Tata Ace
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Book Tata AceThe Tata Ace (also called Chota Hathi) is the most common mini truck in Andhra Pradesh, and in Vijayawada it is the default truck for anything under a ton going out of town. It fits into the narrow lanes around One Town and Governorpet where bigger trucks cannot turn, and it costs the least of any truck we book.
TruckGuru rents the mini truck for intercity trips of 100 km or more. You get the whole vehicle for your load, with the fare fixed before loading.
Mini truck at a glance
- Load capacity: up to 1,100 kg
- Deck: about 7 to 8 feet, open or closed body
- Best for: cartons, spares, samples, small restocks
- Not for: long pipes, heavy machinery, anything above 1,100 kg
If the load is a little heavier or longer, the Bada Dost takes up to 1.5 ton at the same fare band. Above that, book a 14ft truck. See the truck size guide for body dimensions.
Chota Hathi (Mini Truck) fares from Vijayawada
| Route | Distance | Trip fare |
| Vijayawada to Kakinada | about 210 km | Rs.8,000 - Rs.8,600 |
| Vijayawada to Warangal | about 250 km | Rs.9,000 - Rs.9,800 |
| Vijayawada to Nellore | about 270 km | Rs.9,500 - Rs.10,300 |
| Vijayawada to Hyderabad | about 275 km | Rs.9,600 - Rs.10,500 |
| Vijayawada to Tirupati | about 400 km | Rs.12,900 - Rs.14,100 |
Toll is included. For your exact addresses, check the freight calculator.
Who books a Chota Hathi (mini truck) here
Medical distributors are among our most regular mini truck customers in Vijayawada. They supply chemists in Kakinada, Nellore and Warangal with 500 to 900 kg of stock at a time, and they need it there by the next morning.
Electrical and hardware traders near Governorpet send wire rolls, fittings and fans to dealers in smaller towns. Seed and fertiliser dealers use it before the kharif and rabi sowing seasons, when small dealers across Krishna and Godavari districts restock at short notice.
A few things we have learned
Load the heaviest boxes first, against the cabin wall. A mini truck loaded heavy at the back sits badly on the highway and brakes poorly.
During the monsoon, from July to September, ask for a closed body or at least a tarpaulin. Rain on NH-16 comes in heavy bursts, and an open deck of cartons gets soaked in minutes.
For Hyderabad trips, loading by noon means delivery the same evening. For Tirupati, plan an overnight run.
Pickup areas
We pick up from One Town, Governorpet, Benz Circle, Autonagar, Gunadala, Patamata, Kanuru, Ibrahimpatnam and Gannavaram. Pickups from Guntur, Tenali and Machilipatnam are possible at a fare that includes the extra distance.
Payment
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.
For mini truck bookings in other cities, see our Mini truck on rent page. For larger trucks here, see hire truck in Vijayawada.
Chota Hathi (Mini Truck) in Vijayawada: what people ask
Is the Chota Hathi (mini truck) a Tata Ace?
Yes. The mini truck we book is the Tata Ace. It carries up to 1,100 kg.
Can I rent a mini truck for a trip within Vijayawada?
No. We only book intercity trips of 100 km or more.
What does a mini truck to Hyderabad cost?
Rs.9,600 to Rs.10,500 for the 275 km trip, toll included.
How much can I load?
Up to up to 1,100 kg. For heavier loads, book a Bada Dost (1.5 ton) or a 14ft truck (3.5 ton).
Is toll extra?
No. The fare includes toll.
Can I get a closed body?
Yes. Ask for it at booking. It is useful for medicines and cartons in the monsoon.
How soon can a Chota Hathi (mini truck) reach me?
Often within a few hours if you book in the morning. In the sowing seasons and before Sankranti, book a day ahead.
How do I pay?
Booking Amount at confirmation, 90% at loading, and the balance at delivery before unloading.
Can two shippers share one mini truck?
No. Nothing else is loaded with it. The vehicle carries only your goods.
Can I track it?
Yes. GPS tracking is available once loading is done.
