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Mascot T-480 FC

Mascott T-480FC is a unique product launched by Hindustan Motors. It has been so built to provide better safety, additional strength and long life.

Better visibility, larger body space and greater manoeuverability is made possible by it's full forward control design. It has a 5420 cc poerful engine. The brakes are air pressure servo assisted hydraulic brakes.

Features Worth Noticing Are:

It has a big radiator for better cooling
It has bigger payload capacities due to heavy duty axles
Wider visibility is possible due to wider screen
The pedal system is soft for comfortable driving
DPA-CAV rotary pump with hydraulic governor
The radiator and electricals easily accessible as it has a Hinged front opening grille
The front panel has a pleasing design
5-speed synchromesh gearbox with smooth gear shift

Specifications
Engine Type	6 Cylinder, 4 Stroke water cooled Direct Injection Diesel engine
Bore / Stroke	103mm / 108mm
Clutch	Single plate dry friction Diameter of lining: a) Outside - 325mm b) Friction Area - 1006 sq.cm
Front Axle	Drop-forged 'I' beam maximum rating 4355kg. Roller thrust bearings to king pin
Rear Axle	Fully floating hypoid final drive, giving low transmission line and quiet running. Axle shafts forged integrally with outer flanges. Rear Axle maximum rating 8636.5 kg. Ratio:5.83 to 1(6/35)
Brakes	Hydraulic tandem master cylinder operation with air pressure servo assistance. The moulded brake linings give exceptional anti-fade qualities.
Front Brakes	406.4 x 80.8
Rear Brakes	406.4 x 127mm
Handbrake	Mechanically operated on rear wheels
Steering	Semi-irreversible worm and sector: steering box rigidly mounted on chassis frame side member. All steering connections have self adjusting hardened ball joints. Steering wheel dia 498mm. Steering box ratio 25.5 to 1.
Frame	Ladder type flat topped chassis frame. Alligator jaw cross-members riveted by the "cold squeeze" process. Side member dimension 254 x 73 x 6.35mm. Flitch plates of inverted L type fitted as standard. Combined section modulus 272 cubic-cm.
Alternator	45 Amp.
Voltage	12 Volts.
Battery Capacity	One 12 Volts 180 Amp. Hr.
Wheels	B 6.0 x 20 - 7 nos.
Tyres	8.25 x 20 - 12 P.R. - 6 nos.