Eicher Pro 2049 vs Mahindra Bolero Pik-up
Price, payload and mileage compared, with running cost, on-road price and EMI.
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Quick answer
Buy the Eicher Pro 2049 for more payload (2,241 kg).
Buy the Mahindra Bolero Pik-up for lower diesel cost (₹5.60 per km), a lower price (from ₹7 lakh) and more power per tonne.
Both need only an LMV licence.
₹12.16-14.06 Lakh ex-showroom
- Payload
- 2,241 kg
- Mileage
- 11 km/l
- EMI from
- ₹21,639/mo
₹7-10 Lakh ex-showroom
- Payload
- 1,300 kg
- Mileage
- 17 km/l
- EMI from
- ₹12,457/mo
Eicher Pro 2049 vs Mahindra Bolero Pik-up: the verdict
The Mahindra Bolero Pik-up costs less to buy: it starts at ₹7 lakh ex-showroom against ₹12.16 lakh for the Eicher Pro 2049, about ₹5.16 lakh less. Each tonne of payload costs ₹5.85 lakh on the Eicher Pro 2049 against ₹6.54 lakh on the Mahindra Bolero Pik-up. The right pick depends on your work.
These two sit in different weight classes: the Mahindra Bolero Pik-up 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 Eicher Pro 2049 if you
- regularly carry loads close to 2,241 kg
Choose the Mahindra Bolero Pik-up 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 969 km on a full tank)
- work in narrow city lanes, where its tighter turning circle helps
Eicher Pro 2049 and Mahindra Bolero Pik-up: pros and cons
Eicher Pro 2049
Pros
- 2,241 kg payload, 941 kg more per trip
- Cheaper per tonne of payload (₹5.85 lakh)
Cons
- Higher diesel cost at ₹8.65 per km
- Wider 10 m turning radius
- Less power for its weight (20 HP per tonne)
- Smaller 60-litre tank, about 660 km a tank
Mahindra Bolero Pik-up
Pros
- Lower starting price at ₹7 lakh
- Lower diesel cost at ₹5.60 per km
- Tighter 7 m turning radius for city lanes
- 80 HP and 220 Nm, more power for its weight
- 57-litre tank, about 969 km a tank
Cons
- Lower payload (1,300 kg)
- Costs more per tonne of payload (₹6.54 lakh)
- Top variants cost up to ₹10 lakh
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?
Mahindra Bolero Pik-up
It matches more of what you told us: load, roads and running cost.
- Pro 2049You’re close to the limit. The Pro 2049 leaves 1,091 kg spare against 150 kg on the Bolero Pik-up.
- Bolero Pik-upIts tighter turning circle (7 m against 10 m) makes narrow lanes and markets easier.
- Bolero Pik-upSaves about ₹9,150 a month on fuel at 3,000 km.
Eicher Pro 2049 vs Mahindra Bolero Pik-up: comparison table
Only the figures that differ by more than a few per cent. The better figure is marked in green.
| Feature | Eicher Pro 2049 | Mahindra Bolero Pik-up | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ex-showroom price | ₹12.16-14.06 Lakh | ₹7-10 Lakh✓ better | Bolero Pik-up: ₹5.16 lakh less |
| Payload | 2,241 kg✓ better | 1,300 kg | Pro 2049: 941 kg more |
| Fuel cost per km | ₹8.65 | ₹5.60✓ better | Bolero Pik-up: ₹3.05 less |
| Turning radius | 10 m | 7 m✓ better | Bolero Pik-up: 3 m tighter |
| Power per tonne of GVW | 20 HP | 27.1 HP✓ better | Bolero Pik-up: 7.1 HP more |
| Distance on a full tank | about 660 km | about 969 km✓ better | Bolero Pik-up: 309 km more |
| Ground clearance | 190 mm | 200 mm✓ better | Bolero Pik-up: 10 mm more |
| Price per tonne of payload | ₹5.85 lakh✓ better | ₹6.54 lakh | Pro 2049: ₹0.69 lakh less |
| Overall length | 3,658 mm (12 ft) | 5,219 mm (17 ft 1 in) | Bolero Pik-up: 5 ft 1 in longer |
Load body size: what fits in each
The Pro 2049 has the bigger deck. The Pro 2049 is rated to carry 941 kg more. Both decks are drawn to the same scale.
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.
Mahindra Bolero Pik-up
Carries up to (by weight)
- Cement bags (50 kg)
- 26 bags
- Fruit and vegetable crates (about 20 kg)
- 65 crates
- Grain
- 13 quintal
Deck of the 3014/4WD/CBC 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
273 litres · ₹8.65 per km
176 litres · ₹5.60 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?
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
Mahindra Bolero Pik-up
- Freight earned
- ₹96,000
- Loan EMI
- − ₹12,457
- Fuel
- − ₹16,800
- Driver salary
- − ₹18,000
- Service and repairs
- − ₹1,250
- Tyres
- − ₹1,200
- Insurance
- − ₹2,083
- You keep each month
- ₹44,210
The Bolero Pik-up leaves you about ₹21,963 more a month, or ₹2,63,554 a year.
Estimates only: service about ₹26,000 (Pro 2049) and ₹15,000 (Bolero Pik-up) 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
Eicher Pro 2049
₹13.04 L onwards
5 years at 12%
Mahindra Bolero Pik-up
₹7.50 L onwards
5 years at 12%
The Bolero Pik-up EMI is ₹9,183 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.
