Mahindra Blazo X 28 Haulage vs Tata SIGNA 2823.T
Price, payload and mileage compared, with running cost, on-road price and EMI.
Updated
Quick answer
Buy the Mahindra Blazo X 28 Haulage for lower diesel cost (₹15.87 per km), a lower price (from ₹28 lakh) and more power per tonne.
Buy the Tata SIGNA 2823.T for more payload (26,000 kg) and a tighter turning circle for city lanes.
Both need a heavy goods vehicle transport licence.
₹28-40 Lakh ex-showroom
- Payload
- 19,000 kg
- Mileage
- 6 km/l
- EMI from
- ₹49,828/mo
₹35.99-37.16 Lakh ex-showroom
- Payload
- 26,000 kg
- Mileage
- 4 km/l
- EMI from
- ₹64,046/mo
Mahindra Blazo X 28 Haulage vs Tata SIGNA 2823.T: the verdict
The Mahindra Blazo X 28 Haulage costs less to buy: it starts at ₹28 lakh ex-showroom against ₹35.99 lakh for the Tata SIGNA 2823.T, about ₹7.99 lakh less. Each tonne of payload costs ₹1.41 lakh on the Tata SIGNA 2823.T against ₹1.79 lakh on the Mahindra Blazo X 28 Haulage. The right pick depends on your work.
Choose the Mahindra Blazo X 28 Haulage 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 2,490 km on a full tank)
Choose the Tata SIGNA 2823.T if you
- regularly carry loads close to 26,000 kg
- work in narrow city lanes, where its tighter turning circle helps
Mahindra Blazo X 28 Haulage and Tata SIGNA 2823.T: pros and cons
Mahindra Blazo X 28 Haulage
Pros
- Lower starting price at ₹28 lakh
- Lower diesel cost at ₹15.87 per km
- 276 HP and 1,050 Nm, more power for its weight
- 415-litre tank, about 2,490 km a tank
- 264 mm ground clearance for rough roads
Cons
- Lower payload (19,000 kg)
- Wider 19.7 m turning radius
- Costs more per tonne of payload (₹1.79 lakh)
- Top variants cost up to ₹40 lakh
Tata SIGNA 2823.T
Pros
- 26,000 kg payload, 7,000 kg more per trip
- Tighter 7 m turning radius for city lanes
- Cheaper per tonne of payload (₹1.41 lakh)
Cons
- Higher diesel cost at ₹23.80 per km
- Less power for its weight (8.1 HP per tonne)
- Smaller 300-litre tank, about 1,200 km a tank
- Lower ground clearance (249 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?
Tata SIGNA 2823.T
It matches more of what you told us: load, roads and running cost.
- SIGNA 2823.TYou’re close to the limit. The SIGNA 2823.T leaves 9,000 kg spare against 2,000 kg on the Blazo X 28 Haulage.
- SIGNA 2823.TIts tighter turning circle (7 m against 19.7 m) makes narrow lanes and markets easier.
- Blazo X 28 HaulageSaves about ₹49,563 a month on fuel at 6,250 km.
Mahindra Blazo X 28 Haulage vs Tata SIGNA 2823.T: comparison table
Only the figures that differ by more than a few per cent. The better figure is marked in green.
| Feature | Mahindra Blazo X 28 Haulage | Tata SIGNA 2823.T | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ex-showroom price | ₹28-40 Lakh✓ better | ₹35.99-37.16 Lakh | Blazo X 28 Haulage: ₹7.99 lakh less |
| Payload | 19,000 kg | 26,000 kg✓ better | SIGNA 2823.T: 7,000 kg more |
| Fuel cost per km | ₹15.87✓ better | ₹23.80 | Blazo X 28 Haulage: ₹7.93 less |
| Turning radius | 19.7 m | 7 m✓ better | SIGNA 2823.T: 12.7 m tighter |
| Power per tonne of GVW | 9.9 HP✓ better | 8.1 HP | Blazo X 28 Haulage: 1.8 HP more |
| Distance on a full tank | about 2,490 km✓ better | about 1,200 km | Blazo X 28 Haulage: 1,290 km more |
| Ground clearance | 264 mm✓ better | 249 mm | Blazo X 28 Haulage: 15 mm more |
| Price per tonne of payload | ₹1.79 lakh | ₹1.41 lakh✓ better | SIGNA 2823.T: ₹0.38 lakh less |
| Overall length | 6,705 mm (22 ft) | 9,270 mm (30 ft 5 in) | SIGNA 2823.T: 8 ft 5 in longer |
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
500 litres · ₹15.87 per km
750 litres · ₹23.80 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?
