2013 Hilux

Toyota
Hilux
Arctic Trucks AT44

Vehicle History

This AT-44 Hilux was built by Arctic Trucks and served as a part of Expeditions 7 in Antarctica and Greenland. Modifications include:
● Larger tires, lift and suspension create different handling characteristics
● The modifications add weight to the vehicle (7,716 lbs vs 6,129 lbs)
● Higher center of gravity
● Larger tires: 44x18.50-15
● Wider and higher by over 20%
● Larger, lockable rear differential
● Heavy duty suspension system
● Rear coil suspension system
● Bigger fender flares to cover the larger wheels/tires
● Inside roll bar (crevasse protection)
● Bed roll bar (crevasse protection)
● Front crevasse bar
● Detachable winch with synthetic cable
● Side steps

History

Arctic Trucks is an international company founded in Iceland and with operations in the United Kingdom, Norway, Finland, Poland, Russia and the United Arab Emirates. Arctic Trucks specializes in the re-engineering of four-wheel drive vehicles to allow them to be used in challenging conditions.

They have supplied vehicles for a number of high-profile expeditions in the Arctic and Antarctic.