Can a Tiny Truck Outwork a BIG Truck??

[@colinarner790]

love this, especially the very end

[@Cloud30000]

David making fun of TFL’s often cringe staged (over)reactions was just perfect.

[@tdublove9558]

That farmer was awesome 👌

[@Eduardo_Espinoza]

😂 right that should've been the intro! like demo ranch! 🤣👍🏻

[@lifeisgood12341]

"but I always sit on this side" is great

[@richardbitting9210]

Cost to value is the real reason some states are trying to ban these. Its not about safety, its about propping up the big 3 and forcing people to pay ridiculous prices. These small trucks defiantly have a use case. Let the people decide.

[@bluceree7312]

I love the Acty, but it is just a side-by-side truck.

[@WheresHerb]

😂 dude you're over thinking this.

[@jayhiggins5239]

All regs start at the LOCAL LEVEL. Get involved. I see these all over the country as farm/ranch/town delivery vehicles. Dairy, Ranchers, Hardware stores etc. Just depends on your all regulations.

[@WheresHerb]

@@jayhiggins5239 around my area all town roads are legal to ride all registered vehicles on. Atv, sxs, snowmobiles, golf carts(if registered), anything that can be registered. 😆 even some that aren't, we have very little police presence here.

[@Youssef-xo8vw]

@@WheresHerband where is your area ?

[@Aランチ-d9m]

日本の軽トラックが海外で愛されて幸せな気分です。 素敵な動画ありがとうございます。

[@dimoichi5841]

As a American. I truly love kei vehicles of all types. I personally own 4, 1993 Honda Beat, 1996 Honda Acty Street Van, 1994 Honda Acty Attack, and a 1993 Honda Acty 2wd.

[@Ito-bnr]

​@@dimoichi5841羨ましい

[@NiemLe-r1p]

I am Vietnamese’ I love Japan 🇯🇵

[@valerimihaylov843]

We love them in Europe too! But unfortunately they are not available with left-hand drive! Right-hand drive is banned here. I dreamed of having a Subaru Sambar (Van), but....

[@bawintermage8351]

I have interviewed several Kei Truck owners of various manufacturers, and the appeal of the mini truck is it's utility and conservation of size. 90 percent of the time Truck owners are using their trucks as cars and wasting all of that size and gas. Using the Kei Truck for deliveries in cities and most jobs on farms and job sites would be a huge cost benefit. Further, using Trucks on the Kei platform allows for greater storage and maneuverability. We swapped out most of the F150s for Mules. Kei trucks are a better solution than going Electric and offer foul weather protection that the Mules didn't, plus they are cheaper and cute too.

[@imchris5000]

no one uses kei trucks in the usa because they are so gutless have fun even getting to 55 even 40 mph is a struggle for these when loaded. they were designed to go 30mph max when loaded no one wants to drive a sub 100 horsepower truck when for the same money you could buy an early 2000s truck

[@bawintermage8351]

@@imchris5000 I guess you didn't understand my post. MOST of the full sized Truck owners Don't use their truck for truck orientated things. And the vast majority of the Truck oriented things could be better served by using a smaller vehicle. Japan has a highly modern industrialized, and we'll run country. The use Kei trucks to great economic advantage. I guess when you drop the macho posturing anything is possible

[@imchris5000]

@@bawintermage8351 most people who use their truck for a truck like to be able to go the speed limit on the interstate not struggle to make it to the 40mph speed limit on regular roads but if your one of those rare farmers in the middle of a city with only 25 mph roads then I guess its for you. also japan is also a tiny little country smaller than most of the states in the usa. I would look to see a kei truck try to pull a 20k pound goose neck trailer on the interstate when it can do that get back to me

[@dawsongranger4940]

⁠​⁠@@imchris5000did you miss the part where he mentioned the kei trucks main use being in cities and on farms? You’re not going above 30mph in the city nor the farm. Most Americans aren’t towing huge gooseneck trailers for their ego. And if you’re genuinely criticizing the kei truck for not being able to do heavy duty tasks you’re just extremely misinformed on what a regular truck should do

[@imchris5000]

@@dawsongranger4940 america is not japan we dont have tiny little farms like they do we have huge fields so most farmers would like to be able to go the 55 mph speed limit that is on the roads around their farms if they can. what can a kei truck do in a city that a van cant? also what american city has its warehouses inside the middle of the city most are located where you would need to drive miles on the interstate to get your cargo to take it to the city again america is not a tiny little island like japan is. any of those jobs is better done by a full size vehicle be it a regular truck or a car it will be make capable than a kei truck at just about everything including payload. I can fit more cargo inside the trunk of my vw jetta than I could fit in the back of a kei truck. again I have test drove them they are way too small inside and way too gutless its like driving a car from the 70s all noise no go. if im going to spend 5k on a 25+ year old truck I will get a better deal with a regular truck than a imported kei truck

[@oseguchi]

Hiya! I am Japanese! I didn't realize that Japanese Kei trucks are exported to North America! In Japan, they are used as delivery vehicles (Amazon, etc.), post office vehicles, work vehicles in rural areas, public service vehicles (garbage collection, police vehicles, fire trucks), etc! We are glad that they are useful as a new means of transportation!