Mahindra Blazo X 28 Haulage
- Freight earned
- ₹2,25,000
- Loan EMI
- − ₹49,828
- Fuel
- − ₹47,600
- Driver salary
- − ₹25,000
- Service and repairs
- − ₹4,917
- Tyres
- − ₹13,000
- Insurance
- − ₹8,167
- You keep each month
- ₹76,489
Tata SIGNA 2823.T
- Freight earned
- ₹2,25,000
- Loan EMI
- − ₹64,046
- Fuel
- − ₹71,400
- Driver salary
- − ₹25,000
- Service and repairs
- − ₹6,333
- Tyres
- − ₹13,000
- Insurance
- − ₹10,500
- You keep each month
- ₹34,720
The Blazo X 28 Haulage leaves you about ₹41,769 more a month, or ₹5,01,224 a year.
Estimates only: service about ₹59,000 (Blazo X 28 Haulage) and ₹76,000 (SIGNA 2823.T) 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
Mahindra Blazo X 28 Haulage
₹30.02 L onwards
5 years at 12%
Tata SIGNA 2823.T
₹38.58 L onwards
5 years at 12%
The Blazo X 28 Haulage EMI is ₹14,219 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.
Mahindra Blazo X 28 Haulage
Loan needed ₹22.40 L · EMI ₹49,828 a month
Stretch
The EMI is more than half your income allows; try a bigger down payment.
Tata SIGNA 2823.T
Loan needed ₹28.79 L · EMI ₹64,046 a month
Stretch
The EMI is more than half your income allows; try a bigger down payment.
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.
Mahindra Blazo X 28 Haulage and Tata SIGNA 2823.T variants
This page compares the base versions. Prices change by variant and city; open a version for its own price, deck size and payload.
Mahindra Blazo X 28 Haulage variants
- Blazo X 28 Haulage 5000/CABGet price
19,000 kg payload, 22 ft deck, Box body
- Blazo X 28 Haulage 5350/CABGet price
19,000 kg payload, 24 ft deck, Box body
- Blazo X 28 Haulage 6100/CABGet price
19,000 kg payload, 28 ft deck, Box body
- Blazo X 28 Haulage 6600/CABGet price
19,000 kg payload, 31 ft deck, Box body
Tata SIGNA 2823.T variants
- SIGNA 2823.T 4800/CABGet price
Box body
- SIGNA 2823.T 5600/CABGet price
Box body
- SIGNA 2823.T 6000/CABGet price
Box body
- SIGNA 2823.T 6800/CABGet price
Box body
Mahindra Blazo X 28 Haulage vs Tata SIGNA 2823.T: full specifications
Price
| Specification | Mahindra Blazo X 28 Haulage | Tata SIGNA 2823.T |
|---|---|---|
| Ex-showroom price | ₹28-40 Lakh | ₹35.99-37.16 Lakh |
| Price per tonne of payload | ₹1.79 lakh | ₹1.41 lakh✓ better |
| EMI (20% down, 12%, 5 years) | ₹49,828 a month✓ better | ₹64,046 a month |
Engine and power
| Specification | Mahindra Blazo X 28 Haulage | Tata SIGNA 2823.T |
|---|---|---|
| Fuel | Diesel | Diesel |
| Engine | 7,200 cc | 5,600 cc |
| Power | 276 HP✓ better | 226 HP |
| Torque | 1,050 Nm | 925 Nm |
| Power per tonne of GVW | 9.9 HP✓ better | 8.1 HP |
| Emission norm | BS6 | BS4 |
| Gearbox | Eaton 6 Speed Manual | 6-speed Manual |
Payload and weight
| Specification | Mahindra Blazo X 28 Haulage | Tata SIGNA 2823.T |
|---|---|---|
| Payload | 19,000 kg | 26,000 kg✓ better |
| Gross vehicle weight (GVW) | 28,000 kg | 28,000 kg |
| Kerb weight | 9,000 kg | 8,500 kg |
