Why 6x6s?
While four-wheeled vehicles dominate the roads for good reason – practicality, cost, and maneuverability – a niche market exists for six-wheeled trucks. What does that extra axle and pair of wheels bring to the table? Enhanced grip and traction, particularly in challenging terrains like mud and sand, along with a superior weight distribution. Since these vehicles cater to a specialized market, they are often built by niche companies or customizers, resulting in high price tags and impressive levels of customization.
The Reign of the 6×6
Here’s a look at some of the most outrageous 6×6 off-road monsters, ranked by price:
Hobbs Automotive Yeti
- Base Vehicle: M939 A1 + Silverado body
- Engine: 14-liter Cummins 855 CI diesel
- Horsepower: 240 hp
- Torque: 685 lb-ft
- Special Features: Military-grade chassis, extreme size
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Price: Failed to sell at auction
Hobbs Automotive took a five-ton military 6×6 chassis and married it with a Chevrolet Silverado 3500 HD body. Powered by a robust 14-liter Cummins diesel engine, this truck offers serious presence.
Patriot Campers Off Road (PCOR) Solutions Megatourer 6×6
- Base Vehicle: Toyota Land Cruiser
- Engine: 4.5-liter V8 turbo diesel
- Horsepower: 354 hp at the wheels
- Torque: Not specified
- Special Features: Solar power system, air suspension, full electronics suite
- Price: Not specified
Australian company Patriot Campers, in collaboration with Jmacx Offroad Solutions, built the Megatourer 6×6, a touring vehicle based on the Toyota Land Cruiser. It features a custom air suspension, remote tire pressure system, a 70-liter water tank, and a twin-turbocharged engine.
Apocalypse Jeep Gladiator Oculus Tron 6×6
- Base Vehicle: Jeep Gladiator
- Engine: 6.2-liter Hemi V8
- Horsepower: 720 hp
- Torque: Not specified
- Special Features: Auto-locking hubs, limited-slip differential
- Price: ~$220,000
Apocalypse’s Oculus Tron 6×6 builds upon the Jeep Gladiator with a 720-horsepower Hemi V8 engine. This beast features a 22-gallon fuel tank, auto-locking hubs, and a limited-slip differential.
Apocalypse Manufacturing Warlord
- Base Vehicle: Ram 1500 TRX
- Engine: 6.2-liter supercharged Hemi V8
- Horsepower: 702 hp
- Torque: Not specified
- Special Features: Extra axle with 37-inch all-terrain tires
- Price: ~$250,000
Apocalypse Manufacturing took the already potent Ram 1500 TRX and added an extra axle. It boasts 37-inch all-terrain tires and a 702-horsepower supercharged Hemi V8.
Apocalypse Manufacturing Dark Horse
- Base Vehicle: Ford Bronco
- Engine: 2.7-liter turbocharged V6
- Horsepower: 400 hp
- Torque: Not specified
- Special Features: Removable fiberglass slant-back hardtop
- Price: ~$250,000
Based on the Ford Bronco, Apocalypse’s Dark Horse extends the vehicle, giving it a five-foot-long bed and an added axle. It rides on coilover suspension and features a removable fiberglass slant-back hardtop.
Flying Huntsman 6×6 Pickup
- Base Vehicle: Land Rover Defender 110
- Engine: 6.2-liter GM LS3 V8
- Horsepower: 435 hp
- Torque: Not specified
- Special Features: Hand-formed aluminum body, bespoke interior
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Price: £279,999 (~$361,000)
The Flying Huntsman 6×6 Pickup by Chelsea Truck Company offers a more luxurious take. The bodywork is hand-formed from aluminum, the Land Rover Defender 110 has been stretched, a rear roll bar added and powered by a 6.2-liter GM-supplied LS3 V8 engine.
Mercedes-Benz 6×6 G63 AMG
- Base Vehicle: Mercedes-Benz G-Class
- Engine: 5.5-liter twin-turbo V8
- Horsepower: 544 hp
- Torque: 560 lb-ft
- Special Features: Onboard air compressor for tire pressure control
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Price: 379,000 Euros (~$409,600)
Mercedes-Benz actually produced and sold the 6×6 G63 AMG, an incredible feat for a mainstream manufacturer. It features a 5.5-liter twin-turbo V8 and an onboard air compressor for adjusting tire pressure on the fly.
Ford Hennessey VelociRaptor 6×6
- Base Vehicle: F-150 Raptor R
- Engine: 5.2-liter supercharged V8
- Horsepower: 700 hp
- Torque: 640 lb-ft
- Special Features: 3-inch lift, 37-inch off-road tires
- Price: ~$500,000
Hennessey added an extra axle to the Ford F-150 Raptor R. The truck is now 27 feet long and features Fox Live Valve dampers, a three-inch lift, and 37-inch off-road tires with the supercharged V8 untouched.
Rezvani Motors Hercules 6×6 Pickup
- Base Vehicle: Jeep Wrangler
- Engine: Up to a Supercharged 7.0-liter V8
- Horsepower: Up to 1,300 hp
- Torque: Not specified
- Special Features: Military Edition with ballistic armor option
- Price: ~$500,000
Rezvani’s Hercules 6×6 Pickup is built using the Jeep Wrangler platform, with engine options ranging up to a supercharged 7.0-liter V8 producing 1,300 horsepower. A Military Edition is available complete with ballistic armor.
The world of 6×6 trucks represents the pinnacle of off-road capability and automotive extravagance. These vehicles are not just about practicality; they’re statements of capability, daring innovation, and a willingness to push the boundaries of what’s possible on wheels.
