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[–] Zipitydew@sh.itjust.works 15 points 11 months ago (2 children)

Not even close.

I'm 99% certain that's a 2nd Gen Honda Acty. Which means it has at best a .7 liter engine making 45hp.

The wannabe monster truck at minimum would have a 4.3 V6 making almost 300hp. But the particular spec in the picture typically has the 5.3 V8 at around 355 HP.

Kei trucks are cool. But they're like a big golf cart with a flatbed.

[–] billy_bollocks@sh.itjust.works 5 points 11 months ago* (last edited 11 months ago) (1 children)

I have a Daihatsu Hijet on my property. Pretty much use it like a quad. Spray paint camo job, 4x4, dump bed, w/ rear locker. Pretty awesome at pulling shit, getting thru muddy spots, etc.

I’ll say this - that little Hijet is a much, much more capable little rig than my 2014 Taco, let alone the stupid bro-dozer in the picture. I’ll probably bring it with me elk hunting next year so I can load up the bed with elk quarters and crawl out of the bush

[–] Zipitydew@sh.itjust.works 2 points 11 months ago (1 children)

I can see how it would be good in mud. I'd wager it weighs close to a ton less than your Taco.

[–] billy_bollocks@sh.itjust.works 2 points 11 months ago

You nailed it. The light weight allows it to float a bit more in the rough stuff.

Don’t get me wrong, love the Taco but the Hijet is a rockstar all its own.

[–] maegul@lemmy.ml 0 points 11 months ago

Fair!

Still, I'm under the impression that some of this "trucks" can have surprisingly small engines given their size.