Which Pick up truck for farm?
Discussion
Mammasaid said:
Don't dismiss the L200, especially in Series 5 form, we've had 3 and apart from 1 belt tensioner, been utterly reliable. Post 2019 they can tow 3.5T (3.1T earlier) and they can also run in 4wd on the road, unless any of the others mentioned. BTW, most modern Rangers and Hiluxes are over 2040 kg unladen, so are subject to van speed limits (50mph on Single Carriageways, 60pmh on Dual Carriageways).
Funnily enough I was looking at them on Autotrader last night, the last generation looks good, not so sure about the front though. Now that Mitsubushi are no longer sold in uk, I would be bit concerned about parts availability. Thank you very much for your help. It wasn't farm use but we ran 3 Hilux's for towing training courses when that was a thing. Probably the hardest use you could ever get outside of farming as they were towing almost 2 tonnes all day, every day, by people that didn't know what they were doing. Non of them missed a beat.
I seem to remember the towing capacity wasn't huge for the smaller engined version made around 2014, so check that if you need to tow 3.5 tonnes. But they were rock solid for us.
I seem to remember the towing capacity wasn't huge for the smaller engined version made around 2014, so check that if you need to tow 3.5 tonnes. But they were rock solid for us.
WilliamWoollard said:
It wasn't farm use but we ran 3 Hilux's for towing training courses when that was a thing. Probably the hardest use you could ever get outside of farming as they were towing almost 2 tonnes all day, every day, by people that didn't know what they were doing. Non of them missed a beat.
I seem to remember the towing capacity wasn't huge for the smaller engined version made around 2014, so check that if you need to tow 3.5 tonnes. But they were rock solid for us.
That interesting thank you. I think they are still rated for 3.5t with the 2.4. I would looking to get a mk8 from 2017 onwards. Thank you very much for your help. I seem to remember the towing capacity wasn't huge for the smaller engined version made around 2014, so check that if you need to tow 3.5 tonnes. But they were rock solid for us.
99Chimaera said:
Mammasaid said:
Don't dismiss the L200, especially in Series 5 form, we've had 3 and apart from 1 belt tensioner, been utterly reliable. Post 2019 they can tow 3.5T (3.1T earlier) and they can also run in 4wd on the road, unless any of the others mentioned. BTW, most modern Rangers and Hiluxes are over 2040 kg unladen, so are subject to van speed limits (50mph on Single Carriageways, 60pmh on Dual Carriageways).
Funnily enough I was looking at them on Autotrader last night, the last generation looks good, not so sure about the front though. Now that Mitsubushi are no longer sold in uk, I would be bit concerned about parts availability. Thank you very much for your help. https://mitsubishi-motors.co.uk/owners/parts-and-a...
Mitsubishi said:
Parts are available for many of our vehicles from five to thirty years old, including Colt, Lancer, ASX, Space Star, Carisma, Galant, Pinin, Outlander, Shogun and L200.
Yeah all but the very earliest mk8s can tow 3.5T. I think the early ones are rated at 3.2T. (worth double checking).
Whatever you buy it's worth giving the underside an annual pre winter coat of lanoguard or other rust preventer. Things are probably worse here in Aberdeenshire with 7 months a year of road salt to deal with but they all go rusty underneath eventually if left untreated.
About the only truck I wouldn't recommend would be the Ranger - a neighbours has been a basket case reliability wise and is only being kept until the warranty runs out. 10 years/100k with the Hilux is worth pointing out too.
Whatever you buy it's worth giving the underside an annual pre winter coat of lanoguard or other rust preventer. Things are probably worse here in Aberdeenshire with 7 months a year of road salt to deal with but they all go rusty underneath eventually if left untreated.
About the only truck I wouldn't recommend would be the Ranger - a neighbours has been a basket case reliability wise and is only being kept until the warranty runs out. 10 years/100k with the Hilux is worth pointing out too.
