Tata 1918 LPT Cowl/6800
A cowl chassis: a bodybuilder adds the cabin and the body, for tankers and special builds. 32 ft deck, 12,500 kg payload, ₹1.8 lakh more than the Cowl/4225.
Cowl chassis: it comes without a finished cabin. A bodybuilder adds the cabin and load body, which suits tankers, car carriers and other special bodies.
6800 is the wheelbase in millimetres: 6,800 mm (22 ft 4 in) between the front and rear axles.

What it costs in your city
On-road figures are estimates; RTO and insurance vary by state and insurer. Dealers quote exact prices. EMI is indicative; your lender sets the final rate.
How much can you carry?
Rated payload is 12,500 kg, about 125 quintals within a 18,500 kg GVW. Pick what you haul to see it in bags, crates or bricks.
5 km/l claimed, about 1,825 km a tank
Based on the claimed 5 km/l and the 365-litre tank, starting from today's Delhi diesel price. Every Tata 1918 LPT version shares the same engine; real mileage depends on load, route and driving. Tata 1918 LPT mileage in detail
Tata 1918 LPT Cowl/6800 specifications
More specifications
- Ground clearance
- 300 mm
- Body (same on every version)
- Customizable body
- Chassis (same on every version)
- Chassis with Face Cowl
- Gross vehicle weight (GVW) (same on every version)
- 18,500 kg
- Kerb weight (same on every version)
- 6,500 kg
- Torque (same on every version)
- 850 Nm
- Emission norm (same on every version)
- BS6
- Gearbox (same on every version)
- 6 Forward + 1 Reverse
- Fuel (same on every version)
- Diesel
- Fuel tank (same on every version)
- 365 litres
- Claimed mileage (same on every version)
- 5 km/l
- Tyres (same on every version)
- 6, 295/90R20
- Top speed (same on every version)
- 80 km/h
- Cabin (same on every version)
- Day and Sleeper Cabin
- Seating (same on every version)
- D+1
- Brakes (same on every version)
- Air Brake
- Air conditioning (same on every version)
- No
- Power steering (same on every version)
- Yes
Body, Chassis, Gross vehicle weight (GVW), Kerb weight and more are the same on every Tata 1918 LPT version.
Is the Cowl/6800 right for you?
Choose the Cowl/6800 if you move bulky, light goods such as parcels, FMCG or furniture, which fill the deck before they reach the weight limit, or if you want a body built for your goods, such as a container, tanker or refrigerated box.
Against the 4,225 mm versions, the Cowl/6800 has
All versions side by side: Tata 1918 LPT variants tableFrequently asked questions
What is the price of the Tata 1918 LPT Cowl/6800?
The Tata 1918 LPT Cowl/6800 costs ₹23.24 lakh ex-showroom. On-road in Delhi it comes to about ₹24.91 L once RTO and insurance are added, and the EMI starts near ₹41,357 a month with 20% down over five years.
What is the deck length of the Tata 1918 LPT Cowl/6800 in feet?
The deck is about 32 ft long.
What is the loading capacity of the Tata 1918 LPT Cowl/6800?
It is rated to carry 12,500 kg within a gross vehicle weight of 18,500 kg. Loading past the rated payload invites fines and faster wear.
What is the difference between the Tata 1918 LPT Cowl/6800 and Cowl/4225?
Compared with the Cowl/4225, the Cowl/6800 has a 2,575 mm longer wheelbase and a 14 ft longer deck. It costs ₹1.8 lakh more.