Tata 1109g LPT vs Tata 1212 LPT
Price, payload and mileage compared, with running cost, on-road price and EMI.
Updated
Quick answer
Buy the Tata 1109g LPT if its dealer and service network is closer to you, since the figures are close.
Buy the Tata 1212 LPT for more payload (7,500 kg), a lower price (from ₹20 lakh) and more power per tonne.
Both need a medium goods vehicle transport licence.
₹21-23 Lakh ex-showroom
- Payload
- 6,500 kg
- Mileage
- 6 km/kg
- EMI from
- ₹37,371/mo
₹20-24 Lakh ex-showroom
- Payload
- 7,500 kg
- Mileage
- 7 km/l
- EMI from
- ₹35,591/mo
Tata 1109g LPT vs Tata 1212 LPT: the verdict
The Tata 1212 LPT costs less to buy: it starts at ₹20 lakh ex-showroom against ₹21 lakh for the Tata 1109g LPT, about ₹1 lakh less. Each tonne of payload costs ₹2.93 lakh on the Tata 1212 LPT against ₹3.38 lakh on the Tata 1109g LPT. The right pick depends on your work.
Choose the Tata 1109g LPT if you
- have CNG stations on your routes and want lower fuel bills
Choose the Tata 1212 LPT if you
- want the lower purchase price and a smaller loan
- regularly carry loads close to 7,500 kg
- drive ghats, flyovers or highways fully loaded
- work in narrow city lanes, where its tighter turning circle helps
Tata 1109g LPT and Tata 1212 LPT: pros and cons
Tata 1109g LPT
Cons
- Lower payload (6,500 kg)
- Wider 17.5 m turning radius
- Less power for its weight (7.4 HP per tonne)
- Lower ground clearance (217 mm)
Tata 1212 LPT
Pros
- Lower starting price at ₹20 lakh
- 7,500 kg payload, 1,000 kg more per trip
- Tighter 14.8 m turning radius for city lanes
- 123 HP and 390 Nm, more power for its weight
- 225 mm ground clearance for rough roads
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 1212 LPT
It matches more of what you told us: load, roads and running cost.
- 1212 LPTYou’re close to the limit. The 1212 LPT leaves 1,750 kg spare against 750 kg on the 1109g LPT.
- 1212 LPTIts tighter turning circle (14.8 m against 17.5 m) makes narrow lanes and markets easier.
Tata 1109g LPT vs Tata 1212 LPT: comparison table
Only the figures that differ by more than a few per cent. The better figure is marked in green.
| Feature | Tata 1109g LPT | Tata 1212 LPT | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ex-showroom price | ₹21-23 Lakh | ₹20-24 Lakh✓ better | 1212 LPT: ₹1 lakh less |
| Payload | 6,500 kg | 7,500 kg✓ better | 1212 LPT: 1,000 kg more |
| Turning radius | 17.5 m | 14.8 m✓ better | 1212 LPT: 2.7 m tighter |
| Power per tonne of GVW | 7.4 HP | 10.3 HP✓ better | 1212 LPT: 2.9 HP more |
| Ground clearance | 217 mm | 225 mm✓ better | 1212 LPT: 8 mm more |
| Price per tonne of payload | ₹3.38 lakh | ₹2.93 lakh✓ better | 1212 LPT: ₹0.45 lakh less |
On-road price and EMI in your city
City
Down payment
Loan period
Tata 1109g LPT
₹22.51 L onwards
5 years at 12%
Tata 1212 LPT
₹21.44 L onwards
5 years at 12%
The 1212 LPT EMI is ₹1,780 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.
Tata 1109g 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.
Tata 1212 LPT
Loan needed ₹16.00 L · EMI ₹35,591 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.
