fleet owners with hino truck fy 700

[zeejay]

Hi,

how well are hino trucks for fleet works

[1986]

I've not ran trucks but worked on them regular a few years back. I rate them if looked after! First thing to do is completely remove auto lube, replace with grease nipples and keep on top of greasing. Spring pin side washers tend to wear and all steering joints are to be greased too! Brakes are abit of a pain to do in comparison to other manufacturers as on stop master brakes as such.They are abit of a pig to work on. the engine is solid really, if serviced regular. Gearbox is a zf tho which needs to be driven nice! A solid truck if looked after. Bit heavy on fuel tho and not the comfiest of drive! I rate the. Over most really!

[zeejay]

thanks 1986, how would you compare manual version of hino to electronic ones?

[1986]

I've not had anything to do with auto boxes in a hino. Personally I'd prefere a manual if on tipper work ect. The snail and tortoise light on the dash for high and low range always made me giggle!

[Nigt3]

I've a couple of hino's and to be honest are good enough units. Positive is cheap to buy and never really break down, negatives slightly hard on diesel and the breakers are [zb] to get right for mot

[Punchy Dan]

Anyone got anything to add 4 yrs on ? What’s the biggest Hino engine and anyone running one on 4 bag air ? Cheers Dan