Tata 1918 LPT Specifications
The Tata 1918 LPT is rated for 18,500 kg gross and carries 12,500 kg of that as payload, so 68% of its legal weight is cargo and the rest is the truck itself. A 5,600 cc diesel engine makes 180 HP. That is 9.7 HP per tonne of GVW, the fourth-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 1918 LPT
Ex-showroom: ₹ 21 L - 23.37 L
GVW
18500 kg
18.5 Ton
Payload
12500 kg
12.5 Ton
Key Specs of Tata 1918 LPT
Engine
5600 cc
Fuel Tank
365 L
Payload
12500 kg · 12.5 Ton
GVW
18500 kg · 18.5 Ton
Tyres
6
Key Specifications of Tata 1918 LPT
| Number of Tyre | 6 |
| Power | 180 HP |
| GVW | 18500 kg · 18.5 Ton |
| Mileage | 5 km/l |
| Engine | 5600 cc |
| Fuel Tank | 365 L |
| Payload | 12500 kg · 12.5 Ton |
| Chassis Type | Chassis with Cabin |
| Ex-Showroom Price | ₹ 21 L - 23.37 L |
Tata 1918 LPT Specifications & Features
Detailed performance, dimensions, brakes, transmission, cabin, and safety specifications.
Performance
Dimensions
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Tata 1918 LPT size in feet, weight and tyre size
The Tata 1918 LPT measures 22 ft 4 in long, 8 ft wide and 9 ft tall (6,800 x 2,440 x 2,750 mm). Its loading deck (body) is 18 ft to 32 ft long (5,486 to 9,754 mm). It weighs 6,000 kg empty and is rated to carry 12,500 kg. It runs on 6 tyres of size 295/90R20 Radial Tyre.
| Dimension | mm | Feet |
|---|---|---|
| Overall length | 6,800 mm | 22 ft 4 in (22.3 ft) |
| Overall width | 2,440 mm | 8 ft |
| Overall height | 2,750 mm | 9 ft |
| Wheelbase | 4,225 mm | 13 ft 10 in (13.9 ft) |
| Ground clearance | 230 mm | 9 in |
| Loading deck (body) length | 5,486 to 9,754 mm | 18 ft to 32 ft |
| Gross vehicle weight (GVW) | 18,500 kg (18.5 tonne) |
|---|---|
| Empty (kerb) weight | 6,000 kg (6 tonne) |
| Payload (loading capacity) | 12,500 kg (12.5 tonne) |
| Turning radius | 16.7 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 1918 LPT specifications vs rivals
The Tata 1918 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 Tata 1918 LPT has the biggest fuel tank (365 L).
| Model | GVW | Payload | Power | Fuel tank | Fuel |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tata 1918 LPT | 18,500 kg | 12,500 kg | 180 HP | 365 L | Diesel |
| Eicher Pro 3015 | 16,371 kg | 10,572 kg | 160 HP | 190 L | Diesel |
| Tata 1512 LPT | 16,020 kg | 10,550 kg | 123 HP | 160 L | Diesel |
| Man CLA 16.250 EVO 4x2 | 16,200 kg | 11,500 kg | 255 HP | 200 L | Diesel |
| Bharat Benz 1617R | 16,200 kg | 9,750 kg | 167 HP | 215 L | Diesel |
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The gross vehicle weight (GVW) of the Tata 1918 LPT is 18500 kg · 18.5 Ton. GVW is the maximum permissible weight of the truck including chassis, body, fuel, and payload.
The Tata 1918 LPT has a payload capacity of 12500 kg · 12.5 Ton. Payload is the maximum load the truck can carry after accounting for its own weight.
The Tata 1918 LPT is equipped with a 5600 cc engine. Engine displacement affects power delivery, torque, and fuel efficiency.
The Tata 1918 LPT is configured with 6 tyres. Tyre count and size affect load distribution, stability, and turning capability.
The Tata 1918 LPT has a fuel tank capacity of 365 L. A larger tank allows longer trips between refuelling stops on highways and long-haul routes.
The Tata 1918 LPT uses a Chassis with Cabin chassis. Chassis type defines the frame structure and suitability for different body applications and load requirements.
The Tata 1918 LPT runs on Diesel. Fuel type is listed in the full specifications table on this page along with engine and performance details.
The Tata 1918 LPT has a 18 ft to 32 ft loading deck (5,486 to 9,754 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 1918 LPT is 22 ft 4 in long, 8 ft wide and 9 ft tall overall (6,800 mm, 2,440 mm and 2,750 mm). Its loading deck is 18 ft to 32 ft long.
The Tata 1918 LPT uses 295/90R20 Radial Tyre tyres front and rear, 6 tyres in all. They are tube-type, not tubeless.
The Tata 1918 LPT weighs 6,000 kg empty (kerb weight) and 18,500 kg fully loaded (GVW), with a rated payload of 12,500 kg.
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