According to a market research report published by Credence Research “Global Commercial Vehicles Market – Growth, Future Prospects and Competitive Analysis, 2019 – 2027”, the overall global commercial vehicles market worldwide was valued at US$ 1.05 Tn in 2018 and is set to grow with 6.2% CAGR during the forecast period. Enhancement of the logistics industry and increased infrastructural spending worldwide are driving the global commercial vehicles market growth. Here is the list of top 4 commercial vehicles in India:
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1. Tata SFC 407
Tata SFC 407 is a truck available with deck body option. It is powered by a 2956 cc 4 SP Turbo Intercooled engine which is capable of generating maximum power of 72.8bhp @ 3050rpm. The engine complies with BS-III emission norms and can generate a maximum torque of 245Nm @ 1400-1600rpm. Tata Motors offer the SFC 407 with a five-speed manual transmission box and mechanical steering. The truck offers a maximum payload capacity of 3424 Kg and can accommodate 60 litres of maximum fuel. It is priced between ₹ 7.32-9.27 Lakh.
PERFORMANCE
| Max Power |
72.8bhp |
| Displacement (cc) |
2956 cc |
| Fuel Tank (Litres) |
60 Ltr |
| Transmission |
Manual |
| Engine |
4 SP Turbo Intercooled |
| Emission Norms |
BS-III |
| Engine Cylinders |
4 |
| Gearbox |
5-Speed |
| Gradeability (%) |
22 |
| Turning Radius (mm) |
6000 |
| Max Speed (km/h) |
110 |
| Max Torque |
245Nm |
| Clutch |
Single Plate dry Friction Type (280 mm) |
DESIGN & BUILD
| GVW / GCW (Kgs) |
5950 |
| Wheelbase (mm) |
3100 mm |
| Payload (Kgs) |
3424 Kgs |
| Axle Configuration |
4×4 |
| Front Tyre |
8.25 x 16-16 PR |
| Rear Tyre |
8.25 x 16-16 PR |
| Body Option |
Deck Body |
| Overall Length (mm) |
5100 |
| Overall Width (mm) |
1994 |
| Overall Height (mm) |
2348 |
| Ground Clearance (mm) |
233 |
| Kerb Weight (Kgs) |
2526 |
| Chassis Type |
Chassis with Cabin |
| Cabin Type |
Day Cabin |
| Tiltable Cabin |
No |
SAFETY
| ABS |
No |
| Parking Brakes |
Yes |
| Power Steering |
No |
| Fog Lights |
Yes |
| Tubeless Tyres |
No |
| Seat Belts |
Yes |
| Hill Hold |
No |
| Brakes |
Air Brakes |
| Front Axle |
Heavy-Duty Forged I Beam, Reverse Elliot Type |
| Front Suspension |
Semi-elliptical Leaf Springs & Hydraulic Double Acting Telescopic with Anti-roll Bar |
| Rear Axle |
Single Reduction, Hypoid Gears, Fully Floating Axle Shafts |
| Rear Suspension |
Semi-elliptical Leaf Springs & Hydraulic Double Acting Telescopic |
2. Tata LPT 1613
The Tata LPT 1613 is a leading truck under the heavy-weight segment. It is one of those range of vehicles which is best suited for long-distance applications and offer excellent fuel efficiency to add on to the benefits of owning the vehicle. Also, one of the latest happenings around the vehicle is that it might be getting an engine upgrade in the near coming future. It is priced at ₹ 15.30 Lakh.
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PERFORMANCE
| Max Power |
136 bhp |
| Displacement (cc) |
5883 cc |
| Fuel Tank (Litres) |
225 Ltr |
| Transmission |
Manual |
| Emission Norms |
BS-IV |
| Gearbox |
6-Speed |
| Gradeability (%) |
23 |
| Turning Radius (mm) |
8350 |
| Engine Cylinders |
6 |
| Max Speed (km/h) |
102 |
| Engine |
697 TCIC Bharat Stage IV-Common Rail |
| Clutch |
Single Plate dry friction type,352 mm Organic |
| Max Torque |
490Nm |
DESIGN & BUILD
| GVW / GCW (Kgs) |
16200 |
| Wheelbase (mm) |
4225 mm |
| Payload (Kgs) |
11250 Kgs |
| Body Option |
Full Body |
| Cabin Type |
Sleeper Cabin |
| Chassis Type |
Chasis with Cabin |
| Ground Clearance (mm) |
259 |
| Front Tyre |
10 x 20 – 16 PR |
| Overall Width (mm) |
4225 |
| Overall Height (mm) |
2704 |
| Kerb Weight (Kgs) |
4950 |
| Overall Length (mm) |
7380 |
| Rear Tyre |
10 x 20 – 16 PR |
| Tiltable Cabin |
No |
| Axle Configuration |
4×2 |
SAFETY
| Hill Hold |
No |
| Fog Lights |
No |
| Power Steering |
Yes |
| Front Axle |
Extra heavy-duty forged “I” beam reverse Elliot type Axle, |
| Rear Axle |
RA 109 RR |
| Front Suspension |
Semi Elliptical Multi-Leaf spring |
| Rear Suspension |
Semi Elliptical Multi-Leaf spring |
| Brakes |
Air Brakes |
| ABS |
No |
| Parking Brakes |
Yes |
| Tubeless Tyres |
No |
| Seat Belts |
Yes |
3. Tata ACE
Tata Motors is the largest commercial vehicle manufacturer, stays ahead of its rival by introducing innovative products and technologies to the Indian commercial vehicle industry. It has successfully managed to grow its leadership in the compact truck segment with its hugely successful Ace range of minitrucks. This truck revolutionized the last-mile transport in India which was designed keeping in mind the typical Indian roads and intercity transport fleet owners’ needs. It is priced at ₹ 4.81 Lakh.
