Tata Ultra T.16 SL 5300/HSD
A factory high side deck body, for loose and bulky goods. 22 ft 4 in deck, 9,770 kg payload.
5300 is the wheelbase in millimetres: 5,300 mm (17 ft 5 in) between the front and rear axles.
High side deck (HSD): a factory load body with tall sides, for loose and bulky goods.

What it costs in your city
There is no separate price for the 5300/HSD yet, so these figures use the Tata Ultra T.16 SL starting price of ₹24.00 L. A dealer can quote this exact version. Tata Ultra T.16 SL on-road price
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 9,770 kg, about 98 quintals within a 16,190 kg GVW. Pick what you haul to see it in bags, crates or bricks.
6.5 km/l claimed, about 1,040 km a tank
Based on the claimed 6.5 km/l and the 160-litre tank, starting from today's Delhi diesel price. Every Tata Ultra T.16 SL version shares the same engine; real mileage depends on load, route and driving. Tata Ultra T.16 SL mileage in detail
Tata Ultra T.16 SL 5300/HSD specifications
More specifications
- Kerb weight
- 6,420 kg
- Turning radius (as listed)
- 9.6 m
- Chassis (same on every version)
- Chassis with Cabin
- Gross vehicle weight (GVW) (same on every version)
- 16,190 kg
- Torque (same on every version)
- 590 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)
- 160 litres
- Claimed mileage (same on every version)
- 6.5 km/l
- Tyres (same on every version)
- 6, 275/80R22.5-16PR
- Axle configuration (same on every version)
- 4x2
- Ground clearance (same on every version)
- 228 mm
- Gradeability (same on every version)
- 24.9%
- Top speed (same on every version)
- 80 km/h
- Cabin (same on every version)
- Sleeper Cabin
- Seating (same on every version)
- D+2
- Brakes (same on every version)
- Full S-cam Air Brakes
- Power steering (same on every version)
- Yes
Chassis, Gross vehicle weight (GVW), Torque, Emission norm and more are the same on every Tata Ultra T.16 SL version.
Is the 5300/HSD right for you?
Choose the 5300/HSD if you want a factory body and no wait at a bodybuilder.
Against the 4,920 mm versions, the 5300/HSD has
Frequently asked questions
What is the price of the Tata Ultra T.16 SL 5300/HSD?
We do not list a separate price for the Tata Ultra T.16 SL 5300/HSD yet. The Tata Ultra T.16 SL range is ₹24-26.61 lakh ex-showroom. A dealer can quote this exact version.
What is the deck length of the Tata Ultra T.16 SL 5300/HSD in feet?
The deck is 22 ft 4 in long and 7 ft 6 in wide, about 167 square feet, room for 10 standard 1,200 x 1,000 mm pallets laid flat.
What is the loading capacity of the Tata Ultra T.16 SL 5300/HSD?
It is rated to carry 9,770 kg within a gross vehicle weight of 16,190 kg. Loading past the rated payload invites fines and faster wear.
What is the difference between the Tata Ultra T.16 SL 5300/HSD and 4920/CAB?
Compared with the 4920/CAB, the 5300/HSD has a 380 mm longer wheelbase, 1,065 kg less payload and a wider turning radius, and comes with a high side deck body where the 4920/CAB comes as a cab and chassis, without a load body.
What is the difference between the Tata Ultra T.16 SL 5300/HSD and 4920/HSD?
Compared with the 4920/HSD, the 5300/HSD has a 380 mm longer wheelbase, a 2.1 ft longer deck, 240 kg less payload and a wider turning radius.
More on the Tata Ultra T.16 SL
Names read wheelbase / body. CAB cab and chassis · HSD high side deck