Use Case
Mini trucks are in many cases a great alternative to pricey ATVs and other utility vehicles.
In Japan, Kei trucks are mainly used for family farms. They are also used daily for personal and business purposes on their roads.
There are several advantages to a japanese used mini truck on the farm that makes it well suited.
Their ability to go off road with four wheel drive makes them able to drive not only on the highways and main roads but also on small paths, dirt roads, and through fields where necessary, and have the ability to carry needed supplies from one area of the farm to another. The lighter vehicle will leave less damage on the fields and grass than a full size truck but will still carry a lot of material to a new space.
Comparison
If you’re in the market for a tough, four-wheel drive vehicle that’s efficient and easy to maintain, a new Japanese mini-truck could be right for you! You don’t need to spend extra on a new UTV or ATV when a quality mini-truck can save you money while granting you the capability you need.
If you purchase a used mini-truck, you could save thousands compared to the cost of a newer ATV or UTV.
Check out the chart below.
Side by Side Mini-Truck Comparison | ||||||
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Make | Kei Truck | John Dedre | Polaris | Yamaha | Kawasaki | Kubota |
Engine Size | 660cc | 617cc | 499cc | 660cc | 617cc | 898cc |
Engine Type | Gas | Gas | Gas | Gas | Gas | Gas |
Horsepower | 45 | 24.7 | 30 | 24 | 24.7 | 21.6 |
Fuel Capacity | 8 gal | 5.3 gal | 9 gal | 7.9 gal | 5.3 gal | 7.4 gal |
Transmission | Manual | CVT | PVT | Ultramarc Vbelt | CVT | PVT |
Drive System | 2WD or 4WD | 2WD or 4WD | 2WD or 4WD | 2WD or 4WD | 2WD or 4WD | 2WD or 4WD |
Length | 130″ | 113″ | 119″ | 113.6″ | 112.6″ | 116.7″ |
Width | 54″ | 59.3″ | 63.6″ | 54.5″ | 57.5″ | 59.8″ |
Height | 68″ | 74.8″ | 73″ | 73″ | 76″ | 79.3″ |
Wheel Base | 75″ | 75.2″ | 78″ | 75.2″ | 73.6″ | 77.4″ |
Tow Capacity | 1,500 lbs | 1,300 lbs | 1,300 lbs | 1,212 lbs | 1,200 lbs | 1,500 lbs |
Vehicle Wt | 1,400 lbs | 1,500 lbs w/cab | 1,500 lbs | 1,049 lbs | 1,314 lbs | 1,775 lbs |
Bed Length | 78″ | 43.9″ | 54″ | 34.75″ | 46.7″ | 46.7″ |
Bed Width | 49″ | 49″ | 36.5″ | 44″ | 52″ | 52″ |
Load Capacity | 900 lbs | 900 lbs | 1,000 lbs | 400 lbs | 803 lbs | 1,102 lbs |
Price | Starting | Base | Base | Base | Base | Base |
$5,900 | $8,700 | $8,500 | $10,949 | $6,700 | $9,995 |