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.

Kei Truck Use Case
Kei Truck Use Case
Kei Truck Use Case
Kei Truck Use Case
Kei Truck
Kei Truck Use Case
Kei Truck Use Case
Kei Truck Use Case
Kei Truck Use Case
Kei Truck Use Case

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
Kei TruckJohn DedrePolarisYamahaKawasakiKubota
MakeKei TruckJohn DedrePolarisYamahaKawasakiKubota
Engine Size660cc617cc499cc660cc617cc898cc
Engine TypeGasGasGasGasGasGas
Horsepower4524.7302424.721.6
Fuel Capacity8 gal5.3 gal9 gal7.9 gal5.3 gal7.4 gal
TransmissionManualCVTPVTUltramarc VbeltCVTPVT
Drive System2WD or 4WD2WD or 4WD2WD or 4WD2WD or 4WD2WD or 4WD2WD or 4WD
Length130″113″119″113.6″112.6″116.7″
Width54″59.3″63.6″54.5″57.5″59.8″
Height68″74.8″73″73″76″79.3″
Wheel Base75″75.2″78″75.2″73.6″77.4″
Tow Capacity1,500 lbs1,300 lbs1,300 lbs1,212 lbs1,200 lbs1,500 lbs
Vehicle Wt1,400 lbs1,500 lbs w/cab1,500 lbs1,049 lbs1,314 lbs1,775 lbs
Bed Length78″43.9″54″34.75″46.7″46.7″
Bed Width49″49″36.5″44″52″52″
Load Capacity900 lbs900 lbs1,000 lbs400 lbs803 lbs1,102 lbs
PriceStartingBaseBaseBaseBaseBase
$5,900$8,700$8,500$10,949$6,700$9,995