Tata 709g LPT vs Tata LPT 710
Price, payload and mileage compared, with running cost, on-road price and EMI.
Updated
Quick answer
Buy the Tata 709g LPT for a tighter turning circle for city lanes.
Buy the Tata LPT 710 for more payload (4,670 kg) and more power per tonne.
Both start at about ₹16.8 lakh ex-showroom and need only an LMV licence.
₹16.8-19.22 Lakh ex-showroom
- Payload
- 4,500 kg
- Mileage
- 9 km/kg
- EMI from
- ₹29,897/mo
₹16.35-18.28 Lakh ex-showroom
- Payload
- 4,670 kg
- Mileage
- 9 km/l
- EMI from
- ₹29,096/mo
Tata 709g LPT vs Tata LPT 710: the verdict
Both start at about ₹16.8 lakh ex-showroom. Each tonne of payload costs ₹3.71 lakh on the Tata LPT 710 against ₹4 lakh on the Tata 709g LPT. The right pick depends on your work.
Choose the Tata 709g LPT if you
- have CNG stations on your routes and want lower fuel bills
- work in narrow city lanes, where its tighter turning circle helps
Choose the Tata LPT 710 if you
- regularly carry loads close to 4,670 kg
- drive ghats, flyovers or highways fully loaded
Tata 709g LPT and Tata LPT 710: pros and cons
Tata 709g LPT
Pros
- Tighter 13.5 m turning radius for city lanes
Cons
- Lower payload (4,500 kg)
- Less power for its weight (11.3 HP per tonne)
- Costs more per tonne of payload (₹4 lakh)
Tata LPT 710
Pros
- 4,670 kg payload, 170 kg more per trip
- 97 HP and 300 Nm, more power for its weight
- Cheaper per tonne of payload (₹3.71 lakh)
Cons
- Wider 14.2 m turning radius
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.
- LPT 710You’re close to the limit. The LPT 710 leaves 620 kg spare against 450 kg on the 709g LPT.
- 709g LPTIts tighter turning circle (13.5 m against 14.2 m) makes narrow lanes and markets easier.
Tata 709g LPT vs Tata LPT 710: comparison table
Only the figures that differ by more than a few per cent. The better figure is marked in green.
| Feature | Tata 709g LPT | Tata LPT 710 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ex-showroom price | ₹16.8-19.22 Lakh | ₹16.35-18.28 Lakh | Both from about ₹16.8 lakh |
| Payload | 4,500 kg | 4,670 kg✓ better | LPT 710: 170 kg more |
| Turning radius | 13.5 m✓ better | 14.2 m | 709g LPT: 0.7 m tighter |
| Power per tonne of GVW | 11.3 HP | 13 HP✓ better | LPT 710: 1.7 HP more |
| Price per tonne of payload | ₹4 lakh | ₹3.71 lakh✓ better | LPT 710: ₹0.29 lakh less |
| Overall length | 6,893 mm (22 ft 7 in) | 4,550 mm (14 ft 11 in) | 709g LPT: 7 ft 8 in longer |
On-road price and EMI in your city
City
Down payment
Loan period
Tata 709g LPT
₹18.01 L onwards
5 years at 12%
Tata LPT 710
₹17.53 L onwards
5 years at 12%
The LPT 710 EMI is ₹801 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 709g LPT
Loan needed ₹13.44 L · EMI ₹29,897 a month
Likely eligible
The EMI fits within half your monthly income.
Tata LPT 710
Loan needed ₹13.08 L · EMI ₹29,096 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.
