Mahindra Pickup Update

[Scooby074]

Originally Posted by aczlan

You can see the RH B pillar in this picture: http://blogs.cars.com/.a/6a00d83451b...1e9d970c-800wi

Aaron Z

Right, but on some cars the "B" pillar is part of the rear door, like on the element.

It would take some funky hinges and door latch linkages if they were to try and suicide the doors in their current layout.

CurlyDave: They have the largest payload of any compact pickup truck (2,765 pounds)* and an estimated 5,000 pound towing capacity*. Source : http://www.mahindrana.com/mahindra-clean-diesel.html

[aczlan]

Originally Posted by Scooby074

Right, but on some cars the "B" pillar is part of the rear door, like on the element.

It would take some funky hinges and door latch linkages if they were to try and suicide the doors in their current layout.

If you look at the vertical plastic molding that the seatbelt comes through it is taller than the top of the doorframes, as such it could not be opened and is (to be) indicative of a "B" pillar. See the annotations on the photo below for more details.


Aaron Z

[newbury]

Originally Posted by Scooby074

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CurlyDave: They have the largest payload of any compact pickup truck (2,765 pounds)* and an estimated 5,000 pound towing capacity*. Source : Mahindra Clean Diesel Pickup Trucks and SUVs

I would not be surprised if their non-sanctioned payload and tow capacities in low gear would be double that rating. I had a 1967(?) Toyota truck and could fill it with gravel and drive it away, far beyond it's ratings.

[CurlyDave]

I have no doubt the truck will carry and tow well beyond its stated capability.

What happens when you get it out on the freeway with a 45 mph lower speed limit towing 5000 lbs behind a that tiny little diesel is a completely different story...

I am not saying its a bad truck, in fact it looks really interesting. Just don't trade in your F-150 on it.

[Builder]

Originally Posted by newbury

I would not be surprised if their non-sanctioned payload and tow capacities in low gear would be double that rating. I had a 1967(?) Toyota truck and could fill it with gravel and drive it away, far beyond it's ratings.

But that would not be a safe or wise thing to do. Average weekend warrior could get hurt/killed doing a stunt like that.

The BIGGEST problem with small diesel powered trucks in general is that stupid people will overload them because they think a diesel engine means unlimited towing/payload capacity. They don't realize that a trucks' more important limiting factors are brakes, axles, frame strength, etc. Those are typicall lacking in small trucks.

[Scooby074]

Originally Posted by aczlan

If you look at the vertical plastic molding that the seatbelt comes through it is taller than the top of the doorframes, as such it could not be opened and is (to be) indicative of a "B" pillar. See the annotations on the photo below for more details.
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Aaron Z

I agree. I dont think its a suicide door. Too bad could have been a unique feature.

Builder: I agree 100%. Like a chain a truck is only as strong as its weakest link. People seem to forget that. How many times do you see half tons heaped to the roof with firewood? and the bumper is dragging on the ground. Gotta be safe

[newbury]

Originally Posted by Builder

But that would not be a safe or wise thing to do. Average weekend warrior could get hurt/killed doing a stunt like that.

The BIGGEST problem with small diesel powered trucks in general is that stupid people will overload them because they think a diesel engine means unlimited towing/payload capacity. They don't realize that a trucks' more important limiting factors are brakes, axles, frame strength, etc. Those are typicall lacking in small trucks.

I agree, but I'm interested also in a small powerful unit to occasionally move stuff around "on the farm" and also able to use it "unloaded" to run to town without burning much fuel.

[Hematite]

Originally Posted by Builder

But that would not be a safe or wise thing to do. Average weekend warrior could get hurt/killed doing a stunt like that.

The BIGGEST problem with small diesel powered trucks in general is that stupid people will overload them because they think a diesel engine means unlimited towing/payload capacity. They don't realize that a trucks' more important limiting factors are brakes, axles, frame strength, etc. Those are typicall lacking in small trucks.

How VERY true, and there ARE stupid people that will do exactly that.

[milkman]

Originally Posted by Hematite

How VERY true, and there ARE stupid people that will do exactly that.

I suppose that means that we have to put all the stupid people in the diesel duallys.

[kubota orange]

I miss the days when a pickup had a vinyl bench seat, rubber floor mats instead of carpeting, and a four speed on the floor.