When does a 4wd start getting called a truck?

[callmejoe]

Now I've been thinking about this and even had the discussion over a beer or 4.

But when or how does a 4wd start getting called a "truck".
I mean a 4wd is just that isn't it? Just as a truck is what ACA tv programs  just rave on about?

Just a question?

Joe

[Terry W4]

My understanding is that for a number of reasons they are referred to as 'light trucks'.

[GeoffA]

IMO, it's a complete toss to refer to any wagon-bodied 4WD as a truck, but plenty do.....

[D4D]

Anything manual transmission with a 4.2 diesel and 4 coils is a truck

[jk]

I think it's a Yank thing ( American )  

[GeoffA]

Anything manual transmission with a 4.2 diesel and 4 coils is a truck

A lot closer than most, but still not a truck....IMO....

[Foo]

I think it's a Yank thing ( American )

Yep! 

Foo

[Teabag]

If it drives like a truck, handles like a truck and sounds like a truck? It must be a truck.......:-)

[callmejoe]

If it drives like a truck, handles like a truck and sounds like a truck? It must be a truck.......:-)

Arrrrrrrr.  But drives like a truck. Handles like a truck. Sound like a big diesel.

But my wife calls it a barge... or if shes being nice the Titanic.

Still a 4wd isn't it?

[lino6]

When you are trying to compensate for something, its called a truck   

[Woodsie]

Really, who cares, we call them what we like

[GUEY]

If Landcruiser it's a car.
If Landrover it's a waste
If Patrol it's a 4by
If Iveco daily, Unimog etc it's a truck
If Jeep it's a piece of ....
Simple

[scarps]

But when or how does a 4wd start getting called a "truck".
Just a question?

Joe
[/quote]when I type the word 'truck' as opposed to '4WD', that's when:-)

As opposed to a Jeep that will only ever be a Jeep

[Mace]

IMO, it's a complete toss to refer to any wagon-bodied 4WD as a truck, but plenty do.....

Agreed. 

Trucks have trays or tubs.

[CRW]

Agreed. 

Trucks have trays or tubs.

A B double doesn't have a tray or tub that you are describing and I am sure that is a Truck, take away the trailers and leave the prime mover, no tray or tub and it's still a truck


Cheers
Carl
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[swanny]

A 4by is for fun, a truck is for work........I know which one ill take....

[Mace]

A B double doesn't have a tray or tub that you are describing and I am sure that is a Truck, take away the trailers and leave the prime mover, no tray or tub and it's still a truck


Cheers
Carl
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My definition is for the issue in question, when does a 4by get called a truck. Not into semantics.

[CRW]

My definition is for the issue in question, when does a 4by get called a truck. Not into semantics.

Call it what ever you like there is no definition except for the RTA definition for semantics


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Carl
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[Mace]

Call it what ever you like there is no definition except for the RTA definition for semantics


Cheers
Carl
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Lighten up, this is a fun thread not for point scoring.

[CRW]

Lighten up, this is a fun thread not for point scoring.

Pardon me, read your last thread


Cheers
Carl
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[swanny]

popcorn were are you....hahahaha.....

[heath74]

If it's leaf sprung, it's a truck!

[staghornflat]

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[scarps]

Lighten up, this is a fun thread not for point scoring.

ok then, a 4wd has an extensive 12v dual battery system with correctly rated cable

[Bad Scott]

popcorn were are you....hahahaha.....