Canter 4x4

Been debating the same. My wife is keen for a Canter and put a Taj Mahal of some sort on the back. I'm not so sure yet!! But a 4.5T (or 6T) GVM, standard rear diff lock and a 4.9 diesel with heaps of torque all sound good. And its the same width as a 200series.

I also have no idea of fuel consumption and would be keen to know, but I think the new common rail motor only came out recently, so might be hard to find good info.

Cant help with fuel consumption, but obviously will use more than a cruiser ute.
I've driven them as fitted out in our firebrigade & have to warn you that even with a load of water etc, they ride bloody rough. I imagine that would be even worse with a load under 2 tonne. Compared to your ute it will be a slug
speedwise but will do the job no doubt...go drive one & see what you think.
...oldbaz.

our timber bridge repair gangs use the Mitsubishi Canters and Tritons. Both are bullet proof. Amazed at the work and abuse they cop. The Canters make great campers as our workers buy them instead of trading and convert to campers. Cruise at highway speeds on good roads. You cannot go wrong with a Mitsubishi Canter or Triton.

For what (ittle) it's worth I have a 1987 2x4 Canter (6T GVM) and use 14L/100KM metro.

Country can go higher at the speed limit.

Peter

Anyone on here tried the Isuzu 4x4 truck?

Good units.
But to be better, they need "super singles" instead of duals and suspension modification to get some artiulation, otherwise they can be very unpleasant on corrugated roads and there is a tendency to shake things to bits.
If you don't do these mods, it will not have the 4x4 capability of your Tojo, or anything like it. If you do, it will still be a bit short of what you are used to, but when you get there, you will have lots more comfort....
It will be heavier than you think.......
Fuel consumption is mostly about speed, frontal area and weight.
We average 18L/100k in the OKA over a full year with lots of 4x4 work and cruising at 85kph. The Canter would not be a lot different doing the same job.

Cheers,
Peter
OKA196 Motorhome

these people sell them with all the mods, coud give you a good idea of fuel usage

http://allterrainmotorhomes.com/

Hi ccc

Sorry I can't help about economy, although I drive one in the city.
But if I may give an opinion (2c worth, round it down) about small trucks. Due to the suspension pack you will have a harsh ride whatever you set it up as. A set of airbags ( if avaiable) might soften it a little but the spring pack will be difficult to soften to a comfort pack for touring. Suspension cab and susp' seats will help, extra head room required. The driver usually has a bucket seat of some comfort but the passenger will not have the same luxury ( bench, little or no recline) and not a lot of passenger leg room to extend out in front. You will be seated over the motor, although insulated, will add some extra heat to cabin. Motor and drivetrain are reliable and I'm sure it will be fairly capable off road. Carry 2T and the ride is easier/less harsh, but............
don't be put off if that is what you want/need to get the job done.

Andy

CCC.
We had one for a test trip. I liked it a lot. The ride is rough if you try to drive fast on dirt roads but a simple change of spring camber and lower tyre pressure helped a lot. The economy of the later turbo models is good about 15/100K. We also tested a Mercedes Sprinter 4x4 and the wife decided the Sprinter was much better and it is, not as much carrying capacity but everything else is better. Eric

I had a 2002 Canter 4x4 for a while as a work truck used for rural fencing towing a tractor etc. I found the ride very harsh and as a touring vehicle would have been to rough for me. I had some very expensive gearbox problems to have repaired as well. When it sold I was glad to see it go.
I made the change to a 79 series and was glad I did.
Cheers
Tony