Tata 407 vs Eicher Pro 2049: Comparison 

Are you looking for a sub 5T cargo truck that is efficient, powerful with the potential to accelerate your logistics business? Then we bring you two segment defining trucks ideal for your business. Check out the famous Tata 407 and Eicher Pro 2049. 

The last-mile cargo transportation is one of the fastest growing segments of trucks in India. These small and light trucks are essential in reaching the remote part of the city or towns delivering cargo shipments to the consumers' door-steps. This booming segment is catered by some of the most innovative and tailor-made trucks by all the truck makers. These trucks are deployed for a variety of cargo shipments such as e-commerce, courier & parcel, market loads, beverages, white goods, FMCG products, among others. 

The competition is intense among truck brands to offer the most suitable and value for money truck. In the SCV and LCV segment of India, there are some of the iconic products that are loved by driver and truck owners. Now, if you're looking to either buy a new truck or expand your existing fleet, and thinking of purchasing a sub-5-T truck gross weight truck, there are multiple options to choose. We make your selection easy by bringing you two renowned trucks in this category.

The sub-5-T category that takes goods from the logistics hub to the local centre, needs a reliable & versatile truck and yet takes on all kinds of demanding duties effortlessly. There isn't a better truck than the Tata 407-most visible truck on Indian roads and the Eicher Pro 2049. Both the trucks tick all the right boxes to help you scale your business. Let's look at them a little deeper as to what they are offering. 

What's on offer?

Post the BS6 emission norms implementions both the LCVs in questions have undergone a massive revamped; thus Tata 407 and Pro 2049 now comes with not only the cleanest and efficient engine but also gets superior aggregates, greater comfort and a total value for money package. Tata Motors has further optimized the 407 GOLD SFC with the power of six philosophy by keeping the customers at the centre to offer higher performance, driving comfort, convenience & connectivity, value, and safety & security. The 407 is a strong truck to grow your business to its fullest potential.

Eicher also now bought its all-new EUTECH6 range of trucks portfolio with modern engines and aggregates. The Pro 2049 now offers you two distinct advantages that Eicher is known for-the superior mileage and greater driver comfort making this truck highly productive, keeping the needs of the customers in this segment- be it driver or owner. Let's unpack them to check what's inside.  

Engine

The Tata 407 Gold SFC is fitted with Tata's 4SPCR BS6 engine that gives you 98hp of power and sizable 300 Nm of torque to take on all the daily demanding cargo trips. It is also complemented with a 5-speed mechanical gearbox with synchromesh with 5-forward and 1-reserve gear. The Eicher Pro 2049, on the other hand, comes with the modern E366, 3-cylinder, four valves, BS6 engine with 100HP of power and 285 Nm of torque. Here too, you get a 5-speed gearbox for comfortable driving and superior mileage. 

Comfort

To serve the customers of this segment which are mostly driver owners-an efficient truck that is an enjoyable and comfortable companion, the Tata 407 comes with power steering as a standard. What differentiates this truck from its peers is the distinctive semi forward cabin, making it elegant but also offering more safety. Inside the cabin, you get a lot of space for the driver and co-driver with utility storage spaces and features.

For a comfortable driving experience, the Pro 2049 comes with a 10-degree cooler walkthrough with the lowest noise for a comfortable in-cabin experience. The cabin is practical, modern and offers a lot of storage spaces. Eicher has packed the cabin with features as well as made this truck easy to operate and drive; for example, you get a tilt and telescopic power steering. 

Key Dimensions 

The 407 Gold is available in three variants, the cabin and chassis, high deck, and full side deck, with a standard wheelbase of 2955 mm, the gross vehicle weight is 4450 kg, and 40% gradeability for steeper terrains. The ground clearance is 209, and the turning circle diameter is 11.9m. You can also check out the higher wheelbase variant here.

The Pro 2049 is a 4497 kg gross weight truck available in 2580 of the wheelbase, and you can buy this truck as a fully-built truck with the cabin and body or cabin and chassis options. The turning circle diameter of this truck is 10 m and gradeability of 34% to help you faster climbing abilities on steep curves with a ground clearance of 160 mm. Eicher also offer a CNG variant of this LCV that you can explore here.

On the Tata 407, you get 7.00 R 16LT, 12PR tyre, 60L of the fuel tank and the cargo deck length of 8.3ft. The Pro 2049 comes with 225/75 R16 or 7.00x16 - 14PR tyre, 60L of the fuel tank and strong advanced high strength steel cargo body. 

Price 

The Eicher Pro 2049 prices start from ₹ 10.49 Lakh and Tata 407 price range between ₹ 9.00 - ₹ 9.43 Lakh (all prices ex-showroom, New Delhi ). Keep in mind prices vary from cities and states. Truck prices also arrive on the specs and configuration that you would like to buy based on your business requirements. 

The in-depth peek into these two prominent LCVs reveals that both the trucks are quite similar on many fronts. Both the trucks have their share of comfort and list of features along with strong USPs. Tata 407 platform hardly needs anything to prove as customers are in love with this truck for decades. Eicher Pro 2049 brings a much-needed alternative in the segment with its powerful major performance characteristics. So, which truck suits your business needs the most? 

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