Eicher Pro 2049
Loan needed ₹9.73 L · EMI ₹21,639 a month
Likely eligible
The EMI fits within half your monthly income.
Mahindra Bolero Pik-up
Loan needed ₹5.60 L · EMI ₹12,457 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.
Eicher Pro 2049 and Mahindra Bolero Pik-up variants
This page compares the base versions. Prices change by variant and city; open a version for its own price, deck size and payload.
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
Mahindra Bolero Pik-up variants
- Bolero Pik-up 3014/4WD/CBCGet price
1,010 kg payload, 7 ft 6 in deck, Customizable body
- Bolero Pik-up 3014/4WD/Power SteeringGet price
1,010 kg payload, 7 ft 6 in deck, Deck Body
- Bolero Pik-up 3264/2WD/CBCGet price
1,010 kg payload, 8 ft 4 in deck, Customizable body
- Bolero Pik-up 3264/2WD/Manual SteeringGet price
1,010 kg payload, 8 ft 4 in deck, Deck Body
- Bolero Pik-up 3264/2WD/Power SteeringGet price
1,010 kg payload, 8 ft 4 in deck, Deck Body
Eicher Pro 2049 vs Mahindra Bolero Pik-up: full specifications
Price
| Specification | Eicher Pro 2049 | Mahindra Bolero Pik-up |
|---|---|---|
| Ex-showroom price | ₹12.16-14.06 Lakh | ₹7-10 Lakh |
| Price per tonne of payload | ₹5.85 lakh✓ better | ₹6.54 lakh |
| EMI (20% down, 12%, 5 years) | ₹21,639 a month | ₹12,457 a month✓ better |
Engine and power
| Specification | Eicher Pro 2049 | Mahindra Bolero Pik-up |
|---|---|---|
| Fuel | Diesel | Diesel |
| Engine | 2,000 cc | 2,523 cc |
| Power | 100 HP✓ better | 80 HP |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 220 Nm |
| Power per tonne of GVW | 20 HP | 27.1 HP✓ better |
| Emission norm | BS6 | BS6 |
| Gearbox | 5 Speed Manual | 5-speed Manual |
Payload and weight
| Specification | Eicher Pro 2049 | Mahindra Bolero Pik-up |
|---|---|---|
| Payload | 2,241 kg✓ better | 1,300 kg |
| Gross vehicle weight (GVW) | 4,995 kg | 2,950 kg |
| Kerb weight | 2,295 kg | 1,715 kg |
| Tyres | 4 tyres | 4 tyres |
| Axle configuration | 4x2 | 4X2 |
| Licence needed | LMV | LMV |
Dimensions
| Specification | Eicher Pro 2049 | Mahindra Bolero Pik-up |
|---|---|---|
| Overall length | 3,658 mm (12 ft) | 5,219 mm (17 ft 1 in) |
| Overall width | 1,873 mm (6 ft 2 in) | 1,700 mm (5 ft 7 in) |
| Overall height | 3,177 mm (10 ft 5 in) | 1,865 mm (6 ft 1 in) |
| Wheelbase | 3,370 mm (11 ft 1 in) | 3,264 mm (10 ft 9 in) |
| Ground clearance | 190 mm (7 in) | 200 mm (8 in) |
| Turning radius | 10 m | 7 m |
Mileage and range
| Specification | Eicher Pro 2049 | Mahindra Bolero Pik-up |
|---|---|---|
| Claimed mileage | 11 km/l | 17 km/l |
| Fuel cost per km | ₹8.65 | ₹5.60✓ better |
| Fuel tank | 60 litres | 57 litres |
| Distance on a full tank | about 660 km | about 969 km✓ better |
Eicher Pro X
Sits closest to both on payload and price: ₹8-11 Lakh, 1,358 kg payload, 15 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.
Eicher Pro 2049 vs Mahindra Bolero Pik-up: FAQs
Neither is better for every buyer. On the figures, the Eicher Pro 2049 suits buyers who regularly carry loads close to 2,241 kg, while the Mahindra Bolero Pik-up 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 Mahindra Bolero Pik-up costs less to buy: it starts at ₹7 lakh ex-showroom against ₹12.16 lakh for the Eicher Pro 2049, about ₹5.16 lakh less. On-road prices add RTO and insurance, which vary by state; this page shows Delhi, Mumbai and Chennai.
The Mahindra Bolero Pik-up is cheaper to run: about ₹5.60 of fuel per km against ₹8.65 at today's Delhi prices, roughly ₹9,200 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 1,300 kg, or 941 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 Mahindra Bolero Pik-up, on paper: it has 27.1 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 200 mm of ground clearance against 190 mm.
About ₹13.04 lakh for the Eicher Pro 2049 and ₹7.5 lakh for the Mahindra Bolero Pik-up, 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 57 litres. On claimed mileage that is about 660 km a tank against 969 km.
With 20% down and a 5-year loan at 12%, the EMI starts near ₹21,639 a month for the Eicher Pro 2049 and ₹12,457 for the Mahindra Bolero Pik-up. Change the down payment and loan period in the price section above.
The Eicher Pro 2049 deck measures 12 ft × 6.6 ft (about 79 sq ft) and the Mahindra Bolero Pik-up deck 7.5 ft × 5 ft (about 38 sq ft), on the versions compared here.
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