Ashok Leyland Bada Dost i4 vs Eicher Pro 2049
Price, payload and mileage compared, with running cost, on-road price and EMI.
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Quick answer
Buy the Ashok Leyland Bada Dost i4 for lower diesel cost (₹6.80 per km), a lower price (from ₹8 lakh) and more power per tonne.
Buy the Eicher Pro 2049 for more payload (2,241 kg) and a tighter turning circle for city lanes.
Both need only an LMV licence.
₹8-9 Lakh ex-showroom
- Payload
- 1,850 kg
- Mileage
- 14 km/l
- EMI from
- ₹14,236/mo
₹12.16-14.06 Lakh ex-showroom
- Payload
- 2,241 kg
- Mileage
- 11 km/l
- EMI from
- ₹21,639/mo
Ashok Leyland Bada Dost i4 vs Eicher Pro 2049: the verdict
The Ashok Leyland Bada Dost i4 costs less to buy: it starts at ₹8 lakh ex-showroom against ₹12.16 lakh for the Eicher Pro 2049, about ₹4.16 lakh less. Each tonne of payload costs ₹4.59 lakh on the Ashok Leyland Bada Dost i4 against ₹5.85 lakh on the Eicher Pro 2049. The right pick depends on your work.
These two sit in different weight classes: the Ashok Leyland Bada Dost i4 is a pickup and mini truck and the Eicher Pro 2049 a light truck, so this is a question of whether to step up a size.
Choose the Ashok Leyland Bada Dost i4 if you
- want the lower purchase price and a smaller loan
- run long distances every day, where a lower fuel cost per km adds up
- drive ghats, flyovers or highways fully loaded
- make long trips between refuels (about 700 km on a full tank)
Choose the Eicher Pro 2049 if you
- regularly carry loads close to 2,241 kg
- work in narrow city lanes, where its tighter turning circle helps
Ashok Leyland Bada Dost i4 and Eicher Pro 2049: pros and cons
Ashok Leyland Bada Dost i4
Pros
- Lower starting price at ₹8 lakh
- Lower diesel cost at ₹6.80 per km
- 80 HP and 190 Nm, more power for its weight
- 50-litre tank, about 700 km a tank
- 206 mm ground clearance for rough roads
Cons
- Lower payload (1,850 kg)
- Wider 11 m turning radius
Eicher Pro 2049
Pros
- 2,241 kg payload, 391 kg more per trip
- Tighter 10 m turning radius for city lanes
Cons
- Higher diesel cost at ₹8.65 per km
- Less power for its weight (20 HP per tonne)
- Smaller 60-litre tank, about 660 km a tank
- Lower ground clearance (190 mm)
Which should you buy? Answer 3 questions
The suggestion updates as you answer.
1 · How much do you usually carry per trip?
2 · Where do you mostly drive?
3 · How far do you drive in a day?
Eicher Pro 2049
It matches more of what you told us: load, roads and running cost.
- Pro 2049You’re close to the limit. The Pro 2049 leaves 591 kg spare against 200 kg on the Bada Dost i4.
- Pro 2049Its tighter turning circle (10 m against 11 m) makes narrow lanes and markets easier.
- Bada Dost i4Saves about ₹5,550 a month on fuel at 3,000 km.
Ashok Leyland Bada Dost i4 vs Eicher Pro 2049: comparison table
Only the figures that differ by more than a few per cent. The better figure is marked in green.
| Feature | Ashok Leyland Bada Dost i4 | Eicher Pro 2049 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ex-showroom price | ₹8-9 Lakh✓ better | ₹12.16-14.06 Lakh | Bada Dost i4: ₹4.16 lakh less |
| Payload | 1,850 kg | 2,241 kg✓ better | Pro 2049: 391 kg more |
| Fuel cost per km | ₹6.80✓ better | ₹8.65 | Bada Dost i4: ₹1.85 less |
| Turning radius | 11 m | 10 m✓ better | Pro 2049: 1 m tighter |
| Power per tonne of GVW | 22.9 HP✓ better | 20 HP | Bada Dost i4: 2.9 HP more |
| Distance on a full tank | about 700 km✓ better | about 660 km | Bada Dost i4: 40 km more |
| Ground clearance | 206 mm✓ better | 190 mm | Bada Dost i4: 16 mm more |
| Price per tonne of payload | ₹4.59 lakh✓ better | ₹5.85 lakh | Bada Dost i4: ₹1.26 lakh less |
| Overall length | 5,025 mm (16 ft 6 in) | 3,658 mm (12 ft) | Bada Dost i4: 4 ft 6 in longer |
Load body size: what fits in each
The Pro 2049 has the bigger deck. The Pro 2049 is rated to carry 391 kg more. Both decks are drawn to the same scale.
