medium duty 4x4 cab chassis choices

[haven]

"Are you people converting the Toyota Coaster 29 seater bus to 4WD ?"

Unfortunately, the Coaster and similar models are not imported to North America. The Coaster is seen in service throughout Asia and many parts of South America.

A 4WD version of the Coaster was sold in Japan some time in the past, but I don't see any information about a 4WD model today.

Chucaro, do you convert the Coaster using Toyota parts, or parts from a large 4x4 pickup?

Chip Haven

 

[haven]

Here's the GMC Topkick (cousin to the Chevrolet Kodiak) built as an extra-large pickup with single rear wheels

This is the "Ironhide" vehicle from the Transformers movie. It proved so popular that Monroe is building a limited number of replicas. I think the carrying capacity of the rear tires limits cargo to 4000 lbs. Maybe you can convice Monroe to mount 20 inch tactical tires from Michelin or Continental instead.

http://www.monroetruck.com/index.asp

Chip Haven

 

[Blackeye]

Since this comprehensive list was updated a while ago, I'm curious to know if there are any new options available in the USA in the 33,000 lb GVWR truck chassis?

I'm particularly interested in factory 4x4 with factory super-single rear axle.

Thanks, in advance, for your (previous and future) input.

Here's an updated list of medium and heavy truck chassis with all wheel drive, sorted by GVWR. -- Chip Haven


Truck chassis with 19,500 to 33,000 lb GVWR
and front drive axle as factory authorized equipment
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Freightliner Sportchassis P4XL
crew cab
GVWR 19,500
Cummins and Mercedes engine options
Allison transmission
4x4 standard
single rear wheels standard


Ford F550
single and crew cab
GVWR 19,500
International Powerstroke V8
dual rear wheels


Chevrolet Kodiak C5500
Regular and Crew cab
GVWR up to 26,000 lbs
GM-Isuzu Duramax 6600
Allison transmission
dual rear wheels


International CXT
crew cab
GVWR 26,000 lbs
International 466DT I6 diesel
Allison 2500HD transmission
4x4 available
single rear wheels may be available


International 7400
Single or crew cab
GVWR 27,000-39,000 lbs
International DT466 or DT530 engines
Manual or automatic trans
4x4 available
super single rear wheels may be available


NIssan UD with Pioneer 4 Wheel Drive conversion
single cab
GVWR 20,000 and 33,000 lbs
Nissan Diesel MD-230 I-6
Allison 2500RDS 5 speed auto trans
dual rear wheels, size 11 R 22.5
wheelbase 150, 177, 193 in.


Sterling Acterra w/ Fabco front drive axle
www.fabcoautomotive.com/news/news_acterra.htm


Mack Granite tri-drive chassis
has front drive axle, and two rear drive axles


Mercedes Benz Unimog U500
stopped importing in 2005, may not be possible to buy new



Vehicles with 4x4 by aftermarket conversion
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Ford F650
regular, super and crew cab
GVWR 26,000
Cummins 6.7L ISB 200 I6 standard
Caterpillar 7.2L optional


Mitsubishi Fuso FM
conversion to 4x4 by Darrin Fink's RUF, Inc

 

[Powderturkey]

I am looking at getting ram 5500 super single, bumpers and lift from buckstop. But it seem like they are a more of a Ford shop. There are way more options for the Ford then the ram. Anyone know of a comparable shop that specializes in the ram?


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