Tata 407 Gold SFC: All You Need to Know

Among the Tata trucks lineup, the 407 Gold SFC is the highest-selling commercial vehicle in the light commercial vehicle market and India. The primary reason behind the impressive sales of the Tata 407 Gold SFC is its impressive engine output. 

That said, it is more powerful than the Mahindra JAYO, Ashok Leyland Partner 4 Tyre and Eicher Pro 2049. 

Tata 407 Gold SFC: Proportions and Capacity

The Tata Gold truck is based on the ladder-frame architecture with riveted/bolted cross members. The long member size of this chassis is 180mm in length, 55mm in width, and 5mm in thickness. 

Further, this homegrown truck is available in cowl body chassis (CBC), full side deck (FSD), and high-deck load body (HDLB) configurations. The CBC and HDLB, however, have different overall lengths, heights and widths. 

The overall length of the CBC body is 4687mm, while the HDLB body measures 4850mm. But the former is shorter (overall height) than the HDLB body, rated at 2280mm and 2790mm, respectively. 

Finally, the overall width of the CBC version measures 1905mm, making it narrower than the HDLB variant’s 2100mm of width. 

Irrespective of the body configuration, the wheelbase, deck length and gross vehicle weight are retained at 2955mm, 2529.8mm and 4650kg, respectively.  

The 407 Gold truck has a generous ground clearance of 209mm, which is highly suitable for uneven roads, despite carrying a heavy load. 

Tata 407 Gold SFC: Specifications 

The Tata 407 Gold SFC’s engine is exclusive to the diesel fuel type. Powering this Tata truck is a 4SP TCIC BS6-compliant diesel unit, tuned to produce 100bhp of peak power at 2800rpm and 300Nm of peak torque between 1000-2200rpm. 

This powertrain draws power via a five-speed manual transmission. This gearbox works with the single plate dry friction type (with booster) clutch. 

The braking duties are taken care of by vacuum-assisted Hydraulic brakes to ensure a strong braking performance. 

Besides that, the Tata Gold truck stands on a parabolic suspension, coupled with a hydraulic double-acting telescopic shock absorber at the front to ensure comfort for the passenger(s). And, the rear stands on a widely-used semi-elliptical leaf spring with shock absorbers to withstand the loading capacity. 

This vehicle stores diesel in its 60-litre fuel tank. 

Tata 407 Gold SFC: Features

The Tata 407 Gold truck has a power steering wheel with tilt and telescopic functions. It has a new-age digital instrument cluster which displays air pressure, speed, seat belt warning, temperature and fuel economy. 

The instrument cluster also displays a gear shift indicator to keep the gear proportionate to speed for better fuel economy. 

Besides that, this homegrown commercial vehicle has an illuminated cabin, including the light around the ignition port. For convenience, this truck is equipped with comfortable and adjustable seats. 

Tata 407 Gold SFC: Pricing and Rivals

The price of the Tata 407 Gold SFC starts at Rs 10.75 lakh for the base variant, the 2955/CBC, and goes up to Rs 13.26 lakh for the top variant, the 2955/HDLB. 

These are ex-showroom figures, as of May 2024. It is worth noting that these prices are subject to change without prior notice. 

Given its pricing, this truck directly rivals the Mahindra JAYO, Ashok Leyland Partner 4 Tyre and Eicher Pro 2049, to name a few.