Isuzu NPR PU

[flusher]

Here's something you don't see every day.

Isuzu : Other HD Isuzu : Other HD | eBay

 

[schoolsout]

Truck was sold out of Maryland, originally. It's had no warranty work performed on it except for replacing one name plate.

Put into service on May 20, 2003 should anyone care

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I'd much rather have a regular flatbed that can handle weight, but you're right, that is something you don't ever see.

 

[Renze]

putting a pickup type bed on it, pretty much blows the concept of a COE truck. COE trucks are just work trucks, meant to be practical with removable sideboards for maximum flexibility. a pickup truck like usual in the USA, is meant to be a more stylish work truck with a compromise to functuality.

I'd much rather have a regular flatbed that can handle weight, but you're right, that is something you don't ever see.

this most likely is a 5 ton gross truck. With this PU bed and crew cab that leaves 2 ton of carrying capacity, which is 4400 pounds (legally) but they are built to take a ton extra in Asian countries, with poor roads.

These cabs are nothing fancy, but the 4.8 liter engine is real truck muscle, and they are tough to the bone... just a bit heavy compared to a Euro 5 ton van/truck with a 2.5 or 3 liter high speed engine...

 

[20 20]

I own a NPR truck, 4 cylinder diesel, have hauled over 5 tons on it. I have to say it is a real work horse and runs like a top. I could care less what willy tonka's fancy paint job looks like or about the 10" lift kit he installed. I know when it comes to getting the job done I'll be there. I honestly feel the Isuzu truck line is one of the best for the the medium duty trucks (if not the best).

 

[schoolsout]

I honestly feel the Isuzu truck line is one of the best for the the medium duty trucks (if not the best).

Right now, they are.

Disclaimer: I sell them for a living.

That said, Hino is bringing their cabover back to the US market (I don't think they'll have a 12k GVWR truck, though. They make a great product. Looking at the specs, it's very close to the Isuzu N-series product.

 

[CompactTractorFan]

Interesting...thanks for sharing.

There are some strange vehicles for sale on eBay. :confused2:

 

[bcp]

I've never seen an Isuzu NPR with 4WD, only the Mitsubishi Fuso in that same style. Does Isuzu make/import an NPR 4WD in the US?

Bruce

 

[Ductape]

The truck the bed came off of was 4x4..... the Isuzu is not.

 

[schoolsout]

I've never seen an Isuzu NPR with 4WD, only the Mitsubishi Fuso in that same style. Does Isuzu make/import an NPR 4WD in the US?

Bruce

Negative. There is a company that can upfit (was, at least) on some of the Isuzu products, but it's gonna cost ya.

The reason Isuzu doesn't produce a 4wd, at least here in the US Market, is there is no real demand for them. Mitsu sold very few last year (I want to say like 4) and Isuzu doesn't see a market for them.

 

[oldtoyboyd]

The Hino is not up to par to the NPR. A friend of mine has 3 new ones. They are low on power and visit the shop for overheating problems.

 

[Scooby074]

Mitsu sold very few last year (I want to say like 4) and Isuzu doesn't see a market for them.

Wow... I figured it would be much higher.

Service vehicles for mines and forestry come to mind.

Ive seen Fuso 4wd's turned into expo campers... If I ever get rich its on my list (well Fuso or Mog)

 

[20 20]

Right now, they are.

Disclaimer: I sell them for a living.

nice to know

That said, Hino is bringing their cabover back to the US market (I don't think they'll have a 12k GVWR truck, though. They make a great product. Looking at the specs, it's very close to the Isuzu N-series product.

I've seen some hino in my day :laughing:, I'm not sure if Hino will out perform the Isuzu line anytime soon. Mine actually needs breaks not that it has hit the 100,000mile mark

 

[Artisan]

I could have gone all day w/o seeing that!

I roll in an NQR, pushing 100,000 miles now problem free and it never
weights less than 8.5ton.

Hook up the dump trailer w/ bx25 in it and putt to and fro as well.
their beasts.

 

[flusher]

I could have gone all day w/o seeing that!

I roll in an NQR, pushing 100,000 miles now problem free and it never
weights less than 8.5ton.

Hook up the dump trailer w/ bx25 in it and putt to and fro as well.
their beasts.

