Ashok Leyland Partner 4 Tyre 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 Partner 4 Tyre for more payload (3,760 kg), more power per tonne and a longer range (about 720 km a tank).
Buy the Eicher Pro 2049 for lower diesel cost (₹8.65 per km) and a lower price (from ₹12.16 lakh).
Both need only an LMV licence.
₹13-14 Lakh ex-showroom
- Payload
- 3,760 kg
- Mileage
- 8 km/l
- EMI from
- ₹23,134/mo
₹12.16-14.06 Lakh ex-showroom
- Payload
- 2,241 kg
- Mileage
- 11 km/l
- EMI from
- ₹21,639/mo
Ashok Leyland Partner 4 Tyre vs Eicher Pro 2049: the verdict
The Eicher Pro 2049 costs less to buy: it starts at ₹12.16 lakh ex-showroom against ₹13 lakh for the Ashok Leyland Partner 4 Tyre, about ₹84,000 less. Each tonne of payload costs ₹3.59 lakh on the Ashok Leyland Partner 4 Tyre against ₹5.85 lakh on the Eicher Pro 2049. The right pick depends on your work.
Choose the Ashok Leyland Partner 4 Tyre if you
- regularly carry loads close to 3,760 kg
- drive ghats, flyovers or highways fully loaded
- make long trips between refuels (about 720 km on a full tank)
- work in narrow city lanes, where its tighter turning circle helps
Choose the Eicher Pro 2049 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
Ashok Leyland Partner 4 Tyre and Eicher Pro 2049: pros and cons
Ashok Leyland Partner 4 Tyre
Pros
- 3,760 kg payload, 1,519 kg more per trip
- Tighter 6.2 m turning radius for city lanes
- 140 HP and 360 Nm, more power for its weight
- 90-litre tank, about 720 km a tank
- 238 mm ground clearance for rough roads
Cons
- Higher diesel cost at ₹11.90 per km
Eicher Pro 2049
Pros
- Lower starting price at ₹12.16 lakh
- Lower diesel cost at ₹8.65 per km
Cons
- Lower payload (2,241 kg)
- Wider 10 m turning radius
- Less power for its weight (20 HP per tonne)
- Smaller 60-litre tank, about 660 km a tank
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?
Ashok Leyland Partner 4 Tyre
It matches more of what you told us: load, roads and running cost.
- Partner 4 TyreYou’re close to the limit. The Partner 4 Tyre leaves 1,760 kg spare against 241 kg on the Pro 2049.
- Partner 4 TyreIts tighter turning circle (6.2 m against 10 m) makes narrow lanes and markets easier.
- Pro 2049Saves about ₹9,750 a month on fuel at 3,000 km.
Ashok Leyland Partner 4 Tyre 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 Partner 4 Tyre | Eicher Pro 2049 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ex-showroom price | ₹13-14 Lakh | ₹12.16-14.06 Lakh✓ better | Pro 2049: ₹0.84 lakh less |
| Payload | 3,760 kg✓ better | 2,241 kg | Partner 4 Tyre: 1,519 kg more |
| Fuel cost per km | ₹11.90 | ₹8.65✓ better | Pro 2049: ₹3.25 less |
| Turning radius | 6.2 m✓ better | 10 m | Partner 4 Tyre: 3.8 m tighter |
| Power per tonne of GVW | 22.4 HP✓ better | 20 HP | Partner 4 Tyre: 2.4 HP more |
| Distance on a full tank | about 720 km✓ better | about 660 km | Partner 4 Tyre: 60 km more |
| Ground clearance | 238 mm✓ better | 190 mm | Partner 4 Tyre: 48 mm more |
| Price per tonne of payload | ₹3.59 lakh✓ better | ₹5.85 lakh | Partner 4 Tyre: ₹2.26 lakh less |
| Overall length | 4,920 mm (16 ft 2 in) | 3,658 mm (12 ft) | Partner 4 Tyre: 4 ft 2 in longer |
Running cost: what you’ll spend on diesel
Fuel cost at today’s Delhi price (5 Nov 2026), on each maker’s claimed mileage. Change the numbers to match your work.
Working days a month
375 litres · ₹11.90 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 Partner 4 Tyre
- Freight earned
- ₹96,000
- Loan EMI
- − ₹23,134
- Fuel
- − ₹35,700
- Driver salary
- − ₹18,000
- Service and repairs
- − ₹2,250
- Tyres
- − ₹2,400
- Insurance
- − ₹3,833
- You keep each month
- ₹10,682
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 Pro 2049 leaves you about ₹11,565 more a month, or ₹1,38,774 a year.