[@tuck234]

Def love the Kei trucks! And happy that Texas now makes it legal for us to drive on our roads!

[@Graytumor]

I literally wish I can have one of these for no reason

[@itryen7632]

I wish people understood that there is indeed demand for smaller vehicles in europe and the US, as seen by all the companies employing those tiny aixam trucks.

[@caseychupinski7553]

Please hook me up bro, no american has 50,000 bucks to spend on a truck that becomes a paperweight if the computer breaks

[@fightingidiocy7724]

Hiya! My wife is Japanese! She lives in Ibaraki, so I see K-trucks buzzing all over town! So many cool modifications too! Like the Yakimo Truck! I wish my dumb country would allow me to import like 10 of them.

[@mudhole1912]

I own the Diahatsu HiJet version of these trucks. It has the low range and locking rear differential which makes it even more capable for off road use. I put on a 2 inch lift kit, progressive front springs, and slightly larger tires which helps greatly with clearance. I also have gone to the wrong side to get in more times than I can count. The other challenge is when I turn on the wipers when intending to put on the turning signal. LOL! It is a great little truck for the right applications. I use mine on my 40 acres of forest and for plowing the driveway (I put a plow on the front using a 2 inch front receiver).

[@J.Young808]

😂😂😂😂 the trials of JDM vehicles as a second or third vehicle.

[@The_Opinion_of_Matt]

I was stationed in Japan for two years. Had a 1992 Honda Prelude Si 5-spd the 2nd year I was there. I was confused why the wiper and turn signal stalks were reversed for seemingly no good reason. Then it struck me one day. The turn signal stalk can be used by the hand that doesn't operate the shifter. The thought is that you are more likely to need to use the turn signals while shifting than the wipers. If you need to shift and change the wiper setting, well the wipers can wait until you are done shifting. If you need to shift and use the turn signal you may need to do both at the same time. Other easy way to remember is wipers inside and turn signals outside. Hope it helps. Also the first month I was driving in Japan every time I was turning through an intersection I said to myself in my head "on the left, on the left, on the left" until I was through the intersection.

[@Fusako8]

. . . that sounds like it would be such a fun Gambler500 rig.

[@Papershields001]

I own a farm in Virginia and I can tell you, I only need a ton of horse power every so often. I could actually use an Acty every single day. If people got the pickups they needed instead of the pickups they want, we’d see a lot more Actys on the road.

[@freedomisntfree_44]

I farm as well. Won’t be doing a thing without the super duty or utv at my farm. Wish I could trade the Polaris for that Honda, it is what gets used most

[@Papershields001]

A thing I keep forgetting while watching this video is that the Acty isn’t just smaller. It’s also a 98’. I don’t see many 98s out on the road and get impressed. I wonder what the new ones in Japan are like. I mean I’d get one over are a UTV, I could drive that to the co op I could do all kinds of things with an Acty as a little farm truck.

[@Papershields001]

@@freedomisntfree_44I’m not saying there isn’t a place for the superduty. What I am saying is that there is an Acty sized hole in the US market now that nobody is building compact pickups.

[@blakewilson7762]

It would be great for replacing a UTV on a farm, but it wouldnt be able to tow a trailer full of hay or a tractor. It also couldn't replace a truck for people who use them for hobbies such as fishing or hunting. It wouldn't be good for towing my 22ft boat down the interstate. Although I am thinking about getting one to drive around the hunting camp as a UTV replacement. Edit: just saw your above comment saying there is an acty sized hole and I 100% agree. Plenty of people would buy a mini affordable truck if it was made for many different reasons.

[@L0LrevneD]

And far fewer casualties from crashes

[@rsuz4845]

My parents are farmers in Japan. They have been using the same type of truck for many years. Thanks for introducing Japanese small trucks in the US.

[@interstate80.]

American trucks are usually a horrible dangerous waste of money, thank you guys for letting us have them 😃

[@fightingidiocy7724]

My wife's family lives in Ibaraki, they are surrounded by diakon and peanut farms! lol Gambatane!

[@rsuz4845]

@@fightingidiocy7724 いいね！

[@JARV9701]

The only disadvantage the tiny truck has is that it cannot carry your ego.

[@reggiedelossantos4291]

Bro your comment caught me off guard, good laugh 😆

[@jmanuelgbernal9904]

That IS true

[@wildfirephoenix2262]

LOL 😂😂🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@Bacnow]

Yeah..the next time i take my 5 man crew out on a job with our tools, 3k lbs of payload and pulling a 3k lb trailer, while maintaining highway speeds of 70+ mph, I’ll probably regret not trying this in a tiny truck!

[@trace6402]

You should get one.

[@OS-hx4jk]

Japanese common sense Vs American overkill

[@WilC379]

Because no one in America has boats, or travel trailers, or fifth wheels, right?

[@tarfeef101]

​@@WilC379yeah but not everyone has those (far from it), yet there are no options available in the new market that serve the use case the kei trucks fulfill

[@Texas12valve]

​@@tarfeef101the maverick is about the closest thing to it

[@cliffordmontana4562]

What a dumb comment. This is the biggest, tallest heavy duty truck you can buy! Don’t you understand the entire point of this video?

