TATA SFC 407

4.33 | 3 Review(s)
This Feb, 2019 Model has expired

In Philippines, TATA has discontinued the SFC 407 and this Trucks model is out of production.

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TATA SFC 407 Pros & Cons

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Things we like in SFC 407

Easy to drive

Reliable mechanicals

Things we don't like in SFC 407

Dated powertrain and interiors 

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Recent Updates of SFC 407

The Tata SFC 407 is a light truck in Tata’s vast portfolio of commercial vehicles. The light-duty truck is available in a single variant and two body types which are Cab and Chassis and Dropside. The 4-tonner light duty cargo truck offers exceptional fuel efficiency and load lugging capabilities with a GVW of 4450 kgs. It is powered by a 3.0-liter diesel engine that produces 74 hp and 225 Nm of torque. It sends power to the rear wheels via a 5-speed manual transmission. Price of the truck is available on request with official Tata truck dealers. Key rivals of the 4-tonner are Dongfeng Captain-C, Fuso Canter FE73, and Dongfeng Captain-E. 

TATA SFC 407 Variants

There are 1 variants available of SFC 407: 3100/CAB Deck Body.

TATA SFC 407 Power-trains

The SFC 407 is powered by a Diesel 2956 cc 4-Cylinder that gives 73hp of power at 2800 rpm and 225 Nm Torque at 1500 – 1800 rpm.

It comes with the option of a 5 Speed Manual transmission gearbox.

TATA SFC 407 Features

The feature list of SFC 407 includes Seat Belts in terms of safety.

Features for Comfort & Convenience include Adjustable Driver Seat.

TATA SFC 407 Competitors

The SFC 407 Competitors are: Dongfeng Captain-C, Fuso Canter FE73, Dongfeng Captain, Dongfeng Captain-E and Isuzu N-Series.

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TATA SFC 407 Review 2024

Soldiering on behalf of Tata Motors in the segment of compact lightweight trucks, the Tata SFC 407 is undoubtedly the most successful commercial vehicle to have ever come from the stable of Tata Motors. The Tata SFC 407 is being offered with one diesel manual powertrain and a total of three colour options – white, blue, and silver.

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Overview

 
Brand TATA Philippines
Body Type Deck Body

Powertrain

 
Engine 2956 cc
Power Output 73 bhp and 225 Nm of torque
Fuel Type Diesel

TATA SFC 407 Interior & Features

On the inside, the Tata SFC 407 looks as basic as it can and reminds you of the fact that it is actually one of the most cost-effective trucks in terms of the moolah it asks. It lacks any level of modernity, which is understandable, considering the fact that it is actually almost a four-decade old design which has gone under negligible changes.

The four-spoke steering wheel looks quite huge for a vehicle of this size and has a large centre boss, which gives you a commanding view of the driver’s cockpit. The instrument console behind it has dated looking all analogue dials which are uniquely shaped in a squared manner and are in total encased in a rectangular unit, thus making the driver’s cockpit look very boring.

Speaking of rectangles, the entire dashboard has the rectangular theme carried over for AC vents and centre console, which looks very drab with its basic vertical layout. However, it does house a simple single DIN music system with radio functionality.

SFC 407 Exterior

The Tata SFC 407 is one of the very few trucks in the world which have succeeded in breaking the monotony of trucks having a squared or rectangular design on the outside. It’s compact yet has a good road presence which is neither too striking nor too dull.

At the front, the Tata SFC 407 has a raked front windshield which is curved on the outer edges and has a raked front bonnet just like in passenger cars, which make it look much more aerodynamic than the conventional trucks we have come across so far till date.

The high placed front bonnet tapers down in a vertical manner towards the front fascia, which has a longitudinally stretched black casing, comprising of headlamp clusters on the outer edges and the trapezoidal front grille which has rounded lower edges.

The headlamps are rectangular in shape and are adjoined with amber coloured turn indicators on farther edges of this front fascia. The front bumper has a very simple design and lacks any kind of fog lamps or auxiliary lights.

TATA SFC 407 Ride & Handling

The Tata SFC 407 has rugged mechanicals comprising of heavy-duty forged I beam reverse elliot type front axle and single reduction, hypoid gears, fully floating axle shafts for the rear axle. The semi-elliptical leaf springs at both the front as well as rear sound basic but do an extremely fine job in carrying heavy loads for its size. The Tata SFC 407 is equipped with vacuum-assisted dual-circuit hydraulic brakes which do a fine job in bringing it to a halt with good progression.

SFC 407 Engine & Fuel Consumption

The Tata SFC 407 sources its power from an age-old 3.0-litre inline-four diesel engine, which has been serving this truck ever from past many years. This old warhorse is paired to a simple 5-speed manual gearbox and churns out a maximum power output of 75 PS and a peak torque output of 225 Nm.

While these figures sound very unenthusiastic on paper, in real-world though, it suffices enough to make this truck extremely tractable. The speed too is rated at a respectable at 105 kmph.

TATA SFC 407 Braking & Safety

Given that it is a simple and built to a cost truck with no significant changes to it since last three decades, the Tata SFC 407 is devoid of many safety features of modern era and gets just manual central locking as the only noteworthy safety feature here.

SFC 407 Verdict

The Tata SFC 407 might not be a modern package in a whole and is let down by dated cabin layout and powertrain. But when it comes to durability, there is no other compact truck which does its job with the sincerity levels of the Tata SFC 407. The different looking exterior design and tractable mechanicals make up for a good truck to start one’s commercial journey.

TATA SFC 407 Owner Reviews

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4.33/5 Very Good based on 3 reviews
  • Super powerful mini truck hailing from Tata brand

    I had least idea about its power till I availed a detailed idea about the model. Someone in the front office of the showroom conveyed that this...

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    jasper Sep 04, 2023 for TATA SFC 407
  • A great package of comfort and driveability

    The Tata SFC 407 is a very popular commercial vehicle and I saw it first when I visited India many years ago. When I was going around showrooms to...

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    Ramil Apr 26, 2022 for TATA SFC 407
  • Sturdy and Durable

    Tata has always been our go-to brand whenever we needed to buy trucks for our transportation business. So when our last truck broke down...

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    Timothy Jul 09, 2021 for TATA SFC 407
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