Hino 600
| Hino 600 | |
|---|---|
Hino 165 Hybrid | |
| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Hino |
| Also called | Hino 165 Hino 175 Hino 268 Hino 358 Hino 185 Hino 338 Hino L Series |
| Production | 600: 2004–2020 L series: 2021– |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Conventional truck |
| Related | Hino XL |
| Chronology | |
| Predecessor | Hino F-Series |
The Hino 600 (also known as the 145, 165, 185, 238, 258, 268, 338 and 358 nameplates, and as the 'L Series' since the 2021 model year[1]) is a conventional cab medium-duty truck manufactured since 2004 in the US by Hino.
Hino 600 Series (2004)
The first-generation 600 was introduced in 2004 for the United States and in 2005 for the Canadian market to replace the fourth generation F-Series cabover. The facelift model 600 was introduced in 2007 for both the American and Canadian markets. Some CKD kits were imported from Japan. Class 4 and 5 models were replaced by the Hino 155 and 195 in 2012.
Models:
- 145 Class 4 - light duty truck [2]
- 165 Class 4 - medium duty truck
- 185 Class 5 - medium duty truck
- 238 Class 6 - medium duty truck
- 258 Class 6 - medium duty truck
- 268 Class 6 - medium duty truck
- 308 Class 7 - heavy duty truck
- 338 Class 7 - heavy duty truck
- 358 Class 7 - heavy duty truck
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Hino 600 Team Sugawara rally truck
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Hino 268 center dashboard
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Hino 338 T beverage truck
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Hino 268 A used as a location production and video broadcasting truck
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Hino 338 three-axle dump
Hino L Series (2021)
The facelifted model was announced on October 28, 2019 for the 2021 model year It was officially renamed the L series, to fit with the larger Class 7 and 8 XL series, and the smaller Class 4 and 5 M series.
The L series' exterior design features new headlamps, and a redesigned bumper. The interior also features a four-spoke steering wheel, a 7-inch Multi Information Display (MID) and a selection of options. Initially it was powered by Hino's J08E diesel engine, but switched to Cummins B6.7 for the 2022 model year. [3] The 240 bhp or 260 bhp Cummins engine in the Hino L series is paired to Allison automatic transmission. [4]
References
- ^ Menzies, James (2019-10-29). "Hino unveils 2021 model year trucks". trucknews.com. Retrieved 2019-10-31.
- ^ "Hino Trucks / HINO 2010 145". Archived from the original on 2015-09-24. Retrieved 2015-02-01.
- ^ "Hino becomes latest truck OEM to opt for Cummins power". 12 March 2021. Retrieved 18 June 2025.
- ^ "Hino Turns to Cummins Diesel Engines for US, Canada". 16 March 2021. Retrieved 18 June 2025.
External links
- Media related to Hino 600 at Wikimedia Commons
- Hino 165 Information