When compared with a similarly equipped workhorse side by side a Mini Truck offers:
- Cost savings, usually 1/2 the price or less than 1/2 the price of a similarly equipped side/side.
- Up to 50MPG, nice yearly savings to have with all of these increasing taxes we are paying.
- A fully steel, enclosed, insulated, heated cab, that heats quickly in cold temperatures and keeps dust out. Happy wife happy life no extra charge for this.
- All extras are included, side mirrors, rear view mirrors, full doors, headache rack, interior lighting, full gauges, 4-way flashers, turn signals, mud flaps, head rests. No extra charges for these.
- A large 6’4″x4’4″ bed that folds down to convert to a flatdeck and easily carries 1000lbs +
- Can be equipped for off-road use, as well as the option of being driven on the road.
- Some have options like A/C, Power Steering, ABS, Dump Beds.
- Tough, Reliable and easy to maintain Japanese built vehicles that will last many kms and years.
- Parts & Accessories are available through us, usually less expensive compared with a side/side and quicker to get.
- Pricing below is comparing a EFI Suzuki Mini Truck set-up with lift kit, 1″ wheel spacers, upgraded suspension & ATV tires/rims, with a similarly equipped side/side. Side/Side pricing was taken from the Manufacturers websites to compare models with similar engine size/hp, a full cab, wipers, heat, mirrors etc. Their freight and delivery fee was a ballpark price being it is not advertised on their websites.
Detailed Specs:
| Mini Truck | Kawasaki Mule Pro-FX EPS | Kubota RTV-X900 | JD Gator XUV825i | Polaris Ranger XP 900 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Make | Suzuki Carry EFI | Kawasaki | Kubota | John Deer | Polaris |
| Type | 3-cycle gas | 3-cycle, gas | 4-cycle, diesel | 4-cycle, gas | 4-cycle, gas |
| Cyl | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 |
| Disp | 660 cc | 812 cc | 898 cc | 825 cc | 875 cc |
| HP | 45 hp | 48 hp | 21.6 hp | 50 hp | 68 hp |
| Fuel Capacity | 9.246 gal | 7.9 gal | 7.4 gal | 5.3 gal | 10 gal |
| Transmission Type | Manual or Automatic | Continuously variable transmission (CVT) | Variable hydro transmission (VHT) | Continuously variable transmission (CVT) | Polaris variable transmission (PVT) |
| Top Speed | 70 mph | 25 mph | 25 mph | 25 mph | 40 mph |
| Drive System | 4wd | Rear 2wd or 4wd | Rear 2wd or 4wd | Rear 2wd or 4wd | Rear 2wd or 4wd |
| Gear Selection | MT:4 or 5 sp. Hi-Lo Range, Neutral, Reverse | Forward Hi-Lo Range, Neutral, Reverse | Forward Hi-Med-Lo Range, Neutral, Reverse | Forward Hi-Lo Range, Neutral, Reverse | Auto – PVT |
| Overall Length | 130 in | 133.3 in | 116.7 in | 113 in | 113 in |
| Overall Width | 54 in | 64 in | 59.8 in | 59.8 in | 60 in |
| Wheel Base | 75 in | 92.3 in | 79.3 in | 74.8 in | 76 in |
| Ground Clearance | 8in at rear diff pot | 6.6 in | 8.3 in | 6 in | 11 in |
| Towing capacity | 2000 lbs | 2000 lbs | 1500 lbs | 1300 lbs | 2000 lbs |
| Cargo Capacity | 1000 lbs | 1000 lbs | 1102 lbs | 1300 lbs | 1500 lbs |
| Vehicle Weight | 1600 lbs | 1795 lbs | 1775 lbs | 1500 lbs + with cab | 1500 lbs + with cab |
| Cargo BedLength | 78 in | 54.1 in | 46.7 in | 43.9 in | 54 in |
| Cargo Bed Width | 53 in | 53.3 in | 52 in | 49 in | 36.5 in |
| Cargo Bed Depth | 11 in | 11 in | 11.4 in | 9 in | 11.5 |
| Cargo Bed Height | 26 in | 30.8 in | 31.6 in | 25 in | |
| Price | Customized EFI Models starting at: $13,995.00 | Price: $29.168.95 | Price: $28,385.92 | Price: $35,215.18 | Price: $25,950.00 |
