Tata 709g LPT

TATA 709g LPT 

Tata 709g LPT is a well-known CNG truck in the 7-8-tonne GVW category as part of the alternative/CNG fuel portfolio. If you're planning to buy a new LCV, then check out this CNG option to save considerably on operating costs. The truck is based on the famous LPT platform, the 709g is a proven truck that is capable to take on heavy cargo loading/delivery shipments. The CNG engine is powerful, fuel-efficient, and also reliable.  The 709g LPT truck is affordable, big on features, and has higher payload capacities with the lower running cost of the 709g will sharpen your fleet. Check out 5 Popular CNG Trucks in India and Tata Motors’ 5 and 6-Tonne Cargo Truck Range.  

TATA 709g LPT Price

Tata Motors is offering this 6-tyre CNG truck at the price of ₹ 11.06 - ₹ 11.73 lakh, ex-showroom. 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, and calculate EMI. We help you with attractive finance and insurance, etc.

TATA 709g LPT GVW and Payload

The GVW of this truck is 7490 kg and the payload is between 4.5-6T with a lot of flexibility and versatility for profitable logistics shipping, undoubtedly the best truck in the category from Tata Motors. This ensures higher productivity and superior mileage with competitive overall total-cost-of-ownership.

TATA 709g LPT Competitors

Tata 709g rivals the top trucks in the category including Eicher Pro 2059XP CNG and Eicher Pro 2075 CNG.

Why TATA 709g LPT? 

This proven and highly regarded truck offers you the best overall value- you can carry a good amount of payload along with greater mileage, also you won’t feel the lack of power or torque. The 709g is capable of taking on challenging cargo duties at ease, without any compromise of mileage, and needs a lower cost of maintenance. Check out Tata Motors' complete CNG range of trucks 

TATA 709g LPT USPs

The 709g LPT is not only high performance and productive truck, but it also offers the benefits of a reduction in the tailpipe emissions by 95%, half the running cost that of a diesel truck, 30% lesser greenhouse gases, and 20% lower knocking.

TATA 709g LPT Engine

The powertrain of this truck comprises a Tata Motors 3.8 SGI, 3783 cc CNG engine producing 83hp of power, and 285 Nm of torque, tuned to Tata's GBS27, 5-speed manual synchromesh gearbox with 5-forward and 1-reverse gears.

TATA 709g LPT Suspensions & Brakes

The major features on the truck are improved auto adjuster brake assembly - front, banjo-type rear axle, improved chassis thickness, reduction in clutching and gear shifting efforts, and parabolic suspension in front.

TATA 709g LPT Features

Tata Motors is setting a benchmark among Indian trucks to offer the best features and higher ergonomics in each truck segment. The 709g LPT gets a factory-fitted music system with Blaupunkt speakers, and a comfortable cabin with driver convenience features such as USB fast charging, a new seat design with heat resistant Melba fabric, PTO provision, reverse parking assist, etc.

TATA 709g LPT Cabin

The 709g LPT gets the signature LPT cabin from Tata Motors which offers comfort, convenience, and safety. This is further complemented with generous storage spaces and plenty of features for fatigue-free driving on Indian roads. 

Overview

In the overall truck market, demand for CNG trucks has shoot-up dramatically as diesel is becoming dearer by the day, and customers are looking for an alternative to reduce operating costs. Hence, CNG trucks have become an obvious choice. Market leader, Tata Motors retails several key LCV trucks in alternative CNG fuel options. The 709g LPT is one such truck in the 7-8GVW category that comes with the same reliable performance at an affordable price. This truck is an identical twin of the 709g LPT TT, with the only exception of only 4-tyres and a little lower GVW weight. Tata Motors offer this truck for those customers who are looking for a CNG truck for lighter logistics shipments for short to medium trips mostly in urban or semi-operating environments. 

