come with a comfortable driver cabin with AC and incurs the lowest operating cost. Most importantly the DIMO warranty with high resale value and aftersales service network supported in our decision-making.”

At the handing over ceremony, DIMO Group CEO Gahanath Pandithage expressed his thoughts, “The world-class LPK 1618 tippers are manufactured by TATA Motors, the leader in commercial vehicles manufacturing in India.

Furthermore, TATA LPK 1618 Blaster tipper has transformed and developed the construction and mining industry in Sri Lanka with its advanced technology and minimum operating and maintenance cost. The latest design and enhanced comfort level allow its drivers to operate with minimum fatigue. DIMO is privileged to bring down the entire TATA Commercial vehicle range to Sri Lanka to suit all mobility demands of the Sri Lankan customers backed by DIMO’s exceptional aftersales care.”

The TATA Commercial vehicle range includes small commercial trucks (payload below one tonne), single cabs (to use in family and many business applications), light commercial trucks (deck length vary from 10 feet to 20 feet), heavy commercial trucks, heavy commercial tippers, prime movers and buses (28 to 54 seaters).