Tata Signa 2818 FBV Cowl/4880
A cowl chassis: a bodybuilder adds the cabin and the body, for tankers and special builds. 22 ft 6 in deck, 20,000 kg payload, ₹1.84 lakh less than the Cowl/6750.
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.
4880 is the wheelbase in millimetres: 4,880 mm (16 ft) 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 20,000 kg, about 200 quintals within a 28,000 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 Signa 2818 FBV version shares the same engine; real mileage depends on load, route and driving. Tata Signa 2818 FBV mileage in detail
Tata Signa 2818 FBV Cowl/4880 specifications
Same on every Tata Signa 2818 FBV version
- Body
- Customizable body
- Chassis
- Chassis with Face Cowl
- Gross vehicle weight (GVW)
- 28,000 kg
- Kerb weight
- 19,600 kg
- Torque
- 850 Nm
- Emission norm
- BS6
- Gearbox
- 6 Forward + 1 Reverse
- Fuel
- Diesel
- Fuel tank
- 365 litres
- Claimed mileage
- 5 km/l
- Tyres
- 10, 295/90R20
- Axle configuration
- 6x2
- Turning radius (as listed)
- 4.9 m
- Ground clearance
- 248 mm
- Gradeability
- 19.4%
- Top speed
- 80 km/h
- Cabin
- Day Cabin
- Seating
- D+2
- Brakes
- Air Brake
- Air conditioning
- No
- Power steering
- Yes
Is the Cowl/4880 right for you?
Choose the Cowl/4880 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/4880 has
All versions side by side: Tata Signa 2818 FBV variants tableFrequently asked questions
What is the price of the Tata Signa 2818 FBV Cowl/4880?
The Tata Signa 2818 FBV Cowl/4880 costs ₹30.86 lakh ex-showroom. On-road in Delhi it comes to about ₹33.08 L once RTO and insurance are added, and the EMI starts near ₹54,917 a month with 20% down over five years.
What is the deck length of the Tata Signa 2818 FBV Cowl/4880 in feet?
The deck is about 22 ft 6 in long.
What is the loading capacity of the Tata Signa 2818 FBV Cowl/4880?
It is rated to carry 20,000 kg within a gross vehicle weight of 28,000 kg. Loading past the rated payload invites fines and faster wear.
What is the difference between the Tata Signa 2818 FBV Cowl/4880 and Cowl/5505?
Compared with the Cowl/5505, the Cowl/4880 has a 625 mm shorter wheelbase and a 1.5 ft shorter deck.
What is the difference between the Tata Signa 2818 FBV Cowl/4880 and Cowl/5905?
Compared with the Cowl/5905, the Cowl/4880 has a 1,025 mm shorter wheelbase and a 4.5 ft shorter deck.