Ashok Leyland Boss 1615 vs Tata 1512 LPT
Price, payload and mileage compared, with running cost, on-road price and EMI.
Updated
Quick answer
Buy the Ashok Leyland Boss 1615 for more power per tonne, a longer range (about 1,110 km a tank) and higher ground clearance.
Buy the Tata 1512 LPT for more payload (10,550 kg) and a lower price (from ₹22 lakh).
Both need a heavy goods vehicle transport licence.
₹26-27 Lakh ex-showroom
- Payload
- 9,882 kg
- Mileage
- 6 km/l
- EMI from
- ₹46,268/mo
₹22-23.46 Lakh ex-showroom
- Payload
- 10,550 kg
- Mileage
- 6 km/l
- EMI from
- ₹39,150/mo
Ashok Leyland Boss 1615 vs Tata 1512 LPT: the verdict
The Tata 1512 LPT costs less to buy: it starts at ₹22 lakh ex-showroom against ₹26 lakh for the Ashok Leyland Boss 1615, about ₹4 lakh less. Each tonne of payload costs ₹2.15 lakh on the Tata 1512 LPT against ₹2.68 lakh on the Ashok Leyland Boss 1615. The right pick depends on your work.
Choose the Ashok Leyland Boss 1615 if you
- drive ghats, flyovers or highways fully loaded
- make long trips between refuels (about 1,110 km on a full tank)
Choose the Tata 1512 LPT if you
- want the lower purchase price and a smaller loan
- regularly carry loads close to 10,550 kg
Ashok Leyland Boss 1615 and Tata 1512 LPT: pros and cons
Ashok Leyland Boss 1615
Pros
- 150 HP and 450 Nm, more power for its weight
- 185-litre tank, about 1,110 km a tank
- 232 mm ground clearance for rough roads
Cons
- Lower payload (9,882 kg)
- Costs more per tonne of payload (₹2.68 lakh)
Tata 1512 LPT
Pros
- Lower starting price at ₹22 lakh
- 10,550 kg payload, 668 kg more per trip
- Cheaper per tonne of payload (₹2.15 lakh)
Cons
- Less power for its weight (7.7 HP per tonne)
- Smaller 160-litre tank, about 960 km a tank
- Lower ground clearance (225 mm)
Which should you buy? Answer 3 questions
The suggestion updates as you answer.
1 · How much do you usually carry per trip?
2 · Where do you mostly drive?
3 · How far do you drive in a day?
Tata 1512 LPT
It matches more of what you told us: load, roads and running cost.
- 1512 LPTYou’re close to the limit. The 1512 LPT leaves 1,550 kg spare against 882 kg on the Boss 1615.
Ashok Leyland Boss 1615 vs Tata 1512 LPT: comparison table
Only the figures that differ by more than a few per cent. The better figure is marked in green.
| Feature | Ashok Leyland Boss 1615 | Tata 1512 LPT | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ex-showroom price | ₹26-27 Lakh | ₹22-23.46 Lakh✓ better | 1512 LPT: ₹4 lakh less |
| Payload | 9,882 kg | 10,550 kg✓ better | 1512 LPT: 668 kg more |
| Power per tonne of GVW | 9.3 HP✓ better | 7.7 HP | Boss 1615: 1.6 HP more |
| Distance on a full tank | about 1,110 km✓ better | about 960 km | Boss 1615: 150 km more |
| Ground clearance | 232 mm✓ better | 225 mm | Boss 1615: 7 mm more |
| Price per tonne of payload | ₹2.68 lakh | ₹2.15 lakh✓ better | 1512 LPT: ₹0.53 lakh less |
| Overall length | 8,797 mm (28 ft 10 in) | 6,300 mm (20 ft 8 in) | Boss 1615: 8 ft 2 in longer |
Running cost: what you’ll spend on diesel
Fuel cost at today’s Delhi price (6 Nov 2026), on each maker’s claimed mileage. Change the numbers to match your work.
Working days a month
500 litres · ₹15.87 per km
500 litres · ₹15.87 per km
The fuel bills come out the same at these numbers.
Real mileage depends on load, route and driving. Fuel prices differ by state; see today’s fuel prices for yours.
