WHY ARE SO MANY BUSINESSES SWITCHING TO THESE? [ISUZU CAB OVER]

Today we're hanging out with Jeremy Knecht of JJ Grounds sharing a quick tour with us about his Isuzu Cab Over trucks. These Isuzu's are becoming more and more popular, with tons of businesses switching to them for their mowing setup.
Jeremy talks numbers for these trucks, and how they're extremely economical to run, and much easier than managing an additional trailer. I've seen more of these in the last few years than ever before, and I think they're going to become a staple in mowing fleets across the country.
What do you guys think about the Isuzu Cab Over mowing rigs like Jeremy's setup? Do you think they make sense, or would you stick to a traditional truck and trailer setup? Let us know in the comments down below!
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[@BriansLawnMaintenance]

What do you guys think about the Isuzu cab over trucks? I’m personally a big fan, no trailers and unlimited customization, sounds like a winning lawn care setup to me!

[@Tzed250]

This was a thing 25 years ago in North Carolina.

[@drewideman545]

Like what your doing with the channel for 20220 VERY helpful thank you Brain

[@radiantlawnmaintenance]

Been seeing this more and more the past couple of years and I think it's pretty cool! I'm sold on it.💯💪

[@scrapmanindustries]

I really like cab overs. I want one for a welding rig. they are designed a lot more as a work truck I think then pick ups.

[@ener276]

I need to know how they purchase it for 44k with the landscape body brand new. I tried going to the dealer website and just general market price and nothing comes close to that figure.

[@NZDIRT]

Good to see America finally catching up with the small truck cabover game. The rest of the world have been using these since the 80’s

[@cameronrolston6099]

So true the Japanese market has struggled in usa in

[@PlayWaves1]

America has had the Isuzu cabover since 1986.

[@Redmoneyusa]

@@PlayWaves1 They dont actually think before commenting lol. they'd love to believe the superpower of the world is always somehow behind.

[@alangipson]

Because it makes sense. No trailer no worry about employees hitting stuff. Tight fits. I have 3 box trucks. My trailer never gets used unless it’s a massive landscape job.

[@BriansLawnMaintenance]

Yeah I feel ya there brother!

[@alangipson]

@@BriansLawnMaintenance more expense up front but well worth it! 😎

[@Hoffman-ed2ul]

I have had my 2008 16 ft Isuzu NPR diesel for 14 years now with zero issues or problems. Best long lasting trucks ever.

[@JustTheGuy37]

I think the ones after 2010 with epa def tank aren't as reliable?

[@adriansoto7393]

Correct. 2014 NQR with problem after problem. Only two years in and +$8k in repairs.

[@Hoffman-ed2ul]

@@adriansoto7393 Ca. Just made my 08 NPR illegal this year because it does not meet the new EPA regulations now. Freakin BS governor!

[@jameslardas8006]

Thats y u get a gas and u have no problems

[@toddbenfield6546]

I run a Isuzu NPR eco Diesel box truck setup, and a Isuzu Landscape body setup👍used them for 15 yrs now! Rolling billboard, and no unloading on the box truck setup. You get caught in the rain, your equipment stays dry! My Landscape truck, I use it to mulch! Can put 8 yds in it, and put my Kubota 2620 tractor on top of the mulch, that I use to put out the mulch👍they also turn sharp as a car

[@VikraalTheFluffDragon]

The company that comes out to cut my small lawn has a crew cab Isuzu NRR box truck with a bobtail ramp fitted to it, their entire crew fits inside and anything not landscaping related is on a roof rack on top of the truck. It's a really cool setup to be honest.

[@Fanzindel]

Using a 2005 (already newest 4HK1 engine) as a donor for my airstream motorhome. Great truck, drove mine from coast to coast (CA to NY) to get it home. Absolutely bulletproof truck!

[@sivagurunathanravichandran862]

What will be on road price ?

[@wweboogeyslam437]

These guys are amazing they do great work all over my town

[@Fencearmor]

Really enjoying this series! Way to go Brian. Great set up from Jeremy.

[@Imwright720]

2006 and it’s been very reliable. One big problem is the steel tank rusts and stops up everything. You have to pull it and coat it inside.