[@PlatinumNath]

​@@Texas12valveThe closest, but still not ideal enough. Needs to be shorter and have a bigger bed, and better carry load.

[@woozleboy]

I have TWO of the Honda Acty trucks. First one was stolen in July and I bought another immediately five days later. Original was recovered two months later and I'm keeping both. Such crazy fun to drive, get 45+ mpg, second one has ice cold AC. Freeway capable, easy to drive, and you'll cause smiles everywhere you go. Be ready to tell the story about them when you stop for gas. Watch as big 4x4 truck drivers mock it, staring, walking around, learning it actually is very capable. It is when they ask how much they cost and where to buy that you know they're hooked!

[@simsimw]

And they’re dirt cheap (If you live in the coasts) i live in New Brunswick Canada, I can buy and ship a nice one to Halifax and get a drive there for 2500 $usd😮

[@tetsuhiro5710]

@@simsimw

[@simsimw]

@@tetsuhiro5710 why’d you tag me

[@WabbitSeeson]

​​@@simsimw

[@simsimw]

@@WabbitSeeson why’d you tag me

[@TheHumanNacho]

This looks to me a great commercial for Kei Trucks: "Built for work, not showing off".

[@notaspy1227]

If you can work with it you can show off with it.

[@VestedUTuber]

@@notaspy1227 True, but the point is that Kei trucks are built _specifically_ for work first, while a lot of modern American pickups are designed as much for owner image as they are for usability.

[@drain_001]

Subaru Sambar owner here in WA. Mine can haul 1/4 of a cord of wood and it's a monster in the snow. With slightly larger tires it easily does 60 on the freeway. I love it :)

[@TFLoffroad]

Cool! Thank you for the feedback.

[@larrycharles-dm2hs]

Most highway/ interstate speeds are 65-75 lmao

[@EitBitSF]

@@larrycharles-dm2hs Great! This just confirms that this person doesn't break any speed regarding laws

[@larrycharles-dm2hs]

@@EitBitSF Driving something like that on the freeway is a risk in itself. That thing would be crushed like a tin can in an accident.

[@plexusgaming4851]

@@larrycharles-dm2hs lame hater 😭 learn to live a little

[@ウルトラセブンX-g6b]

軽い、静か、壊れない、すぐ直る、燃費がいい、小回りがきく、日本の農道で鍛えられたモデルは侮れない。

[@Deadwood1919]

May not replace the fullsize truck, but I'd get that instead of those expensive side by sides

[@flight2k5]

Why? It’s not as capable

[@blakewilson7762]

​@@flight2k5depends on the capability you want. It has more work capability, but not as much off-road capability

[@TheBeatenPaths]

I've been eyeing these for 15 years and saying the same thing. Many have small lift kits and more robust tires too. And they're street legal, no trailering around your side by side either!! Many positives, very few negatives.

[@stevelouie5928]

@@TheBeatenPaths They are highly customizable too. Too bad we can't really have them in California. They have to go through an expensive task of making them street legal.

[@mudhole1912]

This is exactly why I bought mine. I have a full size truck, but I am not banging it around in my woods. A side by side is priced out of my budget. My Diahatsu HiJet can do more work than a side by side, but isn't as good off road. A mini truck fit my need for my property and use.

[@Timberland1963]

Something like this definitely has its place. If only North America manufactures could make a truck that was inexpensive and meant to be a work truck. Trucks the way they used to be before they got turned into luxury family haulers. The problem with stripped down trucks is there isn’t enough profit in them for the dealers and manufacturers.

[@kabloosh699]

The closest thing is the Maverick. Still a little bigger than these K trucks, but they are selling like hot cakes. Definitely should have more of these small trucks especially for those looking for something to just get some work done.

[@Timberland1963]

@@kabloosh699 The Maverick is still quite expensive with unnecessary features and the bed is quite small at only 4.5 feet. A two door version with a longer bed and stripped of the unnecessary power options and the infotainment system would probably be a lot cheaper. Like the old two door chevys with an AM radio and crank windows and a straight six with a standard transmission.

[@jordez1]

The real problem is the greediness from auto manufactures and the unwillingness to accept low profit margins. But it’s ok for hard working people to accept losses right?

[@laraserviciosca5983]

New toyota hilux champ us $ 13.000

[@imchris5000]

blame the EPA and their wacky rules on what is considered a light truck

[@シルキーシックス]

使用されたアクティは普通の4WDグレードです。 農家用の『アタック・attack』と言うグレードがあり、それはエクストラローとエクストラローリバースが装備されます。 またリヤディフアレンシャルロックも装備されます。

[@msharp6887]

As for the clearance issue, a lift kit and larger tires will help

[@梶田俊介]

Some calls it “farm road Ferrari” An old grandma or grandpa driving this type of Kei truck on the farm road is unbelievably swift and unbeatable

[@BRIDGEBURNERSTV]

Now do a test with a brand new and modded 2023 kei truck, vs a 1993 bare bones f-350, in the congested streets of Japan and compare the results.

