Ashok Leyland A1 Boss 913: AL’s initiative on ICV segment
India’s second largest commercial vehicle manufacturer, Ashok Leyland has introduced their new ICV in BOSS series : The A1 BOSS 913. The BOSS series was introduced in 2013, and since then it has been a success series in the leyland’s commercial vehicle line-up.
ENGINE ANG GEARBOX
4-CYL H-series Engine(BS4)
POWER: 130HP TORQUE: 450 NM
6-Speed Overdrive Gearbox
The much reliable AL’s BS4 engine has occupied with a i-EGR technology,which in fact used a exhaust gas re-circulation technique instead of selective catalytic reduction as seen in its competitors. As a result,there is no need for Ad-blue insertion. The 6-speed gearbox with overdrive function is an add on to the fuel efficiency and the gearshift indicator on the instrument cluster is very helpful on right shifting.
DRIVABILITY AND ERGNOMICS
GOOD FRONTAL VISIBILITY 
NEW STEERING WHEEL GIVES BETTER GRIP 
WELL PLACED GEAR LEVER ENHANCES SHIFTING 
SPACIOUS CABIN, 3 PEOPLE CAN EASILY ACCOMODATED 
READABLE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER 
PARKING BRAKE AND LIFT CONTROL LEVERS ARE NOT EASILY ACCESSIBLE WHILE DOOR IS CLOSED 
6 WAY ADJUSTABLE DRIVER SEAT AND TILTABLE STEERING WHEEL 
DOCUMENT HOLDER IN THE MIDDLE OF DASHBOARD
`MAINTENANCE AND USABILITY
We are familiar with the successful heavy mining trucks in the AL’s fleet, but the ICV segment only have the Ecomet series until the launch of BOSS 913. Yes! this could be the toughest competition for its rivals in terms of reliability and maintenance.
SERVICE INTERVAL OF 40,000 KM/6 MONTHS 
ENGINE OIL DIPSTICK CAN BE ACCESSED WITHOUT TILTING THE CABIN 
DRIVER CABIN CAN BE TILTED HYDRAULICALLY 
GROUND CLEARENCE IS OPTIMUM 
24V ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.CAN BE DISCONNECT VIA EXTERNAL LEVER SWITCH.BATTERY IS WELL COVERED 
BEST IN CLASS TURNING RADIUS 
IMPROVED BUMPER POSITION IN TERMS OF IMPACT PROTECTION AND WINDSHEILD WASHER TANK FILLER INTEGRATED AT THE FRONT 
HYDRAULIC PUSH TYPE CLUTCH IS EFFORTLESS TO USE.DUAL LINE AIR BRAKES ARE HIGHLY EFFECTIVE
Our FLY-WHEEL team has test driven the new BOSS 913. This vehicle could be a trump card by leyland on ICV tipper segment. The vehicle is good for shifing materials from one place to another with limited space for operation. The reliability and peace of mind on repairs and maintenance offered by ASHOK LEYLAND is certainly taken into account while looking for a intermediate commercial vehicle like the BOSS 913
