Tata 1109g LPT

1109g LPT Highlights

July 3, 2020: The TATA 1109g LPT is another intermediate commercial vehicle in 10900 kg gross vehicle weight CNG truck. This truck offered in 4 different variants in a combination of 2 CNG capacities (300L & 430L water capacity) and 2-load body options, 1109g LPT, comes with 217mm ground clearance and 21% gradeability. The engine tuned for higher torque and lower RPM for segment best mileage. 

1109g LPT comes with a lot of first in 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.

The powertrain of this truck comprises Tata Motors new generation3.8 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 truck is available in cabin and body, closed body, fixed side deck, high side deck, container, and reefers options. 

Tata 1109g LPT Truck- Expert Review

Overview

Tata Motors yet another CNG variant in the 10-12T gross vehicle weight category of intermediate commercial vehicles. The intensifying competition in the ICV segment has prompted OEMs to offer highly valuable trucks. Tata Motors is one of the market leader in the segment, and it is doing whatever it takes to maintain leadership in the segments with a highly compelling product portfolio. The 1109g LPT is Tata Motors popular ICV platform truck with CNG powertrain. This is a truck not only for superior cargo duties but also environment friendly and affordable to run as compared to the diesel variant. 

Like the rest of the BS6 range, this truck in the BS6 powertrain comes with all the modern features, optimized aggregates, and a lot of driver-friendly elements to make it more productive. 1109g LPT is 10900 kg of gross vehicle weight category ICV truck suitable for several applications for short to medium cargo-carrying duties and even interstates shipments too. 

Exterior

1109g LPT looks identical to its Tata Motors distinctive ICV trucks with the famous LPT cabin, and for higher safety purposes comes a 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 comes wider tread surface, enhanced high-speed stability, less rolling resistance, better fuel economy, and higher tyre mileage.

1109g 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

Tata Motors engineers have worked extensively to make the cabin comfortable but roomy and packed with a lot of features to make it easy to the driver. 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 maneuverability 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 instrument cluster is packed 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  

A highly productive, durable and lower maintenance truck is what the customer in the ICV segment want. Over the years, Tata Motors has been proven its mettle in offering precisely the truck the customer wants with all the promises. The increasing competition in the segment means the company isn't taking any chance to be complacent to let the rival take advantage. To take on the competition effectively and offer a compelling product to its loyal set of customers, the 1109g LPT gets a contemporary powertrain comprising a reliable BS6 engine with higher mileage. The 3.8L SGI engine 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 1109g LPT also part of this transformation towards safer vehicles. Packed with 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

In trucks, OEMs caters to various cargo applications and tonnage needs of customers. These trucks often differentiate on minor elements, and naturally so, share common powertrain and a lot of features. The only major difference is every truck in each segment is tuned to the particular application or needs with optimized power and aggregates. The 1109g 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. 1109g LPT is environmentally friendly and economical to operate ICV in the vital and fast-growing 10-12T category.