AbleGuy
Officious Intermeddler
Meet the Boseman Montana Acela Dispatcher. An aftermarket mod being developed for the Jeep frame.
Soooo, A TWO Door Gladiator...Is There A Need For This Mod?
Many Jeep aficionados will admit that they don’t like the proportions of the "just too dang big" double-cab Jeep pickup. But maybe they'd also admit that in others ways a Jeep pickup would be a good idea.
Well, it seems now that those folks who might want a shorter Jeep pickup are in luck.
From the below article:
"Meet the Acela Trucks Dispatcher 4×4, which ditches the four-door/short-bed arrangement found on the standard Gladiator for a single cab and a massive 7’x5′ flat-load bed. And not only does it look the part, but the Dispatcher 4×4 is made more capable by the conversion. Payload capacity maxes out at 3,001 pounds (depending on installed accessories) vs. just 1,720 lbs for a factory Gladiator. And since the Dispatcher includes the Gladiator’s upgraded 4.10:1 final drive ratio (and its Dana 44 front/rear axles), it maintains its 7,700-pound maximum tow rating."
Here's how this aftermarket mod shakes out:
But I'm not sure how much you really gain with this because the long wheelbase is still the same as a full size Gladiator. But still, it's a smidge shorter than a Toyota Tacoma XtraCab with a long bed, so they're that.
Anyway, the modification crew must disagree about maneuverability because they're comparing this body change to full size pickups in that category. Otherwise it'd seem to me the biggest selling point might be the enormous gain in cargo carrying capacity.
(The article continues)
"Acela says the Dispatcher is built on a “modified” Gladiator frame ... can be configured with the standard bed or as a chassis cab for end-user customization. The company is pitching it as a more compact and maneuverable alternative to a factory half-ton pickup, and with that huge bed and those payload numbers, it appears to fit the bill.
The Dispatcher delivers higher payload and superior maneuverability compared to half- ton pickup trucks, all on a compact chassis at a significantly lower price point — even lower than some worksite UTVs,” company president David Ronsen said in Acela’s announcement. “It gives Acela a powerful platform to support our customers’ critical missions.”
What do you think? With the right pop up or hardside camper, would this be da bomb? Me, I'd consider buying one if it gained a bit more room behind the seats at the cost of the 7' bed (swapping that tradeoff for a 6' bed).
www.thedrive.com
Soooo, A TWO Door Gladiator...Is There A Need For This Mod?
Many Jeep aficionados will admit that they don’t like the proportions of the "just too dang big" double-cab Jeep pickup. But maybe they'd also admit that in others ways a Jeep pickup would be a good idea.
Well, it seems now that those folks who might want a shorter Jeep pickup are in luck.
From the below article:
"Meet the Acela Trucks Dispatcher 4×4, which ditches the four-door/short-bed arrangement found on the standard Gladiator for a single cab and a massive 7’x5′ flat-load bed. And not only does it look the part, but the Dispatcher 4×4 is made more capable by the conversion. Payload capacity maxes out at 3,001 pounds (depending on installed accessories) vs. just 1,720 lbs for a factory Gladiator. And since the Dispatcher includes the Gladiator’s upgraded 4.10:1 final drive ratio (and its Dana 44 front/rear axles), it maintains its 7,700-pound maximum tow rating."
Here's how this aftermarket mod shakes out:
But I'm not sure how much you really gain with this because the long wheelbase is still the same as a full size Gladiator. But still, it's a smidge shorter than a Toyota Tacoma XtraCab with a long bed, so they're that.
Anyway, the modification crew must disagree about maneuverability because they're comparing this body change to full size pickups in that category. Otherwise it'd seem to me the biggest selling point might be the enormous gain in cargo carrying capacity.
(The article continues)
"Acela says the Dispatcher is built on a “modified” Gladiator frame ... can be configured with the standard bed or as a chassis cab for end-user customization. The company is pitching it as a more compact and maneuverable alternative to a factory half-ton pickup, and with that huge bed and those payload numbers, it appears to fit the bill.
The Dispatcher delivers higher payload and superior maneuverability compared to half- ton pickup trucks, all on a compact chassis at a significantly lower price point — even lower than some worksite UTVs,” company president David Ronsen said in Acela’s announcement. “It gives Acela a powerful platform to support our customers’ critical missions.”
What do you think? With the right pop up or hardside camper, would this be da bomb? Me, I'd consider buying one if it gained a bit more room behind the seats at the cost of the 7' bed (swapping that tradeoff for a 6' bed).
You Can Buy The Single-Cab Jeep Gladiator of Your Dreams Thanks to This Work Truck Manufacturer
Like the idea of a Gladiator but want a single-cab work truck? Well, here it is.
www.thedrive.com
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