Tata 3518 LPT Cowl/5205
A cowl chassis: a bodybuilder adds the cabin and the body, for tankers and special builds. 22 ft deck, 12,000 kg payload, ₹3.69 lakh less than the Cowl/5905.
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.
5205 is the wheelbase in millimetres: 5,205 mm (17 ft 1 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 12,000 kg, about 120 quintals within a 35,000 kg GVW. Pick what you haul to see it in bags, crates or bricks.
3 km/l claimed, about 1,095 km a tank
Based on the claimed 3 km/l and the 365-litre tank, starting from today's Delhi diesel price. Every Tata 3518 LPT version shares the same engine; real mileage depends on load, route and driving. Tata 3518 LPT mileage in detail
Tata 3518 LPT Cowl/5205 specifications
More specifications
- Axle configuration
- 8x2
- Body (same on every version)
- Customizable body
- Chassis (same on every version)
- Chassis with Face Cowl
- Gross vehicle weight (GVW) (same on every version)
- 35,000 kg
- Kerb weight (same on every version)
- 23,000 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)
- 3 km/l
- Tyres (same on every version)
- 12, 295/90R20
- Ground clearance (same on every version)
- 250 mm
- Gradeability (same on every version)
- 19.4%
- Top speed (same on every version)
- 80 km/h
- Cabin (same on every version)
- Day 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 3518 LPT version.
Is the Cowl/5205 right for you?
Choose the Cowl/5205 if you want the lowest purchase price, or if you work in city lanes and tight loading bays, where a shorter wheelbase turns more easily, or if you want a body built for your goods, such as a container, tanker or refrigerated box.
Against the 5,505 mm versions, the Cowl/5205 has
All versions side by side: Tata 3518 LPT variants tableFrequently asked questions
What is the price of the Tata 3518 LPT Cowl/5205?
The Tata 3518 LPT Cowl/5205 costs ₹36.81 lakh ex-showroom. On-road in Delhi it comes to about ₹39.46 L once RTO and insurance are added, and the EMI starts near ₹65,505 a month with 20% down over five years.
What is the deck length of the Tata 3518 LPT Cowl/5205 in feet?
The deck is about 22 ft long.
What is the loading capacity of the Tata 3518 LPT Cowl/5205?
It is rated to carry 12,000 kg within a gross vehicle weight of 35,000 kg. Loading past the rated payload invites fines and faster wear.
What is the difference between the Tata 3518 LPT Cowl/5205 and Cowl/5505?
Compared with the Cowl/5505, the Cowl/5205 has a 300 mm shorter wheelbase and a 2 ft shorter deck.
What is the difference between the Tata 3518 LPT Cowl/5205 and Cowl/5905?
Compared with the Cowl/5905, the Cowl/5205 has a 700 mm shorter wheelbase and a 5 ft shorter deck. It costs ₹3.69 lakh less.