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If you are impressed by cheap plastic and fake wood, the Gurkha is
not the vehicle for you. 
If you want
unrelenting world class performance, you have few options other than
the Gurkha.
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What Makes it so special
The
Engine:
The vehicle sports a Mercedes derived, Turbocharged, Intercooled , OM616 diesel engine. This engine is also commonly called TD-2400 FT. This engine develops 90 BHP at 4000 rpm and 18.5 Kg/m of torque at 1800-2100 rpm. Being an Indirect Injection engine, it is super smooth and super silent. The engine is built to last 2 to 3 lakh kilometers with out overhaul. The power band of this engine is so wide that power keeps flowing out smoothly from 1500 rpm all the way to 4200 rpm. The engine does not have any electronics, so one thing less to worry about. CLICK HERE TO SEE ENGINE DETAILS.
The Gear Box:
The vehicle has the world famous, Mercedes derived G1-18 gear box. The G1-18 Gearbox of Mercedes design is among the smoothest and most reliable transmission in its class. The latest machinery & process technologies are used for manufacture of the gears, shafts and housings. The Drive train comprising of the Gearbox, Axles and Propeller Shafts are precision manufactured in house. Force Motors uses special alloys with high Molybdenum content to make gears with extra strength for added reliability. The gears are not only hobbed & shaved, but finished using a special high precision 'Honing' process - to generate super smooth surfaces and exacting precision - to Mercedes standard.
Force Motors uses special alloys with high molybdenum content to make gears with extra strength for added reliability. The gears are not only hobbed & shaved, but finished using a special high precision 'Honing' process - to generate super smooth surfaces and exacting precision - to Mercedes standard.
Each Gear pair is individually matched & checked for noise. The exacting assembly and testing procedure for the Gearbox assures life long trouble free operation. (In 1999 Force Motors Exported 2000 gearboxes of G1-18 design to Mercedes Benz Germany, for use on Mercedes vehicles in Europe).
The Transfer Case and Differential locks:
This is perhaps the
most advanced feature of the vehicle. The Gurkha offers some
great features that buyers
of
new 4x4's partially are still dreaming of today, like a fully
synchronized 3 shaft transfer case that you can shift while driving
even into
low range 4WD. The transfer case is a fully floating divorced transfer
case that is built to last. The transfer case can also be ordered with
an auxiliary power
take off or PTO to operate a winch. The 100% locking differentials in
the front and rear axle that are manually activated by pulling the
levers next to the transfer case shifter. The diff-locks are worth
their weight in gold. CLICK HERE TO LEARN ABOUT DIFF-LOCKS.
The diff-locks enable you to get out of any
tricky situation.
The Frame:
The Gurkha features a rare Tubular chassis. Most of the chassis manufactured today are made out of box sections. This is because of ease of manufacturing. However Force motors, goes the extra mile in providing a tubular chassis for superior performance. The tubular chassis is ultra flexible and strong at the same time. The frame is more rugged than of most new vehicles today and this model has prooven its safety in numerous real life crashes on- and off-road protecting its passengers.
The Suspension and Handling:
The Gurkha features
a double wishbone independent front suspension with torsion bars and a
rear live axle with elliptical leaf springs. Both front and rear
axles have anti roll bar while the rear axle has additional stabilizer
bars. All these things mean nothing till you take a ride in the Gurkha
and are amazed by the ultra smooth ride even on the roughest roads. You
really have to ride it to believe it.
Despite being a big vehicle the superb design of the suspension makes the Gurkha handle very well both on and off road. The level of road holding and cornering capacity is astonishing. The power steering makes the vehicle agile while the front disk and rear drum brakes do an excellent job of bringing the vehicle to a halt.
Passenger space and comfort:
The space available inside the Gurkha can be best described as cavernous. One has to sit inside the vehicle to believe the amount of leg room and head room available. The Gurkha (2750 mm) was designed to carry 9 fully armed soldiers into battle. You can rest assured that there will be enough space for you and your extended family. A word of caution. The inside of the vehicle is functional, minimalistic and spartan. The inside of the Gurkha has been designed with a single minded objective of maximizing passenger space and comfort.Not much attention has been paid to aesthetics.
