Ashok Leyland ecomet STAR 1215 HE 3970/DSD/17 ft
A factory drop side deck body: the sides fold down for loading from the side. 17 ft 4 in deck, 7,929 kg payload.
3970 is the wheelbase in millimetres: 3,970 mm (13 ft) between the front and rear axles.
Drop side deck (DSD): the sides fold down, so goods can be loaded from the side.
17 ft: the load deck is about 17 feet long.
What it costs in your city
There is no separate price for the 3970/DSD/17 ft yet, so these figures use the Ashok Leyland ecomet STAR 1215 HE starting price of ₹20.00 L. A dealer can quote this exact version. Ashok Leyland ecomet STAR 1215 HE on-road price
On-road figures are estimates; RTO and insurance vary by state and insurer. Dealers quote exact prices. EMI is indicative; your lender sets the final rate.
How much can you carry?
Rated payload is 7,929 kg, about 79 quintals within a 11,990 kg GVW. Pick what you haul to see it in bags, crates or bricks.
7 km/l claimed, about 1,295 km a tank
Based on the claimed 7 km/l and the 185-litre tank, starting from today's Delhi diesel price. Every Ashok Leyland ecomet STAR 1215 HE version shares the same engine; real mileage depends on load, route and driving. Ashok Leyland ecomet STAR 1215 HE mileage in detail
Ashok Leyland ecomet STAR 1215 HE 3970/DSD/17 ft specifications
Same on every Ashok Leyland ecomet STAR 1215 HE version
- Chassis
- Chassis with Cabin
- Gross vehicle weight (GVW)
- 11,990 kg
- Kerb weight
- 4,230 kg
- Torque
- 450 Nm
- Emission norm
- BS6
- Gearbox
- 6 speed synchromesh ODGB, cable CSO system, 6 Forward + 1 Reverse
- Fuel
- Diesel
- Fuel tank
- 185 litres
- Claimed mileage
- 7 km/l
- Tyres
- 6, 8.25R20 16 PR, 8.25X16 16PR
- Axle configuration
- 4x2
- Turning radius (as listed)
- 11.7 m
- Ground clearance
- 232 mm
- Gradeability
- 23%
- Top speed
- 80 km/h
- Cabin
- Day Cabin
- Seating
- D+2
- Brakes
- Full air dual line
- Air conditioning
- Yes
- Power steering
- Yes
Is the 3970/DSD/17 ft right for you?
Choose the 3970/DSD/17 ft if you want a factory body and no wait at a bodybuilder.
Against the 3,250 mm versions, the 3970/DSD/17 ft has
All versions side by side: Ashok Leyland ecomet STAR 1215 HE variants tableFrequently asked questions
What is the price of the Ashok Leyland ecomet STAR 1215 HE 3970/DSD/17 ft?
We do not list a separate price for the Ashok Leyland ecomet STAR 1215 HE 3970/DSD/17 ft yet. The Ashok Leyland ecomet STAR 1215 HE range is ₹20-24 lakh ex-showroom. A dealer can quote this exact version.
What is the deck length of the Ashok Leyland ecomet STAR 1215 HE 3970/DSD/17 ft in feet?
The deck is 17 ft 4 in long and 7 ft 7 in wide, about 131 square feet, room for 8 standard 1,200 x 1,000 mm pallets laid flat.
What is the loading capacity of the Ashok Leyland ecomet STAR 1215 HE 3970/DSD/17 ft?
It is rated to carry 7,929 kg within a gross vehicle weight of 11,990 kg. Loading past the rated payload invites fines and faster wear.
What is the difference between the Ashok Leyland ecomet STAR 1215 HE 3970/DSD/17 ft and 3250/CBC/14 ft?
Compared with the 3250/CBC/14 ft, the 3970/DSD/17 ft has a 720 mm longer wheelbase and a 2.8 ft longer deck, and comes with a drop side deck body where the 3250/CBC/14 ft comes as a cab and chassis, without a load body.
What is the difference between the Ashok Leyland ecomet STAR 1215 HE 3970/DSD/17 ft and 3970/CBC/17 ft?
Compared with the 3970/CBC/17 ft, the 3970/DSD/17 ft comes with a drop side deck body where the 3970/CBC/17 ft comes as a cab and chassis, without a load body.
More on the Ashok Leyland ecomet STAR 1215 HE
Names read wheelbase / body. CBC cab and chassis · DSD drop side deck · FSD fixed side deck · HSD high side deck