[parrys]

Tata Motors - which has a market share of ~65% in the commercial vehicle segment - launches 6 heavy trucks in the Indian market.



Tata LPK 3118: Rs 29 lakhs

This is a 4-axle tipper with steerable front axles developed for coal transportation and other such consignments. It is powered by the Tata Cummins engine producing 183 BHP @ 2500 RPM & 680 Nm of torque @ 1400 RPM. This engine is mated to the Tata G-1150 9-speed gearbox. It has a fully floating rear axle. Its has a gradeablity of 33% at crawler and GVW of 31,000 Kg.











Various control switches:


Tipper operation lever:


9 forward gears


Shabby levers, should have been spaced out more:


Cabin overall is good enough for the job:

[parrys]

The Tata Prima 4938.S: Rs 55 lakhs

It is the first Indian puller-tractor which caters to customers engaged in the logistics of over dimensional cargo. For example, Railway coaches, windmill components etc. This truck comes with a Cummins ISLe engine producing 370 BHP of power @ 2100 RPM and a whopping 1550 Nm of torque @ 1200-1400 RPM. Gearbox is a Eaton ES15409 DD - 9 Speed with crawler and reverse. Gets tilt and telescopic steering column along with air-conditioning and a hydraulically tilting sleeper cabin.

Among the well-groomed trucks on Indian roads. Projector headlamps too:




Chrome inserts and a neat looking side scoop:




Console has an MID and...


...Steering mounted controls too!


A good looking head unit by truck standards:


Pneumatically adjustable seats:


The various drive modes:


Nice cabin to spend time in:


Illumination on the doors for safety reasons:

[parrys]

The Tata Prima LX 4023.S & 4923.S :

Tata Prima LX 4023.S @ Rs 21.5 lakhs
Tata Prima LX 4923.X @ Rs 25 lakhs

These trucks have a Cummins ISBe 6.7L engine which produces 227 BHP of power @ 2800 RPM and 870 Nm of torque @ 1700 RPM. Mated to a G-1150 9-speed gearbox with overdrive, it has a 430 mm diameter organic clutch and an option of air conditioning for the cabin.







Sleeper bunks behind the flat driver & co-driver seat:

[parrys]

The Tata Prima 3138.K: Rs 52 lakhs

Has been built specifically for deep mining in coal / iron ore mines as well as bulk limestone movement in off-road applications. It is a 4-axle, 31-tonne GVW tipper with a 9-speed Eaton manual transmission or Allison automatic transmission. This 8x4 tipper is powered by the Cummins ISLe engine with 370 BHP and 1550 Nm of torque on tap. It has 57% gradeability in 1st gear and a 52 degree tipping angle.

The 3138 features include new generation brakes, ABS and hub reduction axle specially designed for mining operations. A 19 Cu.mt Hardox "Half Pile" Rock body is built for overburden in coal, iron, and limestone applications.





MRF rough road tyres are badged "Muscle-rok"


Loading area is massive:

[parrys]

The Tata LPT 3723: Rs 25.5 lakhs

This is the first 5-axle rigid truck in the country and can carry around 4.5 tonnes more than the existing 31 tonne multi-axle vehicles from the segment. Power comes from a Tata Cummins B5.9 engine producing 208 BHP of power and 800 Nm of torque. The turning circle diameter is 21.9 meters and it has twin steerable front axles. The truck also has a tag-lift axle.

[parrys]

Tata Motors also introduced a Telematics & Fleet Management Service called "Tata FleetMan" today.

Features:

• Real time vehicle tracking
• Geo-fencing - setting specific zones where you'll be notified of any movement by your truck
• Alerts designed to notify you via email or SMS regarding multiple situations like over-speeding, stoppage, main supply removal, entering or exiting a geo-fence etc.
• Trip management which defines start and end locations with intermediate landmarks, estimated time and allows you to track the actual progress of the specified vehicle against the set parameters
• Report generation to provide performance for individual vehicles as well as the fleet
• If you don't have internet on the go, you can check the vehicle's location with the SMS-based query facility
• Tata FleetMan units installed in the vehicles can be diagnosed, programmed or configured remotely

This only includes the Tata FleetMan access charges. Telecommunication charges to be paid separately to the telecom service provider.

[GTO]

Thread moved from the Assembly Line to the Commercial Vehicle Section. Thanks for sharing!

[v1kram]

Thanks for the coverage, was the Prima 3138.K been used as a demo vehicle earlier? some awkward spray painting on the wheels (extended to the tyres) looks like already registered.

[GTO]

*UPDATE*

Prices added to the model range.

[tushky]

Originally Posted by parrys

The Tata LPT 3723: Rs 25.5 lakhs

This is the first 5-axle rigid truck in the country and can carry around 4.5 tonnes more than the existing 31 tonne multi-axle vehicles from the segment. Power comes from a Tata Cummins B5.9 engine producing 208 BHP of power and 800 Nm of torque. The turning circle diameter is 21.9 meters and it has twin steerable front axles. The truck also has a tag-lift axle.

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Any idea why the headlamps has been shifted to Bumper?

[anujmishra]

Originally Posted by parrys

The Tata LPT 3723: Rs 25.5 lakhs

This is the first 5-axle rigid truck in the country and can carry around 4.5 tonnes ...

Why TATA is still keeping old Headlamp place covered with sheet? It has already placed Headlamps on bumper as per new govt. guidelines.

They should have re-designed it and made smooth. Truck owners put two extra aftermarket HL without leveler in those places and this is dangerous for oncoming traffic also defying new govt. guidelines.

Any clue on this?

[vinair]

The Tata LPT 3723 looks like its eyes have been scooped out!! Can we get drive report of these beasts?? please!!!

This seems to be a very good move from TATA when there is a onslaught ready from international players with very India specific models!

[amitpunjani]

Hi People,

Any idea, who is providing the map data for the fleet tracking services?

BR

Amit

[D33-PAC]

Originally Posted by tushky

Any idea why the headlamps has been shifted to Bumper?

The headlamps have been moved to the bumper since the inception of the LPT 3118 I believe.

This is because the lower the mounting position, the more the road is illuminated.

The original position has been left as an option for custom body builders.



@Parrys:

Please upload more pics of the 3723 if you can. This thing is incredible, as if the LPT 3118 wasn't satisfying transporters, they had to come out with this .



Furthermore, why is the wiremesh screen missing in the 3723 grill? The LPT 3118Cs came with them, and they made them much more handsome.

[MileCruncher]

Thanks Parrys.

Can someone please tell what is the Govt regulation regarding headlamps that has made TML put lamps in the bumper?