When you think “oilfield vehicle,” your mind probably jumps to lifted 1 ton pickup trucks, diesel engines, and tires taller than your average coffee table. But lately, I’ve been seeing a quiet trend roll into the patch, tiny Japanese trucks, or kei trucks.
At first glance, these little rigs look like they’d be more at home delivering produce in Tokyo than hauling tools in in the oilfield. But spend a little time around them, and you’ll realize they’re ridiculously practical for certain jobs in the field:
- Fuel efficiency that puts full-size trucks to shame.
- Compact size for squeezing into crowded sites.
- Surprising payload capacity for small hauls and equipment runs.
Sure, they’re not replacing your work truck anytime soon, but for quick trips around camp or running small loads, they’re the unsung heroes nobody saw coming because they can fit into those tight places.
If you’re looking to get the details on importing your very own mini truck, check out TinyJapaneseTruck.com, you might just start imagining one parked next to your F-350.