Why Japanese used Kei trucks or mini trucks are famous all over the world?


Japan is a pioneer of automobile industry. Japan is in the business of manufacturing of automobiles for ages. Every year, millions of vehicles are produced and exported from Japan. Like new vehicles, Japanese used vehicles are also popular among people due to their reliability, longevity and durability. Japan automobile industry offers varied vehicles such as used cars, used motorbikes, and used trucks at cost-effective prices. Japan witnesses many launches of new vehicles from both Japanese and foreign makers.



Japanese Mini Trucks, which are also known as Kei trucks, Kei means, “light weight“. These used mini trucks are popular across countries like USA, Canada & others as they are smaller, lighter in weight, fuel-efficient and are available at affordable prices. They are available with automatic transmissions, 2WD, 4WD, air conditioning, forced induction engines and with other optional features.

Japanese Mini Truck is a multi-utility vehicle and can be used for purposes such as Construction, Landscaping, Hunting, Farming, Fishing, Hotels, Manufacturing Yards, Airports, Automobile Yards, Hospitals, Schools/Universities, Sports Centers, Train Stations, Complexes, Industrial Complexes, Amusement Parks, Industrial Mines, Malls, Warehouses, Parks/Gardens, Auto Garages, Docks, Boatyards, Museums, Race Tracks, etc.

Some facts about Japanese Mini Trucks-

  • 4×4 Japanese Kei Truck or Mini Truck is an ATV – Off Road – Multi Purpose Utility Vehicle.
  • Some of them are available with differential lock or axle lock.
  • These Mini Trucks are having Bed capacity, ~ 880lbs
  • Heat, defrost, wipers and headlight all standard, some with A/C.
  • To be used in USA all imported Japanese 4×4 Kei Mini Trucks are restricted to 25 mph otherwise they are available at 60 mph.
  • Having Weight ~ 1800lbs
  • In Japan, the Kei Mini Trucks must have to pass mandatory inspection and strict EPA emissions standards, the cost of inspections increase as the vehicle ages, resulting in early export.
  • Mini trucks engines are available in 550cc to 660cc, liquid cooled, 2, 3 or 4 cylinder gasoline, 40 MPG
  • These mini trucks were having 12" tires.
  • Their size was available in Ten feet long, Five feet high and Four feet wide.
  • For their use only in off road, Japanese 4×4 Kei Mini Truck is approved in the USA.
  • 4′ x 6′ rear bed with folding sides, some available with dumps & Hydraulics.
  • They are having full instrumentation – electric, oil, temp.

Some of the best quality Kei mini trucks manufacturers in Japan are Suzuki, Daihatsu, Honda, Isuzu, Subaru, Mitsubishi, Toyota, Nissan, Hino, Mazda etc.

1 comment:

  1. The increased demand and population of the Mini Trucks has resulted in the increased demand of Mini Truck Parts and Japan Mini Truck Parts. With an increased demand, there are lot of online stores that gives you the access to all the parts and accessories.

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