Ashok Leyland Boss 1920 vs Tata 1918 LPT
Price, payload and mileage compared, with running cost, on-road price and EMI.
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Quick answer
Buy the Ashok Leyland Boss 1920 for lower diesel cost (₹15.87 per km), a longer range (about 2,100 km a tank) and higher ground clearance.
Buy the Tata 1918 LPT for a lower price (from ₹21 lakh), more power per tonne and a tighter turning circle for city lanes.
Both need a heavy goods vehicle transport licence.
₹26.89-28 Lakh ex-showroom
- Payload
- 12,500 kg
- Mileage
- 6 km/l
- EMI from
- ₹47,852/mo
₹21-23.37 Lakh ex-showroom
- Payload
- 12,500 kg
- Mileage
- 5 km/l
- EMI from
- ₹37,371/mo
Ashok Leyland Boss 1920 vs Tata 1918 LPT: the verdict
The Tata 1918 LPT costs less to buy: it starts at ₹21 lakh ex-showroom against ₹26.89 lakh for the Ashok Leyland Boss 1920, about ₹5.89 lakh less. Each tonne of payload costs ₹1.77 lakh on the Tata 1918 LPT against ₹2.2 lakh on the Ashok Leyland Boss 1920. The right pick depends on your work.
Choose the Ashok Leyland Boss 1920 if you
- run long distances every day, where a lower fuel cost per km adds up
- make long trips between refuels (about 2,100 km on a full tank)
Choose the Tata 1918 LPT if you
- want the lower purchase price and a smaller loan
- drive ghats, flyovers or highways fully loaded
- work in narrow city lanes, where its tighter turning circle helps
Ashok Leyland Boss 1920 and Tata 1918 LPT: pros and cons
Ashok Leyland Boss 1920
Pros
- Lower diesel cost at ₹15.87 per km
- 350-litre tank, about 2,100 km a tank
- 250 mm ground clearance for rough roads
Cons
- Wider 23.5 m turning radius
- Less power for its weight (0.3 HP per tonne)
- Costs more per tonne of payload (₹2.2 lakh)
Tata 1918 LPT
Pros
- Lower starting price at ₹21 lakh
- Tighter 16.7 m turning radius for city lanes
- 180 HP and 850 Nm, more power for its weight
- Cheaper per tonne of payload (₹1.77 lakh)
Cons
- Higher diesel cost at ₹19.04 per km
- Smaller 365-litre tank, about 1,825 km a tank
- Lower ground clearance (230 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?
Either will do
On your answers the two come out even. Compare on-road prices and dealer distance below.
- 1918 LPTIts tighter turning circle (16.7 m against 23.5 m) makes narrow lanes and markets easier.
- Boss 1920Saves about ₹19,813 a month on fuel at 6,250 km.
Ashok Leyland Boss 1920 vs Tata 1918 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 1920 | Tata 1918 LPT | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ex-showroom price | ₹26.89-28 Lakh | ₹21-23.37 Lakh✓ better | 1918 LPT: ₹5.89 lakh less |
| Fuel cost per km | ₹15.87✓ better | ₹19.04 | Boss 1920: ₹3.17 less |
| Turning radius | 23.5 m | 16.7 m✓ better | 1918 LPT: 6.8 m tighter |
| Power per tonne of GVW | 0.3 HP | 9.7 HP✓ better | 1918 LPT: 9.4 HP more |
| Distance on a full tank | about 2,100 km✓ better | about 1,825 km | Boss 1920: 275 km more |
| Ground clearance | 250 mm✓ better | 230 mm | Boss 1920: 20 mm more |
| Price per tonne of payload | ₹2.2 lakh | ₹1.77 lakh✓ better | 1918 LPT: ₹0.43 lakh less |
| Overall length | 9,000 mm (29 ft 6 in) | 6,800 mm (22 ft 4 in) | Boss 1920: 7 ft 3 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
600 litres · ₹19.04 per km
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 1920
- Freight earned
- ₹1,65,000
- Loan EMI
- − ₹47,852
- Fuel
- − ₹47,600
- Driver salary
- − ₹22,000
- Service and repairs
- − ₹4,667
- Tyres
- − ₹6,600
- Insurance
- − ₹7,833
- You keep each month
- ₹28,448
Tata 1918 LPT
- Freight earned
- ₹1,65,000
- Loan EMI
- − ₹37,371
- Fuel
- − ₹57,120
- Driver salary
- − ₹22,000
- Service and repairs
- − ₹3,667
- Tyres
- − ₹6,600
- Insurance
- − ₹6,167
- You keep each month
- ₹32,076
The 1918 LPT leaves you about ₹3,628 more a month, or ₹43,539 a year.
Estimates only: service about ₹56,000 (Boss 1920) and ₹44,000 (1918 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 1920
₹28.83 L onwards
5 years at 12%
Tata 1918 LPT
₹22.51 L onwards
5 years at 12%
The 1918 LPT EMI is ₹10,482 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 1920
Loan needed ₹21.51 L · EMI ₹47,852 a month
Stretch
The EMI is more than half your income allows; try a bigger down payment.
Tata 1918 LPT
Loan needed ₹16.80 L · EMI ₹37,371 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 1920 and Tata 1918 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.