Tata 709g LPT and Tata LPT 710 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 709g LPT variants
- 709g LPT 3800/CBCGet price
17,740 kg payload, Customizable body
- 709g LPT 3800/FSDGet price
17,740 kg payload, 17 ft 1 in deck, Deck Body
- 709g LPT 3800/HDLBGet price
17,740 kg payload, 17 ft 1 in deck, Box body
Tata LPT 710 variants
- LPT 710 3310/CABGet price
4,670 kg payload, 12 ft deck, Customizable body
- LPT 710 3310/HSDGet price
4,670 kg payload, 12 ft deck, Box body
- LPT 710 3550/CABGet price
4,670 kg payload, 14 ft deck, Customizable body
- LPT 710 3550/HSDGet price
4,670 kg payload, 14 ft deck, Box body
- LPT 710 3920/CABGet price
4,670 kg payload, 17 ft deck, Customizable body
- LPT 710 3920/HSDGet price
4,670 kg payload, 17 ft deck, Box body
Tata 709g LPT vs Tata LPT 710: full specifications
Price
| Specification | Tata 709g LPT | Tata LPT 710 |
|---|---|---|
| Ex-showroom price | ₹16.8-19.22 Lakh | ₹16.35-18.28 Lakh |
| Price per tonne of payload | ₹4 lakh | ₹3.71 lakh✓ better |
| EMI (20% down, 12%, 5 years) | ₹29,897 a month | ₹29,096 a month |
Engine and power
| Specification | Tata 709g LPT | Tata LPT 710 |
|---|---|---|
| Fuel | CNG | Diesel |
| Engine | 3,783 cc | 2,956 cc |
| Power | 85 HP | 97 HP✓ better |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Power per tonne of GVW | 11.3 HP | 13 HP✓ better |
| Emission norm | BS6 | BS6 |
| Gearbox | 5-speed Manual | 5-speed Manual |
Payload and weight
| Specification | Tata 709g LPT | Tata LPT 710 |
|---|---|---|
| Payload | 4,500 kg | 4,670 kg✓ better |
| Gross vehicle weight (GVW) | 7,490 kg | 7,490 kg |
| Kerb weight | 2,990 kg | 2,820 kg |
| Tyres | 6 tyres | 4 tyres |
| Axle configuration | 4x2 | 4x2 |
| Licence needed | LMV | LMV |
Dimensions
| Specification | Tata 709g LPT | Tata LPT 710 |
|---|---|---|
| Overall length | 6,893 mm (22 ft 7 in) | 4,550 mm (14 ft 11 in) |
| Overall width | 2,117 mm (6 ft 11 in) | 2,117 mm (6 ft 11 in) |
| Overall height | 6,893 mm (22 ft 7 in) | 1,825 mm (6 ft) |
| Wheelbase | 3,800 mm (12 ft 6 in) | 3,550 mm (11 ft 8 in) |
| Ground clearance | 216 mm (9 in) | 220 mm (9 in) |
| Turning radius | 13.5 m | 14.2 m |
Mileage and range
| Specification | Tata 709g LPT | Tata LPT 710 |
|---|---|---|
| Claimed mileage | 9 km/kg | 9 km/l |
Ashok Leyland Partner 6 Tyre
Sits closest to both on payload and price: ₹17-18 Lakh, 4,775 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 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 709g LPT vs Tata LPT 710: FAQs
Neither is better for every buyer. On the figures, the Tata 709g LPT suits buyers who have CNG stations on your routes and want lower fuel bills, while the Tata LPT 710 suits buyers who regularly carry loads close to 4,670 kg. The verdict at the top of this page sets out the price, payload, running cost and power differences.
Both start at about ₹16.8 lakh ex-showroom. On-road prices add RTO and insurance, which vary by state; this page shows Delhi, Mumbai and Chennai.
The Tata 709g LPT runs on cng and the Tata LPT 710 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 LPT 710 carries more: 4,670 kg of payload against 4,500 kg, or 170 kg more per trip. 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 LPT 710, on paper: it has 13 HP per tonne of GVW against 11.3 HP on the Tata 709g LPT, which shows on climbs at full load.
About ₹18.01 lakh for the Tata 709g LPT and ₹17.53 lakh for the Tata LPT 710, 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 ₹29,897 a month for the Tata 709g LPT and ₹29,096 for the Tata LPT 710. Change the down payment and loan period in the price section above.
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