Tata LPT 1913 BS-IV

December 30, 2019: Tata Motors was the first manufacturer in India to launch its updated range of Increased Axle Loads models after the IAL norms were implemented. To cater to the hugely significant sub 20 Ton market, Tata Motors brought the Tata LPT 1913 alongside the Tata LPT 1918 and both models, while sharing many cycle parts offer a number of options to their users to benefit from the new platform fully. This new 6 wheeler Truck competes with the likes of Eicher Pro 5019 and Ashok Leyland 1913 while also competing with its siblings, the LPT 1918 and Ultra 1918. The new IAL implemented Tata 1913 platform offers the best in segment mileage and profitability.

Powering the Tata LPT 1913 is the company’s BS-IV compliant Tata 697 TCIC CRDi engine with EGR Technology diesel engine. This engine produces a maximum power output of 136bhp made at just 2400rpm while the peak torque rating of 490Nm arrives in the low rpm range of 1400-1800rpm. The transmission duties are taken care by Tata GBS 600 OD 6-Speed manual gearbox with a Cable shift mechanism mated to a 352mm organic single plate dry-type clutch. The top speed is limited to 80kmph and the Tata LPT 1913 offers a gradeability of 24%. The fuel tank capacity is 225 liters.

The Tata LPT 1913 is available in a choice of three wheelbase lengths - 4225 mm, 4855 mm and 5195 mm while the complementing load body lengths for the same are - 5290 mm, 6184 mm and 7392 mm, respectively. The options for the load body are of four different types - 1210 Cowl, Cab, Fixed Side Deck, and High Side Deck. The Maximum permissible GVW of the Tata LPT 1913 is 18500kg while the maximum FAW and Raw are – 7000kg and 11500kg, respectively.