Ashok Leyland Boss 1920 variants
- Boss 1920 4700/Pol TankerGet price
12,500 kg payload, Tanker Body
- Boss 1920 4700/CBCGet price
12,500 kg payload, 18 ft deck, Customizable body
- Boss 1920 4700/HSDGet price
12,500 kg payload, 18 ft deck, Box body
- Boss 1920 5100/Pol TankerGet price
12,500 kg payload, Tanker Body
- Boss 1920 5100/CBCGet price
12,500 kg payload, 20 ft deck, Customizable body
- Boss 1920 5100/HSDGet price
12,500 kg payload, 20 ft deck, Box body
- Boss 1920 5350/Pol TankerGet price
12,500 kg payload, Tanker Body
- Boss 1920 5350/CBCGet price
12,500 kg payload, 22 ft deck, Customizable body
Tata 1918 LPT variants
- 1918 LPT Cowl/4225Get price
12,500 kg payload, 18 ft deck, Customizable body
- 1918 LPT Cowl/6800Get price
12,500 kg payload, 32 ft deck, Customizable body
Ashok Leyland Boss 1920 vs Tata 1918 LPT: full specifications
Price
| Specification | Ashok Leyland Boss 1920 | Tata 1918 LPT |
|---|---|---|
| Ex-showroom price | ₹26.89-28 Lakh | ₹21-23.37 Lakh |
| Price per tonne of payload | ₹2.2 lakh | ₹1.77 lakh✓ better |
| EMI (20% down, 12%, 5 years) | ₹47,852 a month | ₹37,371 a month✓ better |
Engine and power
| Specification | Ashok Leyland Boss 1920 | Tata 1918 LPT |
|---|---|---|
| Fuel | Diesel | Diesel |
| Engine | 5,660 cc | 5,600 cc |
| Power | 6 HP | 180 HP✓ better |
| Torque | 700 Nm | 850 Nm |
| Power per tonne of GVW | 0.3 HP | 9.7 HP✓ better |
| Emission norm | BS6 | BS6 |
| Gearbox | 6 speed Manual | 6 Speed Manual |
Payload and weight
| Specification | Ashok Leyland Boss 1920 | Tata 1918 LPT |
|---|---|---|
| Payload | 12,500 kg | 12,500 kg |
| Gross vehicle weight (GVW) | 18,500 kg | 18,500 kg |
| Kerb weight | 6,000 kg | 6,000 kg |
| Tyres | 6 tyres | 6 tyres |
| Axle configuration | 4x2 | 4x2 |
| Licence needed | HGV | HGV |
Dimensions
| Specification | Ashok Leyland Boss 1920 | Tata 1918 LPT |
|---|---|---|
| Overall length | 9,000 mm (29 ft 6 in) | 6,800 mm (22 ft 4 in) |
| Overall width | 2,310 mm (7 ft 7 in) | 2,440 mm (8 ft) |
| Overall height | 2,700 mm (8 ft 10 in) | 2,750 mm (9 ft) |
| Wheelbase | 6,700 mm (22 ft) | 4,225 mm (13 ft 10 in) |
| Ground clearance | 250 mm (10 in) | 230 mm (9 in) |
| Turning radius | 23.5 m | 16.7 m |
Mileage and range
| Specification | Ashok Leyland Boss 1920 | Tata 1918 LPT |
|---|---|---|
| Claimed mileage | 6 km/l | 5 km/l |
| Fuel cost per km | ₹15.87✓ better | ₹19.04 |
| Fuel tank | 350 litres | 365 litres |
| Distance on a full tank | about 2,100 km✓ better | about 1,825 km |
Man CLA 16.250 EVO 4x2
Sits closest to both on payload and price: ₹25-31 Lakh, 11,500 kg payload, 8 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 1920 vs Tata 1918 LPT: FAQs
Neither is better for every buyer. On the figures, the Ashok Leyland Boss 1920 suits buyers who run long distances every day, where a lower fuel cost per km adds up, while the Tata 1918 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 1918 LPT costs less to buy: it starts at ₹21 lakh ex-showroom against ₹26.89 lakh for the Ashok Leyland Boss 1920, about ₹5.89 lakh less. On-road prices add RTO and insurance, which vary by state; this page shows Delhi, Mumbai and Chennai.
The Ashok Leyland Boss 1920 is cheaper to run: about ₹15.87 of fuel per km against ₹19.04 at today's Delhi prices, roughly ₹9,500 a month less over 3,000 km. Claimed figures come from the makers; real mileage depends on load, route and driving.
They carry about the same load, close to 12,500 kg. Loading past the rated payload invites fines, faster tyre wear and costly repairs.
Both need a heavy goods vehicle transport licence.
The Tata 1918 LPT, on paper: it has 9.7 HP per tonne of GVW against 0.3 HP on the Ashok Leyland Boss 1920, which shows on climbs at full load. The Ashok Leyland Boss 1920 has more ground clearance, though, 250 mm against 230 mm.
About ₹28.83 lakh for the Ashok Leyland Boss 1920 and ₹22.51 lakh for the Tata 1918 LPT, for the base versions. That adds an estimate of RTO and insurance to the ex-showroom price; dealers quote the exact figure.
The Tata 1918 LPT: 365 litres against 350 litres. On claimed mileage that is about 1,825 km a tank against 2,100 km.
With 20% down and a 5-year loan at 12%, the EMI starts near ₹47,852 a month for the Ashok Leyland Boss 1920 and ₹37,371 for the Tata 1918 LPT. Change the down payment and loan period in the price section above.
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