PERFORMANCE
| Max Power |
16 bhp |
| Displacement (cc) |
702 cc |
| Fuel Tank (Litres) |
30 Ltr |
| Transmission |
Manual |
| Mileage |
21.9 |
| Engine Cylinders |
2 |
| Gearbox |
4-Speed |
| Turning Radius (mm) |
4300 |
| Engine |
275 IDI Diesel |
| Max Torque |
38 Nm |
| Emission Norms |
BS-IV |
| Gradeability (%) |
21 |
| Max Speed (km/h) |
60 |
| Clutch |
Single plate dry friction diaphragm |
DESIGN & BUILD
| GVW / GCW (Kgs) |
1550 |
| Wheelbase (mm) |
2100 mm |
| Payload (Kgs) |
710 Kgs |
| Axle Configuration |
4×2 |
| Front Tyre |
145R12 LT 8PR Radial |
| Rear Tyre |
145R12 LT 8PR Radial |
| Overall Length (mm) |
3800 |
| Overall Width (mm) |
1500 |
| Ground Clearance (mm) |
160 |
| Overall Height (mm) |
1845 |
| Kerb Weight (Kgs) |
840 |
| Body Option |
Half Deck Body |
| Chassis Type |
Chassis with Cabin |
| Cabin Type |
Day Cabin |
| Tiltable Cabin |
No |
SAFETY
| Parking Brakes |
Cable-operated mechanical linkages acting on rear wheels |
| Brakes |
Front-Disc, Rear-Drum, Dual Circuit Hydraulic |
| ABS |
No |
| Power Steering |
No |
| Seat Belts |
Yes |
| Hill Hold |
No |
| Fog Lights |
No |
| Tubeless Tyres |
Yes |
| Front Suspension |
Parabolic Leaf Spring |
| Rear Suspension |
Parabolic Leaf Spring |
| Front Axle |
Rigid Axle |
| Rear Axle |
Live axle |
4. Tata LPT 3118
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The Tata LPT 3118 is one of the most prestigious offerings from the company which falls under the category of ‘middleweight truck’. Available in both, Cab and Cowl options to provide maximum functionality to its users, the Tata LPT 3118 allows a maximum permissible GVW of 31,000kg and a kerb weight of 7,750kg. While the truck is one of the best choices for the transportation of general goods, FMCG, market loads, construction and mining materials, nothing beats the Tata LPT 3118 on the safety and comforts department. It is priced at ₹ 23.08 Lakh.
PERFORMANCE
| Max Power |
175bhp |
| Displacement (cc) |
5883 cc |
| Fuel Tank (Litres) |
365 Ltr |
| Transmission |
Manual |
| Engine |
Cummins ISBe5.9 180 40 BS-IV Common Rail |
| Gradeability (%) |
19.9 |
| Turning Radius (mm) |
10825 |
| Max Torque |
700Nm |
| Emission Norms |
BS-IV |
| Max Speed (km/h) |
80 |
| Clutch |
Single Plate dry friction type |
| Gearbox |
6-Speed |
| Engine Cylinders |
6 |
DESIGN & BUILD
| GVW / GCW (Kgs) |
31000 |
| Wheelbase (mm) |
6750 mm |
| Payload (Kgs) |
23250 Kgs |
| Overall Height (mm) |
1839 |
| Kerb Weight (Kgs) |
7750 |
| Overall Length (mm) |
11828 |
| Body Option |
Customizable |
| Tiltable Cabin |
No |
| Chassis Type |
Chassis with Cowl |
| Ground Clearance (mm) |
250 |
| Cabin Type |
No Cabin |
| Overall Width (mm) |
2440 |
| Axle Configuration |
8×2 |
| Front Tyre |
10R20 – 16 PR |
| Rear Tyre |
10R20 – 16 PR |
SAFETY
| Brakes |
Air Brakes |
| ABS |
No |
| Parking Brakes |
Yes |
| Tubeless Tyres |
No |
| Hill Hold |
No |
| Fog Lights |
No |
| Power Steering |
Yes |
| Rear Suspension |
Semi elliptical Leaf spring |
| Seat Belts |
No |
| Front Suspension |
Parabolic Spring |
| Rear Axle |
Tata RA 109 RR Single Speed, Hypoid gear in pressed steel welded beam with differential carrier housing. |
| Front Axle |
Heavy-duty forged “I” beam Reverse Elliot type, |
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