ISUZU FRR REVIEW

 The FRR Review 

This are the FRR models Currently highly used in kenya
1. Isuzu frr 90
2. Isuzu frr 33

Isuzu FRR 90

Isuzu FRR 33

The FRR 90 is the current new model sold locally after the FRR 33 created a good reputation in Kenya for its reliability and efficiency.

Isuzu FRR 90.

Engine- 5200cc(5193) turbo charged engine

Horse power- 190

Torque- 510Nm at 1900rpm

Braking system- full air over hydraulic dual circuit brakes( supported by both engine and exhaust auxiliary braking)

Fuel to engine- supplied via a common rail

Isuzu FRR 33

Engine- 8226cc naturally aspirated engine

Horse power- 185

Torque- 461Nm of Torque at 1700rpm

Braking system- full air over hydraulic dual circuit brakes( supported by both engine and exhaust auxiliary braking)

Fuel to engine- suppled by a mechanical fuel pumb.

Noted issues with FRR by drivers.

Frr 90.

Most drivers are complaining that the isuzu frr 90 brake lining are wearing out much faster compared to the Frr 33, this issue was expected Concidering the changes made to the engine, the current engine is much powerful and faster but smaller with less pistons than that of the 33 which uses 6 pistons while the 90 uses only 4 pistons, this means the auxiliary braking system ( the engine/exhaust braking system) will not be as powerful on the Isuzu frr 90 and hence forcing the driver to use the primary braking system more( thats the foot brake)

FRR 33.

If you are to compare the FRR 33 with its competitors, the FRR 90, mitsubishi FI, the mitsubishi FH and the UD truck, the FRR has a bigger natural aspirated engine than all the above, which means less fuel economy but this can really depend on the driver driving skills Concidering the FRR 33 six speed gearbox.

Some drivers also complain of a weaker chassis that at times bend but on a personal perspective I would blame this on overloading.

Both the 90 and 33 are reliable trucks but the 90 is more powerful and faster.