What is a Mini Truck?
Mini trucks are smaller versions of standard trucks originally built and used as on-road motor vehicles, primarily in Japan. U.S. companies importing these used mini trucks market them as nonroad vehicles, designed for hauling heavy loads over off-road terrain, among other tasks. Mini trucks are available with a wide variety of features. In general they are around 10 feet long and 4-6 feet wide, weigh approximately 1,000-1,800 pounds, and have a carrying capacity of 400-1,400 pounds. They were built originally with 4 or 5 speed manual transmissions, with liquid cooled 3-cylinder 550cc-660cc gasoline engines (25-45 horsepower). To be imported legally in almost all instances they must have speed governors installed to prevent them from exceeding 25 miles per hour (mph). Most mini trucks achieve between 30-50 miles per gallon (mpg). Mini trucks are for sale principally online and through trade magazines from a variety of U.S. importers. The original vehicle manufacturers are abroad with n
