1997 Mitsubishi Minicab Dump 2WD Kei Truck

We picked up this 1997 Mitsubishi Minicab dump-bed truck knowing exactly what buyers ask for most: a working dump bed that actually works. The hydraulic lift on this one is smooth, no hesitation, no leaks under load, and the bed itself is straight with no crushed corners or patched rust holes. At $4,500 it's priced to be a tool, not a showpiece, and that's exactly how it should be looked at.

Why the Minicab Still Earns Its Keep

Mitsubishi built the Minicab as a no-nonsense workhorse, and three decades later that reputation holds up. These trucks are simple mechanically, easy to find parts for through JDM specialists, and the 660cc engine sips fuel while still hauling real loads. The dump-bed variant specifically was built for small contractors and farms in Japan who needed to move gravel, mulch, or debris without renting a full-size truck. That's the same job it's suited for here.

This example is 2WD with a 5-speed manual transmission, which keeps things mechanically straightforward and easy to service. It's equipped with factory air conditioning, a feature that's genuinely useful if you're running this truck through a Southern summer or spending long days moving material on a job site. We don't have an odometer reading to publish on this one, so we're not going to guess a number, but the truck was inspected end to end for drivetrain health, hydraulic function, frame condition, and rust before it was listed.

Buyers use these Minicab dump trucks for exactly what you'd expect: hauling firewood and brush around a rural property, moving stall bedding and feed on a small farm, running mulch and gravel loads for a landscaping crew, or just having a low-cost utility truck that can get in and out of tight spaces a full-size pickup can't touch. The tight turning radius and narrow width matter more than people expect once they're threading between fence posts or backing up to a garden bed.

• Working hydraulic dump bed
• Factory air conditioning
• 5-speed manual transmission
• Straight bed, no structural rust
• Compact size for tight worksites
• Low-cost entry into a dump truck

If you want to see more photos or ask about the inspection report, reach out and we'll walk you through it. We handle payment by secure bank transfer and deliver door-to-door anywhere in the continental US, so you don't have to arrange freight yourself.