Why are Japanese Mini Trucks so inexpensive?
They are subject to the same strict (and expensive) inspection regulations as all other road-going vehicles in Japan. This means they must be well maintained. This however, as with all other new vehicles sold in Japan causes a high depreciation rate over the years and eventually Japanese owners will trade a perfectly good vehicle in for a new one, often with very low mileage. That’s what makes them ideal for overseas buyers. What is a mini truck? “Mini Trucks” are just that: Small, utility trucks that are used throughout Japan in all sorts of applications (including multi-seat Deck Vans). From muddy farming workhorses to postal delivery trucks, mobile fruit stands to hauling construction equipment. Anyone that has visited Japan would surely have noticed the large volume of these convenient small vehicles being used in all facets of everyday life. Also known as the “K Truck” or in Japanese “Keitora”, they are powered by liquid cooled two to four cylinder 550cc or 660cc engines. Badgerla