[@nyrussell]

No. put that F-350 on the road to my fields... Neighbor's Toyota (US sized) truck fell off the road to his place the other day... Dropped a front tire off the road...

[@zilfondel]

🤣. Hahaha that would be indeed hilarious I did see an american F150 in Chiba last year so a few do exist. It was parked on the sidewalk by the monorail

[@ruck-a-tron]

I was stationed in Japan back in the 90's. We used to have those little trucks on the flight line. Those things are tough as nails. They hauled all of our equipment and tools with no problems. They are perfect in Japan because the driving speed is relatively slow. Everything is a bit small over there so having a large vehicle is actually a pain in the butt.

[@ClickBeetleTV]

Kadena?

[@robertlee8714]

I live in rural Michigan. My neighbor bought a Suzuki variant to replace his Polaris Ranger. The Ranger served him well but after a few years the repairs needed topped $10K and of course a new Ranger is more than double that. He loves his little truck, used primarily for farm use and the $6000.00 price tag keeps him smiling.

[@MrWackozacko]

Yeh these kei trucks will put the whole idea of 'side by side' rubbish vehicles out of business. They are such garbage i cant believe people pay $20k for a gokart with 3 foot by 3 foot cargo beds.

[@kensmith8998]

@@MrWackozackoTotally agree with you. We have a couple Polaris Rangers at my work for groundskeeping duties and they’re complete junk. Fast and capable off road, but they simply can’t stand up to real work: the transmissions don’t last, the bed utility is laughable, they’re so loud you can’t talk on a phone or radio on the move, gas mileage sucks, don’t have A/C, the list goes on. We now have kei trucks replacing them as the SXSs die. SXS are cool as a toy, but when it comes time to roll up your sleeves and do some dirty work the kei trucks are the ones that’ll get the job done.

[@Rob23465]

I wish these things where available in the US because I would buy it over any truck or car because it's so cute and puts a smile on my face.

[@tfeltmat2903]

Little Acty definitely punches above its weight class!

[@poruatokin]

The Ford definitely punches BELOW its weight class - The bed was actually way smaller than the Acty's - note how narrow it is between the wheel arch intrusion.

[@XiJinping615]

I live in Japan and ride this truck. The [最大積載量] means Maximum Loading Capacity. 350kg is about 770 pounds. But it still runs even if I load it with 1500 pounds lol.

[@Yasha_U]

I believe us in Indonesia typically use similar types of trucks for hauling stuff. some even seem to replace the bed with like a small similarly sized containers and i'm 90% sure we overload them regardless of limit. if it goes, it can send

[@米空軍パイロット]

I bet that load limit was defined by having to go up or down elevation. If you're on flat terrain, you're fine surpassing it.

[@holdingsteadfast]

Had one of these in the Philippines and haul over a ton on it long distance and off road regularly, and its only 2wd. Had it for 18 years

[@bake9637]

it's time Americans start using semi trucks as their personal vehicles

[@venkatadri1299]

I thought they always did that

[@badbaddolemike]

As an American, this is hilarious!

[@clarksonoceallachain8536]

International cxt moment

[@Marky_Rhino]

Don’t forget the Chevy Kodiak

[@joshaalders3029]

Ram Cummins 3500 diesel basically is a baby transport truck

[@masoniain]

David + Andre = gold. Give us more. Andre advocating the latest and greatest. David just passing judgment on practical use applications. There is a series right there. ❤

[@ClickBeetleTV]

100%

[@jd-it4on]

Install a lift kit and some all terrain tires on that tiny truck and it's perfect as long as u don't need to haul a trailer for work.

[@PKDesigns2011]

Maybe a 1,000cc motor swap as well ...

[@imchris5000]

or need to go over 40 mph these things are gutless I have tried one im too tall for these too they are designed for 5 foot tall asians not 6+ foot americans. the thing was gutless it took almost 10 minutes of flat road empty to get up to 55

[@swecreations]

@@imchris5000Get one of the ones with a turbo/supercharger, they're a lot better.

[@ducati135]

I have a ‘96 hijet 5 speed and it’ll go over 60mph easily. Also have a brother over 6’ tall and he fits comfortably. There’s quite a bit of headroom for such a small vehicle. The Subaru Sambars have even more room for taller people. Makes a great compact and efficient work truck.

[@hurrdurrmurrgurr]

@@imchris5000 These trucks are for doing work not cruising down the freeway.

[@leeb4607]

That little truck would definitely have a market in the U.S. I wish they were more available. It looks like it would be as handy as a sharp pocket knife. Cheap and easy to work on and operate.

[@ducati135]

Check out Mayberry Mini Trucks. He imports them and has several hundred to choose from.

[@米空軍パイロット]

It would fit a nice niche between large ATVs (like a Polaris or Gator) and small pickups.

[@shadmatheson744]

It would've been funny to see them loading those logs into the Ford. Lol

[@shadmatheson744]

They forgot to feed the Cattle on the hill. 😂

[@davekaylor458]

I have a 96 Daihatsu HiJet Climber with low range and locking diff that I added a 2" lift to mount a plow. I Love it!

