The moment that I saw this truck, I knew that it would be the most useful, practical vehicle that Rob has ever owned.

This is literally how they're used overseas. These little things are very impressive workhorses.

@Zipppyart

Жыл бұрын

Now that you mention that... Im curious about those Piaggio Ape trucks. Basically a Vespa with a cab and a bed

@muskokamike127

Жыл бұрын

they also ride on top of trains and buses too......

@Blasterxp

Жыл бұрын

@@Zipppyart 70cc 1 cilinder and still pulling a full load!

@thecloneguyz

Жыл бұрын

Dude these are everywhere up here in Seattle for pretty cheap they're expensive everywhere else in America but not here

@530moto4

Жыл бұрын

@@thecloneguyz I think there’s an importer there. I could be wrong tho.

We used our '96 Suzuki Carry 4x4 to bring water up to our Resort. One delivery was about 800 Liter (800 Kg) or roughly 1,800 lbs. + 3 people 190 Kg or 400 lbs. A total of 1000 Kg or 2,200 lbs. on a steep and curvy road with up to 25 % incline. Susi never failed! These are tough little workhorses built in great quality! I wish I had one in the US.

@jdmcarandmotorcycle

7 ай бұрын

Same in Siberia we did 1000kg😊

@selassiegwyll9604

6 ай бұрын

We are doing 2500kg in Ghana.

@topibundar9554

3 ай бұрын

Here in indonesia mitsubishi L300 2500cc truck could carry 3 tons on data but a lot use it to carry more than 3 tons

@Makermook

16 күн бұрын

I just bought a Mitsubishi Minicab here in the U.S. It's possible to get one here.

You may have been overloading the tires real bad. They are probably only rated for 3200 pounds combined. Change the springs and tires to increase capacity, if the axle(s) can handle it.

@rkan2

Жыл бұрын

How about the brakes? overloading by 3x... Probably stops real well lol.

Today Mr Spaghetti sees how much pasta his lil meatball can take.

@100bill3

Жыл бұрын

Makes no sense. You put pasta in meatballs?

@100bill3

Жыл бұрын

More like how much spaghetti can his pasta bowl handle

@TheMr3742

Жыл бұрын

His meat balls 🤤

@kinkykane0607

Жыл бұрын

@@100bill3 Spaghetti is a type of pasta so its not incorrect. People do use pasta and meatballs, its an official dish. :)

@spencerleeb

Жыл бұрын

I will never tire of the Spaghetti memes

Hi Rob, i live in the Netherlands and i drove a Hijet 1.3ltr. This was a van not a truck, but it had a upgraded payload of 1250Kg.(upgraded leaf springs etc). It also had a cooling installation( this weight a hefty 450Kg) in it and completely enclosed cargo area for hauling and delivering food for elderly.

Drove from surigao to loon in the Philippines once with 15 people in one of these. 3 in the front 12 in the back. Not a comfy trip. Unusual to see 4wd ones there. Nearly all 2wd. Same with the larger engined 1300cc ones here in the uk. Nearly all 2wd 4x4cones are very very rare

@JCMFix

Жыл бұрын

Ayan.

I'd be worried about the legal and insurance implications of driving an overloaded truck. It does look like a fun truck and it was impressive. Another fun video. Love your work.

Are you considering upgrading the suspension? Looks like it's worth it for this little truck. The engine will probably still top out but at least the ride will be smoother

I have a Suzuki Carry. It is very useful and economical to operate. I have experienced the same crowd of people anywhere you take it. It definitely gets more attention than any of my other vehicles.

What you might find out is the axle shafts can snap at the outer bearing loosing the wheel and tire and then it's no brakes. I saw a 1 ton toyota flatbed do this with 2 pallets of cinder blocks

They are becoming very popular and are very practical, workhorses and extremely reliable more than a regular truck.

Drove a pickup with a ton (yes 1000kg) of bricks on it. It was scary AF. Every corner felt like it was going to flip over.

@muskokamike127

Жыл бұрын

probably because it was lol.......

@RobXb

Жыл бұрын

Hahaha 😂 damn dude that’s risky

@jeffsingleton88

9 ай бұрын

Nice

You've had this hidden gem for a while now I'm surprised you didn't make a video sooner! That was a cool slideshow of all the stuff you moved with it!

Impressive little truck

Thx! Crazy little truck.

I love all the Mr. Spaghetti comments especially after all these years.

I would imagine the tyres would be the first thing to give up if they are just normal car ones. Look for tyres with a commercial rating - for instance 285/75/16C. That C means a much more robust construction with more ribs and a greatly increased weight capability. Much past that and you're into major work like upgraded suspension which will need upgraded mounting points and strengthening plates, etc. By then its not worth it but I would happily throw some decent rubber on it and use it as a half tonne anywhere.

