The Legendary Tata 407 Celebrates 25 Years of Production

[Markiv]

Wow!25 years is a long time to stay at the top and still ruling. Yes, We all remember how it actually decimated the competetion namely allwyn Nissan, dcm Toyota etc. It also closed the lid on the movers of the yore like matador 305 and 307, also the standard van. Many people had their doubts on the safety aspect of the vehicle fearing it would topple over at high speeds due to it's high stance, but it had proved otherwise. I think there is another vehicle called the 608, which xover is referring to, it has a longer chassis and is usually used for water tankers in Bangalore. The709 is a bigger vehicle with a flat bonnet like a truck and is used also as school buses here.

 

[Crazy cat]

Wow!25 years is a long time to stay at the top and still ruling. Yes, We all remember how it actually decimated the competetion namely allwyn Nissan, dcm Toyota etc. It also closed the lid on the movers of the yore like matador 305 and 307, also the standard van. Many people had their doubts on the safety aspect of the vehicle fearing it would topple over at high speeds due to it's high stance, but it had proved otherwise. I think there is another vehicle called the 608, which xover is referring to, it has a longer chassis and is usually used for water tankers in Bangalore. The709 is a bigger vehicle with a flat bonnet like a truck and is used also as school buses here.

407 is known for toppling over. I've seen many myself. It has a high COG, even by mini-truck standards. Its brakes are also a worrying factor.

Neverthless, it is a great vehicle. Our first commercial vehicle.

 

[THE XOVER]

Wow!25 years is a long time to stay at the top and still ruling. Yes, We all remember how it actually decimated the competetion namely allwyn Nissan, dcm Toyota etc. It also closed the lid on the movers of the yore like matador 305 and 307, also the standard van. Many people had their doubts on the safety aspect of the vehicle fearing it would topple over at high speeds due to it's high stance, but it had proved otherwise. I think there is another vehicle called the 608, which xover is referring to, it has a longer chassis and is usually used for water tankers in Bangalore. The709 is a bigger vehicle with a flat bonnet like a truck and is used also as school buses here.

Hi markiv the 709 with flat bonnet that you are talking about is part of tata EX truck series.The 709 abt which I am talking about has identical cab forward design like 407 , only difference is that it has double tyres in the rear and is slighty longer than 407, but the face is identical, hence the confusion/question!

This is the 709 you are talking about, while i am taling about 709 which looks like 407.

 

[autosafari]

Hi xover, 709 is what you have shown in the pic.
There is no other 709.
There is 608 which looks like a 407.
may be somebody has just sticked a 709 badge on a 608 to confuse Xover.

 

[Markiv]

Spoke to a truck driver just now... he has confirmed that there is a 608 which looks like the 407 but with a longer chassis and double wheels at the rear.The 709 is exactly the pic what xover has posted. He was scratching his head when I said there is a 709 with a front bonnet design. I sounded confident, then he said " sir, maybe u r right, u know better". Actually I'm no expert in this area . But , anyways, xover thanks for making me feel proud to be an Indian!

 

[THE XOVER]

Hi xover, 709 is what you have shown in the pic.
There is no other 709.
There is 608 which looks like a 407.
may be somebody has just sticked a 709 badge on a 608 to confuse Xover.

Nope am pretty sure,since in my location there are plethora of 709(not one) which look exactly like 407, and have bonnet design where it reads 709 turbo.I will try to capture some images of the truck as its quite popular in my area and then post it here.Now something really fancies me, is tata really selling 608 as 709 turbo in my area, as i don't think the dealers or customers care too much abt nomenclature of their truck, they are only concerned with profitability, IMO.



^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^The 709 turbo abt which i am talking looks like this.

 

[THE XOVER]

Hi xover, 709 is what you have shown in the pic.
There is no other 709.
There is 608 which looks like a 407.
may be somebody has just sticked a 709 badge on a 608 to confuse Xover.

Hey autosafari according to TATA official website there are two 709s.One is LPT( flat bonnet), about which you are referring to, but there is also a different kind of 709 named SFC( semi forward cab) abt which i am talking about.It looks identical as 407.Just take a look here:http://www.google.co.in/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=diff+btw+709+turbo+E+and+709+turbo+S%3F&source=web&cd=2&ved=0CCsQFjAB&url=http%3A%2F%2Fcv.tatamotors.com%2Fshowcase%2Flcv%2F&ei=NMM4T971BMzIrQe2k4XWBQ&usg=AFQjCNGUpaKXCJOEl7jelvO_4tM-a42B_Q

 

[visran]

Tata 407 facelift after 25 years

Tata 407 the best selling Light Commercial Vehicle which was launched since the year 1986, have undergone a facelift and was caught testing at Pune. After a very long time the Tata 407 facelift was caught testing on Pune roads. The Tata 407 has served the owners in many different ways and purposes. It had a solid body and powerful engine to perform heavy tasks. 2012 has been a year of low sales for the passenger vehicles but the market has grown a lot for the commercial vehicles in India.

