OEX's Latest Project Vehicle.

 

The Eco-Truck

4 cylinders Land Cruiser BJ fueled by Bio-Diesel

 

 

Basics:

This vehicle will be built as an addition to the OEX training fleet.  It is designed to drive the most challenging terrain available in the world, do so in some comfort and safety, provide a sleeping/camping facility, and operate with minimal environmental impact.  The vehicle will be running bio-diesel.  This combined with a turbo 4 cylinder engine and gross weight should keep fuel consumption very low. 

 

Specs:

Model base--      Toyota Land Cruiser BJ 70/ FJ 40/ FZJ 80 series combination pick-up

Engine--              3B Toyota 4cyl. Turbo Intercooled Diesel- ~220 HP - 300ft torque

Fuel--                   Bio-Diesel - projected fuel consumption of 30 MPG highway

Wheelbase--       Changed to 100in

Suspension--        Coilover conversion for max articulation.  Sway-bars with disconnects

Lift--                    3 inch suspension and 4 inch body (low center of gravity)

Transmission--    Ford C6 broad range automatic, manual Vacuum

Transfercase--    Stock Land Cruiser

Splitter Case--    Ford 205 Two Speed

Differential--       Stock 4:88 with Factory Electronic Lockers

Tires--                 38/ 15.50-16

Winch--               10,000lbs Prototype test unit front and rear

Lights--                Front and rear spot - flood - pencil, under carriage floods

Power--                Duel batteries- engine bay, duel batteries - bed unit, high-output alternator.

Body--                 Stock cab with Iceland's Arctic Trucks fenders

Bed--                    Light Aluminum custom camper bed based on Adventuretrailers Off Road Trailer.

Custom--             Front and rear bumpers, extensive underbody aluminum skid plates, extended range fuel tanks (60 gal), rock sliders, corner roof sliders---just to name a few.

Computer--        This system has been in design by OEX for 6 years  now and will allow for satellite. phone and true computer navigation systems, OBD2 connection, weather station, etc.  Touch screen water proof mobile removable unit with LAN network to vehicle.

Cup Holder--      Advance holding unit for hot caffeinated beverages!

 

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