Tata 3518 LPT Specifications
The Tata 3518 LPT is rated for 35,000 kg gross and carries 12,000 kg of that as payload, so 34% of its legal weight is cargo and the rest is the truck itself. A 5,600 cc diesel engine makes 180 HP. That is 5.1 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 3518 LPT
Ex-showroom: ₹ 31 L - 39 L
GVW
35000 kg
35 Ton
Payload
12000 kg
12 Ton
Key Specs of Tata 3518 LPT
Engine
5600 cc
Fuel Tank
365 L
Payload
12000 kg · 12 Ton
GVW
35000 kg · 35 Ton
Tyres
12
Key Specifications of Tata 3518 LPT
| Number of Tyre | 12 |
| Power | 180 HP |
| GVW | 35000 kg · 35 Ton |
| Mileage | 3 km/l |
| Engine | 5600 cc |
| Fuel Tank | 365 L |
| Payload | 12000 kg · 12 Ton |
| Chassis Type | Chassis with Cabin |
| Ex-Showroom Price | ₹ 31 L - 39 L |
Tata 3518 LPT Specifications & Features
Detailed performance, dimensions, brakes, transmission, cabin, and safety specifications.
Performance
Dimensions
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Tata 3518 LPT size in feet, weight and tyre size
The Tata 3518 LPT measures 29 ft 8 in long, 8 ft wide and 9 ft tall (9,035 x 2,440 x 2,745 mm). Its loading deck (body) is 22 ft to 27 ft long (6,706 to 8,230 mm). It weighs 23,000 kg empty and is rated to carry 12,000 kg. It runs on 12 tyres of size 295/90R20 Radial Tube.
| Dimension | mm | Feet |
|---|---|---|
| Overall length | 9,035 mm | 29 ft 8 in (29.6 ft) |
| Overall width | 2,440 mm | 8 ft |
| Overall height | 2,745 mm | 9 ft |
| Wheelbase | 5,905 mm | 19 ft 4 in (19.4 ft) |
| Ground clearance | 250 mm | 10 in |
| Loading deck (body) length | 6,706 to 8,230 mm | 22 ft to 27 ft |
| Gross vehicle weight (GVW) | 35,000 kg (35 tonne) |
|---|---|
| Empty (kerb) weight | 23,000 kg (23 tonne) |
| Payload (loading capacity) | 12,000 kg (12 tonne) |
| Turning radius | 21.5 m |
| Tyre size (front and rear) | 295/90R20 Radial Tube |
| Number of tyres | 12 |
| 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 3518 LPT specifications vs rivals
The Tata 3518 LPT next to 4 rivals in the same class, on the figures each maker lists. The Man CLA 31.300 EVO 8x4 has the most power for its weight here (9.7 HP per tonne of GVW), and the Tata 3518 LPT has the biggest fuel tank (365 L).
| Model | GVW | Payload | Power | Fuel tank | Fuel |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tata 3518 LPT | 35,000 kg | 12,000 kg | 180 HP | 365 L | Diesel |
| Man CLA 31.300 EVO 8x4 | 31,000 kg | 21,000 kg | 300 HP | 200 L | Diesel |
| Eicher Pro 6035 | 35,000 kg | 25,000 kg | 240 HP | 350 L | Diesel |
| Bharat Benz 3528C | 35,000 kg | 20,600 kg | 281 HP | 280 L | Diesel |
| Tata Signa 3525.K TK | 35,000 kg | 25,000 kg | 249 HP | 300 L | Diesel |
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The gross vehicle weight (GVW) of the Tata 3518 LPT is 35000 kg · 35 Ton. GVW is the maximum permissible weight of the truck including chassis, body, fuel, and payload.
The Tata 3518 LPT has a payload capacity of 12000 kg · 12 Ton. Payload is the maximum load the truck can carry after accounting for its own weight.
The Tata 3518 LPT is equipped with a 5600 cc engine. Engine displacement affects power delivery, torque, and fuel efficiency.
The Tata 3518 LPT is configured with 12 tyres. Tyre count and size affect load distribution, stability, and turning capability.
The Tata 3518 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 3518 LPT uses a Chassis with Cabin chassis. Chassis type defines the frame structure and suitability for different body applications and load requirements.
The Tata 3518 LPT runs on Diesel. Fuel type is listed in the full specifications table on this page along with engine and performance details.
The Tata 3518 LPT has a 22 ft to 27 ft loading deck (6,706 to 8,230 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 3518 LPT is 29 ft 8 in long, 8 ft wide and 9 ft tall overall (9,035 mm, 2,440 mm and 2,745 mm). Its loading deck is 22 ft to 27 ft long.
The Tata 3518 LPT uses 295/90R20 Radial Tube tyres front and rear, 12 tyres in all. They are tube-type, not tubeless.
The Tata 3518 LPT weighs 23,000 kg empty (kerb weight) and 35,000 kg fully loaded (GVW), with a rated payload of 12,000 kg.
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