Hino FD is a lineup of trucks form Hino Motors Ltd based in Japan is a manufacturer of trucks and buses. This subsidiary of Toyota Motors is the largest producer of diesel trucks in Japan. Hino FD is a part of 500 series of trucks.
Let us discusses one the 500 series model the Hino FD 1024 Crew. The FD 1024 Crew is crew cab truck with a capacity for seating 7—3 in the front and 4 on the rear. Key features provided in the truck is it has ABS brakes, easy start take-off assistance, electronic power doors and windows, SRS air bags for driver and standard also includes heated and electronically operated external mirrors. The key specification includes 168kw of power, 794Nm of torque, 6 sped synchromesh transmission and the GVW of 22,928 lbs.
The Hino FD Crew is powered by a six cylinder inline turbocharged 7.68liter diesel engine that generates 226 horsepower at 2500 RPM. The combustion system is direct injection with EGR. The engine is equipped with electronic control common rail type fuel injection pump. The transmission system is six speed with six forward and one reverse.
For braking needs this Hino truck depends on hydraulic system and is equipped with ABS. the front axle load limit is 7936 lbs and for the rear is 15,432 lbs.
For smooth ride the truck is equipped with semi elliptic tapered leaf springs with shock absorbers for front and rear is semi elliptic main and auxiliary leaf suspension.
Cab features include Driver SRS airbag, seating for seven, four way adjustable driver’s seat, sun visor and overhead console for driver and driver side passenger, cigarette lighter, air-conditioning, AM/FM radio with CD player and power steering.
The instrument panel is kept simple and practical.
Hino FA1517
Hino FA is another successful truck model from Hino trucks. The FA is powered with J05D-TA engine type that was diesel fueled and produced 165 horsepower with 5 speed automatic transmission. The truck had swing doors with lift end gate and a spring suspension.
The transmission was from Allison AT542 Automatic. Features included AM/FM radio with CD player. Tilt steering column, power doors and windows and two passenger bench seats.
The 2003 Hino FA1517 can be brought for $15,900 and these truck are worth buying it if you looking budget trucking.
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