[@benjaminhenderson1759]

Fuel cost on the Ford is probably astronomical compared to the Honda

[@zilfondel]

Probably more than the truck payments

[@mickg8306]

They just proved bigger isn't always the best......

[@Crown_Royal_saloon_170]

This is my first time seeing this channel. 　I'm Japanese. wow😊Honda kei truck in USA .　That is interesting.😄 　 Thank you for using it.👍

[@jp-fo5gc]

Little kei trucks are underated. Heated cab 4wd, and some with hi and low range with a rear locker option also. Also with hydraulic dump beds too all for less than a side x side and way better built. These are comercial duty in Japan.

[@Dusdaddy]

Kei trucks are great. I always loved driving the Daihatsu versions we used around our military base in Cali. Andre, I have a set of UTV tracks that would work awesome on that thing. I'll sell them to you cheap buddy!!

[@scott2gregory]

That was hilarious! Also showed just how capable a little truck can be and a heck of a lot cheaper! Loved it.

[@NERGYStudios]

The kei cars are absolute workhorses in Japan. They are definitely built to withstand the urban sprawl without breaking sweat.

[@dekimmusic6342]

I love my Kei truck. It was cheap enough to not cry if it gets scratched, it does the job. Haven’t gotten stuck yet, get great gas mileage, sure it’s slow as hell but whatever. I get smiles per gallon, best purchase I’ve done.

[@Rando31able]

I love that little Japanese truck, and I think I want one.

[@J.Young808]

There is a whole dealership here in Honolulu dedicated to them, JDM Hawai’i

[@dune7824]

so do I. They're dependable and when something does eventually go wrong the cost of parts is just as tiny.

[@LV4TD101]

I'm seeing more and more of these little trucks on the road here in the north east in New Hampshire. For the cheap money you can get these they seem like such a great local run about. If I had a small farm property I would consider one.

[@Mr-pn2eh]

These are popular with farmers in the US who import them.

[@tritchie6272]

I suspect it would be great for chores around a farm. Especially small to midsize farms up to a few hundred acres. Seems like it could be handy in winter or maybe wet weather. My guess is more comfortable than a 4 wheeler or open cab side by side during winter, and cheaper to operate and more maneuverable in tight places than a regular truck.

[@bekabeka71]

@@tritchie6272few hundred acres? 😂 4 acre farms are like a normal size farms in my country 😂

[@tritchie6272]

@@bekabeka71 What County is that? And what do they raise on those 4 acres

[@bekabeka71]

@@tritchie6272 it’s a country Georgia 🇬🇪. Usually spuds or cabbage or salads or beans. I have a hectare and a half registered on me which is like 4 acres and bought an old tractor to start a business when I get a partner to help me out 😊

[@Groot564]

I’m glad to see David again Please put David in more videos

[@stuz32]

They can't do it all, but little trucks sure can get a lot done ;-)

[@MD-uu5nt]

We have something a little bigger, a Toyota Dyna with a 10' bed, 4wd and a 3.0 TD engine. It is the most useful vehicle on our fleet. It's tiny in comparison to a flatbed rigid truck and it has the smallest turning circle you can imagine. It gets so much use compared to our pick up. The pickup isn't much more useful than a car.

[@westcoastplinkin6559]

For majority of the people, small trucks will do everything they need a truck to do. For those that actually do certain lines of work for a living, then yes, maybe a small truck won't work lol.

[@killersoung]

​@@westcoastplinkin6559 True

[@skytoll1]

@@westcoastplinkin6559 I have two HUMAN POWERED mini rigs that weigh about 7,000 pounds each. They are small like the Kei Trucks, but produce 1,000+ HP and pull 30,000 pound payloads. We're using these for commercial purposes. I also pull 35 foot heavy steel trailers with these mini rigs. They can go highway speeds, but we limit them to 50MPH.

[@krisw8597]

Trucks have now just become too much on all levels. This F350, proves the point, and in reality people just don’t need it unless it’s for bragging rights. I just see to a lot of wasted cash that you will never get back. If I owed a farm, I would own that Honda and a tractor. That little truck does everything that u need to do and so easy to load. I saw one the other day at my HD store. Guy was picking up plywood and fencing. That truck has so much usage and it makes sense. The older I get, the more I see how much people go in debt for the “look”. I’m looking for the function, I can care less about the “look”.

[@blakewilson7762]

Yeah, this vid is more a comparison of the two extremes. The average truck owner is going to have a 1500/150 just because that can do a bit of everything

[@SuperPickle15]

Even a new f150 is overkill. So oversized and decked out with shit most don't need... trucks are met for work, not prancing down city streets.

[@DD206]

What an ending. Great comparison and also shows me that work trucks don’t need all the stuff the big pickup makers are putting out. Just simple and reliable like this video shows. I think David likes it.

[@BlueRidgeRider]

I bought a 1993 Acty this week! I love it. And it’s street legal in North Carolina, unlike that backwards Colorado.