Tata 407 ruled the market for a long time here in India it had everything which is ideal for a commercial vehicle It has a small turning radius along with an overall length of only 4700 mm, which helps the truck to manoeuvre very easily in short radius. The inherent ability of the vehicles helps the customers in carrying 2T loads for longer distance also. The previous version of the Tata 407 had 3 years / 3 lakh Kms warranty gave confidence and assurance of extended life.

The Tata 407 has great pick up and produces 71.3ps of maximum power and produces 20.4 Kgm of Torque at 1800-2200 rpm. The transmission setup has 5forward and 1revearse gear. Tata 407 has a good braking system it has vacuum assisted hydraulic brakes with tandem master cylinder. The cabin is very spacious and the seats are very comfortable too which helps the driver to cover distance with ease.

The Tata 407 facelift which caught is now looked much more advanced and stylish looks to it. The overall size remains almost the same the inner cabin is made much more comfortable and spacious, the front windscreen is bigger in size and that helps the driver to get a better view of the road ahead. The prices and the launch date have not been disclosed yet.

Tata 407 facelift recently spotted during test

 

[THE XOVER]

Wow the face looks much more modern.I hope they also tweak the engine little more to make it more smooth and fuel efficient.

 

[THE XOVER]

I think time has come for Tata to replace the entire 407 range with the much modern Ultra series light trucks!!

 

[Vishwas]

I think time has come for Tata to replace the entire 407 range with the much modern Ultra series light trucks!!

They have plans to release these in 2013?
I am waiting for the all new ace, looks really good.

 

[S Class]

Guys what's the difference between 709 and 407? And are both of these based upon same platform? Whenever I see 709 in my rear view mirror , i always get the impression that 407 is coming?

It's simple buddy. 407 has single tyre at rear i.e. total 2 while 709 has 2 i.e. total 4. And what I have seen of late, 709 are LPT (flat cabin) while 407 is SFC (small bonnet cabin).

 

[350Z]

Tata 407 is now available in CNG variant. It’s equipped with 3.8L engine and 180L CNG tank.

This variant is claimed to offer upto 35% improved profitability over Diesel variant. Starting Price: Rs.12.07 Lakh (Ex.Showroom, Pune).

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Press Release:

Tata Motors, India’s largest commercial vehicle manufacturer, today announced the launch of the CNG variant of its most iconic commercial vehicle— the Tata 407. Tapping into the benefits of CNG, the vehicle offers profits of up to 35% over the diesel variant. The all-new Tata 407 CNG has been designed to live up to its reputation as the ‘non-stop profit machine’, continuing to offer best-in-class performance and reliability, and adding even more value to the proposition with lower TCO. The price of the new variant starts from Rs. 12.07 lakh (ex-showroom, Pune). The vehicle is available with a 10-feet load deck, offering a high load-carrying capacity. The all-new 407 CNG will further strengthen Tata Motors’ extensive CNG portfolio, ranging from 5-tonne to 16-tonne gross vehicle weight (GVW), in the I&LCV segment.

The Tata 407 CNG is powered by a 3.8-litre CNG engine leveraging the fuel-efficient SGI engine technology and delivers maximum power of 85PS while also generating best-in-class torque of 285Nm at low rpm. The 4,995kg-GVW vehicle is equipped with a fuel tank capacity of 180 litres to ensure faster turnaround time and higher productivity. The iconic SFC (semi-forward control) cabin of the 407 is built with high-grade steel, making it safe and confidence-inspiring for drivers and owners alike. The 407 rides on front parabolic suspension, offers significantly reduced clutch and gear shift effort and low NVH levels, to offer the best comfort on all types of terrains. For the convenience and in cabin entertainment of the driver, the vehicle is equipped with a USB mobile charging port and Blaupunkt music system. The 407 range now comes loaded with the Fleet Edge – Tata Motors’ next-gen connected vehicle platform for optimal fleet management, to further increase the uptime and reduce the total cost of ownership, with a free subscription of 2 years.

Commenting on the launch, Mr. Rudrarup Maitra, Vice President, Product Line, I&LCV, Tata Motors, said, “We are thrilled to launch the all-new CNG variant of the legendary Tata 407. Arguably the most legendary commercial vehicle in India, with a 35+ year legacy, the vehicle has consistently remained a customer-favourite, selling over 1.2 million units to date – the highest ever in this segment. The main reason for the vehicle’s rich legacy is its fundamental nature as a customer-centric vehicle – engineered to deliver unmatched performance at minimal operation costs. With a steep increase in diesel prices, CNG vehicles have the potential to increase the profit potential significantly, and we are confident that the 407 CNG, in addition to the widest CNG range offered by Tata Motors, will bring a lot of value to our customers.”

The Tata 407 CNG offers a best-in-industry warranty of 3 years / 3 lakh kilometres, giving the owners complete peace of mind. The company also offers Sampoorna Seva 2.0, a comprehensive service package and a complete solution for the upkeep and maintenance of Tata Motors commercial vehicles.

Drive Safe,
350Z