Eicher Pro 2049 vs Tata 407 Gold SFC
Price, payload and mileage compared, with running cost, on-road price and EMI.
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Quick answer
Buy the Eicher Pro 2049 for lower diesel cost (₹8.65 per km), a longer range (about 660 km a tank) and a tighter turning circle for city lanes.
Buy the Tata 407 Gold SFC for a lower price (from ₹10 lakh), more power per tonne and higher ground clearance.
Both need only an LMV licence.
₹12.16-14.06 Lakh ex-showroom
- Payload
- 2,241 kg
- Mileage
- 11 km/l
- EMI from
- ₹21,639/mo
₹10-12.97 Lakh ex-showroom
- Payload
- 2,267 kg
- Mileage
- 7 km/l
- EMI from
- ₹17,796/mo
Eicher Pro 2049 vs Tata 407 Gold SFC: the verdict
The Tata 407 Gold SFC costs less to buy: it starts at ₹10 lakh ex-showroom against ₹12.16 lakh for the Eicher Pro 2049, about ₹2.16 lakh less. Each tonne of payload costs ₹5.07 lakh on the Tata 407 Gold SFC against ₹5.85 lakh on the Eicher Pro 2049. The right pick depends on your work.
Choose the Eicher Pro 2049 if you
- run long distances every day, where a lower fuel cost per km adds up
- make long trips between refuels (about 660 km on a full tank)
- work in narrow city lanes, where its tighter turning circle helps
Choose the Tata 407 Gold SFC if you
- want the lower purchase price and a smaller loan
- drive ghats, flyovers or highways fully loaded
Eicher Pro 2049 and Tata 407 Gold SFC: pros and cons
Eicher Pro 2049
Pros
- Lower diesel cost at ₹8.65 per km
- Tighter 10 m turning radius for city lanes
- 60-litre tank, about 660 km a tank
Cons
- Less power for its weight (20 HP per tonne)
- Lower ground clearance (190 mm)
- Costs more per tonne of payload (₹5.85 lakh)
Tata 407 Gold SFC
Pros
- Lower starting price at ₹10 lakh
- 98 HP and 300 Nm, more power for its weight
- 223 mm ground clearance for rough roads
- Cheaper per tonne of payload (₹5.07 lakh)
Cons
- Higher diesel cost at ₹13.60 per km
- Wider 11.9 m turning radius
- Smaller 60-litre tank, about 420 km a tank
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?
Eicher Pro 2049
It matches more of what you told us: load, roads and running cost.
- Pro 2049Its tighter turning circle (10 m against 11.9 m) makes narrow lanes and markets easier.
- Pro 2049Saves about ₹14,850 a month on fuel at 3,000 km.
Eicher Pro 2049 vs Tata 407 Gold SFC: comparison table
Only the figures that differ by more than a few per cent. The better figure is marked in green.
| Feature | Eicher Pro 2049 | Tata 407 Gold SFC | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ex-showroom price | ₹12.16-14.06 Lakh | ₹10-12.97 Lakh✓ better | 407 Gold SFC: ₹2.16 lakh less |
| Fuel cost per km | ₹8.65✓ better | ₹13.60 | Pro 2049: ₹4.95 less |
| Turning radius | 10 m✓ better | 11.9 m | Pro 2049: 1.9 m tighter |
| Power per tonne of GVW | 20 HP | 21.1 HP✓ better | 407 Gold SFC: 1.1 HP more |
| Distance on a full tank | about 660 km✓ better | about 420 km | Pro 2049: 240 km more |
| Ground clearance | 190 mm | 223 mm✓ better | 407 Gold SFC: 33 mm more |
| Price per tonne of payload | ₹5.85 lakh | ₹5.07 lakh✓ better | 407 Gold SFC: ₹0.78 lakh less |
| Overall length | 3,658 mm (12 ft) | 4,687 mm (15 ft 5 in) | 407 Gold SFC: 3 ft 5 in longer |
Load body size: what fits in each
The Pro 2049 has the bigger deck. Both decks are drawn to the same scale.
