Perchoutofwater Posted October 18, 2007 Share Posted October 18, 2007 I was recently looking for a new hunting vehicle. I started looking at Kawasaki Mules, John Deere Gators, Polaris Rangers and even the electric "Bad Boy". What I found was that I could get a Japanese Mini-truck for the same money or less than what these cost, plus it is enclosed and has heat which is nice in the winter. If you are looking for a new hunting vehicle, I would highly recommend you take a look at these. While they are slightly more expensive than a four wheeler, they are in line or less than other vehicles, and can get in and out of places a Jeep can't. The one I got is a Diahatsu. It has a 3 cylinder Toyota motor in it. From what I have been able to tell Suzuki and Diahatsu are the two best to buy. Apparently because of government subsidies in Japan to the auto industry, companies are forced to buy new mini trucks after they have 40,000 km on them, so they have started shipping them over here. Mine will get around 80 miles to the gallon of road, if I don't dog it. It has rhino guard on the entire exterior with the exception of the roll cage. Here are some pictures. http://s19.photobucket.com/albums/b191/Per...initruck002.jpg http://s19.photobucket.com/albums/b191/Per...initruck001.jpg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
'canes2004 Posted October 18, 2007 Share Posted October 18, 2007 What, no .50 cal to really teach those deer a lesson? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yukon Cornelius Posted October 18, 2007 Share Posted October 18, 2007 can u hunt in a vehicle down south??? we cant we actually have to go into the woods Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
'canes2004 Posted October 18, 2007 Share Posted October 18, 2007 can u hunt in a vehicle down south??? we cant we actually have to go into the woods Oh in the South they let us hunt right from the road. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DemonKnight Posted October 18, 2007 Share Posted October 18, 2007 So what does one of those run? Looks like fun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hat Trick Posted October 18, 2007 Share Posted October 18, 2007 eh, I have 2 four wheelers to get me where I need to go and 4 tractors to do the rest of the work. Looks like a nice toy though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DMD Posted October 18, 2007 Share Posted October 18, 2007 How can it get in and out of places a jeep can't? Pretty cool vehicle though, looks like you have a lot of room in the back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Perchoutofwater Posted October 18, 2007 Author Share Posted October 18, 2007 can u hunt in a vehicle down south??? we cant we actually have to go into the woods We don't hunt from the vehicle, but you do need a vehicle to get to the blinds, and it is much easier to drive down into a ravine and throw the dear in the bed than it is to put it over your shoulders and haul it out yourself. I'm not sure if hunting from the truck on private property is legal or not, but I wouldn't do it, just because I would have concerns with how safe that would be. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Perchoutofwater Posted October 18, 2007 Author Share Posted October 18, 2007 So what does one of those run? Looks like fun. I paid $10,200 cash for it. You can get them anywhere from $6,000 all the way up to about $25,000 depending on what kind of lift / suspension, wheels, tires, roll cage, snow plow, paint job, lights, accessories, etc.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Perchoutofwater Posted October 18, 2007 Author Share Posted October 18, 2007 How can it get in and out of places a jeep can't? It is narrower, and has a much steeper angle of approach. In addition, the motor is actually below the seat in the cab, so it has a much lower center of gravity. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TimC Posted October 18, 2007 Share Posted October 18, 2007 can u hunt in a vehicle down south??? we cant we actually have to go into the woods It's called roadkill, Yankee. Good lookin' truck there. Can you put a scoop on the front? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
westvirginia Posted October 18, 2007 Share Posted October 18, 2007 Needs a flame job... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keggerz Posted October 18, 2007 Share Posted October 18, 2007 I was recently looking for a new hunting vehicle. I started looking at Kawasaki Mules, John Deere Gators, Polaris Rangers and even the electric "Bad Boy". What I found was that I could get a Japanese Mini-truck for the same money or less than what these cost, plus it is enclosed and has heat which is nice in the winter. If you are looking for a new hunting vehicle, I would highly recommend you take a look at these. While they are slightly more expensive than a four wheeler, they are in line or less than other vehicles, and can get in and out of places a Jeep can't. The one I got is a Diahatsu. It has a 3 cylinder Toyota motor in it. From what I