[@justpalms9978]

I've wanted an Isuzu since I first started my lawn biz 18 years ago. I don't do lawns anymore, just trees. Finally got one year before last, 14 foot aluminum dump body. I either tow chipper and fill it with chips or tow lift with it (8k total trailer weight). End of the day it handles Max gcwr 20500 easily. Gas is plenty on these trucks, you don't need the diesel.

[@jeffgootjes8418]

We’ve got 2 crew cab gasser LCF trucks. Wouldn’t go back to pickups and trailers. The crews love them. Dependable so far.

[@johnnytyrrell7060]

We have had them small trucks here in Ireland for more then 30 year's everyone uses trucks like them here there is so many different types you can get for whatever you are doing.

[@coraz98]

we have a isuzu cabover since 2002.. 3.0 lt inline 4 cyl diesel engine, about 192.000km (about 119303.269 miles), runs like a champ.

[@flightographist]

No brainer for a money maker, good vid big guy! Edit: Izuzu is among the largest truck manufacturers in the world, something I learned from my truck family a long time ago.

[@mikedeiana1504]

Brian I don’t know if you remember my name but ever since I started watching your Channel over a year ago or so I recommended the Isuzu Trucks I started using them years ago over 25 years ago great on fuel and repairs

[@ethanthelandscaper8919]

We love our izuzus we have 2 older large ones one with a ramp body and one with a dump and 2 crew cabs with wilrow body's. We fit 2 60" scag vride2, 1 52" scag vride 2 and a hurricane x3. Less tires and brakes and very easy to drive compared to a truck and trailer.

[@kevinshore8103]

Dont know how I havent found you before now but so glad I did you have a ton of useful tips and I used one this morning and it worked. And the people you follow have great knowledge also

[@BriansLawnMaintenance]

Thanks Kevin!

[@glendajune9140]

Love the JJacobs truck setup! Thanks for sharing Brian.💯❤️👍🏾😀🙋🏽‍♀️✝️🙏🏾🇺🇸

[@crazyDIYguy]

My 91 Nissan ud1800 is 12k pounds empty and gets over 15 mpg average. No lie. Around 350k miles, it still runs and goes beautiful.

[@jermainewyatt1995]

Cool video glad you shared it allows though about getting one

[@brianfitzpatrick8448]

Thanks for the video . Good information,

[@crystalowens6166]

Great video have a great night

[@winningRus]

The biggest issue I found for anything that's all-in-one is breakdowns. When the Isuzu breaks down how do you haul the equipment? If you have a truck and trailer setup, and your truck breaks down, you can rent a truck or use a back up truck to pull the trailer and keep moving.

[@southaussiegarbo2054]

You have a plan B always

[@jeffgootjes8418]

We have a couple of trailers sitting around and a pickup or two. Hasn’t been a problem so far.

[@lmCIoudz]

When the Isuzu breaks down LOL good one.

[@mustolourien5823]

Of course you can rent another cab over... Or maybe you fleet of it in your business.

[@bocahdongo7769]

If

[@tonyslawncare]

Really like this setup !

[@hodgeslawncarelandscaping8577]

Hey Brian appreciate all your content the time you put into it man great info you're sharing on your channel that's longer guys stick together preciate you have a great afternoon !!!!!!!!

[@hodgeslawncarelandscaping8577]

Thanks again just getting into doing some KZbin been doing mowing for years know just starting doing some KZbin as well. Appreciate the encouragement.

[@michelinman8592]

Most landscapers here in Michigan run 3/4 ton trucks and trailers as crew sizes are between 4-6 people. Yes, the Isuzu's have their uses, but I've only ever seen two set up for snow plowing. That and parts are fun to get a hold of for the diesels (the GM 6.0 gas isn't that hard.)

[@PlayWaves1]

You can get one with a crew cab that will hold 6 just like a crew cab pickup.

[@ikonoutdoorsolutionsllc4178]

Nice vid Brian. I’m actually in the process of changing over to the cab over trucks. I will keep my trailer as a back up. The dealer that sells and repair trailers near me retired. It looks more professional, safer, and convenient. Being a small company I still prefer the crew cab vanscape style. The 22 and 23 models are close to 100 grand crew cab with box. I can’t wait to get mine!!!

[@bocahdongo7769]

Those thing can haul F-150 towing load on the bed instead.

[@supplyside2464]

fantastic video lads

[@BettaLandscaping]

Thx Brian love these vids brothu

[@tomstradinger5958]

Nice rig, set UP looks good.

