Mini trucks

[ArlyA]

Some fellows we know use them in snow and with track kits and they swear by them. They order parts for them from Japan which that alone turns me off.

 

[YanmarFever]

You can order any parts here in the states, here's where I order most everything.
There are hundreds of distributors now...

Japanese Mini Trucks and Parts | G & R Imports | United States

Japanese Mini Trucks and Parts | G & R Imports | United States

www.grimports.com

 

[scaredychicken]

this was my solution, recent purchase, goes anywhere ...

 

[jigs_n_fixtures]

this was my solution, recent purchase, goes anywhere ...

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It is a Suzuki Jimny with a slightly larger engine.

 

[jigs_n_fixtures]

> If you decide to buy one, look for ones which have a dump or scissors/dump bed. T

2009 Suzuki Japanese Minitruck [#47441]

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"3-way Hydraulic Dump Bed (fold down sides)"

Interesting trick!

They sure look interesting. The ability to dump to the side would be handy in many situations.

I like my scissors lift a lot. We have kid in town who is a disabled vet, and gets to hunt from vehicles. Fish and Game have him on a list for depredation hunts, if the deer or elk start breaking fences to get at hay. I put the 42-inch handrail bedsides on it, a couple of years back, and took him hunting. got him in the back, and put some netting on the truck and then boosted him up so he had a clear shot at the hay stack from behind A ridge.

He shot a medium sized bull, but was as thrilled as if it was a Boone and Crocket Record.

 

[MapleLeafFarmer]

around here they were VERY popular about 10 years ago with the mudders / off road guys. Was new introduction by an importer.

this lasted for about 1 or 2 years at most now we don't see them on the trails at all.

my guess for harder / off road use they simply didn't work well so not seeing them at all anymore on the trails. Odd one seems to have transitioned to street use though.

 

[YanmarFever]

Better pictures

 

[Rdrcr]

^^^^
That thing is awesome!

Mike

 

[ArlyA]

Better pictures

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I'd not call it a mini truck. Maybe a small sedan.

 

[YanmarFever]

Its called a "deck van" its just a mini truck with a back seat and a small bed in the back.
All 4x4
The deck van can hold 5 adults with AC, int wipers, and push button 4x4, plus you can lock the doors!

Mini truck

Deck van

Vans