The 2017 Forester had issues with 8 bags of cement and 2 rock dust bags, I was almost sure I'd blew the CVT halfway... This little thing is very impressive!

Time to put the truck in your adventure drives!!!!

The biggest thing I find with having a 1 ton truck, isn't that it can to more, its that its more manageable with the heavier loads. I am pretty consistently running my max bed load capacity. With it being a 2022 diesel, It just does it without complaining with very little noticeable behavior difference short of a little bit more stopping distance. Which is interesting compared to my 2018 3/4 ton, which while it had a great engine, the trans was shit (truck general was shit tbh). Though it certainly lacks the maneuverability that a little K truck has for stuff like that. I wish the Japanese built something more inline with the domestic 1 tons, as The quality and performance of their vehicles in my experience is generally superior.

@ducati135

Жыл бұрын

They do have same style trucks comparable to 1 ton and larger. Mayberry mini trucks had a few.

Hey Rob, what happened to the GCing your house series? Was enjoying that!

Growing up in California, we had orange groves and a dirt bike track in my backyard. We had one of these trucks to take care of the groves. So needless to say that truck sailed off the dirt bike jumps infinite times. 10/10 highly recommend.

Where'd you get the little mini truck? I've been thinking about picking one up.

What we do in Mexico is to reinforce the suspension and chasi so you can carry 1.5 ton or even 2 without drama. We mostly do it in Toyota hilux and Nissan np300 this nissan a company called Coppel who even converts them to duallys to carry trailers.

@chir0pter

Жыл бұрын

Big difference between a kei truck like this and a hilux..

My supercharged Sambar has hauled 3/4 tons of bagged stone over 20 miles on mountainous terrain at highway speeds. It doesn't want to stop and it seems like I can feel the engine and drivetrain bearings protesting every inch of the way. Acceleration is greatly diminished. I try not to do that to my truck any more than necessary. The little truck will easily transport our 800 pound golf carts 10 miles to or from the golf course. A half ton load of firewood taken to the firewood sharing program is an easy load to bear. I once carried a cubic yard of moist topsoil 7 miles on hilly terrain. I think that was the meanest thing I ever did to the truck. Everything got hot. FYI, a cubic yard of soil fills the bed level with the top of the drop gates. I would not recommend topping the load higher. Love my Subaru minitruck, owned since 2005.

I added sumo springs in the back on mine, really love them.

Kei trucks r great. Every American household should own atleast one 👍🤙

As a brickie/stonemason here in Australia I love seeing you do this shit. My Ute has hauled well over ton pallets weekly for years and it’s still kickin. Don’t need a big “pickup” for most shit

I love those little trucks. I think that yours punches way above its weight class. If you do value it even a little, I don't why you did that to it. It likely sits inches lower while empty now. It's your truck, but that hurt a little on my end. Thankfully you have proven pretty definitively that Daihatsu makes a better truck than Farrari makes cars. Even better than the good ones built after 2010. :)

Definitely need to upgrade it so it can haul heavier stuff, epic content on a budget right here

Holy shit, I was dying laughing while you were driving home

Rob, I love your shitbox adventures.

more testing the kei truck vids!! i assume its not a dump box? eitjer way their perfect for anyone who only needs a truck here and there! or an alternative to a side by side(UTV) for anyone who doesnt need to do 80 in the bush. at 1/3 the cost plus ac/heat i love them, 4x4 kei trucks are surprisingly offroad capable aswell

Nice truck keep it stock!

rob always needs attention lol

The spring tension is way to high once the back shocks blow out it will put way to much stress on the springs under the bed and that will cause tilt to the side can also flip to the side if the bearings get over heated and you may lose his vearing witch the hole wheel can get separated be very careful I own 2017 F350 6.7 super duty I have load lifter 5000 series I managed to load 2 sand bags 1500 pound each bag total of 1.5 ton at once I could take 3 pallets 1 ton each pallet load but the suspension may exceed max load since I have 8feet bed crew cab make sure to repack the hub bearings if it's removable you can rebuild it to maximize the life of hubs and tires. Those small trucks can work hard but once something goes wrong you can crash it easily.

Loaded the truck to 2000 pounds plus Rob so 2098 pounds total. That thing will easily haul a year supply of spaghetti, spaghetti sauce and meatballs.

This is just makes me want a mini truck even more

That truck is a Beast!

Waiting for the snowplow conversion

@superspeeders

Жыл бұрын

with RWD might not work too well

@Believeorreason

Жыл бұрын

@@superspeeders its a common thing they get imported here in Canada for is plowing, esp side walks since its small enough for it. they also don't weigh that much so they don't do damage to grass so a lot of landscapers get them.

