Japanese mini trucks. Compact, capable and built for work.
Japanese kei trucks deliver more capability than their size suggests. Used on farms, hobby blocks, properties and work sites across Australia, they handle rough terrain, tight spaces and heavy daily loads with ease.
Why source Mini Trucks from Japan?
Outstanding value for work use
Mini trucks land in Australia for $3,500 to $15,000. For farm, property and work-site use, nothing delivers more utility per dollar.
4WD available on most models
Most kei trucks are available with high/low 4WD, making them genuinely capable on rough terrain and in muddy conditions where small tractors would struggle.
Low maintenance and long-lived
Suzuki Carry and Daihatsu Hijet engines are simple, well-documented and parts are widely available. Many examples in Australia are still running at 200,000+ km.
Top Mini Trucks picks at Japanese auction
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Suzuki Carry Truck
Best OverallThe most popular kei truck in Australia. DA16T (2013+) is the current generation with 660cc engine, 4WD available and solid flat-tray payload. Simple, reliable and easy to service.
DA16T is the newest. ST90/ST100 series are older 25-year-eligible options at lower price points.
Daihatsu Hijet S500/S510
Best CompactThe Hijet S500P (2WD) and S510P (4WD) are the current generation. Slightly narrower than the Carry with a low-profile tray. Highly manoeuvrable in tight spaces.
S200/S210 are older-generation options. S500/S510 (2014+) is the current generation.
Daihatsu Hijet Jumbo
Most PracticalExtended-cab version of the Hijet with rear jump seats. More cabin space than a standard mini truck while retaining the full tray payload.
S500P Jumbo or S510P Jumbo. Popular with properties that need both a work tray and passenger capacity.
Honda Acty Truck
Most Fun to DriveMid-engine, rear-wheel-drive layout gives the Acty surprisingly good handling. HA6/HA7 (1999-2009) and HA8/HA9 (2009-2021) are the modern generations.
HA9 (2WD) or HA8 (4WD). Rear-wheel drive is unusual in kei trucks and makes it fun off-road.
Subaru Sambar Truck
Best Rare FindSubaru Sambar trucks were built under a partnership and share mechanicals with the Daihatsu Hijet. The Subaru badge and trim make it a point of difference on Australian farms.
TT1 (2WD) and TT2 (4WD). Manufactured 1999-2012 by Daihatsu for Subaru.
Mitsubishi Minicab Truck
Most AvailableOne of the most widely available kei trucks at Japanese auctions. U61T (2WD) and U62T (4WD) are the most common at auction. Straightforward, reliable and parts are plentiful.
U61T/U62T (1999-2014) is most available. Simple 3G83 engine widely supported.
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