List of Top Light Commercial Vehicles in India
LCV trucks are vehicles with gross vehicle weight ranging from 3.5 to 7.5 tons. In recent past years demand of the Light Commercial Vehicles have been continuously rising due to their broad area of usage which includes transportation of fruits, vegetables, textiles, beverages, white goods, e-commerce, parcel and courier, etc. These trucks are mainly used for shorter distance haulage applications. The LCV concept was created to reduce the operating costs with powerful fuel-efficient engines, and to be used in intra-city operations. LCV are gaining immense popularity in industry due to their compact body and appropriate loading space which is beneficial for intracity haulage applications. In India some of the largest players in LCV Truck segment are Eicher, SML Isuzu, Mahindra and Ashok Leyland and Tata trucks.
Here we have categorized leading LCV trucks under 5Ton GVW, 6 Ton GVW and 7 Ton GVW segments for ease of understanding:
5 Ton LCV trucks
1. Tata 407 Gold SFC Truck
Tata 407 Gold SFC is a truck from the house of Tata, this model has gained & maintained its reputation for the past 3 decades in Indian commercial vehicle market. It falls under the category of 5 tons with gross vehicle weight of 4995 kg. This 5-tonne LCV truck is suitable for urban, semi-urban, and rural delivery businesses, promising higher mileage, lower maintenance cost, and easy to operate features that every owner expects from this truck. This Tata truck is powered by 2956 cc 4SPCR engine 2hich has been doing the duty since ages and still continues to do so. This engine produces power of 100 HP at just and maximum torque of 300 Nm. The engine of Tata 407 SFC truck is coupled with a 5 speed (5F+1R) gearbox which maintains speed and torque requirement of vehicle. This Tata 407 Gold SFC 5-ton truck comes in 4x2 axle configuration. The wheelbase of 3305 mm allows this Tata truck to offer load body length suitable for different kinds of applications for rural and urban haulage. Its ex-showroom price ranges from ₹ 12.13-12.78 Lakh*.
2. Eicher Pro 2049 Truck
This high class truck from the house of Eicher promises reliability and performance. Eicher is known to manufacture the most appreciable LCV truck in industry. Eicher Pro 2049 is one of the latest truck in 5-ton segment from Eicher Trucks and Buses, with GVW of 4955 Kg. Its 4 valve E366 engine produces a total horse power of 100HP at 3200 rpm and a torque of 285 Nm. This Eicher truck provides a total payload of 2.6 tons which enables it to carry massive goods. Eicher trucks are well known in the market due to their mileage. Eicher Pro 2049 has a 10.4 ft long and 6 ft wide cargo body. BS6 Eicher Pro 2049 truck comes with all-new state of the art 1.8m wide aerodynamic cabin with host of utility features like tilt telescopic steering, adjustable driver seat, digital instrument cluster and multi drive mode for optimum power output and mileage. The Eicher Pro 2049 truck comes equipped with all wheel disc brakes, actuated hydraulically, fuel coaching, MBooster+ multi drive modes and zero speed torque booster. You can grab this amazing Eicher truck with price ranging from ₹ 10.27-11.74 Lakh*.
3. Mahindra Jayo Truck
Another leading model by Mahindra is Mahindra DI 3200 Jayo. It is placed in the list of LCVs under 5-ton segment. This is a truck with gross vehicle weight of 4990kg. The engine powering this Mahindra truck is 2500 cc mDI Tech, FuelSmart Technology, producing 80 HP of power at 3200rpm and 220 Nm of maximum torque. The engine of Mahindra DI 3200 Jayo truck is coupled with a 5 speed (5F+1R) gearbox. This Mahindra DI 3200 Jayo truck comes in 4x2 axle configuration. The wheelbase of 2654 mm allows this Mahindra truck to offer load body length suitable for different kinds of applications in urban, semi-rural and rural areas as well. Options in load body provides customers advantage to choose a body as per their requirements. Body length of 10.6 ft and variant bodies raises the bar of its demands in the market. Its price ranges from ₹ 11.36-12.13 Lakh*.