[@allenlong3939]

I always wanted one of those when I was cutting grass. That was in the late 80s and 90s. Lots of my competitors had them.

[@squarebobspongepants3630]

I’m curious, how much did people use to charge back in that time to mow an average size yard.

[@allenlong3939]

@@squarebobspongepants3630 my smallest yard was 45 with no trimming. Average cut on that was 1 hour or less. I had 1 commercial contract that only took 15 mins with push mower for 75.

[@MattyDardani]

I’m personally a fan of box trucks. Maneuverable, don’t need to know how to drive with a trailer, don’t need a large garage because you can just leave everything in the back of the truck. The down side is you can’t plow with them so you need separate pickups for that. Two out of three of our mowing crews run box trucks the third mowing crew runs a trailer.

[@davidkellymitchell4747]

I use to drive one of those in the box van version. Good truck!

[@srv3111]

Box van with the “grandma’s attic”-that’s the part that goes over the cab-lol- for your toolbox and a ton of other stuff-like having a garage on wheels everything stays dry, end of the day send a padlock and you’re done👌

[@jameshall6426]

Hey Brian it's James. We met at the dealership. it was amazing meeting you brotha.

[@historykzg6747]

For some time i was driving rollback tow truck on mitsubishi fuso what a nice truck it was

[@classicxl]

i’ve seen a couple companies up here in canada with a half box ,half flatbed set up which would keep your equipment out of the weather

[@ajack6521]

I've driven a manual transm of this truck, pretty fun

[@southerngrounds1464]

Use those trucks all the time but buy the gas burner. The def system on the diesel will give you fits. Gas model has plenty of power

[@mrcoulombe1]

They are all over down here in SW Florida

[@rickstafford5316]

Cool setup

[@darylbrooks8510]

I would like to get one of those trucks for my small landscaping company they are cheap and reliable and save wear and tear on my pickup

[@erickshywonis2857]

We use the isuzu and love them

[@25-8]

I'm actually very curious to see more of these new DIY lifers living in vans and seeing these high roof vans like the Ford transit 250😳 in lawn care...very spacious and makes perfect for residential don't you think ? 🤯🤔

[@kevinshore8103]

The big windshields are a plus too

[@genesis667]

I'm looking at buying a box version but they've gone up a lot in price. Right now I have a large trailer that I've pulled for years but it's difficult to manaveur. I get into some pretty interesting situations with it...

[@lucasdurham6830]

Isuzu trucks dominate here in central FL, 52” and 60” stand on. Super efficient and easy to store. The 6.0 is cheap to work on and easy to find parts for, one of the better GM motors. Imagine having a 6.6 Duramax option!😎

[@tyguytv348]

New ones come with a 6.6 just not a duramax it’s a gasser

[@lucasdurham6830]

@@tyguytv348 yeah, the old 6.6 is legendary

[@nickwhite6717]

Get em with a 5.2 diesel in the rest of the world

[@cdy291]

Womack truck body is here in Dallas Georgia where I live. Pretty weird to hear their name mentioned in this video. They built the ramp for my truck.

[@rowanlocke9376]

Isuzu are the biggest selling light to medium truck sold in australia,for the price of American pickup here you could pickup a 12000 kilogram load variant.

[@jjacobsinc]

Awesome video, Isuzus are money making machines

[@TNsher776]

The cab over isuzu or Chevy landscaping truck is the best setup, nice and compact, way better than the truck and trailer setup. I want to buy one too

[@grassman8684]

I'm running a 05 Isuzu with a 16 ft. box. for my mowing setup.

[@GreenScapeLawncare]

I’ve been seeing a lot of them trucks lately. But hey them guys are up by peoria Illinois about 2 hours south of me. In fact you know nickels lawn & landscape? I’m only 20mins from there Location.

[@paulwagner5367]

Hey I used your 10% discount code for equipment defender for a back pack blower rack Thank's my Man!!

[@BriansLawnMaintenance]

Hey thanks brother

[@mikedeiana1504]

I’ve been preaching that for years that is the best truck for Landscape. You save a ton of money on maintenance and fuel cost.