@fabulousprofound

Жыл бұрын

@@superspeeders the miata and the Mercedes were 2wd and that didn’t stop you…. Just save some of that concrete to weigh down the back end this winter 🙃

@kinkykane0607

Жыл бұрын

@@Believeorreason I would assume they are 4WD ?? not 2wd and not RWD ?? I could be wrong but I'm assuming :)

@Believeorreason

Жыл бұрын

@@kinkykane0607 yep most use the 4wd kei trucks or ones with engageable 4x4. for plowing.

Brakes upgrades?

Been wanting to get one myself

Jeez if I were to drive that thing in Denmark loaded over twice the limit, I would literally go to jail. And this is basically 3 times the limit.

@mikescherrer4923

Жыл бұрын

Wow. Grateful I'm American.

@garmancathotmailcom

Жыл бұрын

Canada too possibly.

@mortenmoulder

Жыл бұрын

@@mikescherrer4923 The reason is safety. The car isn't rated for it. I completely understand it and I agree the punishment should be severe.

Jh diesel got 2 of the 4x4 ones. Ite Honda ..looks like your n it's amazing. Left side drive....they are gonna put these to the test.....can you say what you paid....I'd love to have one in Florida....I don't make much money. Paycheck to paycheck...if I can help you in any way since I live in Florida I'd b glad to help you.....I've worked for your cousin Danny snow plowing n driving a packer.....but if anything I can do to help you in Florida I'm here. Not looking for money. Just love the content n love to help you ....God bless you rob....love the content. You are a self made success....much respect....just your everyday life is great content. You always seem to get into something....ty n keep up great work

Up in Canada, apart from Quebec, we can get them at only 20 years old. A/C is a lot more common, airbags, cup holders and such. I've got a supercharged 4x4 A/C sambar

What was your tire pressure??? With the 3,000lb

Brilliant!!! I'm in the final stages of converting my Suzuki Super Carry (1998) into a 'micro camper'.... We're in the UK. I've been agonising about the weight as, like yours, mine is 'rated' at 350kgs (750lbs). I don't think I've anything to worry about!! Ha!!

I got to look in to getting one

Here in my country we use a Suzuki carry we load it up to 1ton but you need to upgrade the suspension

I have one and it can handle 1200kg everyday for 2 years and the parts of this little trucks are easy to find

How reliable are they?

Man Rob, that kitchen is bad ass!

I can't remember what you picked that thing up for originally??

And the ramptruck?

Kei trucks are amazingly useful, but not very safe. Believe still legal to get new ones into the country, but they are considered LSVs (low speed vehicles) and are not street legal and governed to ~25. Perfect for institutions, universities, military bases, ranches and golf courses (anything with a large campus/acreage). Having all 3 sides fold down by pulling out several pins is awesome. Easy to load with a forklift, but it can become an adventure getting things from a loading dock on to one because they are obviously not anywhere near loading dock height. Driving on snow or ice is a combination of the most fun thing in the world and pants shitting scary.

You won't have to just do something with the suspension. The mounting points, frame, axles, steering, bearings, all need to be beefed up as well. You could do all that and still get a hefty fine for overweight. I'm not trying to sound like a dad, and I've exceeded the limits on many things...by 10 or 20 percent, not over 100%. That's just being foolish.

@ryanowie8121

Жыл бұрын

I’m a bricklayer here in Australia and do this shit all the time, usually stiffer springs is enough, you’d be surprised how durable some of these light trucks are

@muskokamike127

Жыл бұрын

@@ryanowie8121 and you'd be surprised how some of them aren't. Are you sitting there telling me you routinely triple the load limit on your vehicle(s)? That's insane dude. I've literally seen vehicles collapse due to overloading. It's called metal fatigue. You might do it 9 times, then the 10th? you kill someone. Everything has a limit. It's not just the suspension, it's the U joints, cv joints, transmission, valve train, everything is affected. not to mention the roads. The road you're driving on is designed to hold x amount of weight PSI. Not sure about Australia, but here in Canada in the summer cops are out in full force weighing trucks because over loaded on not enough axles WILL damage the road. Tell me, I'm a carpenter, would you buy a house where I said "oh I routinely don't put enough nails in that hold your house up"? "I'll build you a deck at half the price of all other guys" how can you do that? I don't use the right number of joists and supports. "ok by me, let's do it".

How much are these going for now a day?

@MrInternFTL

Жыл бұрын

You can get one legal pre imported 0 waiting for 6k+ taxes

This truck appears to have been used by a renovation construction company in Tokyo. It says Matsuei Construction.

Mr Spaghettis hair KEEPS getting better and better

Yes but I still will say I have the most photographed work truck on the east coast, A 2 yard concrete mixer truck, People take pictures of it at least a couple times a week.