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3. SML Isuzu Sartaj GS 5252 Truck
Here comes the leading model by SML Isuzu. SML Isuzu released its model Sartaj GS 5252 which is a tough competitor to other vehicles in the segment like Mahindra DI 3200 and Force Shaktiman 400 truck. Sartaj GS 5252 is a LCV truck with gross vehicle weight of 5200 kg. It is categorized under 5ton in the listing of LCV. The engine powering this SML Isuzu truck is 3455 cc SLT6 Inline CRDI. Its engine produces 101 HP of power at 2600rpm and 315 Nm of maximum torque 1400-1600 rpm. The engine of Sartaj GS 5252 truck is coupled with a 5 speed (5F+1R) gearbox for easy operation. This Sartaj GS 5252 truck comes in 4x2 axle configuration. 2515 mm long wheelbase of SML Isuzu truck to offer load body length suitable for haulage of different stuffs. Hydraulic Brakes offer superior safety to SML Isuzu Sartaj GS 5252 and semi elliptical leaf springs, with telescopic shock absorbers suspension in front offers good ride quality. Its ex-showroom price ranges from ₹ 12.03-12.04 Lakh*.
6 Ton GVW Trucks
1. Ashok Leyland Partner Truck
Ashok Leyland released a new LCV truck which is a creation of advanced technology and unbelievable mileage. Ashok Leyland Partner is a truck offers gross vehicle weight of 6250 kg (2685 wb) under 6 ton LCV and 7000 kg (3335 wb) and comes in 4 tyre as well as 6 tyre options. Diesel motor beneath this Ashok Leyland Partner truck is 2953 cc ZD30 with high class DDTi, Double Overhead Camshaft, Common Rail, Direct Injection, Turbo Intercooled engine. Its engine produces a tremendous 140 HP of power and 360 Nm of maximum torque. The engine of Ashok Leyland Partner truck is coupled with a 5 speed, overdrive gearbox, with a cable shift gearbox. This Ashok Leyland Partner 4 Tyre/ 6 tyre truck comes in 4x2 axle configuration. The wheelbase options of 2685 mm, 3335 mm allows this Ashok Leyland truck to offer services in urban, semi urban and rural areas. High payload offered by this Ashok Leyland Partner is 3760 Kg (10 Ft FSD) or 4565 Kg (14 ft FSD).
2. Tata 610 LPT
Tata 610 LPT is a truck form the house of Tata. It is placed under 6-ton category in the list of LCV’s with gross vehicle weight of 6250 kg. The engine powering this Tata 610 LPT is 2956 cc 4SPCR, producing 100 HP of power and 300 Nm of maximum torque. The engine of this Tata LCV truck is coupled with a 5 speed (5F+1R) gearbox offering superior mileage. This Tata 610 LPT LCV comes in 4x2 axle configuration. It comes with a 3 year warranty on driveline. Its long wheelbase allows this Tata truck to offer load body length suitable for different kinds of applications. Hydraulic brakes with auto slack adjuster offer superior safety in Tata 610 LPT and suspension in front offers good ride quality. It is available in the options in fixed side deck and high side deck so that customers can choose as per their requirements.
7 tons GVW Trucks
1. Tata 710 LPT Truck
This Tata LCV truck model promises a lot for you. Tata 710 LPT is a truck with gross vehicle weight of 7300 kg due to which it falls under the category of LCV. The engine powering this Tata truck is 2956 cc 4SPCR, produces 100 HP of power at 2800 rpm and 300 Nm of maximum torque which provides better experience and savings. Earlier this model was named as Tata LPT 407 but now its name is changed to Tata 710 LPT. The engine of this Tata truck is coupled with a 5 speed (5F+1R) gearbox offering superior mileage. This Tata 710 LPT truck comes in 4x2 axle configuration. A wheelbase of 3800 mm makes it suitable for different haulage activities and it comes with a warranty of 3 years. Air Brakes offer superior safety in Tata 710 LPT and semi elliptical leaf spring with telescopic shock absorbers suspension in front offers good ride quality. It is also available in cabin chassis with PTO variant and cabin with load body variant. Tata 710 LPT ex-showroom price ranges from ₹ 16.29-17.24 Lakh*.
