Tata LPT 4925

LPT 4925 Highlights

July 6, 2020: LPT 4925 is 16-wheel, 6-axle rigid truck for special long-haul applications. This 49000 kg gross vehicle weight truck is the highest rigid tonnage segment in the Tata Motors portfolio. The truck gets a 3-mode fuel economy switch along with gear shift advisor for drive coaching; the truck is highly optimized for best performance with lower total-cost-of-ownership. 

LPT 4925 gets Cummins ISBe 6.7L BS6 producing a maximum 250hp of power at 950 Nm of torque. It is tuned to Tata’s 9-speed gearbox. The 430 mm dia clutch is Push type with single plate dry friction organic lining, the front axle is heavy-duty 7T reverse Elliot type and rear single reduction type. The heavy-duty ladder-type chassis frame comes in 285 x 65 x 8.5. For an uninterrupted long trip, a 300-liter fuel tank in polymer with an anti-fuel theft mechanism is provided. Tata Motors offers two warranties for peaceful ownership experience, 6-years or 6 lakh kilometers on driveline and standards vehicle warranty of 3 years or 3 lakh kilometer, with Tata Motors extensive network across the country for 24x7 service support. 

Tata LPT 4925 Truck- Expert Review

Overview

Another promising heavy-duty rigid truck from the market leader Tata Motors. LPT 4925 is a 6-axle '16-wheel cargo truck for long-haul transportation. This truck almost identical to its sibling LPT 4825 with the addition of an extra axle. Designed to fulfill the growing heavy cargo needs of today's fleet operators to run a profitable transport business. The truck owner invests in such a massive truck with the expectation for enhancing his business. Tata Motors is not only offering a segment-best truck but ensuring full support to run the truck most productively. 

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 fleet. This truck operates on the long-haul routes and gets all the modern features, segment-leading contemporary proven aggregates making it the unique truck in the industry's HCV rigid category. 

Exterior

LPT 4925 isn't different from the Tata Motors identifiable looks of HCV trucks, and this multi-axle rigid cowl, massive workhorse gets various features for better handling. The 49,000 kg gross vehicle weight category haulage truck- the highest-rated tonnage on a rigid truck is suitable for several critical applications such as cement, flyash, container, chemical, market load, construction aggregates, industrial and agriculture goods across India's interstate long-haul routes. 

It comes with the heavy-duty ladder-type chassis frame in 285 x 65 x 8.5 dimensions. Gets the aero kit, a dealer fitment option for a better fuel economy through the reduction of aerodynamic drag, mainly for containerized applications.

LPT 4925 comes in a wheelbase of 6730 mm, and deck length option of SDL: 8992 mm (28ft) and LDL 9571 mm (30ft). The radial tube tyres are 295/90R20, comes with 100% interchangeability with 10R20 tyres due to the same wheel rim size, and user comfort and ease of stocking—low rolling resistance for better fuel economy, advanced tyre tread compound and optimized tyre tread pattern. Tata Motors offers 300L, 365L capacities fuel tanks in rectangular shape made in high-density polyethylene polymer with an anti-fuel theft mechanism. 

Interior

To handle this giant truck well, and overall comfortable user experience, the cowl variant of LPT 4925 gets tilt & telescopic steering wheel. A 4-way adjustable mechanically suspended seats, blower options, superior noise, vibration and harshness characteristics, and 4-point cabin suspension with vertical & transverse shockers. Also easily accessible control panel and driver-friendly dashboard, front & side proximity mirror, and 3-piece metal bumper for lower repair time and cost. The cowl is compatible with different cabin styles, customizable to various cabin sizes, easy integration with multiple body sizes/types, and flexibility at bodybuilder end for internal trims.

Modern instrument clusters with average fuel economy indicator and distance to empty feature, digital service reminder, digital air & oil pressure and DEF gauges, digital battery voltage indicator, gear shift advisor, 3-mode fuel economy switch, and over-speed alert, etc. 

Performance  

The customer is spending huge money on buying this truck and investing his truck for enhancing his business, and hence a high productivity truck is necessary to speed up his business. To carry heavy-load on long routes, this truck is equipped with a powerful 250hp of the engine producing a maximum torque of 950 Nm for all kinds of challenging cargo shipment needs. The engine is 9% higher power for better-loaded pickup, 12% higher torque for excellent load pulling, and higher gradeability for multi-terrain suitability. The G1150, 9-speed manual synchromesh gearbox comes with deeper ratios for excellent loaded wheel traction under heavy haulage and pneumatic power assistance adaptability.

To carry heavy load effortlessly, the front axle is Tata's heavy-duty 7T reverse Elliot type. At the rear, a single reduction RA110HD with a 3% higher torque at the wheel for superior loaded traction on all terrains. It comes with the option of unitized wheel bearings and no hub greasing required for 5 lac kilometers. Tata Motors is also offering a new generation telematics solution with advanced features for fleet, trip & business management.

Safety

LPT 4925 is a safe, rigid truck with several features such as a reverse parking assistance system for safer reversing of vehicles and preventing damage and loss of productivity. A hill-start aid to prevent the rollback of the vehicle during stop & go- the situation on an uphill gradient actuated by a switch, prevents rear-end collision, minimizes clutch and brake liner wear and improves safety and uptime. Also, LED tail lamps with lower power consumption and longer durability for safer driving. 

Engine braking efficiency has been enhanced for heavily loaded vehicles on gradients, enabling faster downhill control speeds, reducing brake liner wear, improving brake life by 20-30%, and lowering maintenance cost and total cost of ownership. 

Verdict

Tata Motors has a decades-long relationship with Indian truck customers and a proven track record of the industry's most high performance and productive vehicles. As the truck market like the rest of the auto sector has moved to BS6 emission norms. Tata Motors has worked extensively on its trucks, bringing a completely new modern truck portfolio. The LPT 4925 is one such product in the heavy-duty rigid segment with a combination of high-quality and Tata Motors' trust and commitment to the customer. Undoubtedly, the LPT 4925 tick all the right boxes for the most suitable 6-axle truck.