Eicher Pro 3015 vs Tata 1512 LPT
Price, payload and mileage compared, with running cost, on-road price and EMI.
Updated
Quick answer
Buy the Eicher Pro 3015 for more power per tonne, a longer range (about 1,140 km a tank) and higher ground clearance.
Buy the Tata 1512 LPT for a tighter turning circle for city lanes.
Both start at about ₹21.46 lakh ex-showroom and need a heavy goods vehicle transport licence.
₹21.46-29.8 Lakh ex-showroom
- Payload
- 10,572 kg
- Mileage
- 6 km/l
- EMI from
- ₹38,189/mo
₹22-23.46 Lakh ex-showroom
- Payload
- 10,550 kg
- Mileage
- 6 km/l
- EMI from
- ₹39,150/mo
Eicher Pro 3015 vs Tata 1512 LPT: the verdict
Both start at about ₹21.46 lakh ex-showroom. Each tonne of payload costs ₹2.15 lakh on the Tata 1512 LPT against ₹2.42 lakh on the Eicher Pro 3015. The right pick depends on your work.
Choose the Eicher Pro 3015 if you
- drive ghats, flyovers or highways fully loaded
- make long trips between refuels (about 1,140 km on a full tank)
Choose the Tata 1512 LPT if you
- work in narrow city lanes, where its tighter turning circle helps
Eicher Pro 3015 and Tata 1512 LPT: pros and cons
Eicher Pro 3015
Pros
- 160 HP and 500 Nm, more power for its weight
- 190-litre tank, about 1,140 km a tank
- 258 mm ground clearance for rough roads
Cons
- Wider 21.6 m turning radius
- Costs more per tonne of payload (₹2.42 lakh)
- Top variants cost up to ₹29.8 lakh
Tata 1512 LPT
Pros
- Tighter 19.2 m turning radius for city lanes
- 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 LPTIts tighter turning circle (19.2 m against 21.6 m) makes narrow lanes and markets easier.
Eicher Pro 3015 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 | Eicher Pro 3015 | Tata 1512 LPT | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ex-showroom price | ₹21.46-29.8 Lakh | ₹22-23.46 Lakh | Both from about ₹21.46 lakh |
| Turning radius | 21.6 m | 19.2 m✓ better | 1512 LPT: 2.4 m tighter |
| Power per tonne of GVW | 9.8 HP✓ better | 7.7 HP | Pro 3015: 2.1 HP more |
| Distance on a full tank | about 1,140 km✓ better | about 960 km | Pro 3015: 180 km more |
| Ground clearance | 258 mm✓ better | 225 mm | Pro 3015: 33 mm more |
| Price per tonne of payload | ₹2.42 lakh | ₹2.15 lakh✓ better | 1512 LPT: ₹0.27 lakh less |
| Overall length | 5,811 mm (19 ft 1 in) | 6,300 mm (20 ft 8 in) | 1512 LPT: 1 ft 7 in longer |
Running cost: what you’ll spend on diesel
Fuel cost at today’s Delhi price (5 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?
Eicher Pro 3015
- Freight earned
- ₹1,65,000
- Loan EMI
- − ₹38,189
- Fuel
- − ₹47,600
- Driver salary
- − ₹22,000
- Service and repairs
- − ₹3,750
- Tyres
- − ₹6,600
- Insurance
- − ₹6,250
- You keep each month
- ₹40,611
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 Pro 3015 leaves you about ₹1,211 more a month, or ₹14,532 a year.
Estimates only: service about ₹45,000 (Pro 3015) 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
Eicher Pro 3015
₹23.01 L onwards
5 years at 12%
Tata 1512 LPT
₹23.58 L onwards
5 years at 12%
The Pro 3015 EMI is ₹961 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 3015
Loan needed ₹17.17 L · EMI ₹38,189 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.
Eicher Pro 3015 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.
