Toyota Stout

Toyota Stout
Production period:	1955-1986
Class :	Utilities
Body versions :	Pick up
Successor:	Toyota Hilux

The Toyota Stout, or Toyopet RK, is a light truck manufactured by Japanese automaker Toyota between 1955 and 1986 . The second generation is also considered the forerunner of the Toyota Hilux .

1st generation

RK / RK30 / RK35
Production period:	1954-1959
Body versions :	Pick up
Engines:	Otto engine : 1.5 liters (35 kW)
Length:	4265 mm
Width:	1675 mm
Height:	1735 mm
Wheelbase :	2500 mm
Empty weight :	860 kg

The Toyopet RK , a 1 ¼ ton truck introduced in April 1954 , was larger than the similarly built SG model , but smaller than the FA model . In 1955 the wagon was revised and could now 1½ to. haul.

The standard version consisted of a 2-door driver's cab with 3 seats and a separate box with a tailgate. Other body styles from Toyota's range included a panel van, an ambulance, a double-cab panel van (2 doors, 6 seats), three different pickup trucks, a minibus (predecessor of the Coaster ) and an ice cream van .

All models had the usual technical details at the time, such as ladder frames, leaf springs, rigid axles and drum brakes on all wheels. The car was powered by a Toyota R engine with 48 bhp (35 kW) connected to a manual transmission. The car was equipped with two windshield wipers, two exterior mirrors (from 1955), axle caps, chrome trim and double headlights.

The 1954 model was referred to as a 1 ¼ tonne truck, but had a payload of only 1220 kg. The 1955 model was referred to as a 1½ tonne truck, but had a payload of only 1330 kg.

In 1957 the RK was revised, which resulted in the RK30 and RK35 models . In May 1959 the cars were given the name Stout .

2nd generation

Stout RK45 / RK100 / RK101
Toyota Stout (1960-1978)
Production period:	1960-1988
Body versions :	Pick up
Engines:	Petrol engines : 1.5-2.0 liters (45-79 kW)
Length:	4695 mm
Width:	1690 mm
Height:	1750 mm
Wheelbase :	2800 mm
Empty weight :	835 kg

In 1960 a completely revised model was presented, the most famous version of the Stout today. On the Japanese market, a Toyota R engine with 1453 cm³ displacement for the RK45 and 1897 cm³ displacement for the RK100 was offered.

The export began in September 1967 with the RK101 . In some markets (e.g. in the USA) the slightly smaller Hilux replaced it in 1968 , but in many other markets (e.g. Southeast Asia or Australia) the stout was sold alongside the Hilux. The RK101 had the Toyota R engine with 1994 cc displacement.

These wagons also had leaf springs and drum brakes on all wheels, as well as a ladder frame. There was a pickup truck (2 doors, 3 seats), a double cabin (4 doors, 6 seats) and a 2-door panel van.

RK 110 1979–1986

Stout RK 110
Production period:	1979-1986
Body versions :	Pick up
Engines:	Otto engine : 2.0 liters (79 kW)
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In March 1979 the Stout received another facelift and now looked more like the smaller Hilux , but fulfilled the same role as before. He also had the same engine with 1994 cc displacement.

The car was available as a flatbed (2 doors, 3 seats) and as a double cabin (4 doors, 6 seats). In 1986 production ended without a direct successor.

Web links

Commons : Toyota Stout  - Collection of pictures, videos and audio files

Individual evidence

1. ↑ ^{a b c} Toyota Truck 48HP , Toyota Brochure No. 228, Japan
2. ↑ ^{a b c} Toyopet 1.5 ton , Toyota Brochure No. 316, Japan
3. ↑ Toyopet Stout, Model RK45-100 Parts Catalog , No. 53336-64, Japan
4. ↑ ^{a b c} Toyota Vehicle Identification Manual , Toyota Motor Corporation, Overseas Parts Department, Catalog No. 97913-84, Japan (1984)