This is a terrific vehicle, Tata 407, is also known as the “Champion” by many who have used it. This is considered to be the most legendary commercial truck in India.
This light truck has been coming out of the production line for the last 36 years since 1986.
Up to 2021, Tata Motors had sold over 1.2 million units of Tata 407.
How was the truck named:
The ‘4’ in 407 originates from its maximum tonnage capacity – four ton and ’07’ represents the 70 bhp diesel engine that powered it.
Payload
It is one of the many hardworking trucks with a capacity of three tons and a payload weight of 2.25 tons which means that you can carry an excess of 25 bags of 90 kilograms each.
Price
A new Tata 407 truck can set you back some Ksh. 2.5 million to acquire it.
You can get brand new Tata 407 trucks at the Tata Motors outlets across Kenya.
Engine Capacity
The engine capacity is 3783 CC.
Power
85 horse power
Body Type: Pick-up
Safety: No ABS – Anti-Locking Braking System
AC: No AC in the Cabin
Power Steering: Yes
Driver’s Seat Adjustable: Yes
Doors: 2
Brakes: Hydraulic
Gearbox: 5 speed
Ground Clearance: 223 mm. This is higher than that of a Toyota Land Cruiser 70 Series which is 215 mm.
Luggage capacity: 2.25 tons
Height: 2295 mm
Gradeability: 23 degrees
Maximum Speed: 80 km/h
Versions of Tata 407
– Tata 407 PICKUP Ex
- LPT407 Ex FE
- Tata SFC 407 BSIV
- Tata SFC 407 TT
- Tata SFC 407 HT
- Tata LPK 407
- Tata SK 407
Applications of Tata 407
- poultry transport
- groceries – vegetables, tomatoes, fruits etc
- parcels and courier
- grains
- fuel tanker
- ambulances
- garbage truck
- Mobile ATM
- fire fighter
- FMCG
- Timber
- Charcoal
- Cement
- Soft drinks and Alcoholic drinks
- Construction materials – bricks, cement, paints, roofing materials;
- cooking gas cylinders
Turning radius: 5.5 – 6.15 meters
Price
To purchase this Tata 407 truck in cash, you will pay Ksh. 2.55 million. However, if you are to be financed from a bank, you’ll have to pay a deposit of Ksh. 510,000 and Ksh. 57,815 in monthly installments. That means it is cheaper to pay cash because in hire purchase you will end up paying Ksh. 2.9 million.
All you’ll need is a six months bank statement, Kenya Revenue Authority Personal Identification Number (PIN) and a copy of your ID in order for them to organize for your financing.
Tank Capacity
The Tata 407 has a tank which when full can carry 180 litres. That means you can travel 1,242 kilometres – 1,800 km without refueling on the way to your destination. The mileage depends on many factors such as road condition, load pattern and driving habits.
Dealer Network in Kenya
In Kenya, Tata Motors has service centers or stations and dealers in Kericho, Nakuru, Mombasa, Nairobi, Eldoret, Kisumu, Malindi and Naivasha.
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