love this, especially the very end

Cost to value is the real reason some states are trying to ban these. Its not about safety, its about propping up the big 3 and forcing people to pay ridiculous prices. These small trucks defiantly have a use case. Let the people decide.

This looks to me a great commercial for Kei Trucks: "Built for work, not showing off".

The only disadvantage the tiny truck has is that it cannot carry your ego.

Hiya! I am Japanese! I didn't realize that Japanese Kei trucks are exported to North America! In Japan, they are used as delivery vehicles (Amazon, etc.), post office vehicles, work vehicles in rural areas, public service vehicles (garbage collection, police vehicles, fire trucks), etc! We are glad that they are useful as a new means of transportation!

I have interviewed several Kei Truck owners of various manufacturers, and the appeal of the mini truck is it's utility and conservation of size. 90 percent of the time Truck owners are using their trucks as cars and wasting all of that size and gas. Using the Kei Truck for deliveries in cities and most jobs on farms and job sites would be a huge cost benefit. Further, using Trucks on the Kei platform allows for greater storage and maneuverability. We swapped out most of the F150s for Mules. Kei trucks are a better solution than going Electric and offer foul weather protection that the Mules didn't, plus they are cheaper and cute too.

I own a farm in Virginia and I can tell you, I only need a ton of horse power every so often. I could actually use an Acty every single day. If people got the pickups they needed instead of the pickups they want, we’d see a lot more Actys on the road.

Japanese common sense Vs American overkill

日本の軽トラックが海外で愛されて幸せな気分です。 素敵な動画ありがとうございます。

May not replace the fullsize truck, but I'd get that instead of those expensive side by sides

I own the Diahatsu HiJet version of these trucks. It has the low range and locking rear differential which makes it even more capable for off road use. I put on a 2 inch lift kit, progressive front springs, and slightly larger tires which helps greatly with clearance. I also have gone to the wrong side to get in more times than I can count. The other challenge is when I turn on the wipers when intending to put on the turning signal. LOL! It is a great little truck for the right applications. I use mine on my 40 acres of forest and for plowing the driveway (I put a plow on the front using a 2 inch front receiver).

My parents are farmers in Japan. They have been using the same type of truck for many years. Thanks for introducing Japanese small trucks in the US.

Subaru Sambar owner here in WA. Mine can haul 1/4 of a cord of wood and it's a monster in the snow. With slightly larger tires it easily does 60 on the freeway. I love it :)

Something like this definitely has its place. If only North America manufactures could make a truck that was inexpensive and meant to be a work truck. Trucks the way they used to be before they got turned into luxury family haulers. The problem with stripped down trucks is there isn’t enough profit in them for the dealers and manufacturers.

I have TWO of the Honda Acty trucks. First one was stolen in July and I bought another immediately five days later. Original was recovered two months later and I'm keeping both. Such crazy fun to drive, get 45+ mpg, second one has ice cold AC. Freeway capable, easy to drive, and you'll cause smiles everywhere you go. Be ready to tell the story about them when you stop for gas. Watch as big 4x4 truck drivers mock it, staring, walking around, learning it actually is very capable. It is when they ask how much they cost and where to buy that you know they're hooked!

Fuel cost on the Ford is probably astronomical compared to the Honda

Now do a test with a brand new and modded 2023 kei truck, vs a 1993 bare bones f-350, in the congested streets of Japan and compare the results.

That little truck would definitely have a market in the U.S. I wish they were more available. It looks like it would be as handy as a sharp pocket knife. Cheap and easy to work on and operate.

I live in Japan and ride this truck. The [最大積載量] means Maximum Loading Capacity. 350kg is about 770 pounds. But it still runs even if I load it with 1500 pounds lol.

I live in rural Michigan. My neighbor bought a Suzuki variant to replace his Polaris Ranger. The Ranger served him well but after a few years the repairs needed topped $10K and of course a new Ranger is more than double that. He loves his little truck, used primarily for farm use and the $6000.00 price tag keeps him smiling.

Install a lift kit and some all terrain tires on that tiny truck and it's perfect as long as u don't need to haul a trailer for work.

使用されたアクティは普通の4WDグレードです。 農家用の『アタック・attack』と言うグレードがあり、それはエクストラローとエクストラローリバースが装備されます。 またリヤディフアレンシャルロックも装備されます。

As for the clearance issue, a lift kit and larger tires will help

軽い、静か、壊れない、すぐ直る、燃費がいい、小回りがきく、日本の農道で鍛えられたモデルは侮れない。

Little Acty definitely punches above its weight class!

