Tata 1512 LPT

Tata 1512 LPT Truck Features

Tata 1512 LPT Detailed Overview

• Engine and Performance

  The Tata 1512 LPT gets a 3.3-litre four-cylinder water-cooled, direct-injection diesel engine, mated to a 5-speed GBS-40 manual gearbox. This tried and tested engine of the Tata 1512 LPT pumps out a maximum power output of 125 PS, while the peak torque output is rated at 390 Nm. The Tata 1512 LPT uses a single-plate dry friction type 330mm diameter clutch plate.

  Summary

  The tried-and-tested 3.3-litre diesel engine of the Tata 1512 LPT produces 125 PS of power and 390 Nm of torque.

• Suspension and Brakes

  The suspension unit of the Tata 1512 LPT is a combination of parabolic leaf springs with hydraulic double-acting telescopic shock absorbers at the front and semi-elliptical leaf springs at the rear. The Tata 1512 LPT rides on 9.00 R20-16 PR radial tyres and comes equipped with a hydraulic power steering for an easy driving experience. 

  Summary

  The Tata 1512 LPT uses a suspension combination of parabolic leaf spring with hydraulic double-acting telescopic shock absorbers at the front and semi-elliptical leaf springs at the rear.

• Payload

  The load body of the Tata 1512 LPT is available in two configurations, both of which differ in their lengths. Both of them get a width of 2425mm and a height of 2165mm, however, while the shorter wheelbase version (4200mm wheelbase) has a length of 6095mm, the long wheelbase version (4830mm wheelbase) has a length of 6800mm. The gross vehicle weight of the Tata 1512 LPT is rated at 16020 kg, while the payload capacity of the medium-duty truck is around 10.5 tons.

  Summary

  The Tata 1512 LPT is available in two length versions – 6095mm and 6800mm, The payload capacity of the Tata 1512 LPT is rated at 10.5 tons.

• Exterior

  The Tata 1512 LPT is one of the most familiar-looking medium-duty commercial trucks, for its design has remained almost unchanged since its launch a long time back. The upper half of the front profile of the Tata 1512 LPT has a slanted design, which is fully covered by a large rectangular windscreen. The lower half of the front profile has a vertical design, which has a blacked-out finish for the entire surface. This lower front fascia gets T-shaped mesh for the grille, while the lower corners get rectangular headlamps.

  Summary

  The block-themed design of the Tata 1512 LPT has a rectangular windscreen, rectangular grille and rectangular headlamps at the front.

• Interior

  The cabin of the Tata 1512 LPT has a dated-looking design, which scores generously in terms of practicality and ergonomic appeal. The simple-looking blue-backlit instrument console of the Tata 1512 LPT is its most up-to-date-looking aspect, which sits behind the dated-looking two-spoke steering wheel. This instrument console is placed in a rectangular housing, which along with the rest of the dashboard, has a dull-grey theme. The boxy-looking centre console has rectangular AC vents at the top, an audio system at the bottom and an AC control switch in the middle. The co-passenger side of the dashboard has a usable closed glovebox in the lower part.

  Summary

  The grey-themed dashboard of the Tata 1512 LPT has an extremely comprehensive-looking instrument console and a very functional-looking centre console.

• Features

  While the Tata 1512 LPT is one of the oldest trucks in its segment, it gets a decent amount of usable features like manual air conditioning, 1-DIN audio system, tilt and telescopic adjustable steering column and a few storage spaces.

  Summary

  The Tata 1512 LPT gets usable features like a music system and tilt and telescopic adjustable steering, despite its dated design.