Frequently Asked Questions

What is a mini truck?

The Mini Truck is a small but powerful Japanese built truck, imported for off-road work and play. These trucks are extremely useful and versatile thanks to their impressive capabilities. They come standard with a 660cc 3 cylinder engine, six by four foot bed with drop sides, an 8 gallon fuel tank, four-wheel drive, and 880 pounds of hauling capacity. They are very fuel efficient, and most importantly, you get these impressive numbers with an enclosed cabin that is heated and lockable, with available A/C. These trucks provide great solutions for outdoorsmen, farmers, and pipeline workers, as site maintenance trucks or security vehicles.

Can mini trucks be licensed in West Virginia?

No. Although these trucks have all the safety requirements, and are legal for street use in Japan, they are imported into the U.S. as used farm equipment. The US DOT has yet to clear the mini truck for public roads.

What options are available on the mini trucks?

Some mini trucks come with A/C, some with dump beds, some with differential locks. Trucks with these options sell quickly though, it’s best to watch our inventory page for these trucks.

Appalachian mini trucks can outfit your truck the way you want it.

We offer:

Check out our gallery page for examples of what we can do for you

What are the major specifications on a mini truck?

Where can I get parts?

Many parts for the mini trucks are available at your local auto parts store, while others can be ordered here in the US or if needed from Japan.

Who could use a mini truck?

Everyone!! Mini trucks have a wide range of uses because of their versatility. Some examples:

Farmers

With a 4’ x 6’ bed, convertible to a flatbed, you can haul feed, seed, fencing, and equipment almost anywhere on your farm or ranch.

Fishermen

You can have access to the most remote trout streams in the state and fish where few have fished before.

Hunters

The mini truck is unparalleled as a hunting vehicle; from scouting preseason, accessing your food plot, and refilling your feeders, to the opening day, getting to your stand and hauling away your harvest, a mini truck is an indespinsable hunting tool. You can do it all and then some with a mini truck. And all of this from the comfort of a heated fully-enclosed, lockable vehicle with seatbelts, wipers lights, full instrumentation, and to beat it all, a radio.

Maintenance

The ideal vehicle for large or small site maintenance. With the large 4’ x 6’ bed, all your maintenance tools and equipment can be loaded in the morning and returned in the evening. With the available dump bed, make quick work out of mulch, yard debris, and whatever else you need to haul. The mini truck can get it done!!

On site security

With an average of 40-50 mpg, available a/c, the mini truck makes perfect sense as an on site security vehicle.

Recreational riding

The mini truck is the perfect recreational vehicle for camping trips or one day outings. Have all the comforts of your on-road vehicle with the fun of an off-road vehicle. Stay dry and cool with the safety of seatbelts, wipers, and a horn. With the huge 4’x6’ bed you can carry all of your supplies for extended camping, or if you need more space, your mini truck can be outfitted with a hitch to pull a trailer or boat in remote areas.