Having grown up on a farm, I can tell you I'd rather spend $1000 on a tiny Japanese import truck for farm work over a $90,000+ new truck. Farm's do not have a huge profit margin as people think, literally 85% of it goes into expenses. I'd rather save $2000+ a month on a truck payment. Hell, an extra thought I'm just now thinking of is fuel expenses. The Japanese truck is gonna be WAY cheaper to use. Plus, I did not have to cross a creek on my farm, I always went around it.

One possible reason for the popularity of small trucks in Japan is that most of Japan's farm roads were built before the spread of cars, when walking was the norm as a means of transportation. They are hundreds or even thousands of years old, and because they are village-based, the roads are very narrow. Because it was enough if people and oxen and horses could walk. It is based on pre-industrial roads. And 70% of Japan is mountainous. I think this is one of the main reasons.

I was stationed in Japan back in the 90's. We used to have those little trucks on the flight line. Those things are tough as nails. They hauled all of our equipment and tools with no problems. They are perfect in Japan because the driving speed is relatively slow. Everything is a bit small over there so having a large vehicle is actually a pain in the butt.

It would've been funny to see them loading those logs into the Ford. Lol

They just proved bigger isn't always the best......

The ACTY used is a regular 4WD grade. There is an "Attack" grade for farmers, which is equipped with extra low and extra low reverse. It is also equipped with a rear differential lock.

The Honda is so useful and well thought out. The height of the truck to load and unload, the pickup bed sides lowering, all wheel drive. I have zero interest in lifting things in and out of a bed that is shoulder high all day long. I looked at houses in the 90's that were selling for 125k. I am talking new built homes on half to 1 acre lots.

it's time Americans start using semi trucks as their personal vehicles

You both seemed amazed by the versatility of the “drop gates”, making the Honda into a flat bed. Volkswagen had that with the Transporter pickup and double cab way back in the 1950s… there must be a nice, rust free split window from the mid 60s in Colorado that you could do a segment on.

They can't do it all, but little trucks sure can get a lot done ;-)

David + Andre = gold. Give us more. Andre advocating the latest and greatest. David just passing judgment on practical use applications. There is a series right there. ❤

I'm seeing more and more of these little trucks on the road here in the north east in New Hampshire. For the cheap money you can get these they seem like such a great local run about. If I had a small farm property I would consider one.

Little kei trucks are underated. Heated cab 4wd, and some with hi and low range with a rear locker option also. Also with hydraulic dump beds too all for less than a side x side and way better built. These are comercial duty in Japan.

Kei trucks are great. I always loved driving the Daihatsu versions we used around our military base in Cali. Andre, I have a set of UTV tracks that would work awesome on that thing. I'll sell them to you cheap buddy!!

I have a 96 Daihatsu HiJet Climber with low range and locking diff that I added a 2" lift to mount a plow. I Love it!

最大積載量＝Maximum loading capacity≒payload The sticker on the car body says "Maximum load capacity 350kg" It is posted in accordance with the Japanese Vehicle Transportation Law. Penalties will apply if you load more than 350kg in Japan. However, it is not applicable to Honda Acty that runs in foreign countries. Actual load capacity is higher

you can buy 36 of those used Kei Trucks for the cost of that Super Duty, and Toyota just announced their new $10-$12k truck that also won't be available in the USA. These old protectionist import laws need to be revisited. Both my wife and I would love to have a Kei Truck. I'm partial to the Mitsubishi and Daihatsu ones myself.

I’m glad to see David again Please put David in more videos

I love that little Japanese truck, and I think I want one.

That was hilarious! Also showed just how capable a little truck can be and a heck of a lot cheaper! Loved it.

This is my first time seeing this channel. 　I'm Japanese. wow😊Honda kei truck in USA .　That is interesting.😄 　 Thank you for using it.👍

The kei cars are absolute workhorses in Japan. They are definitely built to withstand the urban sprawl without breaking sweat.

I would love to have that Honda, it's the perfect little work truck, farm truck. I'm gonna start looking into one for myself here in N.C.

You need to check out another Japan truck import, the Toyota Dyna, cab over, but bigger than the Kie sized Honda truck. All kinds of options, different size truck beds, dual rears, more HP, etc. gas and diesel options, dumping beds, dual cabs, auto and manual trans. options, bigger engines, much faster, same fold down sides, tailgate, and more options. This is areal work truck!

