I love these things, they're quintessentially Australian. Big and unwieldy but tough as nails, will go anywhere with ease and last forever. Great video mate, cheers.
i got to go on an outback adventure in NT back in the 90s and they had one of these to drive us round in. had no idea what it was until now. Great vid as always Ross!!! Keep up the great work mate!!!
Heard of the brand but never knew they're in Australia and still making them! This is similar to a MB Unimog and I'm really looking forward to more crazy reviews like this and I'm glad these are made in Aus!
i rolled one of these when l/h/f steering tyre blew out 3 hour round trip shopping trip for 2 x weeks supplys exploration drilling crew Drillex, the beer was saved
10:12 Eugene, Oregon. We have a dozen mid-90s Dodge Cummins 4x4 pick-up trucks. We operate a small organic teaching farm, we use our vehicles for delivery to farmers markets and local-owned family-operated grocery stores. We rarely see less than 25mpg... about 9l/100kg.
My customer in Victoria bought one brand new in about 1991 I think. I used to service it for him, you are right it was shockingly gutless. Nice to see the cummins slipped in.
Ive seen a few okas before as tourist bus's in far north Queensland and in the Northern Territory. I remember as a kid at the camping and 4x4 expo in sydney in the 90s they had one on the test track, they also had a landrover bush rangie. Anyhow, the oka was an offroad beast.
@@qldjoe They were made by a marine window company (alpha marine windows) in canningvale. Probably not around anymore, they are boat windows so maybe look in that area.
Bloody pulling more hens teeth out of the bag Jon and im loving it. Now thats a rig that could tour Australia with ease should ask old mate if you can borrow it to come over east
I know this video is a bit old I've just stumbled across it funny looking off road truck LOL good to see you reviewing more than just fast cool cars man you should review more rare things like this rig.
I used to love oka's then I saw a unimog!!!! There has been an oka at mechanics in Coolgardie on the main highway for years anyone who has done kal or East trips will know exactly what I'm saying
03/09/2022 THANK YOU. I was aware of the OKA but never knew that it was built in Australia. Realisticly, I would suggest that Dept of Defence should order a couple of thousand for NORFORCE etc. If I ever get my licence back and I have the dollars, this will be the way to go!
As an OKA owner it's good to see them on YT, but man you need to do more research before posting. Mine has the 4 cyl 4.0 Perky and sure it's gutless but will cruise all day at 110. As for turning circle, it will get around inside my son's GU. It might be high, but it's really not much bigger than a Ranger relatively. I love it.
Hi Mate,WTF that's a house boat on wheels,it's definitely unlike anything you've reviewed before,but the variety of different vehicles is what makes this channel so great & you look 4'10 standing next to it lol,I enjoyed the vid Johnny & got a laugh as well cheers.
@@nevyn9050 There's about 25 with Duramax's in them, more HP but not as much torque. Only 1 with a 6.7L Cummins at the moment, heard of another one that is about to be done.
@@moose2367 Didn't know there were so many with the duramax.. I think I'd prefer the cummins anyway. I see the current supply standard is the 4 cylinder.. I guess they'd put the 6 in if asked. I'd ask
Looks like an off the shelf parts special. No where near European levels of sophistication. Very industrial and basic. Abundance of straight panels. Yep Australian.
I love these things, they're quintessentially Australian. Big and unwieldy but tough as nails, will go anywhere with ease and last forever. Great video mate, cheers.
I totally agree!
I worked at OKA for a couple of years.
Really how was that!?
Love the transperth train seat covers
🤣 ikr locally made and it shows 👌
i got to go on an outback adventure in NT back in the 90s and they had one of these to drive us round in. had no idea what it was until now. Great vid as always Ross!!! Keep up the great work mate!!!
Very cool! thanks Rob glad you enjoyed it :)
Heard of the brand but never knew they're in Australia and still making them! This is similar to a MB Unimog and I'm really looking forward to more crazy reviews like this and I'm glad these are made in Aus!
