Tata LPO 1318 Bus – Technical Specifications

Heavy-Duty Passenger Bus | Diesel Engine | Public and Staff Transportation

The following specifications are based on Tata Motors regional brochures and distributor technical information. Exact specifications may vary by model year, chassis, body configuration, and market.

Engine and Transmission

• Manufacturer: Tata Motors

• Model: LPO 1318

• Engine Model: Cummins B180

• Engine Type: Turbocharged, intercooled diesel

• Number of Cylinders: 6, inline

• Engine Displacement: 5,883 cc

• Maximum Power: 180 HP @ 2,250 rpm

• Maximum Torque: 654 Nm @ 1,500 rpm

• Transmission: Manual

• Gearbox: Tata G-600

• Forward / Reverse Gears: 6 Forward + 1 Reverse

• Steering: Power-assisted hydraulic

Dimensions and Weight

• Overall Length: Approx. 11,000 mm

• Overall Width: Approx. 2,600 mm

• Overall Height: Approx. 3,200 mm

• Wheelbase: 5,545 mm

• Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW): 16,200 kg

• Front Axle Weight Limit: 6,000 kg

• Rear Axle Weight Limit: 10,200 kg

Passenger Capacity and Body

• Passenger Capacity: Approximately 47–61 passengers, depending on configuration

• Passenger Doors: 1 or 2, depending on configuration

• Air Conditioning: Available in selected versions

• Non-AC Version: Available

• Body Configuration: Bus body mounted on heavy-duty chassis

• Typical Applications: Staff transport, public transport, school and institutional transport

Fuel, Brakes and Suspension

• Fuel Type: Diesel

• Fuel Tank Capacity: 250 litres

• Service Brakes: Full-air S-cam braking system

• Parking Brake: Spring-actuated

• Front Suspension: Semi-elliptical leaf springs

• Rear Suspension: Semi-elliptical leaf springs

• Shock Absorbers: Hydraulic telescopic

• Tyre Size: 11 R 22.5 – 16 PR

• Electrical System: 24 V

• Maximum Geared Speed: Approx. 96 km/h

• Maximum Gradeability: Approx. 30%