have been able to tell Suzuki and Diahatsu are the two best to buy. Apparently because of government subsidies in Japan to the auto industry, companies are forced to buy new mini trucks after they have 40,000 km on them, so they have started shipping them over here. Mine will get around 80 miles to the gallon of road, if I don't dog it. It has rhino guard on the entire exterior with the exception of the roll cage. Here are some pictures. http://s19.photobucket.com/albums/b191/Per...initruck002.jpg http://s19.photobucket.com/albums/b191/Per...initruck001.jpg I was going to buy one to use to drive around someone dressed in our Bear Mascot Costume and i was going to have it wrapped with our logo and stuff....unfortunately they are not street legal Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yukon Cornelius Posted October 18, 2007 Share Posted October 18, 2007 We don't hunt from the vehicle, but you do need a vehicle to get to the blinds, and it is much easier to drive down into a ravine and throw the dear in the bed than it is to put it over your shoulders and haul it out yourself. I'm not sure if hunting from the truck on private property is legal or not, but I wouldn't do it, just because I would have concerns with how safe that would be. were i hunt u could never drive that thing.... or anything into youre stand area... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H8tank Posted October 18, 2007 Share Posted October 18, 2007 If deer were made to be hunted, they would be slow like pigs and delicious bovines. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AtomicCEO Posted October 19, 2007 Share Posted October 19, 2007 It's a Daihatsu. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HowboutthemCowboys Posted October 19, 2007 Share Posted October 19, 2007 were i hunt u could never drive that thing.... or anything into youre stand area... same here Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Holy Roller Posted October 19, 2007 Share Posted October 19, 2007 If deer were made to be hunted, they would be slow like pigs and delicious bovines. I quit hunting deer after I shot my first cow. Way more delicious. And no problem trackin'em down. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sundaynfl Posted October 19, 2007 Share Posted October 19, 2007 I was recently looking for a new hunting vehicle. I started looking at Kawasaki Mules, John Deere Gators, Polaris Rangers and even the electric "Bad Boy". What I found was that I could get a Japanese Mini-truck for the same money or less than what these cost, plus it is enclosed and has heat which is nice in the winter. If you are looking for a new hunting vehicle, I would highly recommend you take a look at these. While they are slightly more expensive than a four wheeler, they are in line or less than other vehicles, and can get in and out of places a Jeep can't. The one I got is a Diahatsu. It has a 3 cylinder Toyota motor in it. From what I have been able to tell Suzuki and Diahatsu are the two best to buy. Apparently because of government subsidies in Japan to the auto industry, companies are forced to buy new mini trucks after they have 40,000 km on them, so they have started shipping them over here. Mine will get around 80 miles to the gallon of road, if I don't dog it. It has rhino guard on the entire exterior with the exception of the roll cage. Here are some pictures. http://s19.photobucket.com/albums/b191/Per...initruck002.jpg http://s19.photobucket.com/albums/b191/Per...initruck001.jpg Nice... but prefer a four wheeler to haul out my deer and elk; bu then again I always enjoy packing out an elk by hand if a four wheeler won't get into where I hunt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MojoMan Posted October 19, 2007 Share Posted October 19, 2007 Is it street legal? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keggerz Posted October 19, 2007 Share Posted October 19, 2007 Is it street legal? all the ones i looked at were not street legal so my guess is neither is this one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ABearWithFurniture Posted October 19, 2007 Share Posted October 19, 2007 How can it get in and out of places a jeep can't? I think that's the Red Bull talking... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ABearWithFurniture Posted October 19, 2007 Share Posted October 19, 2007 ... throw the dear in the bed... Won't it's husband be angry... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skippy Posted October 19, 2007 Share Posted October 19, 2007 I think that bad boy is pretty damn cool but that would not do me any good up here in PA. It's hard enough to even walk to your spot let alone get something like that in there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimmy Neutron Posted October 20, 2007 Share Posted October 20, 2007 Excellent, you look entirely prepared to ride roughshod over most African nations. Seriously, looks pretty cool. How's the gearing? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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