The demand for small trucks under 1 ton is increasing, especially in urban areas with narrow streets and high traffic density. These small trucks are perfect for transporting goods within the city, helping businesses and individuals easily reach customers. This article will summarize the most popular small truck models on the market today.
Top 11 Most Used Small Truck Models Today
Small trucks are mainly those with a payload of less than 1 ton, often referred to as light trucks. They are very suitable for traveling on narrow roads, many alleys, and are a necessary choice on routes with limited heavy loads.
Here is a list of the top small truck lines that are most trusted and used in 2024:
1. Tera 100 Truck
Tera 100 truck by Daehan Motors
The Tera 100 truck is a successful small truck model from Daehan Motors. In recent years, the Tera 100 has consistently been among the best-selling models in the 1-ton truck segment. The attraction of this model is its 1.5L engine from the MITSUBISHI brand of Japan, which offers high performance and operating cost savings of up to 15%. Another highlight of the Tera 100 is that 100% of its components are imported directly from Korea. With a permissible load of 990kg and a 2.8m long cargo bed, the truck is equipped with many types of diverse cargo beds such as a flatbed, enclosed cargo bed, tarpaulin-covered cargo bed, and even a mobile sales cargo bed.
2. Suzuki Carry Truck
Suzuki Carry Truck, a compact small truck
The Suzuki Carry Truck 650kg is the most compact small truck in Suzuki’s truck product line in Vietnam. The truck is equipped with an I4 electronic fuel injection engine, consisting of 4 straight cylinders, with a capacity of 1.0L, delivering a maximum power of 310 Nm at 5,500 rpm. This power is sufficient for the truck to operate effectively on all types of terrain. With manufacturing technology from Japan, the Suzuki Carry Truck 650kg ensures superior quality. The 4-cylinder multi-point fuel injection engine helps the truck operate powerfully and durably. With a payload of 650kg, the truck is still equipped with a cargo bed length of 2m.
3. Suzuki Carry Pro
Suzuki Carry Pro, a small truck with a spacious cargo bed
The Suzuki Carry Pro is the second small truck under 1 ton from Suzuki, with a larger payload of approximately 740kg, with a cargo bed length of 2.2m. This is a truck line that is widely used in Vietnam, especially suitable for cargo bed installation and moving within the city. The Suzuki Carry Pro 740kg has a completely new, modern cabin design, providing high safety thanks to the combination of front ventilated disc brakes, rear drum brakes, and a protruding cabin. The truck is imported whole, equipped with an aluminum G16A engine with 16 valves, a capacity of 1.6 liters, meeting Euro 4 emission standards.
4. Thaco Towner 800A Truck
Thaco Towner 800A truck, a small urban truck
The Thaco Towner 800A Truck is a small truck developed by Thaco Truong Hai Company based on a modern CKD production line. With a cargo bed length of 2.1m and a small turning radius, the truck is very suitable for traveling in urban areas and narrow roads. The truck is equipped with a 4-stroke, 4-cylinder in-line DA465QE gasoline engine, with a capacity of 1.0L and a power of 35 horsepower at 5000 rpm.
5. VEAM STAR 850kg Truck
Veam Star 850kg truck, an affordable small truck
The Veam Star is the best choice in the affordable small truck segment, thanks to domestic assembly. This model also offers many different types of cargo beds, with a cargo bed length of 2.2m. In particular, the composite enclosed cargo bed is preferred by many businesses and truck owners. The truck is equipped with a Changan JL465QB 4-stroke, 4-cylinder in-line engine with a capacity of 1.1 liters and a power of 40KW. This engine is very durable. The Veam Star uses an electronic throttle system and electronic fuel injection, helping the truck save significant fuel.