I see one of these around Melbourne but didn't know they were so rare!
They were made in Bibra Lake / Spearwood Western Australia.
Thanks mate! Love doing weird and unusual stuff
@@RossReviewsau No problem... Anytime!
Unusual but lit af, never thought I’d see you drive something like this
🤣 ps I used to be a truck driver
i rolled one of these when l/h/f steering tyre blew out 3 hour round trip shopping trip for 2 x weeks supplys
exploration drilling crew Drillex, the beer was saved
just remembered the one we had was a 4 x cyl perkins
replaced the wheel, filled oil/coolant and drove it home, lost most of the fresh food
my 12 years in wa the oka was a major drillex vehicle
awesome work! i figured these would be epic for exploration! ps i used to do diamond drilling ;)
10:12
Eugene, Oregon.
We have a dozen mid-90s Dodge Cummins 4x4 pick-up trucks.
We operate a small organic teaching farm, we use our vehicles for delivery to farmers markets and local-owned family-operated grocery stores.
We rarely see less than 25mpg... about 9l/100kg.
It could only be one step up from the enjoyment of changing gears in an old Datsun 180 b , just snapping the lever back is so fun
My customer in Victoria bought one brand new in about 1991 I think.
I used to service it for him, you are right it was shockingly gutless. Nice to see the cummins slipped in.
thanks for the info! crazy you used to service one! haha
I did like the look of them but the idea of a 4 L 4 cylinder sounded a bit slow. Cummins sounds like a better engine option.
Unimog way cooler
@@KirkBognar
They are heaps dearer to own and run
Going by the used costs
Ive seen a few okas before as tourist bus's in far north Queensland and in the Northern Territory. I remember as a kid at the camping and 4x4 expo in sydney in the 90s they had one on the test track, they also had a landrover bush rangie.
Anyhow, the oka was an offroad beast.
sounds like a good time haha.. the oka 100% is a beast
One day I will go round Australia in something like this.
The best thing too tour Australia in
In 1995 I was making those slider windows in the rear doors. They were made at Alpha Marine windows.
Very cool love how it was local
Who makes the windows now? I need to replace a few.....
@@qldjoe They were made by a marine window company (alpha marine windows) in canningvale. Probably not around anymore, they are boat windows so maybe look in that area.
Great vid RR, we are restoring OKA 331
Nice work! Great to see another getting looked after
Bloody pulling more hens teeth out of the bag Jon and im loving it. Now thats a rig that could tour Australia with ease should ask old mate if you can borrow it to come over east
i've got plenty more surprises coming ;) tho you follow patreon so your all over it haha
This cool I love old rigs like this
glad you enjoyed this one mate
I know this video is a bit old I've just stumbled across it funny looking off road truck LOL good to see you reviewing more than just fast cool cars man you should review more rare things like this rig.
Glad you enjoyed it def a different one eh
Hope you enjoyed your trip to chittering 😉
See this around a lot. Beast.
I did! love it out there
@@RossReviewsau come back in winter! Keep up the great work!
Now that's a daily 👍🇦🇺🍻
perfect for the end of the world ;)
They had a heap of these at the Argyle mine.
really!!!?? wow never seen one at all the places i've been
@@RossReviewsau It was in the early 90s, they had a fleet of them. They didn’t stand up to the rigours of mining use as well as Landcruisers.
Neighbour had one when I was little, they drove it all over the bush
they are so good for that!
You also forget to mention that the whole truck is your roll cage, these things were built to keep workers in the mines safe....
I used to love oka's then I saw a unimog!!!! There has been an oka at mechanics in Coolgardie on the main highway for years anyone who has done kal or East trips will know exactly what I'm saying
how cool would it be to compare them! haha maybe one day
Obviously a poorly maintained vehicle
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Show of hands:
* how many are old enough to remember the olden-time masks (aka 'face-masks')?
Those were good times...
