Tata Ace
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Book Tata AceTalegaon is just far enough: the 100 km rule and the Chota Hathi
Talegaon Dabhade to Mumbai is about 120 km. That number matters, because TruckGuru only books intercity trips of 100 km or more, and Talegaon sits right where Mumbai, Thane and Navi Mumbai become eligible. So if you run a unit in Talegaon MIDC or a trading shop near the station and want a Chota Hathi to take goods down the ghat, you are in range. A trip to Pimpri or Pune city is not.
Booking takes one call to +91-7202045678, or an online booking. We call back within 30 minutes in working hours with the truck and the fare. The Tata Ace and its driver then report at your pickup address; we coordinate from our Vadodara office and have nobody stationed in Maval.
Before you book, have these four things ready
- Pickup address in Talegaon, Vadgaon or Kamshet, and the full drop address with a contact number
- Rough weight and the number of cartons or pieces
- Invoice value, so we know whether an e-way bill applies
- The day and time you want the truck
With those, the callback is short. Without them, we will ask anyway.
What leaves Talegaon in a mini truck
Talegaon's industrial area has grown on the back of automotive and heavy-engineering plants, and the vendors around them send small consignments all week: castings for machining, spare parts for dealers, filters, hoses, electrical items. The Maval countryside adds rice mills, nurseries and agri-input dealers, whose seasonal stock often fits a single Ace. Mumbai is the natural market for most of it, and Nashik and Aurangabad pick up a share of the engineering loads.
A mini truck carries up to 1,100 kg in the Tata Ace. Anything heavier goes in a bigger vehicle. The Bada Dost from Ashok Leyland is not the same truck; it is a separate model rated up to 1.5 ton. For 3.5 ton or more, look at the Eicher trucks instead.
Routes from Talegaon Dabhade
- Mumbai, about 120 km: same day possible depending on loading time, otherwise next day
- Satara, about 150 km: same day possible depending on loading time, otherwise next day
- Nashik, about 200 km via Chakan: 1 day
- Aurangabad, about 250 km: 1 day
- Kolhapur, about 270 km: 1 day
Mumbai trips from here use the old Mumbai-Pune highway or join the expressway at Urse. In the monsoon the ghat section near Lonavala slows down after heavy rain. We would plan an extra half day for anything that has to reach a Mumbai warehouse before a cut-off in July or August.
Goods also come the other way. Traders in Talegaon who buy from Masjid Bunder or Bhiwandi can book a mini truck from the Mumbai end to deliver here, and the same rules apply: one consignment, over 100 km, labour at your end. For loads bigger than an Ace leaving Mumbai, see our truck hire page for Mumbai.
Chota Hathi rent from Talegaon
There is no fixed price. Rent moves with the destination, date, cargo and how many small trucks are available around Talegaon and Chakan that week. Here are indicative trip totals, toll included.
What a Tata Ace trip from Talegaon costs, indicatively
| Route | Distance | Ace / Dost / Pickup (up to 1,100 kg) |
| Talegaon to Mumbai | about 120 km | Rs.3,100 - Rs.3,500 |
| Talegaon to Satara | about 150 km | Rs.3,900 - Rs.4,400 |
| Talegaon to Nashik | about 200 km | Rs.5,200 - Rs.5,800 |
| Talegaon to Aurangabad | about 250 km | Rs.6,500 - Rs.7,300 |
| Talegaon to Kolhapur | about 270 km | Rs.7,000 - Rs.7,800 |
Indicative fares, checked September 2026. Freight rates move with route, vehicle type, cargo, date and availability. Confirm the current rate at booking.
The Tata Ace for rent page covers the vehicle in more detail, and our Chota Hathi on rent page lists other pickup areas.
On the day of loading
The driver arrives with the truck; loading and unloading labour is your arrangement, as is transit insurance. For goods above Rs.50,000 the consignor or consignee generates the e-way bill before the truck moves. We hand over a digital Lorry Receipt at loading, track the Ace by GPS from dispatch to delivery, and send the GST invoice after delivery.
Talegaon FAQs
Is a Chota Hathi the same as a Tata Ace?
Yes. Chota Hathi is the popular name of the Tata Ace. Load capacity is up to 1,100 kg.
Talegaon to Pimpri, can you do it?
No. That is well under 100 km, and we only book intercity trips above that.
Which number should I call?
+91-7202045678. Or book online and wait for our callback, which comes within 30 minutes during working hours.
How much for Talegaon to Mumbai?
A Tata Ace from Talegaon to Mumbai, about 120 km, is indicatively Rs.3,100 - Rs.3,500 for the trip, toll included (checked September 2026). Rates are not fixed; confirm the current rate at booking.
Can the Ace reach Mumbai the same day?
It can, if loading is done early. If not, delivery is next day.
I have 1,600 kg. What should I book?
That is over the Ace's limit. A 14FT Eicher is the safer choice; our team will confirm on the call.
Do you give labour for loading?
We do not. Keep two or three people ready at the Talegaon end, and make sure the receiver has the same at the other.
Can I share the truck with my neighbour's goods?
No. The Ace you book carries your consignment alone.
What are the payment terms?
Payment is split into three parts: Booking Amount at booking confirmation, 90% at loading once the truck reaches the pickup location, and the remaining Balance at delivery before unloading begins. Accepted: NEFT, IMPS, UPI (PhonePe, GPay), and major debit and credit cards. No cash payments accepted.
Can I track it?
Yes. GPS tracking runs from dispatch to delivery.
