Toyota/Caterpillar colaboration

[76zimmer]

I heard today that there is something in the works here about a diesel collaboration. Anybody hear anything about this?

 

[1979jimmy350]

i know toyota is bringing out a heavy duty truck to the US market so it may be a possiblity

 

[76zimmer]

I heard it from a heavy equipment diesel mechanic.
And I believe he has a good source.

 

[burban89]

The only thing I have heard is a deal with Toyota and Isuzu. Doing some hybrid/diesel thing.

 

[Bent77]

I wonder if GM would have a prob w/ Toyo using the Isuzu as that is what the Duramax is. I know Gm dabbled with the Cat before the Duramax, but could not get it to pass the emissions...

 

[johnnychimpo]

I read in either Fourwheeler or 4wheel & Offroad that Nissan & toyota had cancelled their heavy duty plans. They plan to add a oil burner to the 1/2 ton line up, but plans for anything heavier were scrapped.

 

[buefchris]

It's time long overdue for a 1 ton diesel-powered TUNDRA.....or something!?!?

 

[1979jimmy350]

I read in either Fourwheeler or 4wheel & Offroad that Nissan & toyota had cancelled their heavy duty plans. They plan to add a oil burner to the 1/2 ton line up, but plans for anything heavier were scrapped.

I know for sure that Nissan cancled theres because they were plannign on using the 11.5 14 bolt for there truck

 

[johnnychimpo]

Japanese trucks w/ American axles......I love the Nissan commercials claiming to have the highest ground clearance for their axles. High ground clearance w/factory axles/tires = tiny diffs.

 

[Bent77]

Japanese trucks w/ American axles......I love the Nissan commercials claiming to have the highest ground clearance for their axles. High ground clearance w/factory axles/tires = tiny diffs.

High ground clearance with a 14bolt is not a happening!

 

[atho]

If Toyota made a 1 ton Tundra with a Cat C7...I think I'd be the first one in line to buy it.