LPT 1918 Highlights

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. With an exhaustive range of new models catering to every perceivable tonnage segment, Tata has placed a special concentration on the hugely significant Sub-20-ton segment. Among its latest models is the Tata LPT 1918 and it is an 18.5 Ton cargo truck that is being offered with two different engines and it caters to the most diverse and trusted medium-duty product range in the industry. The Tata LPT 1918 competes with the likes of Ashok Leyland 1918, BharatBenz 1617 and Eicher Pro 5019. The new IAL implemented Tata 1918 platform offers the best in segment mileage and profitability.

Powering the Tata LPT 1918 is the company’s BSIV compliant Tata Cummins ISBe 5.9 water-cooled turbocharged inter-cooled common rail diesel engine. This engine produces a maximum power output of 180bhp made at just 2500rpm while the peak torque rating of 700Nm arrives in the low rpm range of 1000-1800rpm. The transmission duties are taken care by Tata GBS 600 6-Speed manual gearbox mated to a 352mm organic single plate dry-type clutch. The top speed is limited to 80kmph and the Tata LPT 1918 offers a gradeability of 26%. The fuel tank capacity is 300 liters.

The Tata LPT 1918 is available in a choice of two wheelbase lengths - 4225 mm and 5195 mm while the complementing load body lengths for the same are - 5290 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 1918 is 18500kg while the maximum FAW and Raw are – 7000kg and 11500kg, respectively