Estimates only: service about ₹27,000 (Partner 4 Tyre) 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 Partner 4 Tyre
₹13.94 L onwards
5 years at 12%
Eicher Pro 2049
₹13.04 L onwards
5 years at 12%
The Pro 2049 EMI is ₹1,495 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 Partner 4 Tyre
Loan needed ₹10.40 L · EMI ₹23,134 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 Partner 4 Tyre 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 Partner 4 Tyre variants
- Partner 4 Tyre 2685/FSD/10 ftGet price
3,760 kg payload, Deck Body
- Partner 4 Tyre 2685/HSD/10 ftGet price
3,685 kg payload, Box body
- Partner 4 Tyre 3335/FSD/14 ftGet price
4,565 kg payload, Deck Body
- Partner 4 Tyre 3335/HSD/14 ftGet price
4,425 kg payload, Box 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 Partner 4 Tyre vs Eicher Pro 2049: full specifications
Price
| Specification | Ashok Leyland Partner 4 Tyre | Eicher Pro 2049 |
|---|---|---|
| Ex-showroom price | ₹13-14 Lakh | ₹12.16-14.06 Lakh |
| Price per tonne of payload | ₹3.59 lakh✓ better | ₹5.85 lakh |
| EMI (20% down, 12%, 5 years) | ₹23,134 a month | ₹21,639 a month✓ better |
Engine and power
| Specification | Ashok Leyland Partner 4 Tyre | Eicher Pro 2049 |
|---|---|---|
| Fuel | Diesel | Diesel |
| Engine | 2,953 cc | 2,000 cc |
| Power | 140 HP✓ better | 100 HP |
| Torque | 360 Nm | 285 Nm |
| Power per tonne of GVW | 22.4 HP✓ better | 20 HP |
| Emission norm | BS6 | BS6 |
| Gearbox | 5-speed Manual | 5 Speed Manual |
Payload and weight
| Specification | Ashok Leyland Partner 4 Tyre | Eicher Pro 2049 |
|---|---|---|
| Payload | 3,760 kg✓ better | 2,241 kg |
| Gross vehicle weight (GVW) | 6,250 kg | 4,995 kg |
| Kerb weight | 2,270 kg | 2,295 kg |
| Tyres | 4 tyres | 4 tyres |
| Axle configuration | 4x2 | 4x2 |
| Licence needed | LMV | LMV |
Dimensions
| Specification | Ashok Leyland Partner 4 Tyre | Eicher Pro 2049 |
|---|---|---|
| Overall length | 4,920 mm (16 ft 2 in) | 3,658 mm (12 ft) |
| Overall width | 1,960 mm (6 ft 5 in) | 1,873 mm (6 ft 2 in) |
| Overall height | 2,250 mm (7 ft 5 in) | 3,177 mm (10 ft 5 in) |
| Wheelbase | 2,685 mm (8 ft 10 in) | 3,370 mm (11 ft 1 in) |
| Ground clearance | 238 mm (9 in) | 190 mm (7 in) |
| Turning radius | 6.2 m | 10 m |
Mileage and range
| Specification | Ashok Leyland Partner 4 Tyre | Eicher Pro 2049 |
|---|---|---|
| Claimed mileage | 8 km/l | 11 km/l |
| Fuel cost per km | ₹11.90 | ₹8.65✓ better |
| Fuel tank | 90 litres | 60 litres |
| Distance on a full tank | about 720 km✓ better | about 660 km |
Eicher Pro 2050
Sits closest to both on payload and price: ₹13-18 Lakh, 2,462 kg payload, 11 km/l.
Where these figures come from
- Specifications, payload and mileage are the makers’ published figures.
- Fuel cost uses the Delhi fuel price on 5 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 Partner 4 Tyre vs Eicher Pro 2049: FAQs
Neither is better for every buyer. On the figures, the Ashok Leyland Partner 4 Tyre suits buyers who regularly carry loads close to 3,760 kg, while the Eicher Pro 2049 suits buyers who want the lower purchase price and a smaller loan. The verdict at the top of this page sets out the price, payload, running cost and power differences.
The Eicher Pro 2049 costs less to buy: it starts at ₹12.16 lakh ex-showroom against ₹13 lakh for the Ashok Leyland Partner 4 Tyre, about ₹84,000 less. On-road prices add RTO and insurance, which vary by state; this page shows Delhi, Mumbai and Chennai.
The Eicher Pro 2049 is cheaper to run: about ₹8.65 of fuel per km against ₹11.90 at today's Delhi prices, roughly ₹9,800 a month less over 3,000 km. Claimed figures come from the makers; real mileage depends on load, route and driving.
The Ashok Leyland Partner 4 Tyre carries more: 3,760 kg of payload against 2,241 kg, or 1,519 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 Partner 4 Tyre, on paper: it has 22.4 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 238 mm of ground clearance against 190 mm.
About ₹13.94 lakh for the Ashok Leyland Partner 4 Tyre 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 Ashok Leyland Partner 4 Tyre: 90 litres against 60 litres. On claimed mileage that is about 720 km a tank against 660 km.
With 20% down and a 5-year loan at 12%, the EMI starts near ₹23,134 a month for the Ashok Leyland Partner 4 Tyre and ₹21,639 for the Eicher Pro 2049. Change the down payment and loan period in the price section above.
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