What is an OKA 0:20 History 0:40 Specs 02:05 Engine 02:20 Two problems with OKAs 03:58 Why buy an OKA? 04:10 Dimensions of OKA 06:05 Shopping with an OKA 06:55 Car vs light rigid license 07:10 Why OKA over Hino/Isuzu/Fuso 09:30 Mods to Hino/Isuzu/Fuso 11:50 Fuel cell OKAs 12:50 Servicing, parts and dealers 14:30 The 6x6 OKA 16:30 How easy is the OKA to work on? 21:05 Design philosophy 23:40 Interior, and driving 26:40 Ride and suspension 28:40 Safety 32:20 Differences between OKA models 33:20 Remanufacturing OKAs 36:05 Is there anywhere I can test drive? 39:20 What's the braking system? 40:00 Costs 42:00 Why I Want an OKA 43:20 Bodies 44:20 The MD's final message 45:35 Aussie made 46:55 Unimog vs OKA 47:38
The 6x6 marketed properly could have a decent market all over the world. The articulation/wheel travel in the rear axles for any off-road vehicle, let alone on a medium truck is like nothing I have ever seen. Bloody brilliant.
04/09/2022 I hope that the Dept of Defence is aware of this wonderful vehicle and use them instead of bringing in overseas vehicles. They would be as good as a Bushmaster in the proper situation; built to similar standard. Talk with the Army!
Loving the CD gifted at Burleigh storm gig ...random thought about visual performance ...I could see people in interesting costume going into air via harness with beat and lights ..was watching similar in Jane's addiction show and thought might translate much nicer to earth vibes of my fave collective
@@marcusbell7703 I guess you’re the same Marcus that brought the OKA to cairns and wouldn’t let us take it for a test drive, hence we bought canters. If they are still the same calipers, then they are okay for outback but not for the beach
Not sure what the status of “OKA” is these days but their ownership and manufacturing history has always seemed to be up and down, on and off. It is a very very utilitarian and single-purpose vehicle and most recreational owners want something rather more refined and/or multi-use. Overlanders don’t need extreme 4WD capability; other factors are more important to them. Price is actually considerably higher than a Canter converted to super singles. And my recollection is that reliability, ownership costs and concerns about the future of OKA itself turned most commercial buyers off including the miners who were their initial target market. This meant OKA really struggled to find a reliable profitable niche, even a small one.
Agree with all of that. There comes a time when enough offroad capabiity is enough and that's all you need, no point compromising other factors for more. But I hope they succeed. Yes, price is a problem.
I would think some overlanders would want extreme off-road capability. As the saying goes in construction circles I’m in “it’s better to have it and not need it than to need it and not have it”. For me the more capable a vehicle is off-road the slower one can go and still make it, which would perfectly suit a mobile home.
this clown stated they are going to make EV Okas. Imagine having one of those fail outback or burst into flame. Not to mention your power bill due to recharging the battery
What is an OKA 0:20
History 0:40
Specs 02:05
Engine 02:20
Two problems with OKAs 03:58
Why buy an OKA? 04:10
Dimensions of OKA 06:05
Shopping with an OKA 06:55
Car vs light rigid license 07:10
Why OKA over Hino/Isuzu/Fuso 09:30
Mods to Hino/Isuzu/Fuso 11:50
Fuel cell OKAs 12:50
Servicing, parts and dealers 14:30
The 6x6 OKA 16:30
How easy is the OKA to work on? 21:05
Design philosophy 23:40
Interior, and driving 26:40
Ride and suspension 28:40
Safety 32:20
Differences between OKA models 33:20
Remanufacturing OKAs 36:05
Is there anywhere I can test drive? 39:20
What's the braking system? 40:00
Costs 42:00
Why I Want an OKA 43:20
Bodies 44:20
The MD's final message 45:35
Aussie made 46:55
Unimog vs OKA 47:38
So good to see OKAs being kept alive. Truly awesome vehicle. Well done Dean.
Very interesting conversation. Thanks for sharing. That 6 x 6 is going to be brilliant!
I think so too!
Good Interview mate, I met with Dean a few weeks back, we will be doing some videos with him soon hopefully. That 6x6 looks mad in the flesh!
Sounds great!
The 6x6 marketed properly could have a decent market all over the world. The articulation/wheel travel in the rear axles for any off-road vehicle, let alone on a medium truck is like nothing I have ever seen. Bloody brilliant.
Sign me up.
Love it. thanks for your time doing this.
My pleasure! Please share :-)
Very interested in a oka now seems like the right choice
04/09/2022 I hope that the Dept of Defence is aware of this wonderful vehicle and use them instead of bringing in overseas vehicles. They would be as good as a Bushmaster in the proper situation; built to similar standard. Talk with the Army!
Been my dream vehicle for ever! What is the engine size for the 4 and 6 cylinder donks?
Loving the CD gifted at Burleigh storm gig ...random thought about visual performance ...I could see people in interesting costume going into air via harness with beat and lights ..was watching similar in Jane's addiction show and thought might translate much nicer to earth vibes of my fave collective
Interesting insight!
Robert, you haven't noticed the length of the parabolics. The OKA is unbelievably supple.
Awesome! Is there a 2024 update anywhere? 🙂
Not yet
I wish I had seen this video before I bought the Hino 817 in 2018. I should have gone the Isuzu....
Great interview Robert/Dean. Broad question but what would "typical" annual or say 50K service costs run to approximately?
Don't know sorry, have to ask OKA directly on oka-atv.com.
I really hope they redesign it with coil all around. Similar to the Unimogs.
I doubt it'll be coils, but yes would be nice. Want independent suspension too?
L2SFBC - Robert Pepper - auto journo 4x coils will be nice and sufficient.
Why? Drive one and you'll find that the parabolics are really, really good.
What is the difference between a Oka and a Iveco 4x4 daily
I ♥ OKA
First call I'll make when I win lotto
Pengen Punya OKA Double Cabin,untuk kegiatan RELAWAN Bencana Di INDONESIA
Do the calipers still come loose?
Swivel hub bearings collapse?
You just described every Toyota Landcruiser I have owned. Oh yeah, it's many
@@marcusbell7703 is the front axle the same as the older models?
@@marcusbell7703 I guess you’re the same Marcus that brought the OKA to cairns and wouldn’t let us take it for a test drive, hence we bought canters. If they are still the same calipers, then they are okay for outback but not for the beach
Not sure what the status of “OKA” is these days but their ownership and manufacturing history has always seemed to be up and down, on and off. It is a very very utilitarian and single-purpose vehicle and most recreational owners want something rather more refined and/or multi-use. Overlanders don’t need extreme 4WD capability; other factors are more important to them. Price is actually considerably higher than a Canter converted to super singles. And my recollection is that reliability, ownership costs and concerns about the future of OKA itself turned most commercial buyers off including the miners who were their initial target market. This meant OKA really struggled to find a reliable profitable niche, even a small one.
Agree with all of that. There comes a time when enough offroad capabiity is enough and that's all you need, no point compromising other factors for more. But I hope they succeed. Yes, price is a problem.
I would think some overlanders would want extreme off-road capability. As the saying goes in construction circles I’m in “it’s better to have it and not need it than to need it and not have it”. For me the more capable a vehicle is off-road the slower one can go and still make it, which would perfectly suit a mobile home.
Agreed+
So it’s an underpowered, short, heavy, expensive light truck with an amazing suspension… think I will stick with my canter
this clown stated they are going to make EV Okas. Imagine having one of those fail outback or burst into flame. Not to mention your power bill due to recharging the battery