Tata Loadbeta 2.0TDi 4X4

hi my tata has now got 54000 miles on the clock and has been serviced every 6000 miles a few problems though bad emitions, ,has had new section of exhust and new steering idler ,new glow plugs ,new wing rotten with rust, new E.F.G.pipe needs new starter motor as it is playing up and just to cap it all the head has blown .!!! ive had the car from new and will not be buying any more . i asked tata dealers about the car they said it has a weak spot THE HEAD it has a peugeot engine and tata head shame as i do pest control and carp fishing. i will have to buy something similar poss japaneze crew cab . my last tata head blew at 44000 miles. is it bad luck or will tata put a decent engine in .

cheap 4+4 to buy but the Tata Loadbeta 2.0TDi 4X4 needs more power a 2.5 would be brill i use it around farms pest control reasonable off road but lacks power nothing fancy just a work tool i havent seen many with high mileage i dont think they make it

also they dont seem to hold their price even with low mileage on the clock older tatas had 15" wheels and that version was rubbish seem to have less power than this version with 16" wheels 2litre TD . parts sometimes hard to come by as its made in India not bad on diesel

Whilst old fashioned in looks, the loadbeta has that what some rugged look, is not filled with all the electronic gadgets therefore less to go wrong, has a very practical dashboard with useful controls, my vehicle having done 38,000 miles in a year loaded to the top or towing, is very practical in running costs , has the ability to go anywhere, never seems to complain whenever doing the job, working (the old muddy welly brigade )or pleasure (going out to dinner), very good value for money.

This vehicle has never let me down, and has now covered 20K miles. Great work horse. Cheap and cheerful. Service cost are relatively low. Suspension a bit hard when not carrying a load. Brakes not the best.

We have had the Tata Loadbeta 2.0TDi 4X4 for about a year now and its trashed. It's had loads of uses on the farm. The 4 wheels drive is very easy to use, just a switch, but the engine is badly under powered, say if you get in a rut etc, the truck will just stall. I must admit it's only done 1100 miles but its had abuse a lot of it and it's doing very well to carry about 2 tones worth of bird food.