Cheers Obee! Drop side trays have a few benefits.. they have more floor space (no wheel arches), also this ones alloy so is lighter. It might be warm here but its also very wet!

 A power take-off would be awesome but no its just an extra long towbar and hitch!

 True.. Yes! Am standing on a timber retaining wall with hose in one hand and beer in the other!

 Got to have a beer, hahahahah I sometimes want a refreshing beer in the afternoon but, its not good if Im teaching, ahhahah

 Ha! It does! It looks like he's shrunken-down standing on a stick that got jammed in the windshield! Dude, that is one really cool truck...real workhorse, but play-truck, too! Sweet, bro-

 Hahaha! It does.. Felt like it too after digging holes all day and then drinking beer

 Its a Toyota Hilux and I love it!

 Enjoy! There are several models of Japanese trucks and vans I wish were available here in the US. Oh well, shikataganai.

Didn't realize you lived so far north. Any good riding in Atherton? Sounds like a place for good trails...

 Athertons probably my favorite place for trails. Both the xc trails and DH are a lot of fun and very extensive.. good job done by both the club and the contracred builders. funny the World cup is being held in Cairns when Athertons only an hour away and twice the fun!

 Thanks Mick.. winch, snorkel and dual batteries also added. Picked it up Monday morning and had it working clearing an access track to communication tower Monday arvo so feel it is all justified!

 good reliable truck mate....i would love one for my next truck......congrats and enjoy

 Toyota !