Seeing is believing.WATCH THE VIDEO:
No matter how much you hear about the ability of this vehicle, you will not understand the full capability of this vehicle till you see what it can do. The short video that is linked below gives an idea about the vehicle's ability. Remember that the vehicle is capable of negotiating far more difficult terrain than what is shown in the video. Go ahead, download and watch the video, seeing is believing. CLICK HERE FOR THE VIDEO PAGE
The vehicle sports a Mercedes derived, Turbocharged, Intercooled , OM616 diesel engine. This engine is also commonly called TD-2400 FT. This engine develops 90 BHP at 4000 rpm and 18.5 Kg/m of torque at 1800-2100 rpm. Being an Indirect Injection engine, it is super smooth and super silent. The engine is built to last 2 to 3 lakh kilometers with out overhaul. The power band of this engine is so wide that power keeps flowing out smoothly from 1500 rpm all the way to 4200 rpm. The engine does not have any electronics, so one thing less to worry about. CLICK HERE TO SEE ENGINE DETAILS.
The Gear Box:
The vehicle has the world famous, Mercedes derived G1-18 gear box. The G1-18 Gearbox of Mercedes design is among the smoothest and most reliable transmission in its class. The latest machinery & process technologies are used for manufacture of the gears, shafts and housings. The Drive train comprising of the Gearbox, Axles and Propeller Shafts are precision manufactured in house. Force Motors uses special alloys with high Molybdenum content to make gears with extra strength for added reliability. The gears are not only hobbed & shaved, but finished using a special high precision 'Honing' process - to generate super smooth surfaces and exacting precision - to Mercedes standard.
Force Motors uses special alloys with high molybdenum content to make gears with extra strength for added reliability. The gears are not only hobbed & shaved, but finished using a special high precision 'Honing' process - to generate super smooth surfaces and exacting precision - to Mercedes standard.
Each Gear pair is individually matched & checked for noise. The exacting assembly and testing procedure for the Gearbox assures life long trouble free operation. (In 1999 Force Motors Exported 2000 gearboxes of G1-18 design to Mercedes Benz Germany, for use on Mercedes vehicles in Europe).
The Transfer Case and Differential locks:
This is perhaps the
most advanced feature of the vehicle. The Gurkha offers some
great features that buyers
of
new 4x4's partially are still dreaming of today, like a fully
synchronized 3 shaft transfer case that you can shift while driving
even into
low range 4WD. The transfer case is a fully floating divorced transfer
case that is built to last. The transfer case can also be ordered with
an auxiliary power
take off or PTO to operate a winch. The 100% locking differentials in
the front and rear axle that are manually activated by pulling the
levers next to the transfer case shifter. The diff-locks are worth
their weight in gold. CLICK HERE TO LEARN ABOUT DIFF-LOCKS.
The diff-locks enable you to get out of any
tricky situation. The Frame:
The Gurkha features a rare Tubular chassis. Most of the chassis manufactured today are made out of box sections. This is because of ease of manufacturing. However Force motors, goes the extra mile in providing a tubular chassis for superior performance. The tubular chassis is ultra flexible and strong at the same time. The frame is more rugged than of most new vehicles today and this model has prooven its safety in numerous real life crashes on- and off-road protecting its passengers.
The Suspension and Handling:
The Gurkha features
a double wishbone independent front suspension with torsion bars and a
rear live axle with elliptical leaf springs. Both front and rear
axles have anti roll bar while the rear axle has additional stabilizer
bars. All these things mean nothing till you take a ride in the Gurkha
and are amazed by the ultra smooth ride even on the roughest roads. You
really have to ride it to believe it. Despite being a big vehicle the superb design of the suspension makes the Gurkha handle very well both on and off road. The level of road holding and cornering capacity is astonishing. The power steering makes the vehicle agile while the front disk and rear drum brakes do an excellent job of bringing the vehicle to a halt.
Passenger space and comfort:
The space available inside the Gurkha can be best described as cavernous. One has to sit inside the vehicle to believe the amount of leg room and head room available. The Gurkha (2750 mm) was designed to carry 9 fully armed soldiers into battle. You can rest assured that there will be enough space for you and your extended family. A word of caution. The inside of the vehicle is functional, minimalistic and spartan. The inside of the Gurkha has been designed with a single minded objective of maximizing passenger space and comfort.Not much attention has been paid to aesthetics.
Seeing is believing.WATCH THE VIDEO:
No matter how much you hear about the ability of this vehicle, you will not understand the full capability of this vehicle till you see what it can do. The short video that is linked below gives an idea about the vehicle's ability. Remember that the vehicle is capable of negotiating far more difficult terrain than what is shown in the video. Go ahead, download and watch the video, seeing is believing. CLICK HERE FOR THE VIDEO PAGE