Tata 1212 LPK

Your questions, answered

• What is the payload of the Tata 1212 LPK?
  It carries an 8,000 kg payload, with a GVW of 11,990 kg and a kerb weight of 3,990 kg.

• Which engine powers the Tata 1212 LPK?
  It uses a 3.3-litre (3300 cc) four-cylinder NG BS6 diesel producing 125 hp and 390 Nm.

• What mileage does the Tata 1212 LPK give?
  It returns about 4.5 kmpl overall, roughly 3.5-4.5 kmpl in the city and 4.5-5.5 kmpl on the highway.

• What is the fuel tank capacity?
  It has a 120-litre fuel tank.

• Which versions are available?
  It is offered on a 3000 mm wheelbase as a factory tipper or as a cab-chassis (CBC) for a custom body.

• What gearbox does it have?
  It has a 5-speed manual gearbox (5 forward, 1 reverse) with a 330 mm single-plate dry friction clutch.

• What is the turning radius and ground clearance?
  The turning radius is 5,600 mm and ground clearance is 245 mm.

• What is the gradeability and top speed?
  Gradeability is 38.5% and the top speed is 60 km/h.

• Does the Tata 1212 LPK have ABS?
  No. It uses air brakes with a parking brake, but ABS is not offered.

• What rear axle does it use?
  It uses a fully floating Tata RA109 banjo-type heavy-duty rear axle with a 6.833 ratio.

• What tyres does it run on?
  It runs on 6 tyres of size 9 x 20 - 16PR.