[@kevinshore8103]

Isuzu trucks are for people who can't pull a trailer personally unless you get a 4 door and have room the single cabs are cramped for more than 2. They are handy though as far as not having to worry about turning a trailer around if you do tight neighborhoods or something

[@bradyjones8014]

Have a couple Isuzu’s at my company, the crew cabs with a dump box, things are constantly in the shop.

[@rushbox1]

Which engine ?

[@bradyjones8014]

@@rushbox1 6cyl turbo diesel I believe

[@chaddeans4549]

@@bradyjones8014 replace with gas engine next time

[@walidzabeery6043]

ISUZU Truck is like Gold in your hands. Purchase with your eyes closed

[@Dustin922]

I bought a new Isuzu npr back in 2017. It was a 6.0 gas, crew cab with 14 ft aluminum dump, underbody toolboxes and full length pass through storage at the front of the dump. Amazing truck. Never ever buy the diesel. It could fit 7 guys comfortably.

[@taysliquidators4617]

Looking to buy either a gas or diesel npr soon for my company why do you say only buy gas because of the emissions systems?

[@Dustin922]

@@taysliquidators4617 a couple reasons. The diesel is 10-12k more, they only get 1-2 mpg more than gas, and the maintenance is much more expensive. The gas is a very simple, reliable design. It will have the same pulling power because of gear ratios.

[@johnvincenttringali621]

f150 7/16 enclosed trailer with a x mark 52inch deck all echo leaf and weed wackers and a Honda 21 inch push mower and a brand new gravely 52 inch with a power bagger and some know spill Gass cans.

[@ES-fr3yz]

Best truck for the money

[@brianhefley9147]

Just wondering do they plow in the off season? It would be great to have one but the versatility of truck and trailers In my area I think are unmatched. Imo. I agree with the other post if your solo like myself if I have a truck issue I could always rent or borrow one to get the job done.

[@landscapepros6755]

They carry ice melt, snow blowers, tractors and people in the winter. Very useful.

[@joshuaslawncarellc]

If I could find 1 with the landscape bed for under 30k I would jump on it as long as the millage is reasonable

[@Alex.AL_26]

interesting setup but I prefer the traditional truck and trailer setup, you can keep all the equipment on a trailer and use the back of the truck for landscape waste and branches.

[@landscapepros6755]

They have side dumping bodies on many of these trucks for grass, leaves, sticks.

[@FATDADDYSACK]

These trucks use to be affordable! Now they want 65k$ for the distal NRR, even the gas version is around the same price. Same old tech and engine which I love, but u would think the price wouldn’t change much. Used Isuzu is the way to go now, they’re all the same which I like, same parts.

[@sivagurunathanravichandran862]

What will be the current price of isuzu NRR 5diesel variant?

[@patricknoone2152]

Idk spending what you have to spend for an npr just to cut grass. I cut grass a lot and I want an npr but it makes more sense I think to have a dump and run a small lawn trailer

[@kevinsmith4853]

We run two up here in Ontario Canada a 2019 Isuzu and a 2013 Hino the only two units we have ever seen here so far and more to add in the future also run 9 chevy 2500hd our big trucks run the winters as sidewalk crews with the TORO Multiforce Gandstands

[@classicxl]

peel landscaping had a lsuzu that was half box truck and half flatbed

[@MrLukedanger]

Toyota make one called a “dyna” I own one it’s basically the same truck

[@southaussiegarbo2054]

Engine under cab trucks are also better as they not as long lengthwise thus shorter turning raidius.

[@Ramdodge582]

why is the 3/4 ton going to need to be replaced every 5-8 years?

[@smokeylovesfire1589]

Very informative about why he purchased two of these trucks. But one suggestion, Brian, you talk to fast and there is no need for that. Keep up the great work!

[@huberperez6692]

I need one but they’re impossible to find used in good condition or 70K for a new one here in my area!

[@johnjg88]

They’re great for companies that don’t do snow. You can’t justify the money for one, if you need a pickup for plowing. I would say get a pickup, or a F450 with a flatbed and then get a ramp rack or something along those lines, if you don’t want a crew pulling a trailer. Winter time you can use it to move snow equipment and still have a plow on the truck.

[@landscapepros6755]

Nah man. You put the shoveling guys in them in the snow. And having ramps means you can put snowrators and other ride on equipment. Its actually much better if you look at in those terms vs using ramps or towing trailers in snow storms.

