The Tata 407 is a

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. Launched in 1986, in 2011 the 407 model sold more than 500,000 units. The 407 has a payload of 2.25 tonnes, an overall length of 4.7 metres, and a turning circle radius of 5.5 metres. Tata purchased all of the pressing tools for Steyr's 591/691-series of trucks in the mid-eighties, a truck which was itself derived from the 1967

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Models

The 407 model range includes

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, tippers, pick-ups and

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for agri/food products,

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, light mining and services. Tata's Cityride buses are based on the 407 and are available in 12-24 seat variants and following the company's joint venture with

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of Brazil in 2006, the 407 platform is now included in the Starbus range in a 24-seat variant and 12-18 seat luxury variants. The facelifted EX-2 Refresh series was launched in the latter half of the 2000s, and in 2009 it was joined by the 407 Pick-up. This new model had the shortest overall length, the smallest turning circle, the largest loading area, and the highest payload in the category at the time.

Engines

TATA launched 407

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(CNG) engine option in 2009 and diesel engine option in 2010 after realizing the huge potential in both the market.

References

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