Eicher Pro 2049
Carries up to (by weight)
- Cement bags (50 kg)
- 44 bags
- Fruit and vegetable crates (about 20 kg)
- 112 crates
- Grain
- 22.4 quintal
Deck of the 3370/HSD version.
Tata 407 Gold SFC
Carries up to (by weight)
- Cement bags (50 kg)
- 45 bags
- Fruit and vegetable crates (about 20 kg)
- 113 crates
- Grain
- 22.6 quintal
Deck of the 2955/FSD version.
Both are rated for about the same payload, so the Pro 2049’s extra 24 sq ft of floor is the difference for light, bulky goods.
Running cost: what you’ll spend on diesel
Fuel cost at today’s Delhi price (13 Oct 2026), on each maker’s claimed mileage. Change the numbers to match your work.
Working days a month
273 litres · ₹8.65 per km
429 litres · ₹13.60 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?
Eicher Pro 2049
- Freight earned
- ₹96,000
- Loan EMI
- − ₹21,639
- Fuel
- − ₹25,964
- Driver salary
- − ₹18,000
- Service and repairs
- − ₹2,167
- Tyres
- − ₹2,400
- Insurance
- − ₹3,583
- You keep each month
- ₹22,247
Tata 407 Gold SFC
- Freight earned
- ₹96,000
- Loan EMI
- − ₹17,796
- Fuel
- − ₹40,800
- Driver salary
- − ₹18,000
- Service and repairs
- − ₹1,750
- Tyres
- − ₹2,400
- Insurance
- − ₹2,917
- You keep each month
- ₹12,338
The Pro 2049 leaves you about ₹9,909 more a month, or ₹1,18,910 a year.
Estimates only: service about ₹26,000 (Pro 2049) and ₹21,000 (407 Gold SFC) 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
Eicher Pro 2049
₹13.04 L onwards
5 years at 12%
Tata 407 Gold SFC
₹10.72 L onwards
5 years at 12%
The 407 Gold SFC EMI is ₹3,844 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.
Eicher Pro 2049
Loan needed ₹9.73 L · EMI ₹21,639 a month
Likely eligible
The EMI fits within half your monthly income.
Tata 407 Gold SFC
Loan needed ₹8.00 L · EMI ₹17,796 a month
Likely eligible
The EMI fits within half your monthly income.
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.
Eicher Pro 2049 and Tata 407 Gold SFC variants
This page compares the base versions. Prices change by variant and city; open a version for its own price, deck size and payload.
Eicher Pro 2049 variants
- Pro 2049 2580/CBCGet price
2,446 kg payload, 10 ft 5 in deck, Customizable body
- Pro 2049 3370/HSDGet price
2,241 kg payload, 12 ft deck, Box body
Tata 407 Gold SFC variants
- 407 Gold SFC 2955/CBCGet price
2,267 kg payload, Customizable body
- 407 Gold SFC 2955/FSDGet price
2,267 kg payload, 8 ft 4 in deck, Deck Body
- 407 Gold SFC 2955/HDLBGet price
2,267 kg payload, 8 ft 4 in deck, Box body
Eicher Pro 2049 vs Tata 407 Gold SFC: full specifications
Price
| Specification | Eicher Pro 2049 | Tata 407 Gold SFC |
|---|---|---|
| Ex-showroom price | ₹12.16-14.06 Lakh | ₹10-12.97 Lakh |
| Price per tonne of payload | ₹5.85 lakh | ₹5.07 lakh✓ better |
| EMI (20% down, 12%, 5 years) | ₹21,639 a month | ₹17,796 a month✓ better |
Engine and power
| Specification | Eicher Pro 2049 | Tata 407 Gold SFC |
|---|---|---|
| Fuel | Diesel | Diesel |
| Engine | 2,000 cc | 2,956 cc |
| Power | 100 HP | 98 HP |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Power per tonne of GVW | 20 HP | 21.1 HP✓ better |
