Hino 600

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) 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
*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

File:HINO 600.jpg, Hino 600 Team Sugawara rally truck
File:Hino 268 cab interior HTS switch.JPG, Hino 268 center dashboard
File:Miller Lite Hino 338 T Verrastro pic10.jpg, Hino 338 T beverage truck
File:COSMO PS.jpg, Hino 268 A used as a location production and video broadcasting truck
File:Hino 338 three-axle dumper.jpg, 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.
The 240 bhp or 260 bhp Cummins engine in the Hino L series is paired to Allison automatic transmission.

References

External links

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Hino 165 Information

Hino Motors vehicles
Vehicles introduced in 2004

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