Compact Pick up Trucks
This is the most common type of pick up truck on the marked, being that is the original type from when the design was first invented in the 60's. As it says in it's name the vehicle compact so it will be able to fit into situations that normal trucks wouldn't. However the bed is quite small and the cab only holds two people, however the other two people needed on the crane can sit in the bed anyhow.
Ford Ranger XLT 2009
Full-Size Pick up Trucks
This type of truck is designed to carry heavy loads and carry it over rough terrain. Most standard trucks of this nature can carry up to 450kg in the bed, and others can carry up to six times as much as that. The bed is usually designed to be around 1.2m x 2.4m in area. With rear wheel drive and 4 wheel drive as an optional, this truck can handle most terrain, especially if it is powered by a v10 engine. The largest type of this pick up truck are called "duallies" since they have 4 rear wheels, two on each side with an axle between. This would suit the requirements needed however the vehicle might be too cumbersome, and could get trapped in a tight squeeze.
Ford F-150 2007-2008 (extended)
Mid-Size Pick Up Trucks
This is the all rounder of the family. It has the advantages of being smaller than a full-size pick up truck and can carry the same load as one. It also has the option of having the bed in a longer, and wider style, the Toyota show has can come with a long bed 1.87m by 1.44m. The original models of these did not have the engine power needed to traverse extreme conditions, for example in an earthquake zone, however the newer models like the Toyota shown can come with a V6 engine. They have even more durability since they can also come with a double cab, which allows all four people to sit within the cab and not risk sitting in the bed with the gear.
Toyota Tacoma TRD 2001-2004 (extended cab)
Sports Utility Trucks (SUT)
The SUT is a cross breed between a Full-size pick up truck and a SUV (Sports Utility Vehicle). Where the cab is quite large so it can fit more people (up to 6 passengers) but it has a bed on the back designed for light or heavy loading. It would be very useful, however the design is a bit too much for what it is needed for and much would go to waste.
Dodge Ram 1500 crew cab
I believe looking at the choices the Mid-Size pick up truck is the best choices since it is the most adaptable out of all of them and even thought the bed is not as long as the full-size pick up it will suffice and it will be able to go into situations that it's larger brethren would not.
Think about your end user. You weren't expected to be able to choose the vehicle to suit your problem. Instead assume the type of vehicle a local civil defence force might have at its disposal - ie. basic Land Rover Defender type vehicle.
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