DieselTata 1816 LPT Specifications
The Tata 1816 LPT is rated for 17,750 kg gross and carries 12,200 kg of that as payload, so 69% of its legal weight is cargo and the rest is the truck itself. A 3,300 cc diesel engine makes 157 HP. That is 8.8 HP per tonne of GVW, the third-highest of the 5 closest models in its class (the Man CLA 16.250 EVO 4x2 is highest). More power per tonne means easier climbs and quicker pulls when fully loaded.

Tata 1816 LPT
Ex-showroom: ₹ 25 L - 27.2 L
GVW
17750 kg
17.8 Ton
Payload
12200 kg
12.2 Ton
Key Specs of Tata 1816 LPT
Engine
3300 cc
Fuel Tank
160 L
Payload
12200 kg · 12.2 Ton
GVW
17750 kg · 17.8 Ton
Tyres
6
Key Specifications of Tata 1816 LPT
| Number of Tyre | 6 |
| Power | 157 HP |
| GVW | 17750 kg · 17.8 Ton |
| Mileage | 5 km/l |
| Engine | 3300 cc |
| Fuel Tank | 160 L |
| Payload | 12200 kg · 12.2 Ton |
| Chassis Type | Chassis with Cabin |
| Ex-Showroom Price | ₹ 25 L - 27.2 L |
Tata 1816 LPT Specifications & Features
Detailed performance, dimensions, brakes, transmission, cabin, and safety specifications.
Performance
Dimensions
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Tata 1816 LPT size in feet, weight and tyre size
The Tata 1816 LPT measures 27 ft 2 in long, 8 ft wide and 10 ft 6 in tall (8,270 x 2,440 x 3,200 mm). Its loading deck (body) is 20 ft 3 in to 24 ft 5 in long (6,170 to 7,430 mm). It weighs 5,550 kg empty and is rated to carry 12,200 kg. It runs on 6 tyres of size 295/90R20 Radial Tyre.
| Dimension | mm | Feet |
|---|---|---|
| Overall length | 8,270 mm | 27 ft 2 in (27.1 ft) |
| Overall width | 2,440 mm | 8 ft |
| Overall height | 3,200 mm | 10 ft 6 in (10.5 ft) |
| Wheelbase | 5,300 mm | 17 ft 5 in (17.4 ft) |
| Ground clearance | 235 mm | 9 in |
| Loading deck (body) length | 6,170 to 7,430 mm | 20 ft 3 in to 24 ft 5 in |
| Gross vehicle weight (GVW) | 17,750 kg (17.8 tonne) |
|---|---|
| Empty (kerb) weight | 5,550 kg (5.55 tonne) |
| Payload (loading capacity) | 12,200 kg (12.2 tonne) |
| Turning radius | 20.3 m |
| Tyre size (front and rear) | 295/90R20 Radial Tyre |
| Number of tyres | 6 |
| Tubeless | No, tube type |
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 1816 LPT specifications vs rivals
The Tata 1816 LPT next to 4 rivals in the same class, on the figures each maker lists. The Man CLA 16.250 EVO 4x2 has the most power for its weight here (15.7 HP per tonne of GVW), and the Mahindra FURIO 16 has the biggest fuel tank (230 L).
| Model | GVW | Payload | Power | Fuel tank | Fuel |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tata 1816 LPT | 17,750 kg | 12,200 kg | 157 HP | 160 L | Diesel |
| Man CLA 16.250 EVO 4x2 | 16,200 kg | 11,500 kg | 255 HP | 200 L | Diesel |
| Mahindra FURIO 16 | 16,140 kg | 10,500 kg | 138 HP | 230 L | Diesel |
| Tata 1512 LPT | 16,020 kg | 10,550 kg | 123 HP | 160 L | Diesel |
| Eicher Pro 3015 | 16,371 kg | 10,572 kg | 160 HP | 190 L | Diesel |
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The gross vehicle weight (GVW) of the Tata 1816 LPT is 17750 kg · 17.8 Ton. GVW is the maximum permissible weight of the truck including chassis, body, fuel, and payload.
The Tata 1816 LPT has a payload capacity of 12200 kg · 12.2 Ton. Payload is the maximum load the truck can carry after accounting for its own weight.
The Tata 1816 LPT is equipped with a 3300 cc engine. Engine displacement affects power delivery, torque, and fuel efficiency.
The Tata 1816 LPT is configured with 6 tyres. Tyre count and size affect load distribution, stability, and turning capability.
The Tata 1816 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 1816 LPT uses a Chassis with Cabin chassis. Chassis type defines the frame structure and suitability for different body applications and load requirements.
The Tata 1816 LPT runs on Diesel. Fuel type is listed in the full specifications table on this page along with engine and performance details.
The Tata 1816 LPT has a 20 ft 3 in to 24 ft 5 in loading deck (6,170 to 7,430 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 1816 LPT is 27 ft 2 in long, 8 ft wide and 10 ft 6 in tall overall (8,270 mm, 2,440 mm and 3,200 mm). Its loading deck is 20 ft 3 in to 24 ft 5 in long.
The Tata 1816 LPT uses 295/90R20 Radial Tyre tyres front and rear, 6 tyres in all. They are tube-type, not tubeless.
The Tata 1816 LPT weighs 5,550 kg empty (kerb weight) and 17,750 kg fully loaded (GVW), with a rated payload of 12,200 kg.
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