Photo 10 : View of a hawker selling fruits with an umbrella attached to a bracket fabricated at the tail end of the mini pickup - simple and yet provides comfort to the hawker and the customers to choose the fruits under the hot sun or rain .
Photo 11 : Modified tricycle with cabin for two passengers or goods that need to be shielded from rain and sun .
In urban areas , these ‘ three-wheeled cargo motocycles ’ are popular for transporting goods and are widely seen for their manoeuvrability and efficiency in navigating through traffic .
One notable type is the “ electric cargo tricycle ,” which is powered by an electric motor . These vehicles are eco-friendly and contribute to the efforts to reduce air pollution in urban environments . They typically have a small cabin in the front for the driver and can have an open or enclosed cargo compartment in the rear for transporting goods .
Generally , these vehicles come in various sizes and configurations , and they play a crucial role in last-mile logistics and small-scale transportation needs in densely populated areas . They are commonly used for delivering goods , such as groceries , small packages , and other items within local communities .
These mini tricycle pickups are available in a variety of sizes . The least expensive ones are small open-cabin single-seat vehicles with motorcycle handlebars , hand-crank start , and a three-speed transmission , costing around USD300 . The most sophisticated mini pickup has a closed , car-like cabin with a steering wheel and radio / cassette player , electric start , a dumping capability for the cargo bed , and a low-range gearbox that complements the standard threespeed transmission . Between these extremes are vehicles with almost every conceivable combination of features .
Most tricycle pickups have the following attributes :
● one-cylinder diesel engine
● 12 to 15 horsepower
● evaporative water-cooling ( no water pump )
● belt drive from the engine to the transmission , mounted on the rear axle
● payload capacity of 500 kg
● top speed of 50 km / hr ( specified by law )
Advantages of owning a tricycle pickup Tricycle pickups are generally the preferred choice for transporting goods for relatively short distances . They have the following advantages :
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