6. Veam VPT095 Truck
Veam VPT095 truck with tarpaulin cover
The Veam VPT095 with a payload of 990kg is a high-end product, integrated with many modern features such as turn signals on the rearview mirror, luxurious leather seats, and a fully equipped cabin. The truck is equipped with a powerful 1.5-liter CA4GX15 engine. The powerful engine comes with a gearbox with a high transmission ratio, including 5 forward gears and 1 reverse gear, helping the truck operate smoothly and save fuel. With a 2.6m long cargo bed, the Veam VPT095 meets the most stringent requirements for transporting goods. This is a small truck option worth considering.
7. SRM T30
SRM T30 truck, a small truck with large cargo capacity
The SRM T30 truck with a payload of 930kg has the largest cargo bed size among the 1-ton small truck lines. To ensure optimal operating performance, the SRM T30 is equipped with a 1.5L Italian engine with 108 horsepower, combined with a 5-speed manual transmission with 5 forward gears and 1 reverse gear. The SRM T30 prides itself on being the small truck with the highest cargo capacity in its segment, with a cargo bed length of 2.9m and a width of 1.65m.
8. Thaco Frontier TF230
Thaco Frontier TF230 truck, a replacement for the Towner 990
The Thaco 1-ton Frontier TF230 is a small truck that replaces the Thaco Towner 990 truck line. The TF230 uses a new generation DAM16KR gasoline engine with a cylinder capacity of 1,597 cc. The DAM16KR engine applies EFI electronic fuel injection technology, helping the truck operate smoothly and save fuel, while meeting Euro 5 emission standards and being manufactured based on Mitsubishi technology from Japan. In addition, the TF230 also has a cargo bed length of 2.8m along with a large carrying capacity of 990kg.
9. Thai DFSK 800kg Truck
DFSK 800kg truck from Thailand, a compact design
With its compact design, the DFSK THAI LAN small truck stands out with its ability to move flexibly into narrow alleys. The Department of Registration has licensed this truck line with 4 standard and specialized cargo bed types, including: Inox enclosed cargo bed, Composite enclosed cargo bed, Tarpaulin-covered cargo bed, Flatbed, and Wing cargo bed. The DFSK 800kg truck is equipped with an AF11-05 engine, a 4-stroke, 4-cylinder in-line engine, with a capacity of 1050 cm³.
10. KenBO 990kg Truck
Kenbo 990kg truck, manufactured in Vietnam
The Kenbo Truck is a small truck brand manufactured by Chien Thang Vietnam Automobile Factory, with components imported and assembled according to advanced Japanese technology. The Kenbo 990kg model is equipped with a BAIC XIANG BJ413A gasoline engine, applying American technology, delivering 69 kW (94 horsepower) at 6,000 rpm and comes with a 5-speed manual transmission. The Kenbo truck has a cargo bed length of 2.6m, possessing optimal load capacity and fuel economy.
11. Tata Super Ace Truck
Tata Super Ace truck, the only diesel small truck
The Tata Super Ace is the only 1.2-ton small truck equipped with a 4-stroke, 4-cylinder diesel engine that meets Euro 4 emission standards, with impressive fuel economy. The TATA Super Ace 1.2-ton tarpaulin-covered truck has optimal dimensions of 2,620 x 1,460 x 1,450 (mm), assembled on a chassis made of high-strength steel, according to advanced technology from Tata Motors Group.
Why Choose to Buy a Small Truck?
Tera 100 enclosed cargo bed truck
Small trucks offer many benefits: High mobility, reasonable payload, guaranteed quality, low operating costs, fast delivery times, low initial investment costs, and environmentally friendly.
Who Should Use Small Trucks for Transportation?
Tera 100 wing cargo bed truck
Small trucks are suitable for: Small and medium-sized businesses, retail stores, delivery services, the food transportation industry, individuals, drivers who intend to start a business through freight transportation, and non-profit organizations.
How to Buy a Cheap Small Truck to Quickly Recover Capital
To quickly recover capital when buying a small truck, it is necessary to: Accurately determine the purpose of use, evaluate total revenue, choose a reputable showroom, choose a dealer with dedicated staff, and determine the amount of maintenance and repair costs.
