Unusual Tow Vehicle
I have seen more than one of these. Owners change to parabolic springs and air seats. Caravan is lightweight about 7,000lbs. 5.2 Diesel, . Payload is enormous compared to a Pickup. It has absolutely...
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rjstractor wrote:RobertRyan wrote:
Easy show me a F450 with better fuel economy , costs $20,000, has a better turning circle a better payload and cheaper parts than the Isuzu
These really are not an apples to apples comparison, primarily since Australian and US markets are very different. It's funny though Robert that you seem to think that the Isuzu N-series don't exist in the US. They do, they are very commonly in light construction, landscaping and delivery applications. They certainly can't be had new for $20K, that might buy one five years old. A gas engine (GM 6.0 V8) is standard, and it actually outperforms the diesel although gas mileage is horrible (both thanks to 5.37 RA gearing) and engine life is shorter. A diesel NPR is going to cost close to an F450. The N-series has great maneuverability, payload and visibility but next to no crash protection. The F series is longer, heavier and more comfortable and offers vastly superior performance under load, which is to be expected since its diesel engine is much larger and more powerful than that of the Isuzu. Parts and service for the Ford in the US are both cheaper and more available. This may not be the case where you are from, like I said before, different markets.
I did not say they are not common in the US, but they are not a Medium Duty Truck here bu a very light truck indeed. Vast numbers of them running around. In comparison the US has very few MDT's a lot of heavier Pickups though
