Tata Motors unveils new commercial vehicles
The Economic Times — December 27, 2007

Tata Motors recently unveiled half a dozen new products that will showcase the road the company intends to take in the commercial vehicles industry. Check out these next-gen models that rolled out of Pune.

Tata Motors unveiled its new range of medium and heavy commercial vehicles in Pune recently. The launches included the following:

1. The LPS 4930 Novus-6x4 BSII Tractor: A 49 ton 6X4 Novus tractor, it has an AC cabin customised for Indian conditions. It is fitted with ATOS 80 frame to withstand tough conditions. It has 11 R 20 radial tyres along with ABS technology. The maximum power capacity is 295.8HP @ 2200 rpm and torque of 1127 Nm@1400 rpm and 25% gradeability. It is also factory fitted with GPS/data logger solution. It has been fitted with a maximum gear speed of 82 kmph. Ideal vehicle for container, steel, cement and petroleum.

2.The LPS 4923 TC 6x4 BS II Tractor:A 49tonne GCW tractor-trailer, it has been fitted with a Cummins engine and Eaton gearbox. It offers 25% gradeability for use in tough terrains. The vehicle has inverted bogie suspension, used for the first time by Tata Motors in this class. The engine delivers a superior power of 230HP. Its torque is 814 Nm.

The vehicle has been fitted with an Anti Lock Brake System (ABS). It also offers some more additional product features such as inter-axle differential lock, serrated coupling, small silencer size, propeller shaft, water-cooled compressor, air-assisted clutch booster. It has 3 variants - cowl, cabin chassis and fully built with 3-axle trailer. Ideal for steel coil, cement, containers and ODC (over dimensional cargo).

3.The LPT 3118 TC 8x2 BS II Truck: India's first 8 X 2 multi axle truck with 'lift axle'. It is fitted with automatic load sensing value for optimum lift axle function. The Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) is 31,000 kgs. It delivers a maximum power of 177HP@ 2500 rpm and torque of 650 Nm@1500 rpm and gradeability of 21%. It has a max gear speed of 79.1kmph, an overall length of 9290 mm (for cab) and a ground clearance of 248 mm. It has 3 variants - cowl, cab chassis and cab load body. Ideal for cement, containers, tankers, petrochemicals, fertilizers, food grain, timber and general cargo.

4. The LPT 2516 Super Turbo Multi Axle Truck: Powered by 160 PS, 697 turbocharged intercooled diesel engine. This is the first time that radial tyres have been offered as a standard fitment. The new engine comes with a waste gate turbo charger, special cylinder head and combustion chamber, pistons and high pressure injectors.

The vehicle has booster assisted clutch, making clutch operation as smooth as a car. The vehicle provides the owner superior fuel efficiency, faster turnaround time, improved tyre life and better drivability. Ideal vehicle for the use of cement, tankers, fertilisers, foodgrains and general cargo.

5. The LPK 2518 TC 6x4 BS II Tipper: Has high power and torque with a higher gradeability of 24%. It has ribless body design with a meritor MT 28 1495 heavy duty axle, G750 6- speed gearbox. The Cummins engine delivers a maximum power 176HP@2250rpm. The torque is 654 Nm@1500 rpm and has a FC tipping to provide more stability during tipping at uneven surfaces.

Its wheelbase is 3880 mm and has a maximum gear speed of 70 kmph. Its overall length is 6830 mm (for 38 W.B for chassis with N.S cab). It has an option of 20 cubic metres body on 48WV. Ideal vehicle for light mining, construction and road work.

6. The LPK 1618 BS II Tipper: India's first 4 X 2 front end tipper with 176HP Cummins engine, which delivers a maximum power of 176.9HP @ 2500 rpm and a high torque of 650 Nm @1500 rpm. Further it comes with a clutch booster for driving comfort .The Tipper has the highest gradebality in its class of vehicle range of 35%, and offers contemporary ribless body design. This offers the best driving comfort to the customers.

The LPK 1618 TC is available in three variants - 10 cum box, 8 cum box and 7 cum scoop load bodies. It has a 3600mm wheelbase and is also available in 3200mm wheelbase. Ideal vehicle for mining (iron ore, O&B removal), tough construction sites like dam, irrigation, etc.