Tata 1216 LPT Specifications
The Tata 1216 LPT is rated for 11,990 kg gross and carries 7,000 kg of that as payload, so 58% of its legal weight is cargo and the rest is the truck itself. A 3,300 cc diesel engine makes 123 HP. That is 10.3 HP per tonne of GVW, the lowest of the 5 closest models in its class. More power per tonne means easier climbs and quicker pulls when fully loaded.

Tata 1216 LPT
Ex-showroom: ₹ 23 L - 26 L
GVW
11990 kg
12 Ton
Payload
7000 kg
7 Ton
Key Specs of Tata 1216 LPT
Engine
3300 cc
Fuel Tank
160 L
Payload
7000 kg · 7 Ton
GVW
11990 kg · 12 Ton
Tyres
6
Key Specifications of Tata 1216 LPT
| Number of Tyre | 6 |
| Power | 123 HP |
| GVW | 11990 kg · 12 Ton |
| Mileage | 7 km/l |
| Engine | 3300 cc |
| Fuel Tank | 160 L |
| Payload | 7000 kg · 7 Ton |
| Chassis Type | Chassis with Cabin |
| Ex-Showroom Price | ₹ 23 L - 26 L |
Tata 1216 LPT Specifications & Features
Detailed performance, dimensions, brakes, transmission, cabin, and safety specifications.
Performance
Dimensions
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Tata 1216 LPT size in feet, weight and tyre size
The Tata 1216 LPT measures 24 ft long, 7 ft 11 in wide and 8 ft 10 in tall (7,305 x 2,425 x 2,700 mm). Its loading deck (body) is 17 ft 1 in to 22 ft 4 in long (5,218 to 6,800 mm). It weighs 4,490 kg empty and is rated to carry 7,000 kg. It runs on 6 tyres of size 8.25 R20 - 20 PR Radial Low CRR Tyre.
| Dimension | mm | Feet |
|---|---|---|
| Overall length | 7,305 mm | 24 ft |
| Overall width | 2,425 mm | 7 ft 11 in (8 ft) |
| Overall height | 2,700 mm | 8 ft 10 in (8.9 ft) |
| Wheelbase | 3,920 mm | 12 ft 10 in (12.9 ft) |
| Ground clearance | 225 mm | 9 in |
| Loading deck (body) length | 5,218 to 6,800 mm | 17 ft 1 in to 22 ft 4 in |
| Gross vehicle weight (GVW) | 11,990 kg (12 tonne) |
|---|---|
| Empty (kerb) weight | 4,490 kg (4.49 tonne) |
| Payload (loading capacity) | 7,000 kg (7 tonne) |
| Turning radius | 16.3 m |
| Tyre size (front and rear) | 8.25 R20 - 20 PR Radial Low CRR Tyre |
| Number of tyres | 6 |
| Tubeless | Yes |
Overall dimensions are bumper to bumper. The deck length is the maker's listed figure for the versions on sale; a body built later can differ, so confirm it for the body you are quoted.
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Tata 1216 LPT specifications vs rivals
The Tata 1216 LPT next to 4 rivals in the same class, on the figures each maker lists. The Tata Ultra T.12 has the most power for its weight here (12.8 HP per tonne of GVW), and the Eicher Pro 2110XP Plus has the biggest fuel tank (190 L).
| Model | GVW | Payload | Power | Fuel tank | Fuel |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tata 1216 LPT | 11,990 kg | 7,000 kg | 123 HP | 160 L | Diesel |
| Mahindra FURIO 11 | 11,280 kg | 6,441 kg | 138 HP | 160 L | Diesel |
| Eicher Pro 2110XP Plus | 14,250 kg | 7,500 kg | 160 HP | 190 L | Diesel |
| Ashok Leyland ecomet STAR 1415 HE | 14,050 kg | 7,929 kg | 150 HP | 185 L | Diesel |
| Tata Ultra T.12 | 11,990 kg | 8,530 kg | 153 HP | 160 L | Diesel |
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The gross vehicle weight (GVW) of the Tata 1216 LPT is 11990 kg · 12 Ton. GVW is the maximum permissible weight of the truck including chassis, body, fuel, and payload.
The Tata 1216 LPT has a payload capacity of 7000 kg · 7 Ton. Payload is the maximum load the truck can carry after accounting for its own weight.
The Tata 1216 LPT is equipped with a 3300 cc engine. Engine displacement affects power delivery, torque, and fuel efficiency.
The Tata 1216 LPT is configured with 6 tyres. Tyre count and size affect load distribution, stability, and turning capability.
The Tata 1216 LPT has a fuel tank capacity of 160 L. A larger tank allows longer trips between refuelling stops on highways and long-haul routes.
The Tata 1216 LPT uses a Chassis with Cabin chassis. Chassis type defines the frame structure and suitability for different body applications and load requirements.
The Tata 1216 LPT runs on Diesel. Fuel type is listed in the full specifications table on this page along with engine and performance details.
The Tata 1216 LPT has a 17 ft 1 in to 22 ft 4 in loading deck (5,218 to 6,800 mm), depending on the version, as listed by the maker. A body built later can differ, so confirm the deck length of the body you are quoted.
The Tata 1216 LPT is 24 ft long, 7 ft 11 in wide and 8 ft 10 in tall overall (7,305 mm, 2,425 mm and 2,700 mm). Its loading deck is 17 ft 1 in to 22 ft 4 in long.
The Tata 1216 LPT uses 8.25 R20 - 20 PR Radial Low CRR Tyre tyres front and rear, 6 tyres in all. They are tubeless.
The Tata 1216 LPT weighs 4,490 kg empty (kerb weight) and 11,990 kg fully loaded (GVW), with a rated payload of 7,000 kg.
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