Every country has its uniqueness in terms of road networks and availability of good roads. These factors and more are important if the brand choice of your fleet would be a success and can affect your success as a fleet manager or logistic manager. In Nigeria, where some of the sites of production or work are remote and the roads in a bad state, the following trucks are the ones that stand out and can easily navigate these routes and are easily maintained.
The Ford F-150: This truck is well known for its ruggedness and reliability. The F-150 represent a half-ton classification in terms of what it can carry or pull. It is a top choice for fleet in Nigeria and it’s durability endears many companies to go in search of the vehicle.
Nissan Navara (NP300): The Navara is a must-have for turbulent road structures because it is a 2.3-litre four-cylinder turbo-diesel vehicle whose fuel consumption ranges between 6.4 litres- 7.2 litres per 100km. In addition to this, the Navara has a payload capacity of around 1000kg- 1200kg
Nissan Hardbody: Although the Nissan D-21series is an old pickup version However, it is still well sought after because it has a built-in divider for creating separate loading areas and double double-walled tailgate with strong cargo hooks. Its fuel consumption is around 10.5 litres/100km and its payload capacity of 1101kg- 1359kg.
Mitsubishi L200: The L200 which is also known as the Triton in some markets is strong, durable and versatile. The L200 has a variant diesel-powered engine capacity, an example of which is the 2.4-liter MVEC turbo diesel engine which can support the towing of heavy loads.
The fuel consumption based on different factors is between 7-10 litres/100km while the payload capacity is around 1200 kilograms. When choosing your fleet, the Mitsubishi L200 is a must-have.
There are several companies that specializes in manages these fleet if you need to outsource their repairs. Please reach out if you need one.
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