New Off-Road Imported Mini Trucks

2005 - Volume #29, Issue #6, Page #16

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In the last issue of FARM SHOW, we told you about a guy who sells off-road used mini trucks from Japan.
  Since then we found another company that imports new ones from China.
  They're used in parks, on farms and ranches, in nurseries, on airport grounds and as on-site utility vehicles. Hunters and campers also like them. "You can throw tools or parts or even a couple bales in back," says Richard Lewis, president of Co-Pilot Motors.
  The mini trucks have an electronic fuel injected 4-cyl. engine and 4-speed transmission with the 3rd and 4th gears locked out. In addition, they have a heater, wipers, cassette stereo, locking cab, and seat belts. Other options include air conditioning, mounted amber security light, steel bumper with receiver and hitch, dump bed, winch and tow-bar.    The truck beds are 4 ft. 7 in. wide and 7 ft. long. The sides fold down, transforming them into mini flatbeds. The standard wheels can be replaced with 4-wheeler tires. They travel at speeds up to 25 mph and get 39 mpg.
  Because the mini trucks come over as farm equipment and don't pass EPA standards, they can't be licensed for over-the-road use.
  Lewis says they come with a 6-month factory warranty. His dealership carries a large supply of replacement parts.
  He says the trucks are easy to work on because the the seats tilt up for easy access to the engine. "It's like working on a 4-wheeler."
  GM owns 34 percent of SAIC-Wuling Automotive Co. LTD which makes the mini trucks in China.
  They come with 2 or 4 seats. The mini trucks come in red, white, blue and champagne. The company also sells trucks with dump beds.
  Prices start at $7,500.
  Lewis says Co-Pilot Motors will also sell new 4-WD units as soon as they become available. Until then, the company sells used 4-WD units starting at $4,500.
  Contact: FARM SHOW Followup, Tom Young, Co-Pilot Motors, Rt. 2, Box 2182, Washburn, Mo. 65772 (ph 888 826-5316 or 417 235-9975; fax 417 826-5314; info@co-pilotmotors.com; www.co-pilotmotors.com).

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New Off-Road Imported Mini Trucks TRUCKS New Trucks 29-6-16 In the last issue of FARM SHOW, we told you about a guy who sells off-road used mini trucks from Japan. Since then we found another company that imports new ones from China. They're used in parks, on farms and ranches, in nurseries, on airport grounds and as on-site utility vehicles. Hunters and campers also like them. "You can throw tools or parts or even a couple bales in back," says Richard Lewis, president of Co-Pilot Motors. The mini trucks have an electronic fuel injected 4-cyl. engine and 4-speed transmission with the 3rd and 4th gears locked out. In addition, they have a heater, wipers, cassette stereo, locking cab, and seat belts. Other options include air conditioning, mounted amber security light, steel bumper with receiver and hitch, dump bed, winch and tow-bar. The truck beds are 4 ft. 7 in. wide and 7 ft. long. The sides fold down, transforming them into mini flatbeds. The standard wheels can be replaced with 4-wheeler tires. They travel at speeds up to 25 mph and get 39 mpg. Because the mini trucks come over as farm equipment and don't pass EPA standards, they can't be licensed for over-the-road use. Lewis says they come with a 6-month factory warranty. His dealership carries a large supply of replacement parts. He says the trucks are easy to work on because the the seats tilt up for easy access to the engine. "It's like working on a 4-wheeler." GM owns 34 percent of SAIC-Wuling Automotive Co. LTD which makes the mini trucks in China. They come with 2 or 4 seats. The mini trucks come in red, white, blue and champagne. The company also sells trucks with dump beds. Prices start at $7,500. Lewis says Co-Pilot Motors will also sell new 4-WD units as soon as they become available. Until then, the company sells used 4-WD units starting at $4,500. Contact: FARM SHOW Followup, Tom Young, Co-Pilot Motors, Rt. 2, Box 2182, Washburn, Mo. 65772 (ph 888 826-5316 or 417 235-9975; fax 417 826-5314; info@co-pilotmotors.com; www.co-pilotmotors.com).

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