Tata LPT 3118 Cowl

Tata LPT 3118 Cowl

Tata Motors innovative 10-tyre, 31-tonne GVW truck with a lift axle, this truck comes with higher payload capacity but offers you a lot of competitive advantages in running cost with a third axle with 3,500 kg more payload than the current generation 10 wheeler 28-tonne GVW rigid truck. That means you can carry more payload, and earn better revenue but spend less on operational costs. 

Tata LPT 3118 Cowl Price 

Among the best haulage truck is part of the medium-duty category at a competitive price. At TrucksDekho we help you with all your truck buying needs, just leave your mobile number on the website and we assist you in finding the nearest Tata Trucks Showroom/ Dealership in your city or town. You can also get the on-road price of the truck. We help you with everything such as attractive finance, EMI and downpayment options and insurance, etc.

Tata LPT 3118 Cowl Payload and GVW 

Among the best cargo transportation truck, this innovative multi-axle truck Tata truck- the LPT 3118 Cowl is a 31,000 kg GVW truck and can carry a payload of up to 23.5-tonne.

Why Tata LPT 3118 Cowl?

This innovative haulage truck is similar in terms of cost of operations like fuel, tyre and maintenance that of 28-tonne trucks. This top truck is designed and developed to help the operators earn greater profit by carrying a higher payload. Tata Motors says the additional investment into this truck would help you recover the cost within a year. If you want a fully built variant of this truck then check out the top haulage truck Signa 3118.T. You can read more about this best multi-axle Tata truck here. Tata Motors continues to bring innovation to the commercial vehicle industry by offering tailor-made trucks to customers that serve them most efficiently. You save costs and earn higher profits every single trip.

Tata LPT 3118 Cowl Engine & GearBox 

The Cowl truck gets the proven and reliable Cummins ISBe 5.6L engine. It produces 180hp of power with maximum torque of 850Nm. The engine is tuned to Tata’s 6-speed manual gearbox. 

Tata LPT 3118 Cowl Axles & Clutch 

Tata's extra heavy-duty 7T-reverse Elliot type and rear axle is single Reduction RA110LD. The clutch is 380 mm dia push type single plate dry friction organic lining.

Tata LPT 3118 Cowl Frame 

The frame is ladder type, the heavy-duty that comes in 285 x 65 x 8.5 cm.

Tata LPT 3118 Cowl Fuel Tank & Tyre 

The truck comes with a 365L capacity fuel tank made out of polymer and fitted with an anti-fuel theft mechanism. All 10 tyres are 295/90R20 radial tube tyres. The tyres are designed with a 90% aspect ratio for increased axle payload with features like advanced tyre tread compound and optimized tyre tread pattern. 

Overview

Tata boasts an extensive and diverse portfolio of heavyweight trucks in the Indian market. The brand is one of the most popular and preferred truck manufacturers in India with a wide range of choices for all kinds of requirements and preferences.

Amongst its vast portfolio, the Tata LPT 3118 Cowl is one of the best products from the brand in the segment in India. The heavyweight truck is a fine combination of excellent capability, usability and sustainability offering a highly economical package for people who need a long distance cargo haulage vehicle. The truck has been appreciated for its excellent gradeability and perfect turning radius. The truck looks and feels pretty modern with Tata’s package of modern and advanced suite of technology.

Exterior

The Tata LPT 3118 Cowl has a wheelbase of 5205 mm and the dimensions of the truck (lxwxh) is 9035x2434x1839 mm with an impressive ground clearance of 250 mm. It gets customizable body options, available in Chassis with Cowl variant. The Tata LPT 3118 Cowl Truck Diesel comes with the Day and Sleeper Cabin.

A capable package for long distance cargo haulage requirements, the truck is a top favourite for its superior payload capacity rated at 23.5 tonnes which is simply exceptional for a truck of this size and in this price segment. The Tata LPT 3118 Cowl has a GVW of 31,000 kgs. The truck boasts an impressive fuel tank capacity of 365 litres. It comes with 295/90R20 front tyres and 295/90R20 rear tyres.

Interior

The Tata LPT 3118 Cowl offers a modern and comfortable interior with a very well-designed cabin that is quite spacious and elegant. The World Class TATA SIGNA Cabin comes with a New Generation Instrument Cluster that makes for a very convenient and quick operation.

The seats are comfortable and manually adjustable and offer a very comfortable journey over long distances. The steering setup and the overall space makes it a very convenient and efficient vehicle. The suspension system adds to the comfortable driving experience and the truck is truly a very enjoyable and comfortable vehicle to drive.

Performance 

The Tata LPT 3118 Cowl is powered by a capable Cummins ISBe 5.6L BS6 engine. The engine can make 180hp of power and a maximum torque of 850Nm. The engine is paired with Tata’s in-house 6-speed manual gearbox.

The Tata LPT 3118 Cowl is one of the most fuel-efficient trucks in the segment and the new BS6 engine of the truck has made it a very economical and sustainable package for long distance load carrying purposes. The truck offers a decent mileage ranging around 6-7 kmpl and with an impressive fuel tank capacity, one can expect uninterrupted long distance travel without the need to refuel.

Safety

The 10-wheeler truck from Tata gets a 8x2 axle configuration with Tata’s specialized heavy-duty 7T-reverse Elliot type front axle and for the rear axles, a Pneumatic air suspension, with automatic lifting-lowering lift axle, a Single-speed hypoid gear first rear axle and a Heavy duty Tubular dummy second rear axle. The clutch is 380 mm dia push type single plate dry friction organic lining. The truck gets very capable and effective Air Brakes brakes with parking brakes.

Verdict

The biggest USP of this truck is the overall low total cost of ownership and the excellent value for money it offers. These points make it one of the best and most popular vehicles in this segment and there are only a few 10-wheeler commercial vehicles that are as good as the Tata LPT 3118 Cowl. The truck comes at a pretty reasonable price and the vehicle gets a very capable engine which is quite fuel-efficient at the same time. Not just that, a range of advanced technologies along with excellent driving dynamics, smooth handling and above all, an exceptional payload capacity makes the truck one of the best in its kind. It can easily compete with 28-tonnes trucks in the market offering similar performance and capabilities.

The Tata LPT 3118 Cowl is one of the best packages in the medium-heavy duty trucks segment in India. The truck is capable, efficient and offers great performance as well. The truck is available in the market at a price of ₹23,58,000 right now. At TrucksDekho, you can find all details about the truck including nearest showrooms or Tata Trucks dealerships.