OT: I want an OX

How could you not want one? ;-)

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Tim

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I have no need for one, although I hope it does well. It should, considering its provenance.

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Davey

I was impressed too. But TBH my existing Suzuki Carry does the job on UK roads and farm tracks. Good luck to them, though.

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newshound

Need? NEED??

I don't *need* one, but that doesn't stop me wanting one. ;-)

Tim

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Tim+

My one acre of land has nowhere for one to go, nor does it have access.

And it wouldn't go up the stairs to the holiday flat.

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Davey

Saw it on TV, but they didn't give the price.

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Dave Plowman (News)

12 = 15k (they guess) I cannot see it getting type approval for developed countries.
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MrCheerful

What goes round?

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Cheers, T i m

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T i m

Do they crash test such vehicles?

Could it get limited approval in a kit car sort of way?

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Dave Plowman (News)

Can do 1000km without filling up. Does the tank come pre-filled?

;-)

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Scott M

The report I saw on TV news suggested it was a simple vehicle which could be repaired by anyone (as it were) The idea of the original Land Rover.

But I'd guess it uses a proprietary power unit. So just where did they get a simple diesel from these days?

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Dave Plowman (News)

More info. here:

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Davey

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Thanks - but no details of the powerplant.

Thing is that to be legal in many countries it would need to meet emission regs. Not something you can do with a simple diesel. And if it doesn't, would restrict the potential market somewhat.

Not criticising the idea - just wondering about the nuts and bolts of the thing.

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Dave Plowman (News)

I was under the impression that the target market was third world rural economies, where I assume standards are easier to meet.

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newshound

It uses the transit 2.2 diesel, all in the article here:

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MrCheerful

I wonder how that will fare in developing countries? Seems a bit high tech for conditions where fuel quality may be dubious. Not very "hammer and screwdriver" maintenance friendly I wouldn't have thought.

Tim

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Tim+

From the Autocar article MrCheerful gave the link to:-

'If the right backing can be found, Murray and GVT believe work already done would allow a UK manufacturing plant to be sending the Ox to market ? which might include European as well as emerging market destinations ? within two years.'

And TV news yesterday suggested it might find a market with UK farmers, etc.

So just wondering how suitable a vehicle with sophisticated engine management would be for third world use?

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Dave Plowman (News)

That was my thoughts too.

I'd have chosen a simple petrol engine with carb - if you can still get such a thing.

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Dave Plowman (News)

I think the whole idea is a non-starter. You need someting that can be built, run, and maintained with local resources. So:

Wooden structure for carrying load.

Large wheels, for really good ground clearance. Up to about 2 metres diameter.

Solid tyres - so can't get punctures.

Low speed, so lubrication can be vegetable oils.

Locally sourced and fuelled power plant - perhaps a horse or bullock.

It should be possible to get or build agicultural trailers such as were used in the UK 100 years ago, and upgrade the wheel bearings from lorry wheels at scrapyards.

That way the locals will have an interest in maintaining and developing the product.

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Graham J

Try here for specs from the horsepowers mouth ...

OX Global Vehicle Trust

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Type 4 Cylinder 16 Valve Diesel Ford PT22 Capacity 2198 cc Bore 86 mm Stroke 94.6 mm Comp. Ratio 15.5 : 1 Power 114 KW (100 HP) @ 3500 RPM Torque 385 Nm @ 1300 - 2100 RPM

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Adrian Caspersz

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