[@normcheers1726]

The Honda is so useful and well thought out. The height of the truck to load and unload, the pickup bed sides lowering, all wheel drive. I have zero interest in lifting things in and out of a bed that is shoulder high all day long. I looked at houses in the 90's that were selling for 125k. I am talking new built homes on half to 1 acre lots.

[@六合狐]

When you put an American truck and a light truck side by side, you can't help but laugh at the difference in size. As many people have commented, light trucks are trucks made for Japanese farmers. If you are helping farmers on American farms, you must be happy.

[@tesokaaita6049]

最大積載量＝Maximum loading capacity≒payload The sticker on the car body says "Maximum load capacity 350kg" It is posted in accordance with the Japanese Vehicle Transportation Law. Penalties will apply if you load more than 350kg in Japan. However, it is not applicable to Honda Acty that runs in foreign countries. Actual load capacity is higher

[@nyrussell]

And your license here is also restricted compared to the US...BTW, you can loag more than 350KG in Japan, just don't use a road :D

[@huissens]

You both seemed amazed by the versatility of the “drop gates”, making the Honda into a flat bed. Volkswagen had that with the Transporter pickup and double cab way back in the 1950s… there must be a nice, rust free split window from the mid 60s in Colorado that you could do a segment on.

[@noseboop4354]

One extra feature they seem to have missed is that you can remove those drop gates from the Acty, just need to unscrew the stopper then the gates just slide out.

[@Aerondogo]

I was also suprised by they ... Suprise finding that out. In Europe we have Toyota Dynas that in this video at least, would be a middle ground between the Honda and the Ford and as far as I know, every truck in that category has side drop Gates. I don't know much about these vehicles though.

[@zilfondel]

All the home depot rental trucks also have drop gates. They are amazing and NOT new technology!

[@incasejstn]

I need a David in my life. We ALL need a David in our lives!

[@小笠原道大のバット]

The ACTY used is a regular 4WD grade. There is an "Attack" grade for farmers, which is equipped with extra low and extra low reverse. It is also equipped with a rear differential lock.

[@ATruckCampbell]

That is cool, put a 1600cc beetle engine in one and you have a beast.

[@michaelmartin2276]

Love the little Honda ! The Ford is too much of everything and it's simply says the buyer has more money than common sense. Be cool to see someone put a larger engine in the Honda and larger wheels and tires ! Bet it'll do ok ! Funny watching Andre doing physical work !

[@hereigoagain5050]

You can tell David uses his trucks for work: he looked under the Ford before looking inside. Fun video! Andre and David work well together. "I don't let my wife drive no more." :)

[@RabbiJesus]

I know this was to sell those Fords. But most of us were probably more interested in that Honda.

[@zilfondel]

F-350 is what, $150,000?

[@uncleben4536]

Wish they made simple reliable affordable pickups available in the North American market. I own a Honda acty and it’s been a great around town rig. Would recommend.

[@noname-dk7ri]

One possible reason for the popularity of small trucks in Japan is that most of Japan's farm roads were built before the spread of cars, when walking was the norm as a means of transportation. They are hundreds or even thousands of years old, and because they are village-based, the roads are very narrow. Because it was enough if people and oxen and horses could walk. It is based on pre-industrial roads. And 70% of Japan is mountainous. I think this is one of the main reasons.

[@razor1uk610]

Indeed so !! Such a suscinct and well distilled summary of historical knowledge, ...is admirably well written to explain often overlooked, or widely unknown reasonings behind rhingssuch as Kei vehicles and Japanese small single track roads 🤗😁🎉 +10 cookies!!🤩 When considering that some of the bile that a few other commentators are trying to infer, incite and spread. ...probably because they have for decades purchased massive pickups and lots of ATV's based types of utility vehicles, racked lots of excessive debts & costs, are thusly highly economically jealous, frusttrated and likely partially xenophobic too, because of their profound egotesticalism and incredibly pendulous foreheads acting as blinkers upon there eyes. 😳😜🧐

[@chrisdemas8246]

These little trucks are great! Always love seeing David and Andre on the Yak ranch!

[@JohnC-hj3dr]

I'm with every one here that honda accty is actually very useful especially stuff the work site, farm site and every where else you have a right nanuvering area. With the trusting Cody of utv's going over 20k-50k and trucks hitting 70k for a decent model new, having something like this that costs 5k is a steal especially since David already said what we were thinking . Id buy this for a work site , cheap, easy to maintain not going to kill you on gas and is not going to murder your bank account either! Id love to see if Dave can put a small lift on it and some all terrain tires

[@Khell3770]

you can buy 36 of those used Kei Trucks for the cost of that Super Duty, and Toyota just announced their new $10-$12k truck that also won't be available in the USA. These old protectionist import laws need to be revisited. Both my wife and I would love to have a Kei Truck. I'm partial to the Mitsubishi and Daihatsu ones myself.

[@scottyellis3442]

I would love to have that Honda, it's the perfect little work truck, farm truck. I'm gonna start looking into one for myself here in N.C.

[@LS-Moto]

Did you get one?