More reliable than a supercar and cheaper to maintain.

with safe route and more tire air (50 psi?) 3,200 lb is OK! (70 x 20 kg fert pac + wooden heavy duty pallet) from JAPAN

wow, those tires are way overloaded! and surely you know jut how illegal those amount of overloading is?

Hey Rob could we get your thoughts on the new Urus Performante?

@Labergemusic

Жыл бұрын

No

@superspeeders

Жыл бұрын

It's not for me, I've never been a performance SUV guy.

@Pwnulolumad

Жыл бұрын

You can hear a lil bit of his opinion on the recent video about the urus crashing in a neighborhood

I want one of those so bad. There is starting to be a rather LARGE aftermarket support for them. You could beef that suspension up pretty cheaply. Won't break any speed records but can carry it.

@muskokamike127

Жыл бұрын

the prices are creeping up too. ANY automotive maker with half a brain would start making and selling them here. (I know they can't due to crash test results but still).

@MJT-DA

6 ай бұрын

@@muskokamike127they should make a new license requirement in Ontario atleast. We have G for car, A for bus, M for motorcycle and M2-M for three wheel motorcycles (can am) they could make one called M4-M for 4 wheel kei cars.

It's beautiful.

Mighty car mods should see this

I am really surprised he is still alive

The brakes become the issue when you go over the recommended load capacities. Too heavy and the vehicle wont be able to slow itself down.

How top heavy was that thing. You would think one twist of the wheel and she'd be sitting on her side.

@muskokamike127

Жыл бұрын

one good hard pothole and I bet it'd collapse in the middle like an old chevy.

@PlatinumNath

6 ай бұрын

With how most kei cabover pickups/trucks from Japan (and non-kei versions too) have their engines sit pretty low in the car they're usually not too top heavy and stable when empty or loaded reasonably (unless you Scandi flick one with enough speed and shitty condition). In highly overloaded conditions as long as you don't go too fast you're fine. Might want ones with more weight to the front (so the ones with engine under your seat) for better balance under high loads compared to rear mount like a Sambar.

The first 10 seconds made the video 🤣

I want the donk. I think I can go pick my kids up from school in it. I think 2 of them would love it the. The other might hate me lol. Funds are low right now. But how much are you asking on it?

Can't beat the guy with his baby truck!

That's nore like a micro truck. I wouldn't mind having one myself. I would drive it daily instead of my big block 77 C10. She's a thirsty girl

this cute thing need a plow blade for the winter

When I was in Okinawa this was there f150

I would think they make Add-A-Leaf xtra spring kits….

In Vietnam they load 125 cc scooters with 3000lbs and ride it to construction sites

So you could go to the dump, get any spring that fits and is stiffer, and you’ll have upgraded suspension

Don't modify it Rob, just buy another one, maybe two. Then you can have a fleet of HiJets and be the envy of the town! LOL. I haven't seen any HiJets here in Sydney, but I have seen a bunch of Suzuki Mighty Boys, which are even smaller and definitely less practical.

What about braking distance and if your were in a crash with that load there will be nothing left of that cab or the driver.

Let us know the towing capacity for sure

These things are amazing, they build mansions in other countries that make your house look like a pool house all the time using trucks like this to haul materials, and proper mansions build out of concrete blocks, not sticks and cardboard like here in America. LOL

Nice

He wasn't lying when he said shocked up ass I want one but just for convient store runs

Rob: admiring the squat on his HiJet Me: wanting to get a better look at that sexy red Peterbilt beside him

Shoulda got the dually 😂

"If you know your math" 😂😂 a Ton is 1000kg and the mini truck says it can carry 350kg. Where do you need math there? 😉

Throw some cheap air bags (200 bux or less) under the springs and it'll haul those full pallets all day long... esp for the short distances you're going.

In Russia we did one Tonn 1000kg no problem 😊

Never ever in my life could I imagine trading 4x4 for A/C in a truck...

Whistlin speeder🤣

350kg is around 770 pounds, so basically your have exceed the maximum rated load x 3. You should obviously know that this will automatically void any insurance claim youd have, if it was involved in an accident......not to mention illegal

thicker leaf on the back harder shocks wider tyres you can do whatever fits

6:01 the fine is massive for overloading your vehicle.....$500 + $100 per 1000 lbs. so that would be $740 meatballs Mr Spaghetti for carrying too much pasta.

@garmancathotmailcom

Жыл бұрын

Where I am it's $1000 and $1 per kilogram of extra weight for a minimum of $2000.

Today Mr. Spaghetti reveals that he thinks 1/3 is smaller than 1/4

I have a Tundra crew cab. A Toyota Sienna minivan has more payload

Robo can violate me when ever.

the real question is what weight are the tires rated for