At OEX you can choose to train in of some of the best off-road vehicles ever designed. We have tried to assemble a fleet of vehicles that will present a realistic cross section of vehicles to a demanding crowd of 4x4 and Overland enthusiasts. All our vehicles are in very good shape, these are not bet-up throw away vehicles. Most of our vehicle are slightly modified to ensure minimal damage and allow accurate training under the difficult terrain presented on our trails. Clearly you are encouraged to use your own vehicles instead of or in addition to ours. We also encourage our student to use a variety of the vehicles in a variety of terrains.

The Vehicles:

2007 Toyota FJ Cruiser 120 series Land Cruiser based

Recently we added the new FJ Cruiser. The FJ is our first permanent training vehicles with an Independent Front Suspension (IFS), ETC (Electronic Traction Control),  it represents the trend of 4x4 vehicles. Rear locker, a front locking differential, front and rear heavy duty bumpers, and 3 inch suspension lift to accommodate new larger Goodyear MTR tires.

2002 Mercedes G500 G-wagen.

2 inch Mercedes 3-red stripe coil springs, BFG ATs, Mercedes g-wagen Front bumper Euro-spec,   OME front and rear differential lockers, Mercedes GPS Navigation System,  Hi-lift jack, 9000lbs Superwinch, ARB roof rack, rear work light.

Photo: July 2002 Near 52 parallel Labrador Canada (no longer in the fleet)

1997 Land Rover Discovery Trek XD.

3 inch Old Man Emu coil springs, BFG MTs, ABR front bumper, Kaymar Rea bumper, ARB locking rear differential, G-net on-board computer with in-dash touch screen monitor, 2X gps, Trek Outfitter's rock sliders, Hi-lift jack, 9000lbs Superwinch, Safety Devises roof rack, rear work light, Safari Snorkel

Photo: January 10, 2002. Summit of Mt Washington. 138 MPH winds and -9 F

1997 Land Rover Defender.

3 inch Old Man Emu coil springs, Goodyear Wangler MTRs, ABR front bumper, ARB locking front and rear differential, Garmin 176c GPS, Mantec Skid plated, , Hi-lift jack, 9000lbs Superwinch, Safety Devises roof rack, rear work light, Mantec Snorkel, Rover Tyme rear control arms, limb raisers.

Photo: November on OEX course CT

Mitsubishi Pajaro (Montero) 1993

Recently added to our fleet.  The Pajaro is used world wide for marginal areas.  With its independent from suspension and carrying capacity, it needs to be driven accordingly.  This is a common favorite of our relief agencies, international corporate  explorations (geological, cellular telephone) teams, scientific and university, and military.

This vehicle is stock and has all season tires---a very real vehicle to train in when you do not expect to be able to choose your vehicle in the field.

1996 Toyota Land Cruiser FZJ80.

2 1/2 inch Old Man Emu coil springs, BFG MTs, ABR front bumper, Kaymar Rea bumper with tire carrier, OME front and rear differential lockers, Garmin 176c GPS, Panasonic Toughbook CF-29 with docking station and LAN wireless MDWD Panasonic touch-screen monitor and built in GPS,  Slee Off-Road rock sliders, Hi-lift jack, 10000lbs Superwinch prototype, ARB roof rack, rear work light, Safari Snorkel, on-board air compressor, Maggiolina Extreme Roof-top Tent.

Photo: June 2004 OEX course CT

1993 Toyota Land Cruiser FZJ80.

2 1/2 inch Old Man Emu coil springs, BFG MTs, ABR front bumper, Kaymar Rea bumper with tire carrier, OME front and rear differential lockers, Garmin 176c GPS, Panasonic Toughbook CF-29 with docking station and LAN wireless MDWD Panasonic touch-screen monitor and built in GPS,  Slee Off-Road rock sliders, Hi-lift jack, 10000lbs Superwinch prototype, ARB roof rack, rear work light, Safari Snorkel, On-baord air compressor

1980s Toyota Land Cruiser BJ75 Based.

4 inch spring over front, 4+- rear air suspension 4-link high articulating suspension,, 37 X 21.50 Good Year Wrangler MTRs, ABR front bumper, Custom rear  bumper with tire carrier, ARB front and rear differential lockers, Garmin 176c GPS, Panasonic Toughbook CF-29 with docking station and LAN wireless MDWD Panasonic touch-screen monitor and built in GPS,  Custom rock sliders, Hi-lift jack, 12000lbs Husky Superwinch , ARB roof rack, rear work light, Safari Snorkel, On-board air compressor, Custom rear bed.

BJ75 based Land Cruiser: 3b diesel, 190 hp, 380 ft/lbs torque.
Bio-diesel and 30 mpg.

1986 Toyota Land Cruiser FJ60

This vehicle is a 6 cylinder gasoline manual transmission driven truck.  It is a tough as it gets with a huge carrying capacity.  It is also very common in the four corners of the world.  This vehicle is minimally modified for reality and pragmatic training applications.

1980 Mercedes Unimog MB4/94

Relief agencies and corporate exploration big guns vehicle.  44 gears ands a 1:4400 low range first gear reduction.  It takes a bit of skill and art to dive and use this well.

Sorry no longer in the fleet
 

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