Ashok Leyland Bada Dost i4
Carries up to (by weight)
- Cement bags (50 kg)
- 37 bags
- Fruit and vegetable crates (about 20 kg)
- 92 crates
- Grain
- 18.5 quintal
Deck of the 2590/FSD version.
Eicher Pro 2049
Carries up to (by weight)
- Cement bags (50 kg)
- 44 bags
- Fruit and vegetable crates (about 20 kg)
- 112 crates
- Grain
- 22.4 quintal
Deck of the 3370/HSD version.
The Pro 2049 wins on both counts: more floor and more rated payload.
Running cost: what you’ll spend on diesel
Fuel cost at today’s Delhi price (6 Nov 2026), on each maker’s claimed mileage. Change the numbers to match your work.
Working days a month
214 litres · ₹6.80 per km
273 litres · ₹8.65 per km
Real mileage depends on load, route and driving. Fuel prices differ by state; see today’s fuel prices for yours.
Will it pay for itself? Earnings, payback and 5-year cost
Uses 3,000 km a month. Set your freight rate and driver cost.
Who drives?
Ashok Leyland Bada Dost i4
- Freight earned
- ₹96,000
- Loan EMI
- − ₹14,236
- Fuel
- − ₹20,400
- Driver salary
- − ₹18,000
- Service and repairs
- − ₹1,417
- Tyres
- − ₹1,200
- Insurance
- − ₹2,333
- You keep each month
- ₹38,414
Eicher Pro 2049
- Freight earned
- ₹96,000
- Loan EMI
- − ₹21,639
- Fuel
- − ₹25,964
- Driver salary
- − ₹18,000
- Service and repairs
- − ₹2,167
- Tyres
- − ₹2,400
- Insurance
- − ₹3,583
- You keep each month
- ₹22,247
The Bada Dost i4 leaves you about ₹16,167 more a month, or ₹1,93,999 a year.
Estimates only: service about ₹17,000 (Bada Dost i4) and ₹26,000 (Pro 2049) a year, a new set of tyres every 60,000 km, insurance at about 3.5% of the ex-showroom price a year, and resale of 60–65% after 3 years and 45–50% after 5 years. EMI uses the down payment and loan period you pick under On-road price and EMI.
On-road price and EMI in your city
City
Down payment
Loan period
Ashok Leyland Bada Dost i4
₹8.58 L onwards
5 years at 12%
Eicher Pro 2049
₹13.04 L onwards
5 years at 12%
The Bada Dost i4 EMI is ₹7,403 a month lower.
On-road figures add an estimate of RTO and insurance to the lowest ex-showroom price. EMI is on the ex-showroom price at 12% a year. Dealers quote exact figures.
Can you get a loan for it?
A quick check using the rule many lenders follow: all your EMIs together should stay within about half your monthly income.
Ashok Leyland Bada Dost i4
Loan needed ₹6.40 L · EMI ₹14,236 a month
Likely eligible
The EMI fits within half your monthly income.
Eicher Pro 2049
Loan needed ₹9.73 L · EMI ₹21,639 a month
Likely eligible
The EMI fits within half your monthly income.
Documents you’ll usually need
- Aadhaar card and PAN card
- Address proof
- Last 6 months’ bank statements
- Income proof or ITR, if you have one
- Business or transport contract, if any
This is a rough guide. Banks and NBFCs decide using your credit score, income proof and the truck’s use.
Ashok Leyland Bada Dost i4 and Eicher Pro 2049 variants
This page compares the base versions. Prices change by variant and city; open a version for its own price, deck size and payload.
