Tata 710 LPT

710 LPT Highlights

July 3, 2020: Tata Motors 710 LPT develop exclusively for long haul cargo applications with maximum fuel efficiency. The all-new 710 LPT based on LPT 407Ex2 38 WB and one of the longest-running LPT face vehicles in India. Suitable for e-commerce and general logistics needs. In the new updates, this truck has improved significantly on almost every aspect of performance with enhanced connectivity, gradeability, and lower cost of ownership, making it the most aspiration light truck in India. 

710 LPT powertrain comprises the 4SPCR, 2956 cc, BS6 engine producing maximum 98hp of power and torque of 300 Nm, tuned to a 5 Speed, manual synchromesh gearbox with 5-forward and 1-reserve gears. The all-steel day cabin is highly safe with reliable, built quality. 

The cargo truck gets modern features such as standard tilt and telescopic power steering with a new design for more comfortable driving, latest auto adjuster brake assembly, and the rear, banjo type rear axle. Highly enhanced chassis, lower clutching and gear-shifting efforts, parabolic suspension in front, factory fitted music system with Blaupunkt speakers, USB fast charging, new seat design with heat resistant melba fabric for driver comfort, PTO provision, reverse parking assist and standard telematics kit of the company.

Tata 710 LPT Truck- Expert Review

Overview

Tata 710 LPT is a 4-wheel sibling of the Tata 712 LPT 6-wheel. Both the trucks are almost identical in the company's light-duty diesel cargo portfolio targeted at the last-mile cargo distributions needs. Developed for short to medium trips, this truck gives segment-leading fuel efficiency. 710 LPT is a strong, durable, and high-performance truck suitable for market load, fruits & vegetables, FMCG, white goods, e-commerce, parcel & courier, reefers, containers, and industrial goods. 

The new 710 LPT improves the total-cost-of-ownership of a truck owner with higher mileage and lowest maintenance costs. This truck not only scores high on the performance, but the best re-sale value offers the highest return on Investment. 710 LPT is packed with the 6-key promises, including enhancing performance, lower total-cost-of-ownership, comfortable and convenient truck, multiple choices, connectivity, and peaceful ownership experience to boost the fleet. The only major difference between the 710 and 712 LPT models is the engine powers.  

Exterior

The famous LPT cabin is the true identity of 710 LPT with a distinctive front look and cabin design. The 7300 kg gross vehicle weight category LCV is available in cabin and body, and high side deck body applications. This truck comes with a lightweight load body with improved internal deck lengths to carry strong, heavy, and bulky cargo.

The cargo truck is fitted with the well-know safety enhanced solid built quality all-steel LPT day cabin. It comes with 4-tyre, and one spare tyre is also offered as a standard. The 8.25-16, 16 PR tyres are capable of higher pick-up, offers superior mileage. A standard fuel tank of 60-liter comes with this truck.

Interior

710 LPT gets a tilt and telescopic power steering for easy maneuverability in narrow lanes and the best driving position. For a comfortable driving experience, this truck needs less gear shifting and clutching efforts. The cargo truck comes with internal connectivity. The high-quality music system with Blaupunkt speaker and high-speed USB mobile charger. The new multi-function ergonomic instrument cluster, tell tale symbol on the instrument cluster, and also gear shift advisor in the instrument cluster. This is further added with external connectivity: standard telematics kit fitted to help owners and drivers in the vehicle operations, a fleet app for owners, and managers to help monitor vehicle and driver's performance effectively. 

The modern instrument cluster is fitted with display trip Indication, fuel, DEF level Indicator, air pressure, speed, brake, seat belt, temperature, fuel Economy, DPF regeneration, time, trip, SCR fault-related indications, and gear shift advisor, etc. The white illumination facia and ignition switches- the light helps the driver to enter the cabin at night and to start ignition.

Performance

710 LPT is powered by Tata Motors' proven 4 SPCR engine, which has undergone significant improvements in its BS6 avatar. The engine produces a maximum power of 98hp; this is 18% more than the earlier generation truck for a better turnaround of this little cargo truck. The torque is 300 Nm here too; nearly 20% increased for more pulling power and faster deliveries. It is tuned to Tata's G400 5-speed gearbox. 

Rugged and powerful aggregates complement the engine performance of this truck, like the front suspension, comes with semi-elliptical multi-leaf spring, 2-no hydraulic double-acting shock absorbers. The rear suspension is semi-elliptical multi-leaf spring, 2-no hydraulic double-acting shock absorbers with auxiliary springs. The truck frame is ladder type with seven riveted/bolted cross members in 200 x 60 x 5 mm size. For better control of the truck, the service brake is full S-cam air brake type, while the parking brake is transmission mounted parking drum type.

Safety

In the new revamped BS6 truck portfolio, Tata Motors has built some necessary safety features as standard and offering some more advanced ones as options to the customers. The new truck is fully safety compliant and built to last long, and the 710 LPT part of the same DNA. It gets a big cabin for the driver's safety, highly optimized, and aggregates to make the vehicle strong and safe. 

Verdict

Tata Motors has succeeded in taking on the growing competition and offering a winning product to the customers. 710 LPT is one of the major products in its diesel cargo offering with all robust powertrain, aggregates, better cargo-carrying capacities, and an affordable price tag. This truck is highly capable of delivering on every need and can effectively take on the competition in this growing segment. Back by key performance elements such as competitive mileage, reliability, and overall superior total-cost-of-ownership, the 710 LPT is one important truck the customer wouldn't want to miss out.