Mini-trucks. Overview

Mini-trucks are small trucks with reduced carrying capacity. The main subspecies of these machines can be considered cars with a closed body type wagon and with an open platform for cargo. Also, mini-trucks are classified according to their carrying capacity: up to 1 ton (especially low payload capacity), trucks up to 2 tons (low payload capacity) and 2 to 5 tons (average payload capacity).

Who needs mini trucks?

In recent years, this type of car is gaining serious popularity. It is due to the fact that they are very convenient and compact. Therefore, the scope of use is quite extensive. So, trucks of reduced carrying capacity are used:

• In agriculture - farmers to transport products to the market, transportation of feed for livestock, for the transport of poultry;
• In a small business, for example, for the delivery of bread by small bakeries or drivers who earn freight through the city;
• In construction, as are convenient for craftsmen, who provide plumbing, welding, carpentry, horticultural services;

Main advantages of mini trucks

In addition to convenience on the road and maneuverability, a number of advantages of this type of transport can be noted. After all, they are cost-effective, since they consume relatively little fuel. Also, the purchase of a truck and its subsequent maintenance is inexpensive for the owner. For example, tires for light trucks are analogous for large trucks and tax on them is less. Another undoubted plus is its versatility, they can be used for work, and for household needs, and on occasion and for recreation (hunting, fishing).

Manufacturers

Most often on the roads there are mini trucks of Japanese and Chinese production. The first remarkable quality and durability, and the second acceptable price. So, quite popular are trucks Daihatsu Hi-Jet, Mitsubishi Minicab, Suzuki Carry, Subaru Sambar, Honda Acty, Foton BJ1039, Dong Feng DFA1030NZ47D0. Of the models of American and European origin, the tractors MAN 18.430, Renault Magnum 400 are distinguished.

It should be mentioned and the machines of Russian automakers, because they are quite popular. For example, GAZelle (1.5 ton truck), Sobol (up to 900 kg.), A novelty from the GAZ Trofim (up to 950 kg.), And UAZs (models 3303 and 3741) do not give up their positions. The choice in favor of domestic mini-trucks is done quite often. The reason for this is the quality of quite decent and simple maintenance, the ability to always find and replace any part. However, most experts predict an increase in the share of foreign analogues in our market, which will happen quite soon.

New items

The latest innovations of small trucks are characterized by increased comfort, as well as manufacturers began to pay attention to the environmental friendliness of their products. So Volkswagen Crafter affects the minimum amount of harmful emissions into the atmosphere and fuel economy. After all on 100km. Will require only 7.2 liters. The interior and exterior of the car is a fairly bright form of expressive. The machine is equipped with a powerful turbo-diesel engine with a capacity of 2.0 liters.

Fiat Doblo Work Up, too, is the owner of a diesel engine complying with the standards of environmental protection EURO 5. The carrying capacity of the novelty is 1 ton, the passenger compartment of the car is quite convenient, and the appearance is pretty. This small truck is optimal for working in the city - compact, maneuverable and beautiful.

Recently there was information that in our country there will also be new mini-trucks. They plan to release them in the Chechen Republic under the name "Vord". They are intended for the transportation of small loads in rural areas and in cities, the first tests showed a good result. As the basis of the novelty is taken Lada 4x4, and all the necessary preparations for the launch of the mass production process are almost complete.