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[–] Lodra@programming.dev 8 points 10 months ago* (last edited 10 months ago) (4 children)

I probably don’t represent most people very well. But my wife and I have a single vehicle, a gmc sierra 1500. We probably use the bed twice a week. Trash/recycling. Moving heavy things around our property. Makes for a great mobile workbench for projects outside. And most often of all, we buy hay and grain for horses. A smaller truck would be a problem for us. We would actually benefit from a larger truck! But I don’t want a bigger gas guzzler. We get great fuel efficiency given the size of the truck.

Edit: I also don’t live in a city. It’s quite rural here

[–] SendMePhotos@lemmy.world 21 points 10 months ago (1 children)

That, seems like a proper use.

I see many trucks with huge mud tires that they use as a main vehicle to commute to and from work and to run errands. I think these are the target for most people.

[–] thedevisinthedetails@programming.dev 4 points 10 months ago (3 children)

Obviously not (yet?) available in the US but other countries have much smaller trucks with larger beds. https://www.kia.com/dm/showroom/K2700-2022/specification.html

That plus a 2200 lb hauling capacity make them a very capable, efficient, and reasonably safe truck.

[–] Lodra@programming.dev 5 points 10 months ago

Kinda funny how much the styles differ between USA and Europe 🙂. Looks like a great work truck. No space for a car seat in the back though so you would need a separate family vehicle. Which might be practical anyway!

This would satisfy my regular truck needs. But a 2200lb hauling capacity doesn’t work well with horses. A single horse can easily weighs 1200 pounds.

I could see this being great for many people here. But it’s also not a universal fit.

[–] Strawberry@lemmy.blahaj.zone 3 points 10 months ago

I saw a similar truck in the US the other day, a Honda Street/Acty. It was so cute!

[–] Neato@ttrpg.network 3 points 10 months ago (1 children)

Do you run a farm? Meaning is your truck use for your business or job?

[–] Lodra@programming.dev 5 points 10 months ago

I consider it a hobby farm. We currently have 2 horses and 3 goats. But it’s not a business at all and doesn’t generate income.