Global Pickup Trucks Bragging Rights
Well it looks like we caught the "US Disease" Mitsubishi with a brand new model and engine, say Their Pickup can tow 3.9 Tonnes(8,680lb) to put that into perspective, a Silverado HD Diesel is rated at...
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blt2ski wrote:
Who cares where the rig is from. If it works for someone, then it is a good rig. If not for you, oh well, find the one that works for you! I'd personally love a ranger sized or mid sized rig with 3000 lbs of payload! I remember my 76 toyota could out haul most of the 15 series GM, fords and dodge full size trucks by 500 lbs or so! Speed wise not, but hauling wise, no problemo!
The US is but 1/10 or 20th of the overall world market! Hence why some rigs are for here and here only!
marty
Sadly, due to regulations in the US the only way we would be able to have a mid size truck that has a 3,000 lbs payload was if it had a curb weight of 3,000 lbs even if it had a "heavier duty" suspension and frame.