Will it pay for itself? Earnings, payback and 5-year cost
Uses 3,000 km a month. Set your freight rate and driver cost.
Who drives?
Ashok Leyland Boss 1615
- Freight earned
- ₹1,65,000
- Loan EMI
- − ₹46,268
- Fuel
- − ₹47,600
- Driver salary
- − ₹22,000
- Service and repairs
- − ₹4,583
- Tyres
- − ₹6,600
- Insurance
- − ₹7,583
- You keep each month
- ₹30,365
Tata 1512 LPT
- Freight earned
- ₹1,65,000
- Loan EMI
- − ₹39,150
- Fuel
- − ₹47,600
- Driver salary
- − ₹22,000
- Service and repairs
- − ₹3,833
- Tyres
- − ₹6,600
- Insurance
- − ₹6,417
- You keep each month
- ₹39,400
The 1512 LPT leaves you about ₹9,035 more a month, or ₹1,08,419 a year.
Estimates only: service about ₹55,000 (Boss 1615) and ₹46,000 (1512 LPT) a year, a new set of tyres every 60,000 km, insurance at about 3.5% of the ex-showroom price a year, and resale of 60–65% after 3 years and 45–50% after 5 years. EMI uses the down payment and loan period you pick under On-road price and EMI.
On-road price and EMI in your city
City
Down payment
Loan period
Ashok Leyland Boss 1615
₹27.87 L onwards
5 years at 12%
Tata 1512 LPT
₹23.58 L onwards
5 years at 12%
The 1512 LPT EMI is ₹7,118 a month lower.
On-road figures add an estimate of RTO and insurance to the lowest ex-showroom price. EMI is on the ex-showroom price at 12% a year. Dealers quote exact figures.
Can you get a loan for it?
A quick check using the rule many lenders follow: all your EMIs together should stay within about half your monthly income.
Ashok Leyland Boss 1615
Loan needed ₹20.80 L · EMI ₹46,268 a month
Stretch
The EMI is more than half your income allows; try a bigger down payment.
Tata 1512 LPT
Loan needed ₹17.60 L · EMI ₹39,150 a month
Stretch
The EMI is more than half your income allows; try a bigger down payment.
Documents you’ll usually need
- Aadhaar card and PAN card
- Address proof
- Last 6 months’ bank statements
- Income proof or ITR, if you have one
- Business or transport contract, if any
This is a rough guide. Banks and NBFCs decide using your credit score, income proof and the truck’s use.
Ashok Leyland Boss 1615 and Tata 1512 LPT variants
This page compares the base versions. Prices change by variant and city; open a version for its own price, deck size and payload.
Tata 1512 LPT variants
- 1512 LPT 4200/CABGet price
10,550 kg payload, Customizable body
- 1512 LPT 4200/CLBGet price
10,550 kg payload, Customizable body
- 1512 LPT 4200/ContainersGet price
10,550 kg payload, Box body
- 1512 LPT 4200/ReefersGet price
10,550 kg payload, Box body
- 1512 LPT 4200/HSDGet price
10,550 kg payload, 20 ft deck, Box body
- 1512 LPT 4830/CABGet price
10,550 kg payload, Customizable body
- 1512 LPT 4830/ContainersGet price
10,550 kg payload, Box body
- 1512 LPT 4830/FSDGet price
10,550 kg payload, Deck Body
Ashok Leyland Boss 1615 vs Tata 1512 LPT: full specifications
Price
| Specification | Ashok Leyland Boss 1615 | Tata 1512 LPT |
|---|---|---|
| Ex-showroom price | ₹26-27 Lakh | ₹22-23.46 Lakh |
| Price per tonne of payload | ₹2.68 lakh | ₹2.15 lakh✓ better |
| EMI (20% down, 12%, 5 years) | ₹46,268 a month | ₹39,150 a month✓ better |
Engine and power
| Specification | Ashok Leyland Boss 1615 | Tata 1512 LPT |
|---|---|---|
| Fuel | Diesel | Diesel |
| Engine | 3,839 cc | 3,300 cc |
| Power | 150 HP✓ better | 123 HP |
| Torque | 450 Nm | 390 Nm |
| Power per tonne of GVW | 9.3 HP✓ better | 7.7 HP |
| Emission norm | BS6 | BS6 |
