LPT 1918 5 L Turbotronn Highlights

December 26, 2019: Among the latest Tata Motors trucks to arrive with Increased Axle Load (IAL) compliance in the sub 19 Ton category is the Tata LPT 1918 5L Turbotronn. Tata claims that this new addition to its M&HCV portfolio is created to offer the segment with a whole new operating experience. The Tata LPT 1918 5L Turbotronn arrives with India's first Fuel Intelligent medium-duty truck with a maximum permissible GVW of 18500kg and a Face Cowl and chassis vehicle configuration. You can choose from a total of four different loading span lengths - 18 ft, 20 ft, 24 ft, and 32 ft respectively. It also offers a further choice of four different wheelbase lengths as well - 4225 mm, 4855 mm, 5195 mm and 6750 mm. The ground clearance though is the same for all variants at an adequate 240mm.

Powering the Tata LPT 1918 5L Turbotronn is the company’s new BSIV compliant 4 cylinder 5005cc Tata 5L Turbotronn DICR engine with EGR technology. This engine makes a maximum power output of 177bhp made at just 2400rpm while the peak torque rating is set at a commendable 590Nm that arrives in the low rpm range of just 1000-2000rpm. It is to be noted that this new 5L Turbotronn engine offers the flattest torque curve in the industry making it the most durable and fuel-efficient engine in the market. The transmission duties are taken care by the Tata GBS 750 Cable shift 6-Speed gearbox mated to a 352mm Organic Single plate dry friction type booster-assisted clutch. The top speed is limited to 80kmph and it offers the industry segment-best Gradeability of 32.7%.

The Tata LPT 1918 5L Turbotronn offers power steering and a driver seat which is 6-way adjustable, though no air conditioning is provided even as an option. Braking is taken care by air brakes all around while ABS is offered as standard.