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SVI Engineering has added the new MAX 3 Troopy to its SVI MAX range. This version, according to the specialist manufacturer of armoured products, meets the requirement of clients needing to carry up to eight people in hostile environments.
Designed as a multi-purpose vehicle, MAX 3 Troopy is really an armoured personnel carrier (APC). As a civilian version (no NCACC permits needed), it could also be used for mining, security, riot control, civil security, anti-poaching and convoy protection (valuables in transit).
As with the MAX 3 Double Cab, its military configuration is designed to be air transportable in a C130 and is fitted with weapon mounts for .50 calibre pintle mountings and remote weapon systems. The vehicle can also be fitted with customer furnished equipment such as communication systems.
Design and Conversion Details
MAX 3 Troopy is an evolution of the MAX 3 Double Cab with a focus on improving carrying capacity. The conversion process entails removing the soft-skin body of the Toyota Land Cruiser 79 and replacing it with a new all-steel body manufactured from armour plate. The armoured construction of the vehicle provides a minimum protection of EN1063 BR6 (assault rifles) with additional protection against anti-personnel mines. The vehicle has been designed from the start to be upgradeable to BR7.
Although mostly standard, the drivetrain is upgraded with the fitment of rims and tyres with a higher load rating, upgraded suspension and fitment of an additional rear anti-roll bar.
Maintenance
Servicing of MAX 3 Troopy is simplified because of its standard Toyota powertrain and drivetrain. Spare parts and service items are mostly available at any Toyota dealership world-wide. A service interval of 5 000 km is recommended owing to the intended usage profile and off-road application.
Cost and Warranty
MAX 3 Troopy procurement cost depends on configurations as well as the powertrain specification of the new Land Cruiser 79 used as the donor vehicle. Prices start from R1,8m ex VAT and the standard SVI warranty of 1-year/50 000km applies for road use.
SVI Engineering
SVI was formed in 2004 as an innovative mechanical engineering firm specialising in armoured vehicles. The company is a market leader in Africa serving the individual, corporate, security, mining and governmental markets. SVI is BEE level 2 and its quality management system is certified to ISO 9001:2015 by TÜV Rheinland.
Specification
Engine: 4,5-litre, 8-cyl, turbodiesel
Power: 151 kW @ 3 400 r/min
Torque: 430 Nm @ 1 200-3 200 r/min
Top speed: >140 km/h
Price: From R1.6m excluding VAT depending on specification