03/09/2022 THANK YOU. I was aware of the OKA but never knew that it was built in Australia. Realisticly, I would suggest that Dept of Defence should order a couple of thousand for NORFORCE etc. If I ever get my licence back and I have the dollars, this will be the way to go!
Love OKA'S, cheers mate, the owner obviously wasn't keen on you trying it out off rd! Good Vid!
He probably would have let me haha but we ran out of time unfortunately
WOW that is definitely NOT what i expected you to post today lol
Not your typical off roader 🇦🇺👏
As an OKA owner it's good to see them on YT, but man you need to do more research before posting. Mine has the 4 cyl 4.0 Perky and sure it's gutless but will cruise all day at 110. As for turning circle, it will get around inside my son's GU. It might be high, but it's really not much bigger than a Ranger relatively. I love it.
Nearly quicker then that vz Maloo, jokes
HA! (right in the feels) still my favorite HSV the VZ
I've always wanted an Oka, price drailed me.
Wicked looking van truck! Be a great base to do a zombie apocalypse build on one😂
Yes 😀
would be the best vehicle for the apocalypse
Very similar to TransPerth seats
HAHA the same im sure
All set for a zombie apocalypse! Beast! Should've rocked up to maccas in it lol
HAH damn your right.. we were to far in the country tho for a maccas run
How long is the tray on that thing.
Hi Mate,WTF that's a house boat on wheels,it's definitely unlike anything you've reviewed before,but the variety of different vehicles is what makes this channel so great & you look 4'10 standing next to it lol,I enjoyed the vid Johnny & got a laugh as well cheers.
😂 thanks Pete! I love the variety 👌
Two seat rows and you can get inflatable beds that slip in each row cheap from Kmart
Great surf bus for up the bluff WA
oh hell yes.. would be so good for that
I want one
Beasts eh!
They go better with a 6.7L Cummins and 6sp Allison, 300hp 1200nm, great as my daily driver. For comparison, 0-100 in under 11 secs
There's one in Perth fitted with a V8 Duramax that apparently is good for 8 seconds 0-100.
That's also got the 6 speed Allison box in it.
@@nevyn9050 There's about 25 with Duramax's in them, more HP but not as much torque. Only 1 with a 6.7L Cummins at the moment, heard of another one that is about to be done.
@@moose2367 Didn't know there were so many with the duramax.. I think I'd prefer the cummins anyway.
I see the current supply standard is the 4 cylinder.. I guess they'd put the 6 in if asked.
I'd ask
Looks like a beast
the BIG ONE! haha
It is
Hey my friend
I’m from UAE and I never seen any OKA in my country at all
Can you tell me who bought them in UAE if you know
It’d be like my first truck cause it had a crash box
Long travel with the gears
MASSIVE lol
The transperth cloth is absolutely filthy. Other than that, great review
HAHA gotta love the old transperth bus seats ;)
Looks like an off the shelf parts special. No where near European levels of sophistication. Very industrial and basic. Abundance of straight panels. Yep Australian.
HAHA she gets the job done..
@@RossReviewsau I like the Cummins diesel and the two hole rims.
I don't doubt it's capable but it'd want to be at that price and utilitarian looks.
How's the au going G. Churr 🤙
AU always going 💪
Churr ma bro
Doesn't own it anymore...
Maybe better just getting an ex ADF Unimog? Though, at least this can cruise at highway speed🇦🇺
was impressive cruising in this! SO DAMN MASSIVE
There is one in WA for sale for 20k
really! thats cheap?
@@RossReviewsau got it wrong, it's $29000 it's a single cab perkins diesel and comes with a triple cab module
@@RossReviewsau my mate just bought it yesterday
Dear Mister OKA, my 73rd birthday next month, just saying.
HAHA that would be a great present
@@RossReviewsau I have dreamed about n OKA since I first saw one. I see a lot of grey nomads driving them up here in the north.
At least one hand on the steering wheel is recommended, rather than both arms waving about!
need some 53"
12v :)
Was that Donald trump standing in front of it at the assembly line?
👍👍🤜
🙏👏👍
It’s a joke