[@YardcoreYT]

This is an older video, but should I get a truck like this because I think it’s cool that I can put mulch on this a skid steer things like that because I want to get into landscape and hardscapes but also mowing I just think it would be to heavy to put a skid steer on a dump trailer I try to do landscaping 2 days a week and mowing the other 4 rn I jsut have a utility trailer and a car but it’s for the future. I just like the fact I can have one truck which would be a diesel but damn that thing gonna get hella wear and tear if it’s my only truck

[@Dale.Nienow]

Great video Brian, less insurance also! Do you need a CDL to drive them?

[@snowblowerman5115]

Nope not even remotely close to 26000 gvw

[@KREATERZ]

@@snowblowerman5115 how about attaching a chipper to it or trailer for dump style Isuzu?

[@snowblowerman5115]

@Stephen Quintana if you get the 19,500 gvw you should be alright with towinf chipper and having chipper box on the truck it would be cutting it close to being legal tho depending how much the chipper box hold. I'm not sure the weight of chips per yard. I do mainly dirt work so only know the dirt side of things

[@JustTheGuy37]

Is this actually an Isuzu motor?? Or a GMC? Chevy? Isuzu seems to list Isuzu motor on their website, but so far I can only find GMC/Chevy motors in these things for the gas version?

[@philsy7860]

Have multiple different Models in our Fleet, all 2020 or newer. Only problems is it's a rough ride in the front & NPR - NNR Models of ours the Transmissions have failed at 19,000 k's, all under warranty thank god.

[@nickwhite6717]

What transmissions? The shifter in the vid above i have never seen in Australia

[@karzygijose]

Thsoe izusus lasts forever and works wonders I seen them from landscape trucks to water trucks to tow trucks

[@tommysmilanich5625]

If you hate your employees buy these trucks! Ride quality is what I imagine a rock goes through in a tumbler

[@dankruger2890]

it's nothing like your setup. What are your thoughts. Not sold

[@lukepearson7882]

Hello from Australia! Interesting video to watch from this part of the world. Japanese cab overs are the vehicle of choice for most small/medium transport operations and many trades over here. Your "pick up truck" would not be considered a truck over here at all, although we pay a huge premium if we want one of your "1500" or "2500" "trucks". So no one would ever bother purchasing them as a work vehicle. Japanese commercial vehicles are tried and true here. Your "pick ups" are nothing but a glorified "ute" over here and used as a status symbol rather than a work vehicle. So it is interesting to see you lot catching up in a way! Next thing you lot need is to come out of the dark of the imperial system and embrace the light of the metric system. I hope that a few of you yanks read my comment and it ruffles your feathers. Cheers from Aus!

[@scottbjurstrom1869]

Have not watched yet but your questions would be turn

[@brettryan3298]

Just the economics behind this makes sense.

[@chevymudding01]

Only way to roll doing it full time

[@ryanslipper7869]

Any idea how much weight you can carry on the trucks?

[@BriansLawnMaintenance]

I think he said 14k rated? A quick Google should come up with the specs from Isuzu

[@derylamyschwartz5011]

I had a open bed just sold it bought a box truck with a debris dump box.

[@hosedude70]

none of these around my area.good idea if mow commercials.

[@TruckSmartIsuzu]

Isuzu makes a great product for all kinds of applications. Anyone who is need of either further information or assistance we are happy to help.

[@kevinshore8103]

Hes right far as mantienece and stuff too

[@jaywagner1]

Like it hate hooking up trailers every morning

[@sv6k0a39]

These are real work horses. American duallys are way too fancy now.

[@Htzcw]

10k miles a year 😅 I wish. I’m pushing 30-40k

[@sureshots8155]

I thought that was low. I did like 17,000 min last year.

[@logical_volcel]

He should be able to run the original engine and transmission for 600,000 miles, its an isuzu, we still run these things unmolested to over a million km

[@MervinGriff]

We have been running these since the 80's here in the northeast these are nothing new as far as the trade goes.

[@crystalowens6166]

How are you today

[@ATF1985]

Trucks r cheap to buy as well and last if u take care of them

[@Officer_Gap]

Too bad they're around 65k just for the chassis cab now. Ended up getting an F450 since isuzu did a price hike

[@KeepItMowed]

They've been using them in Houston for decades, literally... Old news down here.

[@brianburchard1]

💪🏾