| Gearbox | 6 speed Manual | 5 Speed Manual |
Payload and weight
| Specification | Ashok Leyland Boss 1615 | Tata 1512 LPT |
|---|---|---|
| Payload | 9,882 kg | 10,550 kg✓ better |
| Gross vehicle weight (GVW) | 16,140 kg | 16,020 kg |
| Kerb weight | 6,258 kg | 5,470 kg |
| Tyres | 6 tyres | 6 tyres |
| Axle configuration | 4x2 | 4x2 |
| Licence needed | HGV | HGV |
Dimensions
| Specification | Ashok Leyland Boss 1615 | Tata 1512 LPT |
|---|---|---|
| Overall length | 8,797 mm (28 ft 10 in) | 6,300 mm (20 ft 8 in) |
| Overall width | 2,480 mm (8 ft 2 in) | 2,475 mm (8 ft 1 in) |
| Overall height | 3,230 mm (10 ft 7 in) | 2,165 mm (7 ft 1 in) |
| Wheelbase | 5,200 mm (17 ft 1 in) | 4,200 mm (13 ft 9 in) |
| Ground clearance | 232 mm (9 in) | 225 mm (9 in) |
| Turning radius | 19 m | 19.2 m |
Mileage and range
| Specification | Ashok Leyland Boss 1615 | Tata 1512 LPT |
|---|---|---|
| Claimed mileage | 6 km/l | 6 km/l |
| Fuel cost per km | ₹15.87 | ₹15.87 |
| Fuel tank | 185 litres | 160 litres |
| Distance on a full tank | about 1,110 km✓ better | about 960 km |
Mahindra FURIO 16
Sits closest to both on payload and price: ₹24-28 Lakh, 10,500 kg payload, 6 km/l.
Where these figures come from
- Specifications, payload and mileage are the makers’ published figures.
- Fuel cost uses the Delhi fuel price on 6 Nov 2026 and each maker’s claimed mileage.
- On-road prices add an estimate of RTO and insurance to the lowest ex-showroom price. EMI assumes 12% a year.
- Ownership figures (service, tyres, insurance, resale) are our estimates, marked as such where they appear.
Ashok Leyland Boss 1615 vs Tata 1512 LPT: FAQs
Neither is better for every buyer. On the figures, the Ashok Leyland Boss 1615 suits buyers who drive ghats, flyovers or highways fully loaded, while the Tata 1512 LPT suits buyers who want the lower purchase price and a smaller loan. The verdict at the top of this page sets out the price, payload, running cost and power differences.
The Tata 1512 LPT costs less to buy: it starts at ₹22 lakh ex-showroom against ₹26 lakh for the Ashok Leyland Boss 1615, about ₹4 lakh less. On-road prices add RTO and insurance, which vary by state; this page shows Delhi, Mumbai and Chennai.
Fuel cost per km is about the same, near ₹15.87 at today's Delhi prices. Claimed figures come from the makers; real mileage depends on load, route and driving.
The Tata 1512 LPT carries more: 10,550 kg of payload against 9,882 kg, or 668 kg more per trip. Loading past the rated payload invites fines, faster tyre wear and costly repairs.
Both need a heavy goods vehicle transport licence.
The Ashok Leyland Boss 1615, on paper: it has 9.3 HP per tonne of GVW against 7.7 HP on the Tata 1512 LPT, which shows on climbs at full load. It also sits higher, with 232 mm of ground clearance against 225 mm.
About ₹27.87 lakh for the Ashok Leyland Boss 1615 and ₹23.58 lakh for the Tata 1512 LPT, for the base versions. That adds an estimate of RTO and insurance to the ex-showroom price; dealers quote the exact figure.
The Ashok Leyland Boss 1615: 185 litres against 160 litres. On claimed mileage that is about 1,110 km a tank against 960 km.
With 20% down and a 5-year loan at 12%, the EMI starts near ₹46,268 a month for the Ashok Leyland Boss 1615 and ₹39,150 for the Tata 1512 LPT. Change the down payment and loan period in the price section above.
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