LimaDelta said:
Hilux. And if you aren't already a member, BASC and others have very good discount schemes. Active SC 2.4 is fine for local farm work. The 2.8 is nice if you are doing longer trips and comes in Auto, but only available on the higher spec DCs.
Thank you. I'm looking at buying used from about 2017 onwards, in double cab so I can use it for family trips. 🙂Snow and Rocks said:
Yeah all but the very earliest mk8s can tow 3.5T. I think the early ones are rated at 3.2T. (worth double checking).
Whatever you buy it's worth giving the underside an annual pre winter coat of lanoguard or other rust preventer. Things are probably worse here in Aberdeenshire with 7 months a year of road salt to deal with but they all go rusty underneath eventually if left untreated.
About the only truck I wouldn't recommend would be the Ranger - a neighbours has been a basket case reliability wise and is only being kept until the warranty runs out. 10 years/100k with the Hilux is worth pointing out too.
Rust proofing would be essential. Surprisingly not many people do. I looked at a truck 19 plate, it had surface rust on the chassis at only 27k miles. We don't very often get frost or snow here at the other end of the country. Thanks again 🙂Whatever you buy it's worth giving the underside an annual pre winter coat of lanoguard or other rust preventer. Things are probably worse here in Aberdeenshire with 7 months a year of road salt to deal with but they all go rusty underneath eventually if left untreated.
About the only truck I wouldn't recommend would be the Ranger - a neighbours has been a basket case reliability wise and is only being kept until the warranty runs out. 10 years/100k with the Hilux is worth pointing out too.
A good mate (builder) tries all sorts of trucks
his Nissan Navara top spec model was great but the dealer purchased it back after a fair few trips to the dealer with DPF issues
Izuzu Dmax he did not like when it was Towing heavy plant trailers.
He had the Mitsubishi that was a total disaster again with DPF issues
TO jmy knowledge he has not tried a Hilux but has had plenty of the other models mentioned.
he rarely goes on dual carriageways or motorways as he lives in a village and works in a 30mile radius.
Tows heavy trailers etc most days.
just a few extra random thoughts
his Nissan Navara top spec model was great but the dealer purchased it back after a fair few trips to the dealer with DPF issues
Izuzu Dmax he did not like when it was Towing heavy plant trailers.
He had the Mitsubishi that was a total disaster again with DPF issues
TO jmy knowledge he has not tried a Hilux but has had plenty of the other models mentioned.
he rarely goes on dual carriageways or motorways as he lives in a village and works in a 30mile radius.
Tows heavy trailers etc most days.
just a few extra random thoughts
VTC said:
A good mate (builder) tries all sorts of trucks
his Nissan Navara top spec model was great but the dealer purchased it back after a fair few trips to the dealer with DPF issues
Izuzu Dmax he did not like when it was Towing heavy plant trailers.
He had the Mitsubishi that was a total disaster again with DPF issues
TO jmy knowledge he has not tried a Hilux but has had plenty of the other models mentioned.
he rarely goes on dual carriageways or motorways as he lives in a village and works in a 30mile radius.
Tows heavy trailers etc most days.
just a few extra random thoughts
That's very useful to know thank you, I'm not surprised he didn't get on with the isuzu, the current 1.9 engine probably struggled with the weight. There is a local plant hire firm which uses Toyotas for deliveries. Perhaps your mate would be better with a American truck, they seem to be much stronger.his Nissan Navara top spec model was great but the dealer purchased it back after a fair few trips to the dealer with DPF issues
Izuzu Dmax he did not like when it was Towing heavy plant trailers.
He had the Mitsubishi that was a total disaster again with DPF issues
TO jmy knowledge he has not tried a Hilux but has had plenty of the other models mentioned.
he rarely goes on dual carriageways or motorways as he lives in a village and works in a 30mile radius.
Tows heavy trailers etc most days.
just a few extra random thoughts
Thanks for your help.🙂
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