2. Eicher Pro 2059 XP Truck
This model by Eicher is a perfect combination of advanced technologies and great class leading mileage. Eicher Pro 2059 XP falls under 7-ton category of LCV as it offers a total GVW of 7490 kg. Eicher Pro 2059 is based on Eicher key performance elements of a higher power, superior driving comfort, best payload to help you carry higher cargo space for greater revenues. This Eicher truck allows maximum trips in any operational environment and accelerates your fleet with an efficient truck for a higher profit with a reasonable total cost of ownership. Its E474 ,4 valve turbo charged intercooled CRS massive engine produces a total power of 120HP and a total torque to 250 Nm. With different body lengths of 16.2 ft, 12.1 ft and 14.2 ft this truck promises services in different sectors. With multiple deck length options and top of the line payload, this 4-wheel BS6 LCV Eicher truck offers the best operating economics and experiences. Eicher Pro 2059 XP competes with well admired trucks like Tata Ultra T7 and Ashok Leyland Partner. Eicher 2059XP truck offers standard features like tilt telescopic steering, digital instrument cluster and best in class fuel efficiency. Its ex-showroom price ranges from ₹ 16.08-18.11 Lakh*.
3. SML Isuzu Sartaj GS HG72 Truck
Sartaj GS HG72 is another superior truck by SML Isuzu under 7-ton LCV trucks category. It is a truck with gross vehicle weight of 7200 kg. The engine powering this SML Isuzu truck is 3455 cc SLT6 Inline CRDI which produces 101 HP of power at 2600 rpm and 315 Nm of maximum torque at just 1400-1600 rpm. The engine of SML Isuzu Sartaj GS HG72 truck is coupled with a 5 speed (5F+1R) gearbox. This SML Isuzu Sartaj GS HG72 LCV truck comes in 4x2 axle configuration. It is available in 2 options in the wheelbase of 3335 mm or 3940 mm which allows this SML Isuzu truck to offer load body length suitable for different kinds of applications. Cabin and chassis variant and Cabin with load body variant with body length of 12.3 ft and 14.2 ft are additional benefits you enjoy with SML Isuzu GS HG72 truck. Its ex-showroom price ranges from ₹ 14.43-14.51 Lakh*.
4. Mahindra Furio 7 Truck
To raise the standards of LCV trucks, Mahindra trucks has introduced Furio 7, a hard competitor of Eicher and Tata. Mahindra Furio 7 Cargo is available in 4 Tyre and 6 tyres also. It is a truck with a massive gross vehicle weight of 6950 kg. The engine powering this Mahindra truck is 2500 cc 2.5 Litre mDi Tech which produces a total power of 80 HP and 250 Nm of maximum torque. The engine of Mahindra Furio 7 Cargo 4 Tyre truck is coupled with a 5-speed manual gearbox offering superior control. This Mahindra Furio 7 Cargo truck comes in 4x2 axle configuration. Its long wheelbase allows this Mahindra truck to offer load body length suitable for different kinds of applications. You get a payload of 4075 Kg (10.5 Ft HSD) or 3940 Kg (14 Ft HSD) as per your requirements. Hydraulic Brakes offer superior safety in Mahindra Furio 7 Cargo and semi elliptical leaf springs suspension in front offers good ride quality. It competes with other vehicles in the segment like Ashok Leyland Partner. Its ex-showroom price ranges from ₹ 15.11-16.15 Lakh* for 4 tyre.