What an ending. Great comparison and also shows me that work trucks don’t need all the stuff the big pickup makers are putting out. Just simple and reliable like this video shows. I think David likes it.

Forty years ago, I used to go to my grandfather's mountain to work on oranges in a mini-truck driven by my father. Japanese mini-trucks have a very long history.

You guys look like you had a lot of fun. Lots of smiles per gallon! 😄

You can tell David uses his trucks for work: he looked under the Ford before looking inside. Fun video! Andre and David work well together. "I don't let my wife drive no more." :)

I know this was to sell those Fords. But most of us were probably more interested in that Honda.

When you put an American truck and a light truck side by side, you can't help but laugh at the difference in size. As many people have commented, light trucks are trucks made for Japanese farmers. If you are helping farmers on American farms, you must be happy.

I'm with every one here that honda accty is actually very useful especially stuff the work site, farm site and every where else you have a right nanuvering area. With the trusting Cody of utv's going over 20k-50k and trucks hitting 70k for a decent model new, having something like this that costs 5k is a steal especially since David already said what we were thinking . Id buy this for a work site , cheap, easy to maintain not going to kill you on gas and is not going to murder your bank account either! Id love to see if Dave can put a small lift on it and some all terrain tires

Trucks have now just become too much on all levels. This F350, proves the point, and in reality people just don’t need it unless it’s for bragging rights. I just see to a lot of wasted cash that you will never get back. If I owed a farm, I would own that Honda and a tractor. That little truck does everything that u need to do and so easy to load. I saw one the other day at my HD store. Guy was picking up plywood and fencing. That truck has so much usage and it makes sense. The older I get, the more I see how much people go in debt for the “look”. I’m looking for the function, I can care less about the “look”.

Love the little Honda ! The Ford is too much of everything and it's simply says the buyer has more money than common sense. Be cool to see someone put a larger engine in the Honda and larger wheels and tires ! Bet it'll do ok ! Funny watching Andre doing physical work !

"My wife can't drive no more, she hit a skunk!" 🤣

That Honda makes me wonder how the Honda Ridgeline would do out there doing the same tasks. I think the bed is a little smaller but would still fit the bale of hay and it has a lot more payload. Maybe if y’all can get one take it out there

I need a David in my life. We ALL need a David in our lives!

These little trucks are great! Always love seeing David and Andre on the Yak ranch!

It's a cool little truck, but most people I know with trucks have them to tow trailers with, not necessarily to haul things in the bed, although that does come in handy at times.

1:01 perfectly describes someone with the big truck.

I love these kind of videos showing the various vehicles that working on the yak farm. As a person who has access to a bunch of property that we sometimes get firewood or bring people out to view the nature. My in laws have an older Kubota UTV that has been great for this but it’s not great for the cold or if you need to really load the bed. I have been looking at these Hondas, Suzukis or even the HiJets for this use not to mention to go places my F150 won’t fit. Unfortunately most of these models are going up in price here in the foothills of the Adirondacks. A local Honda is asking for 8-10K and is the same year condition as yours. I keep my eyes peeled for a user.

Here in the philippines in our province we overload that acty about 800kg of vegetable 15 sacks of cabbage average mass per sack is 60kls. Rough road that machine is strong.

I think all this positive videos for these little trucks we might see a new one from Honda or Toyota coming to the US again.

Every video with David is a gift. The yaks are the star on top of the tree.

350kg is about 770 pounds for anyone wondering

You guys are great! :) Videos with David are the best ones :)

I love my Kei truck. It was cheap enough to not cry if it gets scratched, it does the job. Haven’t gotten stuck yet, get great gas mileage, sure it’s slow as hell but whatever. I get smiles per gallon, best purchase I’ve done.

we own 6 of those converted from rhd to lhd and lifted 3 inches and added 2 leaf. we deliver eggs within the city and nearby cities from our farm. it's a workforce indeed.

We run a Daihatsu Hijet KEI truck on our farm instead of a side-by-side. It is far more versatile and actually more economical on fuel. Ours has the hydraulic dump bed which is incredibly useful. The Hijet has on demand 4WD, dual range and a rear locking diff, we added a 2" lift so we can run 22" ATV tyres in winter, rears are 11" wide. The real advantage is in it's incredibly low centre of gravity. We can cross a 45º side slope, then climb up and down it. Truely the most useful vehicle we run and the one that makes everyone grin. It constantly surprises with it's capability, so we call it "the little truck that can."

Now if only someone would start producing a new kei truck for the US market, with a little more power and capability for everyday on road use!

