Tata 1009g LPT

1009g LPT Highlights

July 3, 2020: The TATA 1009g LPT is a 9600 kg gross vehicle weight CNG truck in the industry's intermediate commercial vehicle segment with a promise of segment-best fuel economy. This truck offered in 4 different variants in a combination of 2 CNG capacities (300L & 430L water capacity) and 2-load body options, 1009g LPT, comes with 217mm ground clearance and 23% gradeability. The engine tuned for higher torque and lower RPM for superior mileage. 

The powertrain of this truck comprises Tata Motors new generation 3.8 SGI, 3783 cc CNG, spark-ignition type engine producing 83hp of power, and 285 Nm of torque, tuned to Tata's GBS27, 5-speed manual synchromesh gearbox with 5-forward and 1-reverse gears. This ICV CNG truck is most suitable for general logistics applications. Fitted with twin tyres in the rear provides more stability and control to any cargo loading and even challenging terrain. This truck is available in cabin and body, closed body, fixed side deck, high side deck, container, and reefers options.

1009g LPT comes with a lot of first in its segment features like reverse parking buzzer, GSA, factory fitted music system with a fast USB charger, fast and slow filling nozzles, etc. Tata Motors is also providing world-class safety components like auto shut off valve, high-pressure filter, refueling interlock device, an electronic viscous fan for superior mileage, and swagelok fittings better safety and higher aggregate life. 

Tata 1009g LPT Truck- Expert Review

Overview

Over the years, Tata Motors has gotten a stronghold on the industry's intermediate commercial vehicle segment. Despite fierce competition from rivals, the company remains one of the segment's major players. Among the several factors attributed is the widest range of product offerings in the burgeoning cargo-carrying segment-both diesel and CNG variants at various tonnage points. The 1009g LPT is Tata Motors popular ICV platform truck with CNG powertrain. 

This truck in the BS6 avatar comes with proven and trusted aggregates and performance guarantees. Tata Motors offers many segment-leading features on this truck to make it one of the most compelling choices in the ICV category. 1009g LPT is 9600 kg of gross vehicle weight category ICV truck suitable for several applications for short to medium cargo-carrying duties. 

Exterior

1009g LPT maintains the distinctive look of the ICV range with a safety-enhanced strong built-all steel day cabin. It is offered in cabin and body, closed body, high side deck, containers and reefers options the customer can select as per the applications. The bias tyres in 8.25x16 - 16PR size with robust sidewall provides sufficient lateral holding power, wider tread surface, enhanced high-speed stability, less rolling resistance, better fuel economy, and tyre mileage.

1009g LPT comes in two wheelbase options of 3800 mm and 4920 mm and load-body dimensions of (LxWxH) of 5217 x 2117 x 1822 and 6167 x 2117 x 1822 (mm). The fuel tanks of 300L & 430L water capacities. 

Interior

Inside the cabin, the truck is fitted with several features to make it comfortable to drive and highly productive. A driver+1 seating configuration, seat adjustment in XZ direction reduces driver fatigue, increases overall driving comfort. The Melba fabric seats make them comfortable in summer and winter. The tilt and telescopic steering for easy manoeuvrability in narrow lanes, congested traffic, and best driving position for comfort over long trips. The four-spoke soft-touch steering wheel is a driver delight. 

The new multi-functional ergonomic instrument cluster with features such as gear shift advisor, driver message screen, average fuel economy, and telltale symbols. Further, a display trip indication, fuel gauge, oil pressure gauge, malfunction indication lamp, and screen navigation, etc. Also, a new dashboard with a music system with high-quality Blaupunkt speaker and high-speed USB charger for the driver. On the instrument cluster, a white illumination facia and ignition switch for easy accessibility during night trips. 

Performance  

The intermediate commercial vehicle segment is one of the fastest-growing categories in the overall industry and is likely to grow as demand remains strong for these trucks. As a result, all the truck makers are eyeing this segment with a strong product offering. To take on the competition, the 1009g LPT gets a contemporary powertrain comprising a reliable BS6 engine with higher mileage. The 3.8L SGI produces 83hp of power at a maximum of 285 Nm of torque. This new engine capable of delivering 5.5% more flatter torque over a wider rpm range. Low-end torque improved by 8%, helping deliver higher mileage and better overall response at the start, reducing driving fatigue significantly by minimum gear shifting.

The engine is tuned to GB27, 5-speed gearbox with five forward and 1-reverse gear for a comfortable driving experience. For better cargo-carrying capabilities, the truck gets semi-elliptical leaf spring with hydraulic double acting telescopic shock absorbers at the front suspension and the rear semi-elliptical leaf spring. The clutch is 280 mm in single plate dry friction type, and dual circuit full air S cam brakes with the auto slack adjuster in drum type, for steep terrain and faster climbing capabilities the gradeability is 23.0% and 217 mm of ground clearance. 

Safety

Tata Motors promises safer trucks across its portfolio, and the 1009g LPT isn't different on the safety aspect. It gets all the modern safety features to ensure the driver, vehicle, and valuable cargo inside the truck are always safe. The cabin is the most vital part of the whole truck, and hence it comes with solid built quality and durable in all steel types to take on any potential impact. Superior quality brakes for better control of the vehicle, especially at full load cargo, and highly durable aggregates are some of the safety elements on this truck

Verdict

Tata Motors has several CNG products in the ICV range for various cargo and application needs. The 1009g LPT is a promising truck suitable for several key urban applications with the commitment of higher productivity and more environment-friendly due to CNG powertrain. It also comes with better operating economics as the total-cost-of-ownership is certainly competitive against its diesel counterpart. A customer looking for an ideal truck in the 9-10T GVW category- a truck not only performs better but also pocket-friendly- 1009g LPT is the go-to truck.