| Emission norm | BS6 | BS6 |
| Gearbox | 5 Speed Manual | 5 Speed Manual |
Payload and weight
| Specification | Eicher Pro 2049 | Tata 407 Gold SFC |
|---|---|---|
| Payload | 2,241 kg | 2,267 kg |
| Gross vehicle weight (GVW) | 4,995 kg | 4,650 kg |
| Kerb weight | 2,295 kg | 2,280 kg |
| Tyres | 4 tyres | 4 tyres |
| Axle configuration | 4x2 | 4x2 |
| Licence needed | LMV | LMV |
Dimensions
| Specification | Eicher Pro 2049 | Tata 407 Gold SFC |
|---|---|---|
| Overall length | 3,658 mm (12 ft) | 4,687 mm (15 ft 5 in) |
| Overall width | 1,873 mm (6 ft 2 in) | 1,905 mm (6 ft 3 in) |
| Overall height | 3,177 mm (10 ft 5 in) | 2,260 mm (7 ft 5 in) |
| Wheelbase | 3,370 mm (11 ft 1 in) | 3,300 mm (10 ft 10 in) |
| Ground clearance | 190 mm (7 in) | 223 mm (9 in) |
| Turning radius | 10 m | 11.9 m |
Mileage and range
| Specification | Eicher Pro 2049 | Tata 407 Gold SFC |
|---|---|---|
| Claimed mileage | 11 km/l | 7 km/l |
| Fuel cost per km | ₹8.65✓ better | ₹13.60 |
| Fuel tank | 60 litres | 60 litres |
| Distance on a full tank | about 660 km✓ better | about 420 km |
Tata 407g Gold SFC
Sits closest to both on payload and price: ₹10.98-14.99 Lakh, 2,500 kg payload, 10 km/kg.
Where these figures come from
- Specifications, payload and mileage are the makers’ published figures.
- Fuel cost uses the Delhi fuel price on 13 Oct 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.
Eicher Pro 2049 vs Tata 407 Gold SFC: FAQs
Neither is better for every buyer. On the figures, the Eicher Pro 2049 suits buyers who run long distances every day, where a lower fuel cost per km adds up, while the Tata 407 Gold SFC 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 407 Gold SFC costs less to buy: it starts at ₹10 lakh ex-showroom against ₹12.16 lakh for the Eicher Pro 2049, about ₹2.16 lakh less. On-road prices add RTO and insurance, which vary by state; this page shows Delhi, Mumbai and Chennai.
The Eicher Pro 2049 is cheaper to run: about ₹8.65 of fuel per km against ₹13.60 at today's Delhi prices, roughly ₹14,800 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 2,241 kg. Loading past the rated payload invites fines, faster tyre wear and costly repairs.
Both need an ordinary LMV licence. Their GVW is within 7,500 kg, so they count as light motor vehicles.
The Tata 407 Gold SFC, on paper: it has 21.1 HP per tonne of GVW against 20 HP on the Eicher Pro 2049, which shows on climbs at full load. It also sits higher, with 223 mm of ground clearance against 190 mm.
About ₹13.04 lakh for the Eicher Pro 2049 and ₹10.72 lakh for the Tata 407 Gold SFC, for the base versions. That adds an estimate of RTO and insurance to the ex-showroom price; dealers quote the exact figure.
With 20% down and a 5-year loan at 12%, the EMI starts near ₹21,639 a month for the Eicher Pro 2049 and ₹17,796 for the Tata 407 Gold SFC. Change the down payment and loan period in the price section above.
The Eicher Pro 2049 deck measures 12 ft × 6.6 ft (about 79 sq ft) and the Tata 407 Gold SFC deck 8.3 ft × 6.6 ft (about 55 sq ft), on the versions compared here.
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