Thailand’s RRS converts the new ninth-gen Hilux into a heavy-duty tipper. The build can haul up to 5,000 kg without breaking a sweat under load. Buyers can pick electric or PTO-driven hydraulics depending on the use case. The ninth generation of the Toyota Hilux was introduced a few months ago, and it quickly attracted the attention of aftermarket companies. One of them is Rung Rueng Service (RRS) from Thailand, which has a history of turning the popular Japanese workhorse into heavy-duty tippers and dump trucks. The single-cab Hilux Travo, as the truck is badged in Thailand, now gains a tilting bed designed to swallow loads that would reduce a typical midsize pickup to tears. More: Thai Company Turns Toyota Hilux And Crew Into Minibuses For Monks, Nuns, And More The rear section of the truck can be a chopped factory bed or a custom high-strength steel structure, offered in different heights and configurations. The standard bed dimensions typically measure 2,500 mm (98.4 in) in length, 1,760 mm (69.3 in) in width, and 600 mm (23.6 in) in height, though custom heights of up to 800 mm (31.5 in) are available. For those requiring serious hauling capability, the RRS can install a floating rear axle paired with a heavy-duty rear leaf spring setup and upgraded 20 mm (0.78 in) core shock absorbers. These changes allow the truck to carry up to 5,000 kg (11,023 lbs) of cargo while ensuring it remains stable under maximum load. More: BYD Already Beat Ford’s Ranger Raptor On Power. Its Own Parts Bin Could Handle The Rest The hydraulic system for the tilting mechanism is available in two versions. Most customers opt for the electric dump system, which can tip between 3,000-5,000 kg (6,614-11,023 lbs) depending on the configuration. For even more intensive use, there is a PTO-driven system that runs off the diesel engine’s power. One of the coolest options is a 1,000 kg (2,205 lbs) crane that can be mounted behind the cabin. This allows solo loading and unloading of heavy equipment or materials, effectively turning the humble Toyota into a self-sufficient mobile workstation. More: Nissan Killed The Navara In Europe, Now A 402-HP PHEV From China Might Take Its Place RSS claims the tipper builds don’t require cutting or welding on the donor vehicle’s ladder-frame chassis. Instead, they are designed as modular kits with custom configurations. Furthermore, the reverse camera and parking sensors are relocated to the new tipper chassis, ensuring all factory systems continue to work as intended. The company has shared photos of multiple Hilux builds on its social media accounts. Some are based on entry-level trims finished in white, while others have a more rugged stance with aftermarket bull bars, underbody protection, extra LEDs, and Lenso alloy wheels shod in mud-terrain tires. All of the tippers have a single-cab bodystyle prioritizing bed size. More: Mitsubishi’s New Triton Raider Got Everything Except The One Thing It Needed Beyond the Toyota Hilux, RRS applies the same treatment to several other midsize pickups, including the recently launched and highly capable Ford Ranger Super Duty. Another cool build is the latest Mitsubishi Triton with a dual-tipper setup, looking like a small road train. Finally, some projects are based on older models, meaning it is never too late to become a dump truck. The Mitsubishi Triton with a double-tipper configuration from RSS.
