Hino 600

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Hino 600
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Overview
ManufacturerHino
Also calledHino 165
Hino 175
Hino 268
Hino 338
Hino L Series
Production600: 2004–2020
L series: 2021–
Body and chassis
ClassConventional truck
RelatedHino XL
Chronology
PredecessorHino F-Series

The Hino 600 (also known as the 165, 175, 268, 338 and 358 nameplates, and as the 'L Series' since the 2021 model year[1]) is a conventional cab medium-duty truck manufactured in the US by the Japanese manufacturer Hino since 2004. In the United States and Canada, its principal competitors have historically been Peterbilt 328 and the Isuzu H-Series.

First generation (2004–Present)[]

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. A new face-lifted 600 was introduced in 2007 for both the American and Canadian markets. Some CKD kits have been 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 (discontinued)[2]
  • 165 Class 4 - medium duty truck (discontinued)
  • 185 Class 5 - medium duty truck (discontinued)
  • 238 Class 6 - medium duty truck
  • 258 Class 6 - medium duty truck
  • 268 Class 6 - medium duty truck
  • 308 Class 7 - heavy duty truck (discontinued)
  • 338 Class 7 - heavy duty truck
  • 358 Class 7 - heavy duty truck

Hino L series (2021–)[]

The redesigned 2021 model was announced on October 28, 2019. Thus, it was officially renamed the L series, coinciding the launch of 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 stylish bumper. The interior also features a 4-spoke steering wheel, a 7-inch Multi Information Display (MID) and a selection of options.

Carryover diesel engines has been remain unchanged.

References[]

  1. ^ Menzies, James (2019-10-29). "Hino unveils 2021 model year trucks". trucknews.com. Retrieved 2019-10-31.
  2. ^ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2015-09-24. Retrieved 2015-02-01.CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)

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