It’s adorable and needs to be hugged

I've got 2 mini trucks. Love them. Ive had 1000 lbs in it. 😊

I'd love to see the Acty with a slightly larger diameter all terrain tire. Maybe rims and tires from a moder SxS that are street and off road rated.

David is always on it 👍👍

It’s a very handy little truck. It’s just made for slightly smaller people. Get your hands on that Canoo American Bulldog when it comes out! It’s good mix of both worlds.

Both are great trucks in their own ways. Fun video!

A good lean work truck, no sissy $ht. Miss my old ranger and my old 4runner. Although I would never buy ford in my life again. I'm not stupid.

I love these mini trucks. They're not very comfortable, safe or fast, but boy can they haul some cargo.

There's also an ACTY Attack trim level, that has a 4 normal forward gears, but also has ultra low first and reverse gears AND a rear differential lock. Adds an extra bit of capability over the standard awd ACTY.

I honestly think that a midsize truck is perfect. The Chevy Colorado ZR2 bison diesel is the best midsize truck there is!!!

Modern trucks are just so big for bigness sake that it gets kind of comical. I'd much rather have that little truck with some better offroad tires for a farm. Small, light-weight, easy on gas, big enough for a bale of hay (which is all the big truck could fit), and a low-gear 4x4 billy goat mode sounds like a great work truck. Certainly a fine daily drive for the farm until you need something bigger. Reminds me of when trucks were meant to work before Dodge started the bigness wars in the late 90s. Maybe a good follow up video would be what can you do for $1000 to upgrade the mini truck? New tires, some sort of short lift, etc.

Andre…Bend with your knees!!!!OSHA just about had a heart attack seeing you lift that log

I love how 99% people here rather have the kei truck. Give the people what they want

現在は生産を終えたがスバルはこのミニトラックにスーパーチャージャーを搭載したモデルも販売していた。しかもリアエンジン。AWDのモデルもあった。 　「農道のポルシェ」とも呼ばれたが、ポルシェより故障が少なくはるかに耐久性があった。日本の産業を支えた名車と言える。 　ぜひアメリカでもミニトラックを楽しんで欲しい。

HONDA Acty ❤

It’s funny, in Japan, where the small Honda Kei truck is from, they don’t have pick up trucks, but they have trucks from that size all the way up to 30 foot flatbeds. But basically all the trucks in Japan are a commercial grade vehicles.

That kei truck look so cute

Honestly a lift kit and some bigger tires would have made that already extremely useful little truck perfect for field work like that. I'd love one of those things.

Reliability wise, the ford will rot 6 years in the kei truck is already 10 years old when they got it and probably run in the next 10more years.

Yeah! David is back! Love seeing these two against each other

The excessive size of US trucks is legendary. The Kei has the same bed size and gets 99% of the work done that the monstrosity does.

Would love to see you two load the ford with those logs, best of luck lmao

David is the best !!! Comedy GOLD right there!!

I have a 4wd, 4 wheel independent suspension truck that carries 1/2 ton and more in any weather. It hardly leaves a mark on the ground when going off-road, because of its light weight and it goes places full sized trucks cannot. The bed height is ergonomically sensible and approachable from three sides. The bed is wider than most full size American made pickups, allowing me to transport an 800 lb. golf cart, a 600 lb., 60" Kubota snow blower, a cubic yard of topsoil and just about anything else I have ever needed to transport. It averages 38 mpg. It will easily attain 70+ mph, so it is good on the highways and freeways. The 14" tires I run are very affordable and last a very long time, because of the light weight of the vehicle. It happily runs on the lowest octane gas I can find. It take 3 quarts of oil to do an oil change. The EFI, supercharged, 4 cylinder engine eagerly revs to over 7000 rpm, making 52 hp. I drive a Subaru Sambar, owned and operated since 2005. I bought the used truck with 25k miles on it, for $8500. My liability and uninsured motorist insurance coverage for all of 2024 is $356.

I've seen some lifted Kei trucks with aggressive tyres that would probably be even more handy down on the farm.

I own a Suzuki Carry version. I have a 3" lift and 13" off road wheels. Same engine same set up but left hand drive. I'm amazed at the power this little 3 cyl 660cc has. Even with the oversize wheels. I live in PH and have a half cap on the back with jump bench seats on both sides for 2 more passengers on each side. I have yet to see one in the states with the half cap. I have owned F150's a 2500 dodge and a 1 ton duel wheel chevy. For the price and what the little Suzuki is i am very impressed.