Tata 1012 LPT BS6 vs Tata 1212 LPT BS6 Spec Comparison

Here is a Tata 1012 LPT BS6 vs Tata 1212 LPT BS6 comparison to see which is mightier. Read on for details Guys: 

Tata Motors, the renowned commercial-grade truck manufacturer in India has been on a continuous endeavour to improve the Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) and fuel efficiency of commercial vehicles in order to enhance the profitability of fleet owners, operators and logistics at large. The brand has been consistently conducting R&D to develop trucks that offer the best TCO and mileage for customers and subsequent logistics.

A particular product from Tata Motors which has gone through advanced R&D and vigorous tests to enhance fleet operations by offering the best TCO and mileage is believed to be the Tata 1012 LPT BS6 rigid truck. This advanced BS6 powertrain integrated truck is deemed the best for efficient operations and profitability. 

Moreover, the Tata 1012 is quite popular among logistics and contends to be the leader in its segment. However, the main competition it faces is from its sibling which is in a totally different segment- the Tata 1212 LPT BS6. Wondering how? Well, these two trucks are built on the same platform and even have similar looks. The only difference between the two is their payload capacity. 

Therefore, the Tata 1012 LPT and Tata 1212 LPT can be considered to be two worthy contenders in the same battle. In this regard, we have decided to conduct a Tata 1012 LPT BS6 vs Tata 1212 LPT BS6 comparison just for the sake of fun. So here it is folks: 

1. Engine and Gearbox: 

First and foremost, let us take a peek at the vehicles' powertrain. The Tata 1012 LPT comes equipped with a powerful 3.3L NG BS6-compliant, 4-Cylinder inline water-cooled direct Injection, intercooler integrated diesel engine which has the capacity to churn out 125 kW of maximum power at 2600 rpm and 390 Nm of peak torque at around 1000 - 2200 rpm. This engine is mated to a slick GBS 40 Gear Box (5F, 1R) gearbox. 

Vehicle	Tata 1012 LPT	Tata 1212 LPT
Engine	3.3L NG BS6-compliant, 4-Cylinder inline water-cooled direct Injection, intercooler integrated diesel engine	3.3L NG BS6 4-Cylinder inline water-cooled direct Injection, intercooler integrated diesel engine
Gearbox	GBS 40 Gear Box (5F, 1R) gearbox.	GBS 40 Gear Box (5F, 1R).
Max. Power	125 kW	125 kW
Max. Torque	390 Nm	390 Nm

Meanwhile, the Tata 1212 LPT  comes fitted with a 3.3L NG BS6 4-Cylinder inline water-cooled direct Injection, intercooler integrated diesel engine which has the ability to produce 125 kW of maximum power at 2600 rpm and 390 Nm of peak torque at around 1000 - 2200 rpm. The engine of this truck is mated to a slick and smooth GBS 40 Gear Box (5F, 1R). 

2. Brakes and Suspension: 

The Tata 1012 LPT comes fitted with a Dual Circuit Full Air S" Cam Braking System With Auto Slack Adjuster (Drum - Drum) for maximum braking performance and stopping power in the event of an emergency. In terms of suspension, the truck comes fitted with Semi-Elliptical Leaf Spring with Hydraulic Double acting Telescopic Shock Absorbers in the front while the rear houses Semi-Elliptical Leaf Spring. 

Vehicle	Tata 1012 LPT	Tata 1212 LPT
Brakes	Dual Circuit Full Air S" Cam Braking System With Auto Slack Adjuster (Drum - Drum)	Dual Circuit Full Air S" Cam Braking System With Auto Slack Adjuster (Drum - Drum
Front Suspension	Semi-Elliptical Leaf Springs with Hydraulic Double acting Telescopic Shock Absorbers	Parabolic leaf springs with Hydraulic Double acting Telescopic Shock Absorbers
Rear Suspension,	Semi-Elliptical Leaf Springs	Semi-Elliptical Leaf Springs

On the other hand, the Tata 1212 LPT BS6 comes equipped with a Dual Circuit Full Air S" Cam Braking System With Auto Slack Adjuster (Drum - Drum) for better braking performance. In terms of suspension, this truck gets Parabolic leaf springs with Hydraulic Double acting Telescopic Shock Absorbers in the front end while the rear houses Semi-Elliptical Leaf springs. 

3. Weight and Dimensions: 

The Tata 1012 LPT comes with a Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) rated 9900 kgs, a minimum (standard) wheelbase of 3400 mm, a Minimum Ground Clearance of 203 mm, radial tyres sized 8.25 R16 and a Fuel Tank Capacity of 120 litres. 

Vehicle	Tata 1012 LPT	Tata 1212 LPT
GVW	9900 kgs	11990 kgs
Min. Wheelbase Option	3400 mm	3600 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity	120 litres	160 litres
Tyre Size	8.25 R16	8.25 R 20 -16 PR RIB

On the other side, the Tata 1212 LPT BS6 comes with a Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) rated 11990 kgs, a minimum (standard) wheelbase option of 3600 mm, a Minimum Ground Clearance of 225 mm, tyres sized 8.25 R 20 -16 PR RIB and a Fuel Tank Capacity of 160 litres.

Thus, the aforementioned is the latest Tata 1012 LPT BS6 vs Tata 1212 LPT BS6 spec comparison.

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