| Tyres | 10 tyres | 10 tyres |
| Axle configuration | 6X2 | 6x2 |
| Licence needed | HGV | HGV |
Dimensions
| Specification | Mahindra Blazo X 28 Haulage | Tata SIGNA 2823.T |
|---|---|---|
| Overall length | 6,705 mm (22 ft) | 9,270 mm (30 ft 5 in) |
| Overall width | 2,440 mm (8 ft) | 2,490 mm (8 ft 2 in) |
| Overall height | 2,490 mm (8 ft 2 in) | 3,400 mm (11 ft 2 in) |
| Wheelbase | 6,100 mm (20 ft) | 4,800 mm (15 ft 9 in) |
| Ground clearance | 264 mm (10 in) | 249 mm (10 in) |
| Turning radius | 19.7 m | 7 m |
Mileage and range
| Specification | Mahindra Blazo X 28 Haulage | Tata SIGNA 2823.T |
|---|---|---|
| Claimed mileage | 6 km/l | 4 km/l |
| Fuel cost per km | ₹15.87✓ better | ₹23.80 |
| Fuel tank | 415 litres | 300 litres |
| Distance on a full tank | about 2,490 km✓ better | about 1,200 km |
Ashok Leyland AVTR 3120 6x2
Sits closest to both on payload and price: ₹30-38 Lakh, 20,000 kg payload, 4 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.
Mahindra Blazo X 28 Haulage vs Tata SIGNA 2823.T: FAQs
Neither is better for every buyer. On the figures, the Mahindra Blazo X 28 Haulage suits buyers who want the lower purchase price and a smaller loan, while the Tata SIGNA 2823.T suits buyers who regularly carry loads close to 26,000 kg. The verdict at the top of this page sets out the price, payload, running cost and power differences.
The Mahindra Blazo X 28 Haulage costs less to buy: it starts at ₹28 lakh ex-showroom against ₹35.99 lakh for the Tata SIGNA 2823.T, about ₹7.99 lakh less. On-road prices add RTO and insurance, which vary by state; this page shows Delhi, Mumbai and Chennai.
The Mahindra Blazo X 28 Haulage is cheaper to run: about ₹15.87 of fuel per km against ₹23.80 at today's Delhi prices, roughly ₹23,800 a month less over 3,000 km. Claimed figures come from the makers; real mileage depends on load, route and driving.
The Tata SIGNA 2823.T carries more: 26,000 kg of payload against 19,000 kg, or 7,000 kg more per trip. Loading past the rated payload invites fines, faster tyre wear and costly repairs.
Both need a heavy goods vehicle transport licence.
The Mahindra Blazo X 28 Haulage, on paper: it has 9.9 HP per tonne of GVW against 8.1 HP on the Tata SIGNA 2823.T, which shows on climbs at full load. It also sits higher, with 264 mm of ground clearance against 249 mm.
About ₹30.02 lakh for the Mahindra Blazo X 28 Haulage and ₹38.58 lakh for the Tata SIGNA 2823.T, for the base versions. That adds an estimate of RTO and insurance to the ex-showroom price; dealers quote the exact figure.
The Mahindra Blazo X 28 Haulage: 415 litres against 300 litres. On claimed mileage that is about 2,490 km a tank against 1,200 km.
With 20% down and a 5-year loan at 12%, the EMI starts near ₹49,828 a month for the Mahindra Blazo X 28 Haulage and ₹64,046 for the Tata SIGNA 2823.T. Change the down payment and loan period in the price section above.
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