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Wilshire@lemmy.world to Technology@lemmy.worldEnglish · 11 months ago

Move over, Ford and Chevy: Kei trucks are pulling up as customers opt for smaller, cheaper vehicles

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Move over, Ford and Chevy: Kei trucks are pulling up as customers opt for smaller, cheaper vehicles

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Wilshire@lemmy.world to Technology@lemmy.worldEnglish · 11 months ago
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The Japanese-made trucks have gained a cultlike following, attracting small-business owners seeking affordable alternatives to traditional pickup trucks.
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    Used commonly in railway maintenance in Japan! This budget friendly truck is favoured by JR which want to cut budget on everything.

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      That’s nowhere in the same size class as OPs. It’s just the same style with a cab-forward design. It’s probably a 3-ton.

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        How about this?

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          That’s the same model. Its a much heavier duty truck than these little flitter trucks referred to in the OP.

          I’m not sure what you’re not understanding here.

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            Should be correct now? Not really good at identifying car.

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              That’s more like it.

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      Any idea what that MOW truck is for? The second cab in the rear is really throwing me off.

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        For towing ?

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          If it was just for towing it wouldnt have a cab in the rear like that.

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        The 2nd cab is just so they can drive forward in either direction on the rail.

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