I have driven one and you would not like it. They are gutless, heave, slow and break down alot. Any jeep would run rings around it.
So have I, was also involved in JRA's trials for the original LRPV concept.
And i disagree, I do not believe just 'any' Jeep would run rings around it.
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I have driven one and you would not like it. They are gutless, heave, slow and break down alot. Any jeep would run rings around it.
They might be slow but breakdown alot? The isuzu 3bd diesel engine is one of the most indestructable engines ever. Along side the patrol 4.2 diesel i'd say along with cockeroaches they'd be the only thing to survive a nuclear haulocast. Even the ones with V8's are reliable that is why the SAS use them. Being a true 6x6 with locking diffs they are also extremley capable and their have been numerous reports of them showing up the American Humvee's. I'd like to see a jeep lug the payload around and get to the places with that payload on that these things do and keep doing it for as long as the Landy does. I love my jeeps but in terms of hauling weight and military use they don't compare, it was a sad day when the Australian Armed forces announced the new vehicles would be based on the G wagon. So many years of heritage gone and to the Germans of all people!
The Jeep J8 WILL be available for consumer purchase through AEV. The vehicle has the exact same specs as the J8 Sarge featured in the international market and will have D44 front/D60 rear axles, a rear payload of 2600lbs, the 2.8VM international diesel engine (or 5.7L Hemi if desired), and 35″ BFG KM2 tires.
Purchase of the J8 chassis will be made available exclusively through AEV with the engine and tranny not being included but available for purchase and install through any AEV dealer. Cost for the rig will be in the $50k range. Also note that military options as per the photos below most likely will NOT be available for the consumer.
An exclusive test run of the 3-door & 5-door J8 (rear tailgate swing door included as additional door) will be featured in the upcoming issue of JPFreek Adventure Magazine so stay tuned.
They might be slow but breakdown alot? The isuzu 3bd diesel engine is one of the most indestructable engines ever. Along side the patrol 4.2 diesel i'd say along with cockeroaches they'd be the only thing to survive a nuclear haulocast. Even the ones with V8's are reliable that is why the SAS use them. Being a true 6x6 with locking diffs they are also extremley capable and their have been numerous reports of them showing up the American Humvee's. I'd like to see a jeep lug the payload around and get to the places with that payload on that these things do and keep doing it for as long as the Landy does. I love my jeeps but in terms of hauling weight and military use they don't compare, it was a sad day when the Australian Armed forces announced the new vehicles would be based on the G wagon. So many years of heritage gone and to the Germans of all people!
Well i use to recover them when i was in the army and i will tell you they break down. The engines are very good but the the gear boxes diff's and clutches are not to flash. The Army should have got the Gwagons 20years ago but they bailed out JRA in stead and we were stuck with stinking 110 L/Rovers. I have also worked with humvee's and they do a very good job leaving the L/R in the dust. Having seem these vehicles working hard you can keep you 6x6 L/R.
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