Tata 1109g LPT and Tata 1212 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 1109g LPT variants
- 1109g LPT 3920/CABGet price
6,500 kg payload, Deck Body
- 1109g LPT 3920/HSDGet price
6,500 kg payload, 17 ft 6 in deck, Box body
- 1109g LPT 4500/CABGet price
6,500 kg payload, Deck Body
- 1109g LPT 4500/HSDGet price
6,500 kg payload, 20 ft 8 in deck, Box body
- 1109g LPT 4930/CABGet price
6,500 kg payload, Deck Body
- 1109g LPT 4930/HSDGet price
6,500 kg payload, 22 ft 8 in deck, Box body
Tata 1212 LPT variants
- 1212 LPT 3920/CABGet price
Customizable body, with AC
- 1212 LPT 3920/HSDGet price
Box body, with AC
- 1212 LPT 4530/CABGet price
Customizable body, with AC
- 1212 LPT 4530/HSDGet price
7,500 kg payload, Box body, with AC
- 1212 LPT 4920/CABGet price
Customizable body, with AC
- 1212 LPT 4920/HSDGet price
Box body, with AC
- 1212 LPT 5300/CABGet price
Customizable body, with AC
- 1212 LPT 5300/HSDGet price
Box body, with AC
Tata 1109g LPT vs Tata 1212 LPT: full specifications
Price
| Specification | Tata 1109g LPT | Tata 1212 LPT |
|---|---|---|
| Ex-showroom price | ₹21-23 Lakh | ₹20-24 Lakh |
| Price per tonne of payload | ₹3.38 lakh | ₹2.93 lakh✓ better |
| EMI (20% down, 12%, 5 years) | ₹37,371 a month | ₹35,591 a month✓ better |
Engine and power
| Specification | Tata 1109g LPT | Tata 1212 LPT |
|---|---|---|
| Fuel | CNG | Diesel |
| Engine | 3,783 cc | 3,300 cc |
| Power | 85 HP | 123 HP✓ better |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 390 Nm |
| Power per tonne of GVW | 7.4 HP | 10.3 HP✓ better |
| Emission norm | BS6 | BS6 |
| Gearbox | 5 Speed Manual | 5-speed Manual |
Payload and weight
| Specification | Tata 1109g LPT | Tata 1212 LPT |
|---|---|---|
| Payload | 6,500 kg | 7,500 kg✓ better |
| Gross vehicle weight (GVW) | 11,449 kg | 11,990 kg |
| Kerb weight | 4,949 kg | 4,490 kg |
| Tyres | 6 tyres | 6 tyres |
| Axle configuration | 4x2 | 4x2 |
| Licence needed | MGV | MGV |
Dimensions
| Specification | Tata 1109g LPT | Tata 1212 LPT |
|---|---|---|
| Overall length | 5,540 mm (18 ft 2 in) | 5,385 mm (17 ft 8 in) |
| Overall width | 2,260 mm (7 ft 5 in) | 2,175 mm (7 ft 2 in) |
| Overall height | 2,090 mm (6 ft 10 in) | 1,835 mm (6 ft) |
| Wheelbase | 3,920 mm (12 ft 10 in) | 3,600 mm (11 ft 10 in) |
| Ground clearance | 217 mm (9 in) | 225 mm (9 in) |
| Turning radius | 17.5 m | 14.8 m |
Mileage and range
| Specification | Tata 1109g LPT | Tata 1212 LPT |
|---|---|---|
| Claimed mileage | 6 km/kg | 7 km/l |
Mahindra FURIO 11
Sits closest to both on payload and price: ₹22-24 Lakh, 6,441 kg payload, 7 km/l.
Where these figures come from
- Specifications, payload and mileage are the makers’ published figures.
- Fuel cost uses the Delhi fuel price 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.
Tata 1109g LPT vs Tata 1212 LPT: FAQs
Neither is better for every buyer. On the figures, the Tata 1109g LPT suits buyers who have CNG stations on your routes and want lower fuel bills, while the Tata 1212 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 1212 LPT costs less to buy: it starts at ₹20 lakh ex-showroom against ₹21 lakh for the Tata 1109g LPT, about ₹1 lakh less. On-road prices add RTO and insurance, which vary by state; this page shows Delhi, Mumbai and Chennai.
The Tata 1109g LPT runs on cng and the Tata 1212 LPT on diesel, so running cost depends on the cng and diesel prices on your routes. Claimed figures come from the makers; real mileage depends on load, route and driving.
The Tata 1212 LPT carries more: 7,500 kg of payload against 6,500 kg, or 1,000 kg more per trip. Loading past the rated payload invites fines, faster tyre wear and costly repairs.
Both need a medium goods vehicle transport licence.
The Tata 1212 LPT, on paper: it has 10.3 HP per tonne of GVW against 7.4 HP on the Tata 1109g LPT, which shows on climbs at full load. It also sits higher, with 225 mm of ground clearance against 217 mm.
About ₹22.51 lakh for the Tata 1109g LPT and ₹21.44 lakh for the Tata 1212 LPT, 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 ₹37,371 a month for the Tata 1109g LPT and ₹35,591 for the Tata 1212 LPT. Change the down payment and loan period in the price section above.
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