I just checked out Hino
- Thread starter Crazynuff
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Someone had checked those out a while back. I tried to find it, but can't right now, for some reason. They look similar in size to an FL70, etc... the 338 model looks to be the one that would be used in expediting.
http://www.hino.com/trucks/story_42.php
But, as you said, a 2-3 year, unlimited mileage warranty would definately make them worth taking a look at. I'm sure we'll see some of them converted to expediters eventually.
According to their site, it's a 4 cyl diesel, with 260 hp, 585 ft lb torque... that's pretty similar to the small Cummins or Cat 3126. I couldn't find anywhere tho where they projected what the fuel mileage would be...
Dreamer
http://www.hino.com/trucks/story_42.php
But, as you said, a 2-3 year, unlimited mileage warranty would definately make them worth taking a look at. I'm sure we'll see some of them converted to expediters eventually.
According to their site, it's a 4 cyl diesel, with 260 hp, 585 ft lb torque... that's pretty similar to the small Cummins or Cat 3126. I couldn't find anywhere tho where they projected what the fuel mileage would be...
Dreamer
The Gibster
Expert Expediter
We actually hauled a prototype, new engine for them out to California before. It was bound for their tech school. We were impressed in that their corporate philosophy is just because you're a diesel or truck mechanic doesn't mean your a Hino tech.
The engine was like the 7th or so built, and since it was to appear on the market soon, the techs were being expected to learn about it; infront of the problem curve.
The prices of the Hino also looked impressive. My concern however, would be parts availability at a shop in Left Overshoe, Montana at 2am while under load. Know what I mean?
The Gibster
The engine was like the 7th or so built, and since it was to appear on the market soon, the techs were being expected to learn about it; infront of the problem curve.
The prices of the Hino also looked impressive. My concern however, would be parts availability at a shop in Left Overshoe, Montana at 2am while under load. Know what I mean?
The Gibster
rode2rouen
Expert Expediter
One major (or minor, depending on your point of view) drawback to the Hino is the spring rear suspension. Air ride is not an option.
EDIT: Air ride IS an option!! (Insert red face here!) I was relying on my sometimes less than stellar memory. I do however stick to my opinion as stated below.
The Ford dealership I wrenched at was a Hino dealer (as well as GMC and Isuzu) and I have a fair ammount of hands-on with them. The OHC 6 cylinder engine is a stout piece, and it runs real nice with an Allison automatic behind it.
IMHO, the new 338 series would make a good local or intercity unit, but for OTR there are MUCH better choices out there.
Rex
EDIT: Air ride IS an option!! (Insert red face here!) I was relying on my sometimes less than stellar memory. I do however stick to my opinion as stated below.
The Ford dealership I wrenched at was a Hino dealer (as well as GMC and Isuzu) and I have a fair ammount of hands-on with them. The OHC 6 cylinder engine is a stout piece, and it runs real nice with an Allison automatic behind it.
IMHO, the new 338 series would make a good local or intercity unit, but for OTR there are MUCH better choices out there.
Rex
>According to their site, it's a 4 cyl diesel, with 260 hp,
>585 ft lb torque... that's pretty similar to the small
>Cummins or Cat 3126. I couldn't find anywhere tho where
>they projected what the fuel mileage would be...
>
>Dreamer
I'm running the Sterling with 300hp/860tq and find it to be underpowered more often than I'd like. I can't imagine dropping back to those numbers unless maybe it would only be a C unit. I'm looking for a bigger engine and more power. (Insert Tim the toolman sound effects here)
Leo
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>585 ft lb torque... that's pretty similar to the small
>Cummins or Cat 3126. I couldn't find anywhere tho where
>they projected what the fuel mileage would be...
>
>Dreamer
I'm running the Sterling with 300hp/860tq and find it to be underpowered more often than I'd like. I can't imagine dropping back to those numbers unless maybe it would only be a C unit. I'm looking for a bigger engine and more power. (Insert Tim the toolman sound effects here)
Leo
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Sure enough... was just checkin truckpaper.com.. and someone tried one for 15,000 miles....
They sure didn't keep it very long![img src="http://smileys.smileycentral.com/cat/4/4_6_104.gif"]
[url]http://www.truckpaper.com/listings/forsale/detail.asp?OHID=917551&guid=F3C99EA7DCAE4994A54BDA9F55D463BF[/url]
They sure didn't keep it very long![img src="http://smileys.smileycentral.com/cat/4/4_6_104.gif"]
[url]http://www.truckpaper.com/listings/forsale/detail.asp?OHID=917551&guid=F3C99EA7DCAE4994A54BDA9F55D463BF[/url]
>The " local " dealer called me . He's almost 150 miles away
>. He said his customers average around 11 mpg . I'd like to
>be able to get a little better than that for that size truck
>with that horsepower .
Not to discourage you, but good luck with that.. I don't know many drivers getting better than 11 with a C or D unit, no matter what brand it is.
Dreamer
>. He said his customers average around 11 mpg . I'd like to
>be able to get a little better than that for that size truck
>with that horsepower .
Not to discourage you, but good luck with that.. I don't know many drivers getting better than 11 with a C or D unit, no matter what brand it is.
Dreamer
>My "C" (FL MBE 260 6pd)gives 11.3 mpg. Consistantly.
For 2005 so far I've driven 36271 miles using 4094.9 gallons of fuel for 8.85mpg. That includes running my ProHeat so the actual driving mpg is probably 9. I'd be happy with double digits period and 11.3 would seem like a miracle. I'm just hoping, and I think it's realistic, that whatever I do in a class 8 will equal this truck for mpg.
Leo
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For 2005 so far I've driven 36271 miles using 4094.9 gallons of fuel for 8.85mpg. That includes running my ProHeat so the actual driving mpg is probably 9. I'd be happy with double digits period and 11.3 would seem like a miracle. I'm just hoping, and I think it's realistic, that whatever I do in a class 8 will equal this truck for mpg.
Leo
truck 4958
Support the entire Constitution, not just the parts you like.