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GVW (Kg)	11990 Kg	11990 Kg
Engine	3.3L NG With E-viscous fan With electronic turbo charger	3.3L NG
Power	160 HP	125 HP@2600 rpm
Torque	450 Nm	390 Nm@1000-2200 rpm
Payload	7.5 tons	7.5 tons
Axle Configuration	4x2	4x2
Variants	Cabin chassis with PTO Cabin with load body	Cabin chassis with PTO Cabin with load body
Load Body Options	Fixed Side Deck High Side Deck	Fixed Side Deck High Side Deck
Body Length	17 ft 19 ft 20 ft 22 ft 24 ft	17 ft 20 ft 22 ft
Warranty	3 Years / 3 Lakh Km on driveline	3 Years / 3 Lakh Km on driveline
Service Interval	60,000 Km (Oil change)	60,000 Km (Oil change)
Additional	Gear Shift Advisor Multi drive modes Hill Start Assist (optional)	Gear Shift Advisor

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Engine & Performanceof

Engine	3.3L NG With E-viscous fan With electronic turbo charger	3.3L NG
Fuel Injection System	Common Rail	Common Rail
Engine Displacement	3300 cc	3300 cc
Engine Cylinders	4	4
Power	160 HP	125 HP@2600 rpm
Torque	450 Nm	390 Nm@1000-2200 rpm
Clutch		330 mm dia With clutch booster
Transmission	6 speed (6F+1R)	5 speed (5F+1R)
Gearbox	Synchromesh With cable shift	GBS 40, Synchromesh
Gradeability		28.80%
Max Speed	80 Kmph	80 Kmph
Emission Norms Compliance	BS6 OBD2	BS6
Fuel Type	Diesel	Diesel
Fuel Tank Capacity	Diesel: 160 Litres Ad Blue: 25 Litres	Diesel: 160 Litres Ad Blue: 25 Litres
Electricals Battery	12V, 100 Ah Alternator: 120 Amps	12V, 100 Ah Alternator: 120 Amps

Design & Configurationof

GVW	11990 Kg	11990 Kg
Payload	7.5 tons	7.5 tons
Vehicle Configuration	Cabin chassis with PTO Cabin with load body	Cabin chassis with PTO Cabin with load body
Load Body Options	Fixed Side Deck High Side Deck	Fixed Side Deck High Side Deck
Loading Span	17 ft 19 ft 20 ft 22 ft 24 ft	17 ft 20 ft 22 ft
Cabin Type	Day cab	Day cab
Cabin Tilt mechanism		Manually tiltable
Chassis Frame	Ladder type with cross members	Ladder type with cross members
Axle Configuration	4x2	4x2
Front Axle	Forged I Beam, Reverse Elliot Type	Forged I Beam, Reverse Elliot Type
Front Suspension	Parabolic leaf springs With telescopic shock absorbers	Parabolic leaf springs With telescopic shock absorbers
Rear Suspension	Semi elliptical leaf springs	Semi elliptical leaf springs
Tyres	8.25R20- 16 PR 245/70R17.5 Tubeless (Optional) 6+1 tyres	8.25R20- 16 PR 245/70R17.5 Tubeless (Optional) 6+1 tyres
Wheelbase	3600 mm 4200 mm 4800 mm	3600 mm 4200 mm 4800 mm
Turning Circle Diameter	14.8 m (3600 wb) 16.6 m (4200 wb) 19.2 m (4800 wb)	14.8 m (3600 wb) 16.6 m (4200 wb) 19.2 m (4800 wb)
Ground Clearance	225 mm	225 mm
Overall Length	7035 mm (3600 wb HSD) 7995 mm (4200 wb) 8731 mm (4800 wb)	7035 mm (3600 wb HSD) 7995 mm (4200 wb) 8731 mm (4800 wb)
Overall Width	2315 mm	2315 mm
Overall Height	3100 mm	3100 mm
Load Body Width	2175 mm	2175 mm
Chassis Thickness	7 mm	7 mm

Features & Comfortof

Cabin Suspension	No	No
Steering	Power Steering	Power Steering
Steering Adjustment	Tilt and telescopic	Tilt and telescopic
Driver Seat	4 way adjustable	4 way adjustable
Air Conditioner (AC)	No	No
Quarter Ventilation Glass	No	No
Instrument Cluster	Digital With mileage indicator Distance to empty	Digital With mileage indicator Distance to empty
Telematics	Yes	Yes
Music System	Yes	Yes
Mobile Charging Point	Yes	Yes
Bottle Holder	Yes	Yes
Automatic Transmission	No	No
Cruise Control	Yes	No

Safetyof

Service Brakes	Air brakes With auto slack adjuster	Air brakes With auto slack adjuster
Parking Brakes	Graduated valve controlled spring brake Acting on rear axle	Graduated valve controlled spring brake Acting on rear axle
ABS	Yes	Yes
Differential Lock	No	No
Seat Belts	Yes	Yes
Reverse Parking_Buzzer	Yes	Yes
Fog Light	Provision	Provision
Tubeless Tyres	Optional	Optional

Key Comparison of Tata 1216 LPT vs Tata 1212 LPT

Compare Tata 1216 LPT vs Tata 1212 LPT in detail at TrucksBuses.com. Check a side-by-side truck comparison of Tata 1216 LPT with Tata 1212 LPT on engine, specifications, payload, price, mileage and features. Tata 1216 LPT with a gross weight of gives a power of , whereas Tata 1212 LPT produces and comes with a GVW of . Powering Tata 1216 LPT is a -cylinder engine, while Tata 1212 LPT uses a -cylinder engine. Choose Tata 1216 LPT if you prioritise its GVW and power band for your route; pick Tata 1212 LPT when its engine and payload profile better match your load and duty cycle.

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