What body do you have on your NQR. My 2004 NPR is a stakebed (8 x 14 ft Supreme bed installed down your way in Moreno Valley). I'm thinking about adding a receiver hitch. The rear end of that 14 ft bed is about 5.5 ft aft of the rear axle. I'm wondering if it's better to rig up hitch structure that puts the tongue load closer to the rear axle rather then just attaching the receiver right at the end of the truck. Question: was that a consideration when you installed the hitch for your dump trailer?



Thanks for any help here.

 

[Artisan]

I chose my trade and I strive to be the best at it, that coupled w/ I am
not getting younger sparked me to build the service bed to end all
service beds, and I think I pulled it off. Any plumber worth his salt
who See's it drools and ogles at it for 30 minutes, it really is awesome if
I do say so myself. Heck the roll out drawers are all designed w/ purpose,
individual places for darn near everything including diesel, water, mixed,
and high test, bottle storage, firefighting, pipe, tools, you name it, even
the stickers on the side were scrutinized, their reflective :thumbsup:
I designed this body, drew the plans and paid almost as much as the
tractor cost new for it. One of the best decisions I ever made. I pull up
on a job and it is almost done because I am so well equipped and stocked
w/ at least one of everything.

Look at the cover of Reeves Journal Magazine, July 2002 along w/ the 3
page story about it inside.

I left the hitch design up to the professional body builder except I drew
in hooks left and right to assist w/ heavy object, tree and shrub removal.
It does go to frame, it is all hand built as everything is custom. When no
trailer hitch is installed in the receiver there is a 4' x 8" wide step made of
grip strut. So no, again I left the design to the pro's. The company that
built this builds So Cal Gas and Edison Trucks, from my design w/ a wet
signature that I own the design rights, FWIW. It would take a guy a month
of Sundays to see all the lil specials built into it, including the waterproof
ship deck hatch on the roof w/ bracing to hold 1000#'s + up there.

It's a 14' long ID trailer, a dump trailer at that. I started trick'n it out
not long ago too, since I bought it 2nd hand. Read more HERE plus
Kyle links to a Weight Distribution Hitch how to I think in that thread.
here is a teaser;

 

[Artisan]

PS , thats a dam nice truck flusher, I just noticed some of the trick stuff
you did to it, including that winch!

Don't scratch those ramps!

 

[Notforhire]

Right now, they are.

Disclaimer: I sell them for a living.

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A few years back I had thought about getting a short WB unit w/ a flat bed. I figure it would be better than a PU and about the same size. I was told by several people that the trucks performed poorly on the highway, and that I would not be happy with the ride, compaired to a 1 ton PU.

Would you agree? Comments?

Thanks, Bill

 

[bcp]

Interesting trucks:

4x4 Trucks, OKA

4x4 trucks - Isuzu Australia

Isuzu NPR Kits 4x4


Bruce

 

[Artisan]

What do you want? A truck that rides like a car or a truck that rides like a
truck? TRUE, a cab forward is a rough ride but there tough as nails, PU
trucks are not real trucks, there part car part truck, Cab Forwards are
trucks. So what do you want, comfort or tough? An NQR has a rating of
19,500, I am sure well above your 1/2 ton pickup. I expect 300,000+ miles
out of my 4banger turbu and trans as well, good luck w/ a PU after 150,000, IMO.

My NQR didn't hit 75mph till I had 75,000 miles on it.* They are pigs,
the word performance and cab forward do not mix. The handling is
the same, the accelleration is poor. If you have a lot of weight you
will slow on hills. What do you want? If you want to get there fast
buy a gasoline engine, if you want to get the economically buy a "real"
diesel.

*It took that long for the rings to seat / the engine break in.

PS, these trucks are sometimes refered to as "City trucks" , the steering
is awsome as in a VERY tight radius turn, if your running highways all
the time I would suggest a KW or Peterbuilt type truck.

Its all what you want... I wanted a long lasting easy to drive tough as
nails 19,500gvw truck, sans comforts of home, a work truck. The choice
was easy, "easier" on the pocketbook as well, both in OTD price and
maintenance over time. "IMO".

 

[Artisan]

Bruce when I first bought my truck I spent a lot of time researching
"BullBars" as the Aussies call them. I still would like to have one
but they are ( or were ) over $2K w/ shipping. The Aussies 'were' the
only folks making such things, as there is a need to inaliate a bull "roo"
instead of the front of your truck... Those are great out back trucks...
My NQR would do well there as well, just not at "speed" .