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Before we can explore the difference between an ATV and Mini Truck we first need to understand what is a Mini Truck.

Uvalco mini-truck rigged out for hunting

The mini truck is a Japanese import that is available in the U.S. for off-road purposes only.  Also known as a Kei truck or k-truck, the Japanese mini truck is becoming an increasingly popular choice for farm and ranch use because of its enclosed climate-controlled cabin and workhorse flatbed with a load capacity of up to 1,500 lbs., a large flat deck and drop-down sides.  Mini trucks are multi-purpose 4×4 vehicles for a variety of applications:

• Off-road hunting vehicle
• Farm and ranch as a utility vehicles
• Construction
• University campuses
• Golf courses
• Parks
• Shipping yards and factories
• And many more..

Uvalco’s mini trucks can be used year round, and come equipped with a heater for use in the colder weather.  You can have an air conditioner installed as well, and the Japanese mini trucks offer all the comfort and conveninece of a modern pick-up cab without the high gas bills.  Uvalco mini trucks enjoy up to 50 miles per gallon.  Each Japanese Kei truck has low mileage, is carefully inspected by our mechanics, and rebuilt Texas tough.

All trucks are modified to meet or exceed requirements set forth by the EPA and will not exceed 25 MPH.

Top selling mini truck

Now, on to the question of what’s the difference between an ATV and a mini truck?  The biggest difference is price.  Japanese mini trucks - including Isuzu mini trucks, Toyota min trucks, Diahatsu mini trucks and Suzuki mini trucks - start at around $4,995.  Comparably equipped ATV will cost you three times as much.  In most instances, the work capacity and amenities offered by the mini truck make it a much better vehicle for farm and ranch use.  To learn more about Uvalco mini truck visit us at Uvalco Supply.

When selecting the proper knife for your purpose there a few variables to consider. Among these variables are size, style, application and price. Will you be skinning a deer or opening envelopes? Are you set on a certain brand or are you open to change? Is your knife purchase going into a collection or into your pocket as soon as you get it. No matter what you need, Uvalco Supply can help.

When making your selection it is important to know a few things about the elements in knife-grade steel that cause knives to perform the way they do. A few of the important elements used in most knives are carbon, chromium and vanadium.

Some older knife enthusiasts insist that their knives have a high carbon content because they remember the early days of stainless steel knives and their reluctance to get sharp and hold an edge. Carbon is in all steels and adds strength but also decreases toughness. These knives tarnish and rust easily but are known to hold an exceptional edge.

Chromium is added to many modern day knife steels to resist wear and increases hardenability. Steel that is at least 13% chromium is considered to be “stainless steel” but remember all steels can rust if not properly cared for by cleaning and oiling. Stainless steel means just that. It stains less.

Vanadium not only adds resistance to wear and hardness but also adds the contribution of toughness to the steel. When added with chromium, vanadium allows a knife to accept a razor sharp edge. These blades are deemed “chrome vanadium” or CV and can hold an edge and look good doing it.

We suggest doing some research of your own before making your knife selection and then come to see us or visit us on the web at Uvalco Supply. We carry a wide variety of name excellent name brand knives such as Case, Kershaw, Gerber, Boker, Moore Maker, SOG, Puma, Eye Brand and Colt in both folding and fixed blade styles. If we don’t have what you need we can get in just a couple of days.