[@carolmitchell49]

You need to check out another Japan truck import, the Toyota Dyna, cab over, but bigger than the Kie sized Honda truck. All kinds of options, different size truck beds, dual rears, more HP, etc. gas and diesel options, dumping beds, dual cabs, auto and manual trans. options, bigger engines, much faster, same fold down sides, tailgate, and more options. This is areal work truck!

[@Whateva67]

I’ve seen the bigger Toyota trucks here in British Columbia, they definitely look more heavy duty. See lots of the little Mitsubishi fire trucks around too.

[@zilfondel]

They use the bigger toyota and another brand commercial truck in the US, primarily as box trucks.

[@ovo5037]

350kg is about 770 pounds for anyone wondering

[@Big_DT]

So I have a $100k F250 Supercrew King Ranch and I own a 30 acre hobby farm in East Texas. The F250 is overkill for my little ranch and I don't want to damage it or scratch it up. I had an old F150 out there for a few years and it was a bit more trouble than it was worth. I sold the old pickup and started a search for some sort of utility vehicle and discovered how ridiculous the prices for SxS are nowadays, like $20k. I decided to look at the Kei mini trucks and am importing a 1998 Subaru Sambar, with 35k miles 4WD and A/C, directly from Japan for less than $5k. These are dead simple machines and should be easy to work on, especially the Sambar with its engine in the rear.

[@Grumpy_old_Boot]

"My wife can't drive no more, she hit a skunk!" 🤣

[@DuaneCaldwell]

Every video with David is a gift. The yaks are the star on top of the tree.

[@IGmeanwell]

I love these kind of videos showing the various vehicles that working on the yak farm. As a person who has access to a bunch of property that we sometimes get firewood or bring people out to view the nature. My in laws have an older Kubota UTV that has been great for this but it’s not great for the cold or if you need to really load the bed. I have been looking at these Hondas, Suzukis or even the HiJets for this use not to mention to go places my F150 won’t fit. Unfortunately most of these models are going up in price here in the foothills of the Adirondacks. A local Honda is asking for 8-10K and is the same year condition as yours. I keep my eyes peeled for a user.

[@myunmyun17]

Forty years ago, I used to go to my grandfather's mountain to work on oranges in a mini-truck driven by my father. Japanese mini-trucks have a very long history.

[@MerpSquirrel]

I think all this positive videos for these little trucks we might see a new one from Honda or Toyota coming to the US again.

[@evolutionj]

Due to ridiculous EPA regulations it’s easier for American car companies to just make the vehicle bigger. The smaller the truck the more strict the requirements/regulations they have to follow. Its ass backwards.

[@RainbowGin]

I love how 99% people here rather have the kei truck. Give the people what they want

[@kiwibrett]

We run a Daihatsu Hijet KEI truck on our farm instead of a side-by-side. It is far more versatile and actually more economical on fuel. Ours has the hydraulic dump bed which is incredibly useful. The Hijet has on demand 4WD, dual range and a rear locking diff, we added a 2" lift so we can run 22" ATV tyres in winter, rears are 11" wide. The real advantage is in it's incredibly low centre of gravity. We can cross a 45º side slope, then climb up and down it. Truely the most useful vehicle we run and the one that makes everyone grin. It constantly surprises with it's capability, so we call it "the little truck that can."

[@pauldelorean4339]

I live in Taiwan, and little work trucks just like this Acty are all over the place, in many models and configurations, getting real work done! From the Mitsubishi Delica to the Toyota Zace, those little trucks are the backbone of this country. Back home I own a 1990 Mazda B2200 and I have done so much work with that little truck. It's so convenient for hauling and such, you really can't beat it. I'd take an old school, purpose-built work truck over some silly road queen any day! The Japanese really do understand simplicity, functionality, and reliability in a way we could learn from.

[@Migxy008]

Suzuki pickup owner here we've had our mini truck for 14years now and the only things i've change throughout the years was the tires the brake and the oil🤣 its tough even when fully loaded beyond its recommended capacity like twice the capacity all we have change is a new set of all terrain tires and add a few more leaf springs to make the height higher and so that it can have more loading capability and we pretty much use it for delivering soft drinks like pepsi

[@Anonymous-sb9rr]

I love these mini trucks. They're not very comfortable, safe or fast, but boy can they haul some cargo.

[@WilC379]

It's a cool little truck, but most people I know with trucks have them to tow trailers with, not necessarily to haul things in the bed, although that does come in handy at times.

[@kpl9439]

1:01 perfectly describes someone with the big truck.

[@panumastubsee603]

Lmao 😂

[@matthewm3912]

Now if only someone would start producing a new kei truck for the US market, with a little more power and capability for everyday on road use!

[@PlatinumNath]

Or you can have some of the small trucks we have here in Asia. Same philosophy as the kei trucks, but larger and stronger, just large and strong enough to carry 2-4x more, but still much smaller than every other pickup on sale in the US so far I'll bet, and has enough power for better road use with a 1.0L to 1.6L engines (and if you need it, some has diesel engines), and only costs a little bit more than a 660cc kei truck.