Like the rest of the portfolio, the CNG range has also now been revamped as part of the BS6 transition, thus you get a 709g LPT with a more refined engine and robust aggregates that are tested for all types of operating needs. Moreover, Tata Motors has made this truck even more appealing with distinct segment-leading features, and an overall highly enhanced truck including driver packages, and connectivity. The truck comes with superior gradeability, and a lower cost of ownership to help you earn better revenue every single trip. You can deploy the 709g LPT for multiple cargo applications including e-commerce, FMCG, electronic items, or market load in reefers, containers, or open bodies. Also, special applications like suction and jetting machine, garbage compactor, road sweeper, or tippers. 

 Exterior

Tata Motors' famous LPT cabin and body make 709g LPT distinctive ICV with a safety-enhanced strong built-all steel day cabin. It is offered in cabin and body, closed body, high side deck, containers, and reefers options the customer can select as per the applications. 

What is also clearly visible from the exterior is the 8.25x16 - 16PR sizes tyres, two are fitted at the front and 2 tyres at the rear with one spare tyre coming with the truck. The 709g LPT comes in wheelbase options of 3800 mm, and the cargo body is 14.3ft in length, 6.9 ft in width, and 1.88ft in height. The cargo load body is lightweight with improved internal deck lengths to carry a higher volume of cargo. 

Interior

Hop in the cabin, and you witness a spacious cabin with a comfortable in-cabin experience and several storage spaces. The 709g LPT comes with plenty of features to make it comfortable to drive and highly productive. A driver+1 seating configuration and overall comfortable in-cabin experience. The tilt and telescopic steering for easy maneuverability in narrow lanes, and congested traffic, and the best driving position for comfort over long trips. The four-spoke soft-touch steering wheel is a driver's delight. 

Another highlight of the cabin is the new multi-functional ergonomic instrument cluster with features such as a gear shift advisor, driver message screen, average fuel economy, etc. Further, a display trip indication, fuel, DEF level indicator, air pressure, speed, brake, seat belt, temperature, fuel economy, DPF regeneration, time, trip, SCR fault-related indications, gear shift advisor, etc. Also, internal connectivity, a high-quality music system with Blaupunkt speakers, high-speed USB mobile charger. A new multi-function ergonomic instrument cluster. The gear shift advisor is located at the instrument cluster; thus it helps the driver drive in the proper gear to extract the highest fuel efficiency.

Performance 

The performance of this truck is ensured by a contemporary powertrain comprising a reliable BS6 engine with higher mileage. The 3.8L SGI produces 85hp of power at a maximum of 285 Nm of torque. This new engine is capable of delivering 6% more pulling power. Low-end torque improved by 8%, helping deliver higher mileage and better overall response at the start, reducing driving fatigue significantly by minimum gear shifting. The engine is tuned to GBS27, a 5-speed gearbox with five forward and 1-reverse gears for a comfortable driving experience. 

To help you ship higher cargo deliveries easily, the truck gets a semi-elliptical leaf spring with hydraulic double-acting telescopic shock absorbers at the front suspension and the rear semi-elliptical leaf spring. The clutch is 280 mm in single plate dry friction type, and dual circuit full air S cam brakes with the auto slack adjuster in drum type, for steep terrain and faster climbing capabilities the gradeability is 25% and 216 mm of ground clearance. 

Safety

Safety is an integral part of Tata Motors' new truck, and the 709g LPT doesn’t disappoint. It gets all the modern safety features to ensure the driver, vehicle, and valuable cargo inside the truck are always safe. The cabin is the most vital part of the whole truck, and hence it comes with solid built quality and is durable in all steel types to take on any potential impact. Superior quality brakes for better control of the vehicle, especially at full load cargo, and highly durable aggregates, are some of the safety elements on this truck.

Verdict

Tata Motors offer multiple products in the 7-8T GVW CNG category, the 4-tyre and twin tyres trucks are identical offering the same benefits. The 709g LPT comes with slightly lower GVW than the twin tyre variant but on performance, this truck gets you the same benefits. A CNG truck is a compelling choice with the benefits of better mileage and also an environment-friendly truck. Tata Motors has several CNG trucks that have a proven performance record and customer trucks. The 709g LPT light truck is suitable for several of the key cargo/logistics needs, and if you have a fair amount of CNG supply in your city or town, this truck should be your first choice rather than a diesel power truck.

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