Hino projects record 700 Series sales

Hino is predicting a record-breaking year for its expanded heavy-duty 700 Series model range which recently landed in dealerships.

Hino Australia President and CEO Richard Emery said its order intake for the Euro 6-compliant 700 Series heavy-duty model had tripled over the last six months.

“Increased customer enquiry and a healthy order bank leading into the start of the year has supported our decision to further increase production for 700 Series for 2026 – we are confident this year will be our strongest year ever for 700 Series sales,” Emery said.

“Providing additional driveline and axle configuration options enables 700 Series customers to seek greater operational efficiency and further productivity improvements.
 
“With additional supply available from Hino Motors, Ltd. in Japan, we expect to see a record year with increased interest across key applications such as general freight, refrigeration, construction, waste, traffic management and civil works,” he said.

The availability of the new M112 12-speed automated manual transmission (AMT) with either the proven A09C or E13C engine has boosted the 700 Series range with 11 additional models.
 
“The new 360hp with 12-speed AMT drivelines are well suited to the stop-start demands of metropolitan general freight and vocational applications - they are also ideal for heavy rigid customers driving in regional areas, or those requiring more towing capability than the existing 320hp automatic models can deliver,” Hino's Department Manager of Product Strategy, Daniel Petrovski said.
 
“All of the new driveline combinations with the 12-speed AMT feature a 3.9:1 final drive ratio, meaning the new models sit at about 1600rpm while cruising at 100km/h in top gear.
 
“The ability to select 11th gear at 100km/h and ascend inclines at full power makes the new models particularly well suited to customers seeking a fuel-efficient highway operational vehicle that also delivers the performance required for Australia’s regional highways."
 
He said the FS2845 – available with either an airbag or leaf spring drive axle – utilises the E13C 13 litre engine and the new M112 Hino 12-speed AMT to deliver 450hp (331kW) and 2157Nm of torque.
 
“It’s an ideal truck for councils and civil works operators that require the flexibility to operate as a rigid tipper and to also tow a pig or dog trailer."
 
From 1 January, 2026, all Hino 700 Series trucks have been covered by a five-year/600,000km standard warranty (whichever comes first).
 
“Coupled with five years Roadside Assist, this provides customers with added peace of mind and greater confidence,” Petrovski said.