[@RAMelloh-ij5sl]

I have a 4wd, 4 wheel independent suspension truck that carries 1/2 ton and more in any weather. It hardly leaves a mark on the ground when going off-road, because of its light weight and it goes places full sized trucks cannot. The bed height is ergonomically sensible and approachable from three sides. The bed is wider than most full size American made pickups, allowing me to transport an 800 lb. golf cart, a 600 lb., 60" Kubota snow blower, a cubic yard of topsoil and just about anything else I have ever needed to transport. It averages 38 mpg. It will easily attain 70+ mph, so it is good on the highways and freeways. The 14" tires I run are very affordable and last a very long time, because of the light weight of the vehicle. It happily runs on the lowest octane gas I can find. It take 3 quarts of oil to do an oil change. The EFI, supercharged, 4 cylinder engine eagerly revs to over 7000 rpm, making 52 hp. I drive a Subaru Sambar, owned and operated since 2005. I bought the used truck with 25k miles on it, for $8500. My liability and uninsured motorist insurance coverage for all of 2024 is $356.

[@mackstikeleather5860]

That Honda makes me wonder how the Honda Ridgeline would do out there doing the same tasks. I think the bed is a little smaller but would still fit the bale of hay and it has a lot more payload. Maybe if y’all can get one take it out there

[@dreadred92]

The main strike against the Ridgeline is the wheel base. Half of your payload potentially is hanging behind the rear wheels, with the Acty the rear wheels are almost to the back of the bed

[@vergess]

You guys are great! :) Videos with David are the best ones :)

[@TFLoffroad]

Thank you for the kind words.

[@axeman3d]

The excessive size of US trucks is legendary. The Kei has the same bed size and gets 99% of the work done that the monstrosity does.

[@nalo1728]

we own 6 of those converted from rhd to lhd and lifted 3 inches and added 2 leaf. we deliver eggs within the city and nearby cities from our farm. it's a workforce indeed.

[@quaff1728]

現在は生産を終えたがスバルはこのミニトラックにスーパーチャージャーを搭載したモデルも販売していた。しかもリアエンジン。AWDのモデルもあった。 　「農道のポルシェ」とも呼ばれたが、ポルシェより故障が少なくはるかに耐久性があった。日本の産業を支えた名車と言える。 　ぜひアメリカでもミニトラックを楽しんで欲しい。

[@1dash133]

You guys look like you had a lot of fun. Lots of smiles per gallon! 😄

[@JohnGeorgeBauerBuis]

Both are great trucks in their own ways. Fun video!

[@哇屋-k3r]

In Taiwan, I once had a Subaru with a left-hand steering wheel. I used it as an F1 sports car.

[@TjarkoTarnen]

One of the best video's you guys have every done! haha loved it!

[@R.E.Z.]

The max payload on those are limited to 350kg by law but a lot of companies just slap on that sticker and just say it’s the capacity. You can load those things up. If you upgrade the brakes you can take a lot more if you don’t flip it lol

[@funkya1840]

Kei truck used to be so cheap in Japan that if you become good friends with Japanese farmer, they will sell it to you for $500 or sometimes give you for free with a few labor. It was kind of vehicle that you can leave it in the farm over night with key in it since even a thief doesn't find any value to it. Well not any more.

[@swecreations]

People have been complaining for years about wanting something more akin to the size of old trucks. Now it's here. If leg space is a problem the 1999 and later ones are a bit bigger.

[@guyforlogos]

5:37 even at its lowest setting it’s far to tall for easy loading.

[@jp-ny2pd]

Modern trucks are just so big for bigness sake that it gets kind of comical. I'd much rather have that little truck with some better offroad tires for a farm. Small, light-weight, easy on gas, big enough for a bale of hay (which is all the big truck could fit), and a low-gear 4x4 billy goat mode sounds like a great work truck. Certainly a fine daily drive for the farm until you need something bigger. Reminds me of when trucks were meant to work before Dodge started the bigness wars in the late 90s. Maybe a good follow up video would be what can you do for $1000 to upgrade the mini truck? New tires, some sort of short lift, etc.

[@DDIAZ-we4dz]

Honestly a lift kit and some bigger tires would have made that already extremely useful little truck perfect for field work like that. I'd love one of those things.

[@kazutoasai2487]

日本ではオプションで追加できます。

[@JohnBtons]

Yeah! David is back! Love seeing these two against each other

[@stevenpeterson7234]

I honestly think that a midsize truck is perfect. The Chevy Colorado ZR2 bison diesel is the best midsize truck there is!!!

[@danthompson1467]

David is always on it 👍👍

[@CarlosAntonio2710]

Here in the philippines in our province we overload that acty about 800kg of vegetable 15 sacks of cabbage average mass per sack is 60kls. Rough road that machine is strong.

[@crtmojo2705]

It’s a very handy little truck. It’s just made for slightly smaller people. Get your hands on that Canoo American Bulldog when it comes out! It’s good mix of both worlds.

[@MrAmanW]

Owning a Ridgeline, I couldn't help rooting for the little Honda that could.😊

[@Exponaut_R-01]

Every time I see kei car/truck videos it makes me want one again. I think if I really needed a truck I'd end up getting one of these since the bed's about the same size anyway and it'd be more fun to drive when it's empty.