Ashok Leyland Bada Dost i4 variants
- Bada Dost i4 2590/CBCGet price
1,850 kg payload, Deck Body
- Bada Dost i4 2590/FSDGet price
1,350 kg payload, 9 ft 8 in deck, Deck Body
Eicher Pro 2049 variants
- Pro 2049 2580/CBCGet price
2,446 kg payload, 10 ft 5 in deck, Customizable body
- Pro 2049 3370/HSDGet price
2,241 kg payload, 12 ft deck, Box body
Ashok Leyland Bada Dost i4 vs Eicher Pro 2049: full specifications
Price
| Specification | Ashok Leyland Bada Dost i4 | Eicher Pro 2049 |
|---|---|---|
| Ex-showroom price | ₹8-9 Lakh | ₹12.16-14.06 Lakh |
| Price per tonne of payload | ₹4.59 lakh✓ better | ₹5.85 lakh |
| EMI (20% down, 12%, 5 years) | ₹14,236 a month✓ better | ₹21,639 a month |
Engine and power
| Specification | Ashok Leyland Bada Dost i4 | Eicher Pro 2049 |
|---|---|---|
| Fuel | Diesel | Diesel |
| Engine | 1,478 cc | 2,000 cc |
| Power | 80 HP | 100 HP✓ better |
| Torque | 190 Nm | 285 Nm |
| Power per tonne of GVW | 22.9 HP✓ better | 20 HP |
| Emission norm | BS6 | BS6 |
| Gearbox | 5 Speed Manual | 5 Speed Manual |
Payload and weight
| Specification | Ashok Leyland Bada Dost i4 | Eicher Pro 2049 |
|---|---|---|
| Payload | 1,850 kg | 2,241 kg✓ better |
| Gross vehicle weight (GVW) | 3,490 kg | 4,995 kg |
| Kerb weight | 1,640 kg | 2,295 kg |
| Tyres | 4 tyres | 4 tyres |
| Axle configuration | 4x2 | 4x2 |
| Licence needed | LMV | LMV |
Dimensions
| Specification | Ashok Leyland Bada Dost i4 | Eicher Pro 2049 |
|---|---|---|
| Overall length | 5,025 mm (16 ft 6 in) | 3,658 mm (12 ft) |
| Overall width | 1,842 mm (6 ft 1 in) | 1,873 mm (6 ft 2 in) |
| Overall height | 2,061 mm (6 ft 9 in) | 3,177 mm (10 ft 5 in) |
| Wheelbase | 2,590 mm (8 ft 6 in) | 3,370 mm (11 ft 1 in) |
| Ground clearance | 206 mm (8 in) | 190 mm (7 in) |
| Turning radius | 11 m | 10 m |
Mileage and range
| Specification | Ashok Leyland Bada Dost i4 | Eicher Pro 2049 |
|---|---|---|
| Claimed mileage | 14 km/l | 11 km/l |
| Fuel cost per km | ₹6.80✓ better | ₹8.65 |
| Fuel tank | 50 litres | 60 litres |
| Distance on a full tank | about 700 km✓ better | about 660 km |
Ashok Leyland Bada Dost i5
Sits closest to both on payload and price: ₹9-10 Lakh, 2,125 kg payload, 13 km/l.
Where these figures come from
- Specifications, payload and mileage are the makers’ published figures.
- Fuel cost uses the Delhi fuel price on 6 Nov 2026 and each maker’s claimed mileage.
- On-road prices add an estimate of RTO and insurance to the lowest ex-showroom price. EMI assumes 12% a year.
- Ownership figures (service, tyres, insurance, resale) are our estimates, marked as such where they appear.
Ashok Leyland Bada Dost i4 vs Eicher Pro 2049: FAQs
Neither is better for every buyer. On the figures, the Ashok Leyland Bada Dost i4 suits buyers who want the lower purchase price and a smaller loan, while the Eicher Pro 2049 suits buyers who regularly carry loads close to 2,241 kg. The verdict at the top of this page sets out the price, payload, running cost and power differences.
The Ashok Leyland Bada Dost i4 costs less to buy: it starts at ₹8 lakh ex-showroom against ₹12.16 lakh for the Eicher Pro 2049, about ₹4.16 lakh less. On-road prices add RTO and insurance, which vary by state; this page shows Delhi, Mumbai and Chennai.
The Ashok Leyland Bada Dost i4 is cheaper to run: about ₹6.80 of fuel per km against ₹8.65 at today's Delhi prices, roughly ₹5,600 a month less over 3,000 km. Claimed figures come from the makers; real mileage depends on load, route and driving.
The Eicher Pro 2049 carries more: 2,241 kg of payload against 1,850 kg, or 391 kg more per trip. Loading past the rated payload invites fines, faster tyre wear and costly repairs.
Both need an ordinary LMV licence. Their GVW is within 7,500 kg, so they count as light motor vehicles.
The Ashok Leyland Bada Dost i4, on paper: it has 22.9 HP per tonne of GVW against 20 HP on the Eicher Pro 2049, which shows on climbs at full load. It also sits higher, with 206 mm of ground clearance against 190 mm.
About ₹8.58 lakh for the Ashok Leyland Bada Dost i4 and ₹13.04 lakh for the Eicher Pro 2049, for the base versions. That adds an estimate of RTO and insurance to the ex-showroom price; dealers quote the exact figure.
The Eicher Pro 2049: 60 litres against 50 litres. On claimed mileage that is about 660 km a tank against 700 km.
With 20% down and a 5-year loan at 12%, the EMI starts near ₹14,236 a month for the Ashok Leyland Bada Dost i4 and ₹21,639 for the Eicher Pro 2049. Change the down payment and loan period in the price section above.
The Ashok Leyland Bada Dost i4 deck measures 9.7 ft × 5.7 ft (about 56 sq ft) and the Eicher Pro 2049 deck 12 ft × 6.6 ft (about 79 sq ft), on the versions compared here.
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