Eicher Pro 3015 variants
- Pro 3015 4490/CBC/19 ftGet price
10,572 kg payload, Customizable body
- Pro 3015 4490/CBC/20 ftGet price
10,572 kg payload, Customizable body
- Pro 3015 5490/CBC/22 ftGet price
10,572 kg payload, Customizable body
- Pro 3015 5490/CBC/24 ftGet price
10,572 kg payload, Customizable body
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
Eicher Pro 3015 vs Tata 1512 LPT: full specifications
Price
| Specification | Eicher Pro 3015 | Tata 1512 LPT |
|---|---|---|
| Ex-showroom price | ₹21.46-29.8 Lakh | ₹22-23.46 Lakh |
| Price per tonne of payload | ₹2.42 lakh | ₹2.15 lakh✓ better |
| EMI (20% down, 12%, 5 years) | ₹38,189 a month | ₹39,150 a month |
Engine and power
| Specification | Eicher Pro 3015 | Tata 1512 LPT |
|---|---|---|
| Fuel | Diesel | Diesel |
| Engine | 3,800 cc | 3,300 cc |
| Power | 160 HP✓ better | 123 HP |
| Torque | 500 Nm | 390 Nm |
| Power per tonne of GVW | 9.8 HP✓ better | 7.7 HP |
| Emission norm | BS6 | BS6 |
| Gearbox | 7 Speed Manual | 5 Speed Manual |
Payload and weight
| Specification | Eicher Pro 3015 | Tata 1512 LPT |
|---|---|---|
| Payload | 10,572 kg | 10,550 kg |
| Gross vehicle weight (GVW) | 16,371 kg | 16,020 kg |
| Kerb weight | 5,420 kg | 5,470 kg |
| Tyres | 6 tyres | 6 tyres |
| Axle configuration | 4x2 | 4x2 |
| Licence needed | HGV | HGV |
Dimensions
| Specification | Eicher Pro 3015 | Tata 1512 LPT |
|---|---|---|
| Overall length | 5,811 mm (19 ft 1 in) | 6,300 mm (20 ft 8 in) |
| Overall width | 2,278 mm (7 ft 6 in) | 2,475 mm (8 ft 1 in) |
| Overall height | 2,700 mm (8 ft 10 in) | 2,165 mm (7 ft 1 in) |
| Wheelbase | 5,490 mm (18 ft) | 4,200 mm (13 ft 9 in) |
| Ground clearance | 258 mm (10 in) | 225 mm (9 in) |
| Turning radius | 21.6 m | 19.2 m |
Mileage and range
| Specification | Eicher Pro 3015 | Tata 1512 LPT |
|---|---|---|
| Claimed mileage | 6 km/l | 6 km/l |
| Fuel cost per km | ₹15.87 | ₹15.87 |
| Fuel tank | 190 litres | 160 litres |
| Distance on a full tank | about 1,140 km✓ better | about 960 km |
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Where these figures come from
- Specifications, payload and mileage are the makers’ published figures.
- Fuel cost uses the Delhi fuel price on 5 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.
Eicher Pro 3015 vs Tata 1512 LPT: FAQs
Neither is better for every buyer. On the figures, the Eicher Pro 3015 suits buyers who drive ghats, flyovers or highways fully loaded, while the Tata 1512 LPT suits buyers who work in narrow city lanes, where its tighter turning circle helps. The verdict at the top of this page sets out the price, payload, running cost and power differences.
Both start at about ₹21.46 lakh ex-showroom. 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.
They carry about the same load, close to 10,572 kg. Loading past the rated payload invites fines, faster tyre wear and costly repairs.
Both need a heavy goods vehicle transport licence.
The Eicher Pro 3015, on paper: it has 9.8 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 258 mm of ground clearance against 225 mm.
About ₹23.01 lakh for the Eicher Pro 3015 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 Eicher Pro 3015: 190 litres against 160 litres. On claimed mileage that is about 1,140 km a tank against 960 km.
With 20% down and a 5-year loan at 12%, the EMI starts near ₹38,189 a month for the Eicher Pro 3015 and ₹39,150 for the Tata 1512 LPT. Change the down payment and loan period in the price section above.
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